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Amos Bien

Update from the SCLC: Saying goodbye to Amos Bien

On November 19, we bid farewell to a pioneer in sustainable tourism, a founding member of the Sarapiquí Conservation Learning Center Board, and dear friend, Amos Bien. 

 

Reservations at Selva Verde Lodge

COSTA RICAN RAINFOREST LODGE

 

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There are three ways to make reservations here at Selva Verde Lodge & Rainforest Reserve

 

Via Telephone

 

To contact us by phone:

  • From the US: +1 833-344-5835
  • From Canada: +1 833-252-9786
  • From Costa Rica & other countries: +506 2761-1800

Our reservations office is open Mon - Friday (8am - 5pm). If you need to reach us outside of those hours, you can reach our reception desk at +506 2761-1800

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Deposit and Payment: In order to confirm your reservations at Selva Verde Lodge, we require a payment of a one night deposit at time of booking. Final payment will be due 30 days prior to your arrival. Selva Verde will contact you at that time to request authorization to charge the balance due.

 

Cancellations and Refunds: Any cancellation received 31 days or more prior to departure are fully refundable. Cancellations or modification requests can be made by emailing: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

For travel May 1-31, August 1- December 14: Cancellation received within 30 days, a penalty equal to the total cost of one night's lodging will be imposed.

For travel December 15-April 30 and June 1-July 31: Cancellation received within 30 days is non refundable.

Refunds for missed days: Should you decide not to participate, or miss a scheduled activity or meal, there will be no reimbursement made for that activity/meal.

 

We are unable to grant refunds for any missed portions of your reservation because of missed or delayed flights. Additionally, no refund is guaranteed for unused reservations as a result of weather, personal health or social disturbance.

 

We will confirm your reservations upon receipt of your deposit.

 

Rates are inclusive of taxes and are in US dollars. Rates may vary depending upon the number of people in the party.

 

Children ages 0 to 5 years, sharing a room with a parent, are complimentary. Children ages 6-11 sharing a room with a parent and having a breakfast-only meal plan are charged $15 per child, per night.Children ages 6-11 sharing a room with a parent with a full meal plan are $62 per child per night.

 
 

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Explore Selva Verde

MORE than a lodge, a center for learning

Selva Verde offers unparalleled opportunities for close encounters with nature, exciting adventure activities, and comfortable rainforest accommodations. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff is committed to providing an exciting and enriching experience for every guest. For international studies, meetings, and educational programs, make Selva Verde your center. We invite you to explore Selva Verde!

 

conference room 1 300x200Main Confrerence RoomCONFERENCE CENTER

Just 2 hours from San José, Selva Verde Lodge offers the amenities of an education and conference center in the heart of a rainforest reserve. The lodge offers total occupancy of 120-140 guests dependent on room configuration, and a variety of room types – from climate-controlled rooms to private bungalows, situated on the forest edge or adjacent to the Sarapiquí River. The lodge is equipped with ample conference rooms and Wi-Fi. Selva Verde Lodge, in conjunction with Holbrook Travel, offers full-service event management, hosting up to 200 participants for formal presentations and workshops.

 


 

Learning 300x200Selva Verde is equipped with AV, audio and Wi-Fi.EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

Selva Verde’s private reserve is the ideal basecamp for educational field programs in ecology, conservation, community development, and culture. An ideal control site for graduate, undergraduate, or advanced high school studies, the site is equipped with classrooms, dormitory accommodation, Wi-Fi, and a basic wet lab facility, offering an ideal backdrop for annual student studies in a variety of research applications. In conjunction with the Sarapiquí Conservation Learning Center, an on-site educational non-profit organization, we can help you design a course to meet the academic needs of your group.

 


 

ecology60Selva Verde surroundings are a natural classrom, plus nearby parks and activities support learning. ECOLOGY OF SELVA VERDE

Selva Verde's 500 acre Sarapiquí Rainforest Preservation Area provides habitat for a wide variety of birds, animals, reptiles, insects, and plants. Eco tourism enthusiasts will discover great wildlife viewing and other rainforest adventures, such as white water rafting, canopy zip lining and hiking, in our reserve and in the Sarapiquí region. Costa Rica has protected more than 2.7 million acres of microclimates with 75 national parks and reserves. Many of these parks, gardens, waterfalls, volcanoes, caves, birding and wildlife habitats are located close to Selva Verde's Costa Rica eco lodge.

 


 

 SCLCSCLC headquartersSCLC - SARAPIQUÍ CONSERVATION LEARNING CENTER

The Sarapiquí Conservation Learning Center (SCLC) was founded in 1993 by the Holbrook family and Selva Verde Lodge, the SARAPIQUÍ CONSERVATION LEARNING CENTER (SCLC) is today a fully independent US and Costa Rica registered non-profit organization. The SCLC’s mission is to link communities and conservation through education and ecotourism in the Sarapiquí region of Costa Rica’s northern lowlands. The SCLC offers community programs such as English classes, computer literacy, environmental education and after-school activities.

 

About Selva Verde Lodge

A Costa Rica Rainforest Lodge

Eco Tourism Lodge

  • selvaverde images 026We are what we believe.
  • We preserve because we believe in nature.
  • We teach because we believe in sharing.
  • We are sustainable because we believe in the future.
  • This is the reason for Selva Verde.
  • The everlasting green rainforest

 

 The Selva Verde Story:

Selva Verde's story begins with Giovanna Holbrook and her mission to preserve a patch of Costa Rican rainforest. Once on the verge of destruction, Selva Verde protects nearly 500 acres of tropical forest and is home to one of Costa Rica's premier eco-lodges. Read more...

 

Selva Verde's Nature is Legendary:

Howler monkeys, red-eyed tree frogs, mot-mots, and kinkajous are just a few of the creatures that call Selva Verde home! The Selva Verde Nature Reserve is refuge to 300+ species of birds, 120 species of mammals, numerous amphibians and reptiles, and countless invertebrates. Selva Verde has earned its reputation as the most accessible rainforest in Costa Rica. Come and experience our abundant biodiversity!

 

Experience Selva Verde:

Do more! Learn more! Be our guest in this magical world. Explore our rainforest, discover our wildlife, raft on our river, and relax in our hammocks. Selva Verde offers visitors unparalleled opportunities for close encounters with nature, exciting adventure activities, and comfortable rainforest accommodations.

Find out more about Selva Verde's ...

Activities: Explore Selva Verde's wild side

Facilities: Discover our Lodge and Grounds

 

A Sustainable Future for Selva Verde:

Selva Verde – the everlasting green forest. What started out as an effort to protect a patch of rainforest has evolved into a vision for a sustainable future – not only for Selva Verde, but also for the people and wildlife that call it home. As a pioneer in the field of ecotourism, Selva Verde continues that tradition through our sustainability initiatives and partnerships. Find out more...

 

What Do Others Say About Selva Verde? View our Guest Book.

 

Ecology of Selva Verde

COSTA RICA ECO TOURISM HEADQUARTERS


Selva Verde's 500 acre Sarapiquí Rainforest Preservation Area provides habitat for a wide variety of birds, animals, reptiles, insects, and plants. Eco tourism enthusiasts will discover great wildlife viewing and other rainforest adventures, such as white water rafting, canopy zip lining and hiking, in our reserve and in the Sarapiquí region.

 

Selva Verde LodgeElevated wood corridor, Selva Verde LodgeThe Ecology of Costa Rica and the Region

Costa Rica has protected more than 2.7 million acres of microclimates with 75 national parks and reserves. Many of these parks, gardens, waterfalls, volcanoes, caves, birding and wildlife habitats are located close to Selva Verde's Costa Rica eco lodge. 

Day trips to the Braulio Carrillo National Park, the Arenal and Poas Volcanoes, and countless other attractions can be arranged as day trips from the lodge. Selva Verde Lodge's van and driver or another qualified transportation providers make this easy to arrange. Selva Verde is also one of the established sites on the new Costa Rican Bird Route. The route is the first of its kind in Central America and allows birders access to primary rainforest and excellent bird watching programs in the San Juan-La Selva Biological Corridor.

The Sarapiquí Conservation Learning Center, funded by community rural tourism activities, offers cultural exchanges with local people through cultural activities home stays, activities, service projects and more.

Explore Our Outdoor Classroom Further:

The Jungles of Selva Verde
The Plants of Selva Verde
Biological Corridors of Selva Verde
Bird Routes of Selva Verde