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Ultimate Costa Rica Adventure Vacation

11 daysXSVaMo
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$3609
Start
San José
Destinations
5
End
San José

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Itinerary

Day 1: SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA
Welcome to San Jose, Costa Rica! Reception at the Juan Santamaria International Airport and transfer to your hotel in San Jose. The capital city of San Jose, considered to be one of the most cosmopolitan cities in Latin America, is located in the middle of the Central Valley in the center of the country. The city features popular tourist attractions, such as historical buildings, museums, theaters, artisan markets, beautiful parks, shopping centers, and a varied gastronomic scene. Accommodation is in the hotel of your choice.
Day 2: SAN JOSE – PACUARE
This morning, you will depart for the Pacuare River, renowned as one of the best 10 rivers in the world for its scenic beauty and its rapids. Along the way, you will cross the Braulio Carrillo National Park, the largest in the central region. En route, you’ll stop for a typical Costa Rican breakfast. When you get to the rafting put-in at the Pacuare River, you will be outfitted with your equipment and meet your guides. Then, you’ll begin your exciting whitewater rafting adventure for about 1.5 hours until you arrive at the lodge. Lunch will be at the lodge or by the river. Your lodge is an eco-paradise nestled in virgin rainforest alongside the Pacuare River. You can hike the lodge’s trails or relax in a hammock or your room in the afternoon. Dinner tonight is in the lodge. Accommodation is in the lodge of your choice.
Day 3: PACUARE
Breakfast in the lodge. Today you will wake up listening to the songs of birds and the relaxing sound of the river. You have the opportunity to hike up in the mountains to a Cabecar indigenous community (about 2.5 hours each way). Afterward, you will return to the lodge for a delicious lunch. In the afternoon, relax at the lodge. Dinner tonight is in the lodge. Accommodation is in the lodge of your choice.
Day 4: PACUARE – ARENAL VOLCANO
Breakfast in the lodge. Start this day with the incomparable adventure of rafting down the Pacuare River, descending class 3 and 4 rapids through a spectacular rainforest gorge. You will finish by the town of Siquirres. You will have lunch and get ready to drive to the Northern Plains, where the impressive Arenal Volcano awaits. Majestic in its grand stature, the volcano is one of the country’s natural wonders. Along your journey to the town of La Fortuna, at the base of the volcano, you will see agricultural plantations, large ornamental plant nurseries, and cattle farms. Accommodation is in the hotel of your choice.
Day 5: ARENAL VOLCANO
Breakfast in the hotel. Today you will enjoy one of the most extreme adventures offered in Arenal – the Gravity Falls canyoning tour. You begin with a rappel alongside a thunderous 140-foot waterfall. When you reach the bottom, you will have to jump into the pool and swim to shore. You'll then take on a series of cliff jumps ranging from a 10-foot technical jump to a 30-foot jump from another waterfall, as you swim, float, climb, walk, and maneuver through this secluded and exclusive canyon. Accommodation is in the hotel of your choice.
Day 6: ARENAL VOLCANO – MONTEVERDE
Breakfast in the hotel. You will go to Monteverde today. Encompassing rainforest, cloud forest, and spectacular biodiversity, Monteverde has one of the rarest and most unique habitats on the planet, not to mention an astonishing variety of flora and fauna. Its strategic position straddling the Continental Divide between the Caribbean and the Pacific coasts creates the rare cloud forest, a distinctive microclimate for the many unique species that inhabit this area. You will experience beautiful landscapes during your journey and see how locals live when passing typical small villages. Accommodation is in the hotel of your choice.
Day 7: MONTEVERDE
Breakfast in the hotel. Get ready for a day of adventure to experience the cloud forest at all levels. First, you’ll go on a zip line tour, crossing the forest canopy while suspended on cables using specialized mountaineering equipment. On the last cable, you can ride Superman-style. Additionally, you can swing on the famous Tarzan Swing while being tied to a high-security rope. The entire tour is an incredible experience, comparable to flying through the forest. Accommodation is in the hotel of your choice.
Day 8: MONTEVERDE – TAMARINDO
Breakfast in the hotel. Today you head to Costa Rica’s northern Pacific coast in the Guanacaste region. This province has earned a name for itself as a tropical paradise with an unspoiled coastline, beautiful mountains, and majestic volcanoes. Since Guanacaste spans the northwestern corner of Costa Rica, it should come as no surprise that this lively province is home to some of the country’s most beautiful beaches. You will have the afternoon free to enjoy the beach and explore the vibrant town of Tamarindo, home to a large international community. Accommodation is in the hotel of your choice.
Day 9: TAMARINDO
Breakfast in the hotel. This morning you will ride ATVs along trails in the dry tropical forest on a private farm. Awaiting you are beautiful panoramic views of the coast and unique flora and fauna native to the Guanacaste region. You will see fantastic Guanacaste trees, Costa Rica’s national tree, and wildlife like monkeys, coatis, armadillos, and birds. Your tour finishes with a delicious, traditional Costa Rican meal. Accommodation is in the hotel of your choice.
Day 10: TAMARINDO
Breakfast in the hotel. Day for free to enjoy in the serenity of this tropical paradise the sea, the sun, the sand and the beach. Tamarindo is a very popular destination among tourists due to its modern development where you will find cafes, a variety of restaurants, bars, shops, art galleries, among others. Accommodation is in the hotel of your choice.
Day 11: TAMARINDO – SAN JOSE
Breakfast in the hotel. Today you depart to the Juan Santamaria International Airport in San Jose. If you are traveling by shared transfer, and your flight leaves before 16:00, you will require a private transfer for an additional amount. Happy return trip! We hope to have you visit us again. END OF SERVICES.

Price includes

Included

  • Airport transfers.
  • Ground transfers between destinations.
  • 10 nights accommodation with breakfast included.
  • Full board during your stay at the Pacuare.
  • Regular excursion: Whitewater rafting on the Pacuare River, class III & IV.
  • Regular excursion: Gravity Falls rappelling, canyoning, & waterfall jumping tour, with lunch included.
  • Regular excursion: Zip lines, Superman cable & Tarzan Swing.
  • Regular excursion: ATV.
  • Value added tax.
  • Children under 12 year old NOT recommended for this program.

Does not include

  • Activities not indicated in the program.
  • Meals not indicated in the program.
  • Tips for bellhops.
  • Tips for housekeeping.
  • Tips for guides.
  • Mandatory dinners during Christmas and New Year’s Eve.



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Planned Hotels

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