Day 2 ≈ Canyoning, Canopy Zip Lines tour & Turrialba Volcano National Park

Today we will enjoy a delicious breakfast in our mountain lodge restaurant. After breakfast we will outfit you with all necessary equipment to start our first adventure day. Experience the newest adventure in a rain forest canyon. Enjoy the tropical wildlife encountered while rappelling down four waterfalls, zip lining down four canopy cables through the forest, descending down a tall tree and walking across a 132 foot hanging bridge giving you an unforgettable adrenaline rush. This is a very fun and safe trip for everyone to enjoy. Safety lines are setup to ensure your safety while you descend down the canyon. Don't miss out on this great experience!

Turrialba Volcano National Park Tour

After the canyoning and canopy tour, 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 and enjoy a delicious lunch overlooking Turrialba valley and the Caribbean coast. The Turrialba Volcano is a National Park, that is approximately 3,332 meters above the sea level. The Turrialba and the Irazu Volcanoes are known as the “Twin Volcanoes.” 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 tour, you will rest and relax at the mountain lodge. Tonight we will enjoy a delicious dinner at our panoramic restaurant.

Day 3 ≈ Overnight Whitewater Rafting, Pacuare River

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 Serpentarium. The Serpentarium 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 with a river lunch before we get to the campsite.

After some great hikes and wonderful rapids, you will arrive at our remote campsite. 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, free drinks and snacks. Dinner is prepared by your river guides

Day 4 ≈ Jungle lodge, Waterfall hike, Whitewater Rafting & Caribbean coast-Puerto Viejo beach

After breakfast at our jungle lodge, 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 Puerto Viejo beach.

Day 5 ≈ Puerto Viejo beach- Snorkeling & sea kayaking tour
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, game room, 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 swimming, snorkeling and sea kayaking 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, Tabacón Hot Springs & Arenal Volcano

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. The hotel provides a private white sandy beach, with hammocks next to the beach, swimming pool, Jacuzzi, tennis court, beach volleyball, game room, restaurant and bar service. Our you can enjoy swimming, snorkeling and sea kayaking during the morning. 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 Tabacón 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 Tabacón 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 & Tabacon Hot Springs

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 Tabacón 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

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 Jose – Costa Rica, alcoholic beverages, optional guide gratuities, and items of personal nature (souvenirs and telephone calls)

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