Costa Rica | Corcovado National Park | Cano Island Biological Reserve | Manuel Antonio National Park

Costa Rica is known as Central America’s jewel. It is without a doubt one of the most beautiful places on earth to spend a vacation. Our exciting itinerary combines three world-class adventures in one trip!

We will arrive in San Jose where we will spend an evening at the beautiful Costa Rica Marriott Hacienda Belen. After a good night’s rest from our flights and scrumptious breakfast, we will begin our fantastic adventure in Manuel Antonio at Si Como No Resort & Wildlife Refuge, located along Costa Rica’s Central Pacific coast. There we will tour the famous Manuel Antonio National Park, and have an opportunity to choose from optional adventure activities or relax at the pristine white sand beach.

Then we will travel to the beautiful Rafiki Safari Lodge, where we will have a fun day of rafting on the Savegre River! The Rafiki Lodge is a wilderness luxury tent camp and conservation project, focusing on adventurous sustainable tourism. The lodge is nestled on 842 acres of pristine jungle along the Savegre River, which is 30km South of Quepos and Manuel Antonio.

Finally, we will travel to Sierpe, where we will meet our boat and travel the rest of the way to our spectacular accommodations at Copa de Arbol Beach & Rainforest Resort. Copa de Arbol is an eco-luxury resort boasting a variety of adventurous activities including hiking, snorkeling, scuba diving, and natural history trips. This paradise is a combination of tropical wilderness and beaches, catalogued by the National Geographic Society as one of the most biologically intense places on Earth! We will explore Corcovado National Park, and Caño Island Biological Reserve. On our last day, you’ll return to San Jose on a short flight, in time to depart at 2 PM or later for your journey home, or extend your time in Costa Rica!

WILDERNESS & TRAVEL MEDICINE CLASSES: COURSE INFORMATION

The Wilderness Medicine Educational lectures will take place every evening before dinner.
Accreditation – 16 Hours AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

WILDERNESS MEDICINE COURSE CONTENT INCLUDES:

• Altitude Illness
• Hypothermia
• Frostbite
• Heat Illness
• Snakebites
• Travelers Illnesses
• Marine Evenomations
• Trauma Management
• Wilderness Orthopedics
• Water Disinfection
• Swiftwater Safety and Rescue
• Basic Wilderness Survival
• Wilderness Medical Kits
• Wound Management
• Patient Assessment
• Wilderness Dermatology
• Wilderness Pediatrics

CME ACCREDITATION INFORMATION
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of the Center for Emergency Medical Education and Wilderness and Travel Medicine. The Center for Emergency Medical Education is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Center for Emergency Medical Education designates this live activity for a maximum of 16 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM.

Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Day 1: Arrive to San Jose. Airport transfers provided to the Hotel Hacienda Belen (No meals included).

Day 2: Breakfast and transfer to the beautiful Hotel Si Como No in Manuel Antonio, overlooking the Pacific Ocean for the next two nights. Enjoy lunch at a famed local restaurant on the way. (B+L)

Day 3: After a scrumptious breakfast, you will take a tour of Manuel Antonio National Park. In the afternoon, there is time to enjoy Hotel Si Como No and choose between a host of activities* such as a ziplining-canopy tour, ATV tour, white water rafting, horseback riding, kayaking, a catamaran tour with snorkeling, surf lessons or sport fishing. You can also simply relax by the pool or at the beach, rent a jet ski, or book a spa service. Complimentary beach shuttles are provided to Manuel Antonio’s renowned beaches from the resort. (B) *Activities are not included in the afternoon

Day 4:Today we will change gears and take a group transfer to the unique Rafiki Safari Lodge set on the Savegre River. This romantic lodge is patterned after an African Safari Lodge. It is in a breathtaking setting and wildlife abound. On our way, we will have a casado (a typical Costa Rican meal including rice, beans, plantains and tortilla) with a local family to learn more about the culture, and hike from here about 1-hour to arrive at the lodge. Here you can make yourself at home in your safari tent set atop elevated hardwood decks in the middle of the jungle. Each platform provides rocking chairs where you can relax and watch as butterflies, hummingbirds, toucans and tanagers pass by, or take a stroll around the property. If you’re feeling brave, you may want to test out the 100-foot-long waterslide, plunging from the lodge into the refreshing pool below! (B+L+D)

Day 5: After breakfast, we will prepare for a fun day of white water rafting on the Savegre River (Class II/III), visiting a beautiful waterfall along the way. At Rafiki Safari Lodge there are also nature walks, horseback rides, night hikes, and world-class birding available if you prefer to choose another activity. (B+L+D)

Days 6-9: Early morning transfer to meet our boat for a spectacular wildlife tour on the Sierpe River and then ride to our lodge. The next four days are spent at the spectacular Copa de Arbol Beach & Rainforest Resort nestled within the lush paradise of Drake Bay and nearby Cano Island. A naturalist will guide us on a tour of Corcovado National Park. The National Park has been cited by National Geographic as “one of the most biologically intense places on earth”. Our group will also enjoy snorkeling and beachcombing on a guided trip to the beautiful marine biological reserve of Cano Island, and birding. For the free day at Corpa de Arbol you can choose from an exciting menu of optional activities including horseback riding, guided natural history tours, hiking, bird watching, deep-sea fishing, scuba diving or snorkeling. (B+L+D)

Day 10: Today we will say farewell, as we take our group flight from Drake Bay on the Osa Peninsula back to San Jose for our international flights home. Please book your flight to depart SJO at 2:00 PM or later.

Accommodations

Our beautiful accommodations are situated in the spectacular landscapes of Costa Rica.

Please visit their websites for more information and photo galleries:

Hotel Hacienda Belen

Hotel Si Como No

Rafiki Lodge

Copa De Arbol Beach & Rainforest Resort