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Turrialba Adventure Tour (4 days)

All-inclusive vacation package

Day 1 ≈ Arriving in Costa Rica [top]

We will be waiting for you at the Juan Santamaria International Airport in San José, Costa Rica (SJO). After you arrive and meet your Costa Rica Adventures guides, we begin your adventure to the panoramic mountain lodge, Turrialtico, on top of mountain in Turrialba valley. It will be about a 2 ½ hour ride through small towns, beautiful coffee farms, and sugar cane fields around the mountains.

We will stop for lunch or dinner on the way to the lodge. When we arrive to the lodge you will enjoy the comfortable accommodations with a wonderful view of Turrialba valley, Angostura Lake and Turrialba Volcano. We will have a delicious Costa Rican dinner served at the panoramic restaurant.

Day 2 ≈ Whitewater Rafting or kayaking - Lower Pacuare River, Waterfall hike & Rappelling [top]

After a delicious breakfast, we will prepare for our river journey to the Pacuare River. The lower Pacuare has been recognized as one of the top five most beautiful rivers around the world from the National Geographic magazine.

We will have the option of mountain biking down to the put in when we arrive to the main entrance of the Pacuare River. This bike ride will be about 3 miles long. This ride includes a support vehicle for immediate assistance, so there's no need to worry! It will be about a 1/2 hour ride through beautiful farms, agriculture fields around the mountains, and primary/secondary-growth forests. You will enjoy the amazing views of this tropical paradise. If you are an experienced bike rider, we invite you to bring your own cycling shoes and pedals. We can install your pedals on our mountain bikes for an even better ride.

We will start our rafting or kayaking whitewater adventure on the Pacuare River. You will enjoy a wonderful morning along the Pacuare River, observing and listening to the many species of birds and wildlife.

On this trip you will be able to do additional activities such as: rappelling, hiking and swimming. On our river descent we will stop to do a waterfall hike where you can take pleasure in swimming, wildlife and rappelling down the waterfall.

For this trip, we will descend 18 miles down the river. This whitewater adventure trip starts at eight hundred meters above the sea level and finishes at forty meters.

After rappelling, hiking, rafting or kayaking some wonderful rapids, we will provide a delicious riverside lunch prepared by your guides.

Our trip continues down to the most challenging sections of the Pacuare River with three class IV drops. This spectacular river canyon and virgin rainforest is breathtaking, creating one unforgettable experience. There will be many opportunities for swimming or relaxing next to the river before we take out. At the take out you can use the facilities of changing rooms, showers, gift shop, restaurant & bar service.

After our river journey, you will rest and relax at panoramic mountain lodge Cerro Alto. When we arrive to the lodge you will enjoy the comfortable accommodations with a wonderful view of Turrialba valley, Angostura Lake and Turrialba Volcano.

Tonight you will enjoy a delicious dinner at the panoramic restaurant before you end the evening.

Day 3 ≈ Irazú Volcano National Park, Turrialba Volcano cloud forest National Park & Mountain Bike Descent to Turrialba Volcano  [top]

Irazú Volcano National Park and Mountain Bike descent to Turrialba Volcano

Today we will enjoy a delicious breakfast at the hotel's restaurant. After breakfast we will visit the Irazú Volcano and the Turrialba Volcano. The Turrialba and the Irazú volcanoes are known as the "Twin Volcanoes." After visiting the Irazú Volcano, we will prepare for our mountain bike descent to the Turrialba Volcano. This tour will be 6 miles long through beautiful mountains, agricultural fields, and secondary-growth forests. You will enjoy the amazing views of this tropical paradise. If you are an experienced bike rider, we invite you to bring your own cycling shoes and pedals. We can install your pedals on our mountain bikes for an even better ride!

Turrialba Volcano cloud forest National Park

After our mountain biking trip, we will enjoy a delicious lunch at the Turrialba Volcano Lodge. We will prepare for our volcano tour in the town of Turrialba. We will drive to the top of Turrialba Volcano and hike down to the craters. You will see the amazing views of the valley and the Caribbean coast! It is here where we explore this beautiful place. The Turrialba Volcano is a National Park that is approximately 3,332 meters above the sea level. The Turrialba Volcano presents 3 well-defined craters and others disfigured by the activity. The central crater is the deepest of them all at 50 meters deep. On its sides, there are two promising cones: the Tiendilla Peak and the Armando Peak. Presently, these "smokers" only release gas and vapor, with sulfur deposits. The last eruption was between 1864-1866. Its average temperature is 16°C and with an average precipitation of 3,000 to 4,000 millimeters per year.

This is a perfect tour for the adventurous people who would like to experience nature, the regional culture, and the wonderful views of Turrialba Valley.

After the volcano tours and mountain biking, you will rest and relax at Hotel Wagelia in Turrialba town. This evening you can explore Turrialba town and visit the super markets and souvenirs stores.

Tonight you will enjoy a delicious dinner at a local restaurant in town.

Day 4 ≈ Whitewater Rafting or kayaking - Reventazón River Pascua section & Serpentario (Exotic reptiles)

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After a healthy breakfast, we will prepare for our river journey to the Reventazón River. The Reventazón River has been recognized as one of the most exciting trips of Costa Rica whitewater. There are 14 miles on this section with 14 class IV and many class III rapids. You will see many exotic birds and beautiful vegetation in this jungle canyon and enjoy the amazing whitewater of Costa Rica. On the way to the river we will visit the Serpentario The Serpentario, is a center for snake research and education in Costa Rica. Here we will listen to a brief talk on tropical snake identification and learn about other reptiles species.

When we arrive to the river put in, we will outfit you with all necessary equipment to start our rafting or kayaking trip. You will enjoy a riverside lunch on the way down prepared by your guides before we arrive to the take out. At the take out you can use the facilities of changing rooms, showers, gift shop, restaurant & bar service.

Depending on your vacation needs, we can drop you off at the following destinations: San Jose, Sarapiqui, Turrialba, south Caribbean or La Fortuna town. We will stop for a nice dinner to celebrate our fantastic trip together before we get to your next lodging destination to say our good-byes!. (Drop off)

Ask about our group and family discounts!

*Not included: Airfare to San José – Costa Rica, Airport departure tax ($26) La Fortuna drop off has an extra charge of $30 per person, optional guide gratuities, and items of personal nature (laundry, souvenirs and telephone calls)

This is a sample itinerary. Activities and locations may be subject to change due to a number of reasons beyond our control (weather, water levels, safety conditions, etc.

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