Upcoming Costa Rica multi-sport adventure
Costa Rica Adventure trip
| April 14th - 24th, 2026
IVS has teamed up with Bio Bio Expeditions to offer you a trip of a lifetime. Since 1993, Bio Bio has been a leader in delivering top quality travel experiences to guests from age 8 to 80 who share their love of the outdoors. Because of their extensive experience Bio Bio is responsible for the planning and implementation of the complete trip. To register for the seminar and for all questions relating to the trip, please call Bio Bio Expeditions at 1-800-246-7238 or visit www.bbxrafting.com.
Costa Rica is known as Central America’s jewel. It is without a doubt one of the most beautiful places on earth to spend a vacation. Our exciting itinerary combines three world-class adventures in one trip!
We begin our 10th IVS/Bio Bio Costa Rica adventure in San Jose.
We will meet in San Jose at the boutique hotel Grano de Oro. After a good night’s rest from our flights and scrumptious breakfast, we will begin our fantastic adventure in Manuel Antonio at a beach resort located along Costa Rica’s Central Pacific coast. There we will have a full day to relax at the beach, tour the famous Manuel Antonio National Park, or choose from a variety of adventure activities. This day is yours to enjoy as you choose!
Then we will travel to the beautiful Rafiki Lodge, where we will have a fun day of rafting on the Savegre River! The Rafiki Lodge is a wilderness luxury tent camp and conservation project, focusing on adventurous sustainable tourism. The lodge is nestled on 842 acres of pristine jungle along the Savegre River, which is 30km South of Quepos and Manuel Antonio.
Finally, we will travel to Sierpe, where we will meet our boat and travel the rest of the way to our spectacular accommodations at Copa de Arbol Beach & Rainforest Resort. Copa de Arbol is an eco-luxury resort boasting a variety of great activities including hiking, snorkeling, scuba diving, and natural history trips. This paradise is a combination of tropical wilderness and beaches, catalogued by the National Geographic Society as one of the most biologically intense places on Earth! We will explore Corcovado National Park, and Caño Island Biological Reserve.
CE: Along the way, 12 RACE approved CE hours will be presented by Dr. Stan Marks from U.C. Davis.
Seminar registration fee: $895.00 for 12 CE hours
Seminar Topics:
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Rational approach to chronic diarrhea in dogs
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Differentiation of feline IBD from intestinal lymphoma – does it really matter?
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My top 10 pearls in managing esophageal disorders in dogs
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How I manage hemorrhagic gastroenteritis in dogs
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What’s the latest in the management of hepatic disorders in cats?
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Lessons learned in feline pancreatitis
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How I manage the chronically vomiting dog and cat
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Management of feline caudal mucositis.
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Infectious disease diagnostic tests; facts and fallacies.
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Giardia infections in dogs and cats; fact or fiction?
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Cryptosporidium spp. infections of 2 and 4 legged animals.
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Logical management of GI parasitism in dogs and cats; a case based approach.
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Use of probiotics in the management of diarrhea in dogs and cats.
Seminar Speakers
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Stan Marks B.V.Sc., Ph.D.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (internal medicine and oncology)
Diplomate American College of Veterinary Nutrition
Professor of Medicine
U.C. Davis
CE Hours
12 AAVSB RACE CE Hours for $895.00.
Accommodation Registration
Reserving Rooms
We reserve rooms starting the day prior to the seminar and ending on the last seminar day. However, if you need additional days, we will work with the hotel to accommodate your request based on availability.
Getting Confirmation
After you submit this hotel request form, you will receive an e-mail confirmation of your request for the hotel accommodations. Please note that this does not confirm your hotel accommodations.
After processing the request, our office will e-mail you an actual hotel confirmation letter which will confirm your stay with the hotel. You are not confirmed until you receive this hotel confirmation. Please check the details when you receive this confirmation.
Please note: At this time, we are not able to accept credit card details online. As all hotels require a valid credit card to guarantee your room, after submitting the hotel request form, please call our office at 1 (800) 487-5650 Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm (pacific) to provide the card number. Your Hotel Confirmation will be emailed to you after your room is guaranteed.
Hotel Request Form:* Required Fields
Please note: At this time, we are not able to accept credit card details online. As all hotels require a valid credit card to guarantee your room, after submitting the hotel request form, please call our office at 1 (800) 487-5650 to provide the card number.
Questions?
Please call the IVS travel group at 1 (800) 487-5650 for assistance.
Passport Information
For International Travel
Passport requirements for international travel
Please note that all passengers traveling by air to or from the United States will be required to hold a valid passport. This requirement applies to all passengers, including U.S. citizens, traveling to and from Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, and the Caribbean.
When planning international travel, please be sure that you are in possession of all required documents for both outbound and return flights. Remember to allow ample time for acquiring official travel documents.
For complete information on the U.S. Department of State’s New Travel Initiative Requirements, please visit travel.state.gov.