Itinerary for kayaking in Costa Rica, February 2006 

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Sun29Jan
This long day of traveling is not for everyone.  Four airplanes over 15 hours!  We could have gone through Toronto or Seattle but the travel time would be similar.  No matter how you break it up it's still a long journey.  (United) lv Vic 6am ar Van 6:26 lv Van 7:40 ar Denver 11:26 lv Denver 12:30pm  ar Houston 3:45 (Continental # 1499) lv IAH 5:55pm ar San Jose 9:30pm   Best Western Hotel Irazu
Mon30Jan
We allowed this day to acclimatize and tour the city of San Jose, capital of Costa Rica.
Tue31Jan
We boarded a Nature Air flight at PAVAS airport shortly after 8 am for the 45 minute flight to Drake Bay.
Wed1Feb
We paddled along the coast to a small beach to practice "surf" landings and adjust to the heat.
Thu2Feb
Corcovado National Park nature tour and walk plus a "bug tour" in the evening.
Fri3Feb
Serious practice landing in the surf!  Great fun!
Sat4Feb
Longer paddle to San Jocesitos and a short hike and canoe trip up the Rio Claro
Sun5Feb
Paddle across Drake Bay to the Rio Drake and up the river to the airport.
Mon6Feb
Departure around 8 am from Drake Bay and lunch and recovery in San Jose.
Tue7Feb
Our long day begins at 3am Victoria time with a wakeup call in San Jose and ends about 11pm in our own beds.
lv San Jose 7:45am ar IAH 11:30 lv IAH 3:00pm ar Denver 4:24 lv 5:30 ar VAN 7:22 lv VAN 9:00 ar VIC 9:27