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Optional Costa Rica excursions

Costa Rica is a verdant paradise, flanked with beautiful beaches, veined in wild rivers and blanketed in lush jungle. Add to this the peppering of cloud-skimming volcanoes and moodily misty canopies, and you've got an eco-tourist destination to remember. Lately, it’s also been climbing the ranks as a thrill-seeker’s dream destination with a line-up of action-packed activities sure to appeal to your inner Bear Grylls.

• Day two: Arenal Hanging Bridges •

Nature lovers will revel in the opportunity to discover 15 suspended rain forest bridges, ranging from five to 100 meters long, running along a trail circuit of three kilometres. Guided by a naturalist, you'll walk the bridges and get to learn about the natural history of the tropical setting, all the while soaking up imposing vistas of the Arenal Volcano. Designed by structural engineers with the most demanding safety margins in the world, the bridges are built of aluminum, galvanised steel, and concrete, with paving blocks to prevent slipping and ensure maximum safety for visitors.

• Day two: Pure Trek Canyoning •

This half-day canyoning tour will take you deep inside the Pure Trek canyon to experience a series of waterfall rappels, and activities like rock climbing and the “Monkey Drop” – you'll get wet! Keep your eyes peeled for a chance to see toucans, sloths, monkeys, and other exotic wildlife. After canyoning, you’ll head back to Pure Trek’s headquarters for a delicious, garden-fresh lunch.

• Day seven: Tamarindo Mangrove Boat Tour •

Tamarindo Wildlife Refuge protects a large estuary, mangrove forest, and tropical dry forest in an area covering almost 500 hectares. On this tour, you'll board a small, slight boat that'll take you to the narrow canals, where you can observe on both sides at the same time. You'll also get the chance to observe rare and abundant wildlife, including dozens of bird species, and two species of monkeys, while learning about the unique ecosystem of the mangrove forest.

• Day eight: Catamaran Tour •

Silently glide along Costa Rica’s Gold Coast while passing some of Guanacaste’s exotic bays, white sand beaches ,and tropical jungles. Gaze off the bow with a cold tropical drink prepared and served by the catamaran crew as you scan the seas for dolphins, sea turtles, flying fish, or even a breaching whale. You'll stop in a tranquil bay, drop anchor, and take to the waters of the blue Pacific. Snorkel in the bay, or stroll along the deserted white sand beach - as you do, the ever-helpful crew will prepare a feast of chicken or pasta salad, fruit, chips, pico de gallo, guacamole, and homemade chocolate chip cookies.