Optional Activity Package (OAP)
Each year, 95% of our participants purchase the OAP. Enhance your tour experience by including the Optional Activity Package, which includes even more action-packed activities to make this the best adventure of your life! Here's WHY:
You can't afford not to! ISV negotiates prices to ensure even the most budget-minded participants get an incredible deal. We've chosen a diversity of fun and challenging activities to complement the Tour's included activities that keep you busy enough, yet relaxed enough with free time.
We make it easy and take care of it for you! No hassles wasting precious time researching and booking your own activities. No risks missing out due to limited availability - ISV secures your spot through this package- don’t miss out. Join the group!
Surf Lessons at Samara Beach
Surf Lessons at Samara Beach ?
Costa Rica is famous for surfing in Latin America. Here's your chance to take lessons from professionals who will teach you everything you need to know to get you "hanging ten!" Surfing is one of ISV's top rated activities, so don't miss out!
Sea Kayaking in Samara Beach ?
Enjoy a leisurely paddle by kayak from Samara Beach to nearby Isla Chora. This small, scenic island invites you to leave your kayaks on the beach, relax, play Frisbee or swim in beautiful clear waters.
Horseback Riding & Tubing Adventure in Rincón de la Vieja National Park ?
Explore Rincón de la Vieja National Park with two great activities! Start with a relaxed horseback ride along forested scenic trails, stopping at the beautiful Oropendola Waterfall. Then, ride the rapids in an inner-tube as part of the Rio Negro Tubing Adventure!
Simbiosis Mud Spa ?
Have you ever covered yourself from head to toe in mud? Do your body a favor and feel the healing effects of nature when you visit the unique Simbiosis Mud Spa and enjoy a bath of volcanic mud from the Rincón de la Vieja Volcano. Afterwards, cleanse yourself in the therapeutic waters of the thermal springs, hidden in the middle of the forest.
Arenal Volcano Evening Hot Springs ?
Soothe and soak sore muscles as you relax in natural hot springs at night. The thermal pools range in temperature and are surrounded by beautiful vegetation. With luck you will see nature's fireworks as Volcano Arenal erupts in the distance!
Rappel at Arenal Adventure World Ecological Park ?
Get ready for a natural high as you rappel down a rushing waterfall! Descend 90 ft (27 m) on a free rappel followed by another 150 ft (46 m) down the Pino Blanco waterfall- You will experience the largest rappel in Costa Rica!
How do I sign up?
May - September Travel Season
To reserve your optional activity package, please check the box on your ISV Flight/Options Form indicating you would like to participate in the Costa Rica Optional Activities. If you have already submitted your Flight/Options Form, please send an email to info@isvolunteers.org indicating your desire to purchase the OAP package. The cost will be added to your invoice. Full payment is due to ISV prior to departure.
November - February Travel Season
To reserve your optional activity package please email au-info@isvolunteers.org and enter "OAP Signup" in the subject line and we will sign you up for this OAP. The cost will be added to your invoice. Full payment is due 65 days prior to your departure along with your final program payment.
Please Note: The OAP package must be purchased as a whole rather than a selection of one or more of the activities mentioned above. All activities are subject to change without notice. Any and all changes are within the discretion if ISV.
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