Costa Rica Travel

Item Description

Experience Rainforest Biodiversity: Spend 4 days and 3 nights in the lush and lively lowland rainforest region of Costa Rica! Selva Verde Lodge & Rainforest Reserve is set on the banks of the Sarapiqui River, and is home to over 300 speicies of birds, 330 species of trees, 120 species of mammals, and countless other reptile, amphibian, insect, and floral species.

Relax, Explore & Discover: Enjoy comfortable lodging in a room with a view overlooking the lodge's tropical gardens where monkeys, toucans, poison dart frogs, hummingbirds, and butterflies make their homes. Relax by the pool, nap in a hammock, watch the river in the patio bar, and enjoy typical Costa Rican cuisine with buffet style meals included in our dining hall overlooking the river.

Rainforest Adventures: Get aquainted with the rainforest with two guided nature hikes, have an adventure on a white water rafting or canopy zipline trip, and get a glimpse of life in Sarapiqui with horseback riding or a boat tour of the Sarapiqui River.

Item Special Note

Included: Three (3) nights' lodging; All meals; Two (2) guided hikes (night hike and nature hike); Horseback riding or Boat tour; Canopy Zipline or Whitewater rafting; Transportation to all activities; Round-trip transportation to/from San Jose once in Costa Rica.

Subject to availability. Valid from January 2012 - December 2012.

Auction Package Sponsor

This package has been generously donated by TIES business member Selva Verde Lodge & Rainforest Reserve.

Selva Verde is dedicated to Rainforest conservation, uses solar heated hot water, employs a predominantly local staff, supports the Sarapiqui Conservation Learning Center, uses organic composting and garden care, has a recycling program, uses biodegradable cleaners and recycled paper products, uses and sells locally sourced products, and shares our commitment to the protection of the flora and fauna of the lodge grounds, reserve, and Sarapiqui region with our guests and student groups. Selva Verde also participates in Blue Flag and Pack for a Purpose.

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