Day 1

Arrive in San Jose, Costa Rica, and meet your Joshua Expeditions guide once you pass through customs and immigration. You will transfer by bus to the hotel, then have a bit of time to freshen up and, if time permits, maybe even shop at a traditional Costa Rican market in downtown San Jose. Following dinner you will return to the hotel for devotions and a chance to share the day’s experiences.

Day 2

This will be a day of unforgettable white water rafting! The Pacuare River provides an adventurous ride filled with stunning beauty along the entire length of its turning, twisting rapids. The river runs from the country's highest mountain range to the coastal lowlands of the Atlantic, and it is a safe, but very exciting experience!

Day 3

Following breakfast, your group will travel to Fortuna and Mt. Arenal, one of the world's most active volcanoes. You will make a stop along the way in Zarcero for a visit to a church with some very unique landscaping then proceed to the rainforest for a hike down to a spectacular waterfall. It is here that you will study highland rainforest to gain an understanding of the symbiotic relationships that infer a Designer. As you gain a perspective of God’s creation in this unique environment you will begin to understand how everything was created for a purpose. In the evening, you will enjoy the natural hot springs at the foot of the volcano, and if it is a clear night, you will see the red pyroclastic bombs shooting out of this very active site.

Day 4

You will awaken early on this morning to depart for a Jungle Safari cruise down the Peñas Blancas river! You will scope the shoreline for sloths, howler monkeys, snakes, crocodiles and even poison dart frogs! Later, the group will head out for a horseback ride excursion before concluding the day at the hotel with group devotions.

Day 5

This morning you will soar through the jungle canopy on a zip line tour! You will never forget the experience of being harnessed in for this exciting ride, and you may even decide to try out the Tarzan swing! After lunch the group will head out for a hike at the foot of the volcano and learn about the different animals and plants that live there.

Day 6

Following an early breakfast your group will head out to Punta Leona on the Pacific coast. You will enjoy an afternoon of surf and the white sand beach, and in the evening you will have opportunities to participate in optional activities like miniature golf and roller blading. (Fees for optional activities are not included in the price of your trip.) The day will close with group devotions.

Day 7

The group will take an early morning hike through the rainforest and study the Pacific dry forest where you may see Scarlet Macaws and Capuchin Monkey. Your study will examine how each unique creature was created to live in its specific matrix. Afterward, the group will head back to the beach for some snorkeling and optional kayaking. Later, the group will return to San Jose, stopping first in Sarchi to shop among the artisan wares in the local marketplace.

Day 8

Today you will have the unique opportunity to serve with a local organization reaching out to a very marginal community in the San Jose area. Physical and spiritual needs are great within the communities of Costa Rica, and you'll be challenged to share your faith through both word and deed. You may find yourself participating in light construction work or presenting children's clubs to the local youth. Every task will be an opportunity for evangelistic outreach.

Day 9

You will get an early start this morning so that the group can enjoy a one-day Catamaran cruise to the island of Tortuga. This is your marine biology day. You will study this marine habitat and collect specimens along the shoreline to analyze their specific designs, pointing again to a Designer and a purpose. This final evening in Costa Rica will conclude with devotions.

Day 10

Depart for home after an amazing and educational journey through Costa Rica!