Nature in Costa Rica: Hanging bridges, Los Pumas Rescue Center & Surf lessons
7 days / 6 Nights
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Multi-day trip description
Costa Rica is a captivating destination for curious travelers seeking to connect with nature. On this multi-day trip, you will explore the famous hanging bridges in Arenal, hike on an accessible trail with scenic views of Arenal Lake and Volcano, search for quirky sloths, and visit a center that dedicates itself to rescuing animals that have lost their natural habitat. You will also have an adapted surf lesson and a cooking experience,
This m...Costa Rica is a captivating destination for curious travelers seeking to connect with nature. On this multi-day trip, you will explore the famous hanging bridges in Arenal, hike on an accessible trail with scenic views of Arenal Lake and Volcano, search for quirky sloths, and visit a center that dedicates itself to rescuing animals that have lost their natural habitat. You will also have an adapted surf lesson and a cooking experience,
This multi-day trip was designed with accessibility in mind. Your comfort and safety are our priorities! Every activity is wheelchair-friendly, and all transfers will be done through the same accessible van equipped with a wheelchair lift.
Accessible rooms equipped with roll-in showers are always guaranteed! 4-star hotels Kioro Suites & Spa in Arenal and Tamarindo Diria are the selected hotels; if accessible rooms are unavailable at the time of your booking, we will choose a similar hotel that offers an accessible room that will match your needs.
The price of this multi-day trip might be subject to changes depending on seasonality and the availability of accessible rooms. A travel expert will confirm the final details once you submit a booking request.
Accessibility. What to expect?
Assistance
Tour Guides/ Staff have been trained by Wheel the World to provide assistance to people with disabilities during the Multi-day Trip
Guides/ Staff members have experience assisting people with disabilities
Guides/ Staff members will be available to assist
Transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Bathrooms
Accessible bathrooms at multiple stops during the Multi-day Trip
Places
Places present some barriers and minimum assistance is needed
There are smooth floors and pathways
Equipment
Adaptive equipment is included and two people assisting are needed
From $4020 USD / per person
*Price based on 2 travelers
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Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival
Welcome to Costa Rica! Upon arrival at Liberia Airport - Guanacaste, you'll be transferred on a private accessible van to your 5-star Kioro Suite...Welcome to Costa Rica! Upon arrival at Liberia Airport - Guanacaste, you'll be transferred on a private accessible van to your 5-star Kioro Suites & Spa in Arenal. Your guaranteed accessible room equipped with a roll-in shower will be waiting for you.
Day 2: Guided hanging bridges tour + Organic farm tour
Morning: After breakfast at your hotel, you'll head to Mistico Park on an accessible van and discover local species of flora and fauna, exploring...Morning: After breakfast at your hotel, you'll head to Mistico Park on an accessible van and discover local species of flora and fauna, exploring the famous hanging bridges in the middle of tropical rain forests. The park is fully accessible for wheelchair users, and guides can always help you.
Afternoon: You'll tour an organic farm, have an authentic Costa Rican cooking class, and enjoy the food you cooked with your hands for dinner. At the end of the lesson and dinner, your guide will drive you to Kioro Suites & Spa Hotel in an accessible van.
Day 3: Sloth scavenger tour + Guided visit to Arenal 1968 trails
Morning: After breakfast at your hotel, your guide will take you on an accessible van to a sloth scavenger tour in La Fortuna. This slow-paced v...Morning: After breakfast at your hotel, your guide will take you on an accessible van to a sloth scavenger tour in La Fortuna. This slow-paced visit lets you learn and observe local flora and fauna, spot sloths, toucans, frogs, different monkey species, and more. There are no accessible restrooms on-site.
Afternoon: Afterward, you'll have a guided visit to Arenal 1968, an accessible hiking trail with views of the majestic Arenal Volcano and peaceful Arenal Lake. Here you'll have an included lunch and visit 360 viewpoints of picturesque nature. Later your guide will drive you to Kioro Suites & Spa in an accessible van.
Day 4: Private transfer to Guanacaste + Guided visit to Los Pumas Rescue Center
Morning: After breakfast at your hotel, you'll have a 3-hour private, accessible transfer to Guanacaste. Upon arrival at the 4-star Hotel Tamarin...Morning: After breakfast at your hotel, you'll have a 3-hour private, accessible transfer to Guanacaste. Upon arrival at the 4-star Hotel Tamarindo Diria, you will check in at your guaranteed accessible room equipped with a roll-in shower.
Afternoon: After you settle in, you will have a guided visit to Los Pumas Center. The center focuses on educating people about protecting wildlife and building a home for animals that have lost their natural habitat or have been injured, including pumas. A true Sanctuary, you will observe animals in their natural ecosystem here. Paths are paved, and your guide will give you proper security instructions. Later, your guide will drive you to your accessible room equipped with a roll-in shower at 4-star Hotel Tamarindo Diria.
Place to stay: Hotel Tamarindo Diria, Guanacaste.
Day 5: Adapted surf lessons at Tamarindo Beach
On day 5, you will have an adapted surf lesson in Tamarindo Beach. Whether you are an experienced surfer or a first-timer, the activity is a safe...On day 5, you will have an adapted surf lesson in Tamarindo Beach. Whether you are an experienced surfer or a first-timer, the activity is a safe, fun, and accessible way to enjoy the sea. You will also have the chance to sit back, relax, and enjoy this stunning beach.
All adapted equipment is included, and professional instructors have experience working with people with disabilities. Tamarindo Beach has an access ramp and accessible changing rooms. A beach wheelchair is available upon request and is subject to an extra charge.
Later you will be transferred to your accessible room equipped with a roll-in shower at Tamarindo Diria Hotel.
Place to stay: Tamarindo Diria Hotel.
Day 6: Free day + Farewell dinner
Enjoy your free day! At the end of the day, you'll have a farewell dinner.
Place to stay: Tamarindo Diria Hotel.falseEnjoy your free day! At the end of the day, you'll have a farewell dinner.
Place to stay: Tamarindo Diria Hotel.
Day 7: Departure
On your last day, you will be transferred to the Liberia Airport in a wheelchair-accessible van. The drive is an hour and a half long, and upon a...On your last day, you will be transferred to the Liberia Airport in a wheelchair-accessible van. The drive is an hour and a half long, and upon arrival, your driver can help you with your luggage.
What's included
Breakfast
Tour Guide
Accessible transportation
Accommodation
What's not included
Insurance
Tourist city taxes
Gratuities
International flights
Domestic flights
Important information
The same price applies to all travelers. Please select the number of travelers with and without disabilities when booking on our website.
Please note that the price featured is the lowest price available based on 2 people traveling. Please get in touch with our travel experts to know what rates apply for your traveling dates / number of participants.
This trip can be arranged for customers traveling by themselves. Assistants and trained guides will be hired to assist and help out with the logistics needed.
Spoken language(s): English, Spanish.
Travel insurance is not included but an appropriate insurance based on your personal needs is highly recommended.
Policies
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FAQs
The itineraries offered are examples that can be changed to fit your interests and needs. Our travel expert team will help you personalize your itinerary.
No. We offer activities, tours, accommodations, and transportation a la carte and multi-day tour packages that include a combination of all of the above. Transportation within the destination is included in some tours, but varies based on the tour. Flights to and from the destination are not included.
Accommodations are accessible. Rather than just listing that the rooms are accessible, we collect and provide accurate information about the accessibility of the hotel or accommodation. This way, before you even book your stay, you will know exactly what you are getting: whether the doorway width will accommodate your wheelchair, how high the bed is, or what type of accessible shower is offered in the bathroom.
The tours we offer are designed to accommodate all different disabilities. Our travel expert team can help you find the right tour to meet your accessibility needs.
Yes. Guides and assistants are available at all of our destinations during the activities. The tourism professionals that we work with undergo a training program so that they are prepared to provide an accessible experience.