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Phone: (506) 2253 8118
Fax: (506) 2280 0820
Email:reservas@selvabananito.com |
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Thank you for your support of Conservación de la Selva a través del Turismo S.A., “Rain Forest Conservation through Tourism, Inc.” or CONSELVATUR. Through your sponsorship you are contributing to rain forest, watershed, wildlife, sea turtle and marine conservation. Your choice makes a difference!
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CONSELVATUR operates and coordinates a variety of nature and adventure itineraries through out Costa Rica and Panama which have one thing in common, namely, your stay at Selva Bananito Lodge & Reserve, which is the pivot point for all the programs we offer. We design programs with one main goal, the active support of conservation programs at Selva Bananito Lodge & Reserve and other initiatives, like sea turtle conservation at Pacuare Reserve, and marine conservation at the Bastimentos Marine National Park in Bocas del Toro, Panama.
The itineraries offered by CONSELVATUR / Selva Bananito Lodge are active programs which vary in length, anywhere from 8 days / 7 nights, 11 days / 10 nights up to 13 days / 12 nights in the case of the different La Amistad adventure programs. All programs center around the most active program at Selva Bananito, the 4 days / 3 nights extra adventure package, sometimes including an additional night at Selva Bananito.
When you take part in the extra adventure package you will have the opportunity to explore the canopy during our tree climbing or jungle tree climbing activity as well as the canopy observation platform tour with or without rappel. Ride freely on noble and sure footed horses through open fields and segments of primary forests during the horseback tour of the farm or the adventure horseback tour, and immerse yourself in natural old growth forests of unique beauty while learning about its ecological importance during our guided natural history rain forest hike or the full day waterfall tour. Our most exhilarating activity is the waterfall rappel. Additionally, you can bathe in pristine river pools or enjoy guided bird watching tours. The hammocks on your cabin’s veranda invite you to live peaceful moments or to simply absorb the beauty and peacefulness of this pristine environment seeking spiritual healing and rest.
All itineraries include the first and last over night in San Jose at a charming Bed & Breakfast and offer the experience of rafting down the Pacuare River class III / IV, or the Sarapiqui River class II / III.
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The following itineraries are our recommendations for a truly memorable vacation experience with nature and adventure in mind. However, we do cater for the individual traveler and individual travel itineraries and gladly will take all of your requests into consideration. |
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Itineraries lasting 8 days and 7 nights
The following is a list of all programs of one week in length and an outline of the destinations and attractions in Costa Rica or Panama they include: |
La Amistad” adventure, Costa Rica – Panama takes place in the frame of the La Amistad Biosphere Reserve, which is the largest conservation corridor in Central America and is shared by both countries. The idea behind this outstanding program is to combine incredible and exhilarating nature and adventure activities within this pristine conservation area, both in the rain forest as well as in its marine protected areas. This way you will enjoy, not only memorable adventures in the rain forest as described previously, but you will also have an opportunity to visit and leisurely walk on white sanded beaches, snorkel in the crystal clear Caribbean sea, kayak, try windsurfing and even have the option of visiting an indigenous preserve.
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Caribbean Beaches is perfect for beach and rain forest lovers. Your stay at Selva Bananito Lodge & Reserve with all the activities that the extra adventure package includes, plus the rafting on the Pacuare River will be truly unforgettable experiences and days filled with excitement. After all that initial adrenaline your reward will be relaxation and easy going days in Puerto Viejo at Cariblue Bungalows, Shawandha Lodge or any hotel you prefer. Bask in the sun, swim in the pristine Caribbean Sea, go snorkeling or take a leisurely bike ride at the slow pace of the local inhabitants. Time seems to stand still on Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast.
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Sea Turtles redefines the role tourists take when visiting sea turtle sanctuaries, as you will not only be seeing them, but rather, you will become an active member of turtle patrol teams, patrolling a beach south of the Pacuare River estuary, in order to discourage poachers from steeling eggs from the leather back sea turtle, green sea turtle or hawks bill sea turtle nests. This beach is the most important nesting site for leather back sea turtles on Costa Rica’s Caribbean coastline. You will be guided by biologists, research assistants and private park rangers inspired by the protection of endangered marine species. You will play an active role in sea turtle conservation. Depending on the water levels of the Pacuare River you will be rafting either before arriving at Reserva Pacuare or after you have stayed at Selva Bananito Lodge & Reserve.
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Active Volcanoes
This program is suitable for nature and wild life lovers. It combines the visit to the Arenal Volcano area and the Caño Negro Wildlidfe Refuge. This itinerary is a highlight for bird lovers, as the Caño Negro sanctuary, a wet-and flood- land river basin which is of world importance for many species of migratory birds, and additionally is home to many reptiles, mammal and fish species, is a must for wild life enthusiasts!. On the way to Selva Bananito you will experience a thrilling white water tour rafting the Sarapiqui River, class III. Enjoy a very active vacation with the extra adventure package at Selva Bananito Lodge & Reserve. This program is a must for guests that love nature, birds, mammals and fish species with volcanic activity and pristine rainforests.
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Guided Active Volcanoes is a unique program that will allow you to enjoy a very active vacation with the extra adventure package at Selva Bananito Lodge & Reserve, in addition to visiting the high lights of volcanic activity which shaped Costa Rica in its geological formation. Visit the Poas Volcano, spend two nights in close distance of the Arenal Volcano, the most active Volcano in Costa Rica, and take part in a one day tour to the most beautiful waterfall the country has to offer: the Rio Celeste Waterfall. The turquoise coloring of these waters is originated by volcanic activity at the foot of the Tenorio Volcano, which releases copper and silver oxides. At the beginning of this one week program you will be driven by a private driver / guide until you arrive at Selva Bananito. This program is a must for guests that wish to see both, volcanic activity and pristine rainforests.
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Itineraries lasting more than 8 days The programs operated by CONSELVATUR with more than 8 days of length are meant to allow for more time to enjoy all the natural surroundings you are visiting within the La Amistad Biosphere Reserve, both in Costa Rica and Panama, or to provide the opportunity to visit more than two itinerary segments offered in the one week programs, described above. Specifically, you can combine Sea Turtles with La Amistad adventure, take part in the Guided Active Volcano tour and also visit La Amistad Biosphere Reserve, or simply, enjoy an extended stay at one of the most important natural corridors of Latin America. La Amistad Biosphere Reserve, which is also of world wide importance as one of the richest natural settings that exist on the planet, not only for its biodiversity but also for its water resources, is mostly untouched and unexplored. La Amistad Biosphere Reserve is today – as it has been for centuries – and as it will be forever--, the best kept secret of Christopher Columbus! |
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Magazine (March Edition, 2003) |
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If are visiting us with young children,
please click HERE to find out how to prepare and what to bring.
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