EXHILARATING COSTA RICA
Day 1: Welcome to Costa Rica!
Welcome to Costa Rica! Upon your arrival to Juan Santamaria International airport, our representative will meet and greet you, he will give you all the information about your trip in Costa Rica. Private transportation to your hotel in San Jose is included. At night enjoy free time for dinner at one of the several dining options that San Jose has to offer.
Overnight: San Jose City
Day 2: White Water Rafting Pacuare River
Depart very early at morning to live one of the signature adventure activities of Costa Rica: White Water Rafting. Once arrive to Rios Tropicales Operations Center enjoy breakfast and you will have time to change into rafting gear. Depart to the put-in on the Pacuare River bank, receive a comprehensive rafting safety talk and start the adventure! Paddle 19 miles at the stunning Pacuare River surround of the rainforest, running the principal rapids: Huacas, Cimarron, Dos Montañas and more. At the end of the adventure return to the operations center to lunch and hot showers. Continue our journey to La Fortuna city, home of the Arenal Volcano National Park, one of the natural jewels of the country.
Overnight: La Fortuna, Arenal
Day 3: Canyoning and ATV Adventure
After breakfast depart to Pure Trek operations center for our next adventure. Once in the center 4×4 trucks will take you to the ranch house to gear up. Enjoy an exhilarating waterfall rappelling, a canyon wall, Monkey drop (zip line & rappel) and rock climb. After this exiting adventure return to the operation center for lunch and change clothes to be ready for our next adventure: ATV Ride! Ride cross spectacular views of the rainforest and the Arenal Volcano. Stop at the Arenal River to swim while enjoy tropical fruits and water.
Overnight: La Fortuna, Arenal
Day 4: Journey to Monteverde
Early departure to the beautiful area of Monteverde, you will be picked up right in your hotel in La Fortuna area. Drive up towards the Arenal Lake where you will board a boat to cross the lake, observing along the way panoramic views of the Arenal Volcano, Chato Hill, Arenal Lake, the Tilaran mountain range, and more. Once across the lake you will again board a minivan to continue on to your hotel in Monteverde.
Overnight: Monteverde
Improve your physical strength with the morning Pilates class, practice your flexibility and posture while you enhance your mental awareness. After this class explore the reefs of Playa Guines, Isla Rosada and Garza Bay wih the Stand Up Paddle experience. Increase your body balance and confidence while you learn about the secrets of the pacific coast of Costa Rica.
Overnight: Nosara Beach
Day 5: Hanging Bridges, Aerial Tram and Zip Line
Day 6: Bungee Jumping & Buggy Adventure
Today experience one of the most excited adventures in Costa Rica: Bungee Jumping Adventure. During this extreme adventure you will jump in a fall of 80 meters deep (265fts), considered as one of the best sites that Costa Rica has for this activity due to the highest hanging platform and the scenic beauty of the surrounds. After this extraordinary adventure, take a ride in our Buggy cars. Take an adventurous ride on the 4×4 Buggies going through villages, beautiful rivers and mountains.
Overnight: Monteverde
Day 7: Journey to Rincon de la Vieja
Our day starts with a delicious breakfast and continue our journey to the next amazing destination: Rincon de la Vieja. Located in the Guanacaste Conservation Area this national park protects an extension of 34.000 acres of montane forest and cloud forest. This area is a great destination for adventurous activities, its reach rivers, waterfalls, mountains are the perfect combination for fun activities surround of the most exotic sceneries. This afternoon enjoy free time for leisure.
Overnight: Rincon de la Vieja
Day 8: Tubing Adventure!
Enjoy a delicious breakfast before start one the most exciting activities: the river tubbing. Meet your guide at the operations center to receive the safety instructions. Run the river in individual inner tube rafts, specially designed for your comfort and safety, down 5 kilometers of class 2 – 3 rapids. Enjoy fun and appreciate the stunning natural landscapes of the river canyon. This afternoon you will have free time for optional activities such as zip line canopy tour, horseback rides, ATV adventures or just relax at the hot waters that comes from the volcano, mud treatments can be very relaxing after the adventure.
Overnight: Rincon de la Vieja
Day 9: Journey to Tamarindo Beach
After breakfast depart to Tamarindo Beach, located on the Northern Pacific coast. During the drive you will observe the flora and fauna predominant in this region, including monkeys, sloths, iguanas, among others. Once in Tamarindo beach enjoy free time to enjoy the beach and the hotel pools. Optional activities can be done this afternoon, like surfing lessons, visit the Central America’s largest mangrove estuary, or ride at horse at the beach shore.
Overnight: Tamarindo Beach
Day 10: Kayaking and Snorkeling Tour
This morning explore the secrets of the Costa Rican north pacific coast. Your well-trained guide will explain all the safety instructions before starting the adventure. You can choose a single or a double seat sea kayak. Once at the beach put in your kayak and paddle through clear waters and gentle waves, your guide will direct you to the ideal place for snorkeling, along the way beautiful views of the cost and mountains can be appreciate. Once in Captain Island is the perfect time to put your kayak ashore and observe the marine life with our snorkeling gear. Some species you can find there are pufferfish, colorful exotic fishes and coral reefs. After the snorkeling, enjoy free time at the mainland, drink some water and rest at the beautiful white sand. Take your kayak back to the water and continue our adventure back to Tamarindo beach.
Overnight: Tamarindo Beach
Day 11: Free day for leisure
Breakfast included at the hotel. Today enjoy a free day to rest at the beach and the hotel pool. Optional tours available in the area.
Overnight: Tamarindo Beach
Day 12: Journey to San Jose
Today depart back to San Jose city for the last night at Costa Rica.
Overnight: San Jose City
Day 13: Departure to San Jose Airport
Private transportation to Juan Santamaria
International Airport. Goodbye Costa Rica!