December 2, 2003

Tahoe City, CA > Combining wellness and soft adventure, AdventureSmith Explorations presents a new and unique Costa Rica Rejuvenation Retreat that blends daily yoga, relaxation, massage and spa treatments with active exploration of Costa Rica's pristine environment. A private yoga instructor and massage therapist accompanies the small group of 8 to 16 travelers as they explore the rain forest of Corcovado National Park and the lava floes of Arenal Volcano, while also led by a master naturalist guide. And, travelers can relax even more when they save $100 per person by visiting www.adventuresmithexplorations.com.

The 9-day retreat features Costa Rica's Arenal Volcano, offering a rare opportunity to view the lava floes of an active volcano, as well as Corcovado National Park, home to abundant rain forest wildlife and remote Pacific beaches. Professional naturalist guides lead rain forest walks and a river expedition features the region's natural beauty and wildlife including a chance to view monkeys, sloths, iguana, parrots and toucans. Each day also offers opportunities for morning yoga, professional deep tissue massage and an assortment of spa treatments.

Accommodations include exclusive wilderness lodges chosen for their location, atmosphere and full service spa and wellness programs. At Corcovado National Park amid the tropical rain forest, sits comfortable thatched roof bungalows each with its own private bathroom and deck overlooking the surrounding jungle. At Arenal Volcano, the lodge is set safely at the base of the volcano with spectacular views from each spacious bungalow. The wellness center features an open-sky deck that hangs over the rain forest hillside. Guests dine on local cuisine, with homemade breads, organic fruits and vegetables, salads and natural fruit juices. One deep tissue massage and daily yoga are included while additional massage and spa treatments are available for purchase.

AdventureSmith Explorations’ Costa Rica Rejuvenation Retreat takes place April 24 through May 2, 2004. By visiting the company's website at www.adventuresmithexplorations.com, guests can save $100 per person by clicking on Announcements to learn more before booking their trip. Prices range from $2,350 to $2,550 per person, depending on group size. An optional 3-day add on is available to Manuel Antonio National Park, one of the smallest and most diverse parks in Costa Rica. The optional add on is $700 per person and also features a guided boat excursion to Isla Damas to explore its complex estuaries, mangroves and unique wildlife habitat.

For reservations or more information, call 1-800-728-2875, email travel@AdventureSmithExplorations.com, write to PO Box 1696, Tahoe City, CA 96145 or visit AdventureSmithExplorations.com.

AdventureSmith Explorations is a new ecotourism company founded on the ideal of utilizing soft adventure travel to create connections with the world's exotic natural environments and native cultures. The company's founder, Todd Smith, utilizes his years of experience in the adventure travel industry as well as his expertise as a professional naturalist to distinguish AdventureSmith Explorations by combining fun and exciting activities such as sea kayaking, hiking, small ship cruising and rafting in places not found on more conventional itineraries; extraordinary places in such destinations as Alaska, Costa Rica, Belize, Ecuador and the Galapagos, Guatemala and New Zealand.

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