Costa Rica Week of Adventures!
Enjoy an all-inclusive adventure tour (8 Days)
Trip Highlights!
- Panoramic restaurant
- Panoramic Mountain Lodge
- Jungle Lodge, Pacuare River
- Panoramic Volcano Lodge
- Caribbean beach lodging
- Overnight Whitewater Rafting, Pacuare River
- Caribbean coast (Puerto Viejo & Punta Uva)
- Serpentario, (exotic reptiles)
- Waterfall hikes, Pacuare River
- Boogie boarding
- Jungle hike, Pacuare River
- Mountain Biking
- Turrialba Volcano cloud forest
- Arenal Volcano National Park Tour
- La Fortuna Waterfall/Hike
- Snorkeling
- Sea Kayaking
- Hot Springs
- City Tours, Zarcero & Turrialba
- Rappelling
- Swimming pool & Jacuzzi
- Tennis court & beach volleyball
- Irazú Volcano National Park
Package Includes*:
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Activity level 3. No experience is required to join.
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Packing list:
Bring a few pairs of quick drying shorts, light pants, T-shirts that are easy to dry and your bathing suit. Shirts can be short sleeved and long sleeved for protection against the sun and bugs. In general, you will normally be comfortable in shorts and T-shirts during the day, and long pants and a shirt at night. We recommend bringing a rain coat for rainy days and a long sleeved sweater for higher elevations. We also recommend bringing a copy of your passport, camera, binoculars, sunscreen, mosquito repellant, hat, a small towel, sandals with ankle straps, hiking tennis shoes and a strap to secure your glasses. 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!
Prices are base on double occupancy: $1745 per person*
All-inclusive vacation package until 12/15/ 2009.
High Season Christmas, New Year, Easter Week: $1845 per person*
Minimum age: 12 years.
*Minimum group of 2 people.
For groups of 3 or more, please contact us for special prices.
(Single Supplement $450)
Trips depart daily
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 ≈ Arriving in Costa Rica [top]
We will be waiting for you at the Juan Santamaria International Airport in San Jose, Costa Rica (SJO). 
After you arrive and meet your Costa Rica Adventures guide, we begin your adventure to the panoramic mountain lodge, Cerro Alto, on top of mountain in Turrialba valley. It will be about a 2 ½ hour ride through mountains, 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 the Turrialba valley and Turrialba Volcano. This evening, you will enjoy a delicious and authentic Costa Rican dinner served at our panoramic restaurant.
Day 2 ≈ 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 you will enjoy a delicious breakfast at the panoramic 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 12 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 the mountain lodge.
Tonight you will enjoy a delicious dinner at the panoramic restaurant.
Day 3 ≈ Overnight Whitewater Rafting, Pacuare River, Rappelling & Serpentario tour (Exotic reptiles) [top]
After a delicious breakfast, we will prepare for our river journey to the Pacuare River. 
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.
We continue on the way to the Pacuare River, which has been recognized as one of the top five most beautiful rivers around the world in the National Geographic magazine. The overnight trip on the Pacuare river is very beautiful. You will be able to spend more time on the river and at the jungle lodge, where you can take pleasure of exotic birds and wildlife. For this trip we will descend 21 miles down river. 
The trip starts at eight hundred meters above the sea level and finishes at forty meters. The first day we will raft 10 miles and have two river hikes. We will be rappelling down two waterfalls and we will enjoy a delicious river lunch before we get to the campsite.
After some great hikes and wonderful rapids, you will arrive at our remote campsite created along a mountain overlooking the Pacuare River. There are 15 cabins spaced at a comfortable distance from each other to allow breathtaking panoramic views. The Pacuare lodge is a wonderful place to enjoy the view of the surrounding tropical environment. A 20 person bar with a balcony and hammocks to sit back and relax in. Full shower and bathroom facilities are available, with nearby hiking trails and riverside beaches.
After settling into camp, you are free to go swimming, explore the jungle or just sit back in a hammock and relax. We will enjoy happy hour with free drinks and snacks. Dinner is prepared by your river guides.
Day 4 ≈ Jungle lodge, Jungle hike, Waterfall hike, Whitewater Rafting & Caribbean coast-Punta Uva beach [top]
After breakfast at our jungle lodge, we will do a hike to the beautiful jungle where you can enjoy this tropical paradise. we will pack our belongings and continue our river journey. We will leave the lodge and enjoy a wonderful morning along the Pacuare River, observing and listening to the many species of birds and wildlife.
We will have one more river hike to a wonderful waterfall where you can swim and enjoy the jungle in this tropical paradise. After the hike, our rafting trip continues down the most challenging sections of the Pacuare River with 3 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. Lunch is prepared, riverside, by your guides. After lunch we will continue our river descent in class II/III rapids with many play spots to enjoy the nice, warm water before we get to the take out.
This evening we will drive to the Caribbean coast to spend the next two days on the beach. We will stop in a nice restaurant to enjoy a tasty tropical Costa Rican dinner before we arrive to our lodging destination at Punta Uva beach.
Day 5 ≈ Puerto Viejo beach- Mountain Biking, Boogie boarding, Snorkeling & Sea kayaking tour [top]
Today we are staying next to the beach at Suerre Hotel. 
The hotel provides air conditioned rooms, cable TV, a private white sandy beach, with hammocks next to the beach, swimming pool, Jacuzzi, tennis court, beach volleyball, billiard tables, restaurant and bar service. Today we will spend the day relaxing and having a lot of fun on the beach. After breakfast we will go to the beach where you can take pleasure in boogie boarding, swimming, snorkeling, sea kayaking, mountain biking, beach volleyball, frisbee and tennis all day long. Lunch is prepared by your guides on the beach, cool drinks and tropical fruits will be available. You will enjoy a relaxing evening along the beach, a large dinner and perhaps visit the beach side Caribbean dance club before you end the evening.
Day 6 ≈ Caribbean beach, Hot Springs & Arenal Volcano [top]
After breakfast at the Caribbean beach lodge, 
we will enjoy a wonderful morning at the beautiful beach and you will enjoy the wonderful accommodations at Suerre Hotel. Today we will spend the morning relaxing and having a lot of fun on the beach. This morning you will have many activities to choose from such as boogie boarding, swimming, snorkeling, mountain biking, sea kayaking, beach volleyball, frisbee and tennis. Lunch is prepared by your guides on the beach, cool drinks and tropical fruits will be available at anytime.
This afternoon, we will travel north east to La Fortuna town, home of the Arenal Volcano and hot springs resort . We will stop in a nice restaurant to enjoy a delicious healthy Costa Rican dinner before we arrive to our lodging destination. Tonight we will visit the hot springs. It is here where you will spend the evening soaking, relaxing and having fun in this beautiful place.
Day 7 ≈ La Fortuna Waterfall hike, Arenal Volcano National Park & Hot Springs [top]
Today we will enjoy a healthy typical "Tico" breakfast (Gallo Pinto). We begin the day with a hike to a beautiful waterfall over 150 feet high. Here you can take pleasure in swimming, bird watching, wildlife and beautiful vegetation. After this activity, we will visit the best vantage point of Arenal Volcano National Park. Here you can take some pictures of this natural paradise. The Arenal Volcano is one of the most active volcanoes in the country. You will experience the panoramic views of the surrounding land, rumbling and erupting ash around the crater. After our visit to the Arenal Volcano National Park, we will enjoy an authentic Costa Rican lunch. This afternoon, we will go sightseeing in town for a few hours and enjoy an early dinner before we go to the Hot Springs. It is here where you will spend the evening soaking, relaxing and having fun in this beautiful place.
This evening we will celebrate our fantastic week together during your last night at Tabacón Hot Springs.
Day 8 ≈ Zarcero, Juan Santamaria International Airport, Drop off and Departure [top]
We enjoy a healthy breakfast before we travel back to the Central Valley. You will see one of the most beautiful drives on the country. Along the way to the Central Valley, we will stop in the town of Zarcero for sightseeing at the famous local park. We continue our journey to the Central valley in Alajuela and San Jose before we transfer to the airport to say our good-byes! (SJO) Drop off.
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*Not included: Airfare to San José – Costa Rica, Airport departure tax ($26) Optional guide gratuities, and items of personal nature (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.)
