International Student Volunteers

In addition to the five included activities in the ISV Costa Rica adventure tour, ISV is pleased to offer participants traveling to Costa Rica this exciting Optional Activity Package (OAP). These activities are more of the best that Costa Rica has to offer in outdoor adventure and appreciation of the spectacular natural surroundings. Each year about 95% of participants choose the ISV Optional Activity Package as it adds such great value to the overall experience. All activities in the package will be organized by ISV staff prior to arrival, which ensures availability so that a participant won’t miss out. All participants have to do is show up and be ready to have a great time!

Activity	Description
Selvatura Park Canopy Tour	Trek through Monteverde’s amazing cloud forest on a maze of suspended bridges while zip-lining from location to location. You will experience one of the tallest and fastest zip-line rides in the world. Zip though the clouds! . Sfffelvatura Park is the only one located inside the actual virgin cloud forest of Monteverde.!! A favorite among participants every year This is not to be missed!
Guided hike through Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve with a professional naturalist/guide	With the guidance of a local expert, experience one of the most outstanding wildlife sanctuaries in the New World Tropics while hiking through this preserve, and learn about some of the spectacular and unique plants and animals. As you explore the forest, listen for the sounds of howler monkeys and watch for blue morpho butterflies, hummingbirds and the spectacular rainforest bird, the resplendent quetzal
Horseback Riding in Monteverde	This activity is for everyone, even for those who have never been on a horse! Mount up right in the town center of Santa Elena near Monteverde and ride through a typical Costa Rican farm with coffee and banana plants, and a private secondary forest with views of the Pacific Coast. Listen and watch for the unique bell bird that inhabits this area.
Arenal Volcano Evening Hot Springs	Relax in natural hot springs for the evening, one of the biggest draws of the region. The thermal pools range from warm to HOT and are surrounded by beautiful vegetation. There are waterfalls to soothe tired shoulders and a swim-up bar for ice-cold refreshments. The real bonus at this open-air spa is the possibility of seeing Volcan Arenal erupting from the comfort of the pool.
Rappel at Arenal Adventure World Ecological Park	Get set for adrenaline and adventure while descending a 30 meter free fall and then another 50 meters down the Pino Blanco waterfall. This is the largest rappel in Costa Rica and will be an unforgettable experience for all the lovers of extreme sports and adrenaline.
Two hour guided snorkelling trip	Snorkel in deep waters off a boat with a professional guide and get up close to the amazing variety of marine life in the Pacific. Schools of tropical fish, reef-sharks, rays, and sea turtles are commonly seen while snorkelling off the boat. Watch for dolphins racing ahead while cruising to an off-shore destination!

*All activites are subject to change without notice. Any and all changes are within the discretion of ISV, Inc.

Please note: The package must be purchaesd as a whole rather than a selection of one or more of the activites mentioned above.

To reserve your package, please check the box on your ISV Flight/Options form indicating you would like to participate in the Optional Activity Package. The cost will be added to your invoice. Full payment is due to ISV prior to departure. (If you have already submitted your Flight Reservation form, please send an email to isvuk@isvonline.com indicating your desire to purchase the OAP package.)