A Costa Rican Adventure

1. A Costa Rican Adventure Presented by Holbrook Global Field Expeditions

2. Let’s talk about Holbrook Global Field Expeditions…

3. Holbrook Global Field Expeditions www.holbrooktravel.com/EducationalExpeditions

4. Who is Holbrook Travel and what do they offer?

5. Holbrook Offers: • Over 36 years of experience

6. Holbrook Offers: High Safety Standards • Expert bilingual guide assigned to group 24/7 • Close contact with the group throughout the experience • Staff trained on wide range of safety procedures • Encourage 7/1 student to teacher ratio

7. Holbrook Offers: Rich Academic Content • Programs designed by certified educators • Hands-on/minds-on activities • Immersion in local culture • Exposure to “real science” – data collection with your teacher and guide • Alignment with national academic standards

8. Holbrook Offers: • Customized programming • No blending

9. Holbrook Offers: Environmental Responsibility and Cultural Awareness • Supports conservation projects • Monitors sound eco-travel tenets • Provides community service opportunities • Respectful of host communities

10. Holbrook Offers: Financial Stability • Reasonable refund policy • $3 million liability policy • Solid, solvent company • Traveler’s insurance available

11. Holbrook Global Field Expeditions www.holbrooktravel.com/EducationalExpeditions

12. Off to Central America…

13. Introduction to Costa Rica as a Student Field Expedition Destination

14. Welcome to Costa Rica!

15. Costa Rica – Emerald Gem Set in the Heart of Central America • Democratic government • Population: 4.7 million • Spanish official language • English widely spoken • Army abolished in 1948

16. Costa Rica – Perfect for Students! • Biologically Rich – One half million species of flora and fauna! • Opportunities for cultural exchange • Safe destination • Student friendly • Many activities from which to choose

17. Outstanding Biological Riches: Many Ecosystems to Study • Primary rainforests • Cloud forests • Marine ecosystems • Volcanoes • Riparian habitats • Mangroves • and more!

18. Opportunities for Cultural Exchange • Community visits • People and the environment • Sustainable development • Pre-Columbian history • Peace education

19. Safe for Student Groups • Peaceful, stable democracy • Holbrook has over 36 years experience working in Costa Rica • Well-developed medical system

20. Costa Rica Welcomes Student Groups • Experienced guides and naturalists • Education highly prized • Affordable student-style accommodations

21. Typical Costa Rican Accommodations

22. Lots of Student Activities • Snorkeling • Volcano visits A few highlights: • Rainforest hikes • Whitewater rafting • Sea Kayaking

23. Costa Rica: Perfect for Student Groups! • Outstanding outdoor classroom • Interaction with another culture • Safe destination • Embraces education • Good balance of education and adventure

24. Costa Rican Adventure… Volcanoes, Rainforests and Beaches

25. Upon arrival to San Jose you will meet your guide and transfer to your hotel for the night.

26. Selva Verde Lodge and Reserve Arrive in San José and travel to Located northeast of San Jose, the lodge sits in the middle of a private, 500 acre reserve which is a key piece to the Meso-American biological corridor project happening in Costa Rica right now.

27. Upon arrival to Selva Verde Lodge receive an overview of the grounds

28. Selva Verde Lodge and Private Reserve The lodge offers comfortable accommodations that work in tandem with nature…

29. Enjoy hiking in the private reserve Hike the Rainforest and Reserve Vibrantly colored butterflies flirt with columns of light that penetrate the dense canopy. The raucous calls of hornbills challenge the melodic drone of cicadas. Though the forest is never silent or still, it brings a deep sense of calm. - Rhett A. Butler

30. Observe local flora and fauna

31. Observe wildlife while on your hike in the rainforest Lots of Tropical Wildlife! • coatamundi • parrots • basilisk lizards • poison dart frogs • butterflies • bats • and more!

32. Take an early morning bird walk to observe the many species found around the property.

33. Experience a night hike to observe nocturnal wildlife!

34. There will be lots of exciting activities such as….Whitewater River Rafting!

35. Pineapple Plantation visit…

36. Enjoy wildlife viewing down the Rio Sarapiqui

37. Take some time to relax by the pool or splash in the Rio Sarapiqui

38. Continue on to the Arenal Volcano Arenal National Park is at the base of Arenal Volcano which is still active today.

39. At Arenal Volcano we will learn about: • Costa Rica’s rich volcanic history • Volcanology • Impacts to people, wildlife, and the environment • Experience the ancient lava fields on a hike

40. Then on to… Rincon de la Vieja National Park • Geothermal activity • Rincon de la Vieja Volcano • Santa Maria Volcano (dormant) • Dry forest • 300 species of birds

41. Relax on Playa Potrero http://www.govisitcostarica.com/travelinfo/photoLg.asp?phID=519

42. Experience hiking, sea kayaking and snorkeling

43. Investigate the beach and tide pools

44. That brings us to a fond farewell to Costa Rica! PURA VIDA!