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costa rica Tours Rainforest, Rivers & Rapids
Rainforest, Rivers & Rapids
Zipline through the forest, raft the waters of the Pacuare River and try your hand at paddle boarding on this fabulous active adventure tour.
- Style: Private Tour
- Duration: 14 days/13 nights
- Starts in: San José
Guide Price £2849
per person (based on 2 adults sharing a room)
Highlights:
- Rio Perdido hotel
- Arenal
- Rafting the Pacuare River
- Puerto Viejo
Itinerary:
Day 1 San José to Central Valley
Arrive into San José and transfer to your hotel in San Ramón in the Central Valley.
Day 2 Central Valley to Rincón de Vieja
Enjoy a morning at leisure. Later drive to Rincón de Vieja.
Day 3 Rincón de Vieja NP
Take a guided hike through the rainforest and finish at the park’s hot springs. This afternoon there are a number of exciting activities available to book locally.
Day 4 Rincón de Vieja to Rio Perdido
Transfer to Rio Perdido Hotel, situated in a natural oasis in the forest. Later take a night hike to see the rainforest landscape illuminated by moonlight.
Day 5 Rio Perdido
Today embark on an exciting aerial adventure. Soar along a series of ziplines and navigate suspended bridges across the canyon and over lush rainforest.
Day 6 Rio Perdido to Arenal
Transfer to La Fortuna town, set in the shadow of majestic Arenal Volcano.
Day 7 Arenal
Today enjoy a stand up paddle board lesson. Paddle across the lake with majestic Arenal Volcano looming in the background.
Day 8 Arenal
This morning search for wildlife on a treetop tour along hanging bridges.
Days 9-10 Arenal to Pacuare River
Wake up early and prepare for today’s adventure! Raft the exciting grade II-III rapids into your lodge and spend two nights in pristine rainforest. This tour includes a stay at Rio Tropicales Lodge but why not upgrade to stunning Pacuare Lodge?
Day 11 Pacuare River to Puerto Viejo
Raft out of the lodge on grade III-IV rapids on another exciting white water adventure. Disembark and transfer to Puerto Viejo.
Days 12-13 Puerto Viejo
Enjoy some time at leisure on the laidback Caribbean coast.
Day 14 Puerto Viejo to San José
Transfer to the airport.
Your Bespoke Tour can depart on any day you please.
Prices
per person (based on 2 adults sharing a room)
Inclusions
- Private transfers and a combination of shared and private sightseeing excursions.
- 13 nights hotel accommodation
- 13 breakfasts, 2 lunches & 2 dinners
Not Included
- International flights
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