Climb aboard an air-conditioned "6X6 Monster Bus" all-terrain vehicle with extra wide panoramic windows. Travel west, passing small villages and towns down winding roads that ribbon alongside the Banano River. Take in majestic views from lookout points, then stop for a Costa Rican snack (on board). You will be treated to casaba and plantain chips with soft drink or bottled water. Refreshed, join a leisurely walk with a naturalist guide to learn more about the area's spectacular flora and fauna, keeping your camera at the ready for poison dart frogs, monkeys and birds. Reboard the motorcoach and enjoy a scenic drive to a small valley with a banana plantation. As you drive by, learn about one of Costa Rica's chief industries. Return to port on along a scenic route.