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From the continental divide to the coastal rainforest canopy, Costa Rica's gay-friendly people and colorful biodiversity offer new delights every day.

Canopy tour, rainforests, beaches and nightlife

Tiny Costa Rica is a treasure trove of natural marvels. On our eight-day exploration, we’ll sample much of what this amazing and gay-friendly little country has to offer.

We begin in the bustling capital city of San Jose, with its many museums and historic buildings, a delightfully cool climate, and Central America's most developed gay culture.

Then we head to the Monteverde Cloud Forest for two nights. We will experience the thrill of a canopy ride, flying above treetops from a (very strong!) cable, while looking for wildlife that lives above the ground, and we will have a ground-level tour of the National Park with a local naturalist.

The pristine Pacific coastline and jungle of Manuel Antonio National Park will be our home for the next four days. There'll be plenty of time to frolic in the pool of our comfortable lodgings, with awesome sunset views, followed by a delicious dinner.

During our stay on the coast, you'll have a chance to explore the surrounding rainforests by either horseback or mountain bike. Then spend the rest of your day on the renowned gay beach, or socializing at one of the area's gay watering holes. One day we'll have a guided nature walk in Manuel Antonio National Park, and we'll also head out on the water to enjoy a sunset cruise.

Back in San Jose for the last night of the trip, we'll have a farewell dinner in one of the area's top restaurants.

Highlights:

• Enjoy an over the top canopy ride above the cloud forest of the Continental Divide.
  
• Explore the coastal forests by horseback or mountain bike.
  
• Take a whitewater rafting trip in the mountains above Manuel Antonio National Park (optional; water levels permitting).
  
• Feel the warm sand and crystal clear waters of Central America's most famous gay beach.
  
• Hike through the lush Manuel Antonio National Park with a naturalist-guide.
  
• Watch for playful white-faced capuchin monkeys and sleeping sloths in the mangrove forests.
  
• Explore the active gay life of San Jose, Costa Rica's bustling capital.
  
• See Rainforests & Rainbows for special New Years trip to the rainforests and volcanoes of Costa Rica.
  

Dates and Price:
Feb. 7 to 15, 2009: $2,295: A trip for gay men & lesbians.

Prices are per-person, based on double occupancy. Tours often fill up months before departure. We regularly update our travel schedule to show the status of this and other trips.

Travelling Alone?
So are most of the people who travel with us. You do not need to pay extra to travel by yourself. Prices are per-person, and the single supplement applies only if you'd like a room by yourself.

Location: Starts and ends in San Jose, Costa Rica.

Price includes: Accommodations every night; All breakfasts, four lunches, four dinners (for vegetarians, please note that we will request vegetarian meals, but there is not a widespread understanding of vegetarian eating in Costa Rica); House wine, beer, soft drinks or blended fruit drinks for most included meals; Transportation between destinations shown in the trip itinerary (airport transfers not included); Forest canopy zipline tour; Horseback or mountain bike ride in the forest; Snorkeling and sunset cruise for trips that include Manuel Antonio.

Not included: Airfare to San Jose; Airport transfers; Meals not listed above; Optional additional activities; Gratuities for guides.

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