Using the Sarapiqui River as our training ground, the group will run the river at least two times a day, developing and practicing their skills along the way. The instructors are local paddlers and know the river like the palm of their hand. A 4 to 1 student instructor ratio guarantees safety and lots of fun.
Fly to San Jose:
Leave your hometown and fly to San Jose. Upon arrival, you will be met outside the customs and immigration area of the airport. This representative will answer questions, brief you on the immediate arrangements and escort you to your hotel.
Lodging: Hotel Tennis Club (or similar)
Meals: N/A
Travel to Sarapiqui River/ Afternoon Kayaking:
Drive through the Braulio Carrillo National Park and arrive at River Lodge. Outfit kayaks and prepare personal gear. Lunch. Afternoon kayak section on river pool.
Lodging: Selva Verde Lodge
Meals: B,L,D.
Define your level and ability:
At this point the instructor will have an idea of your paddle abilities and your goals for the course. We'll paddle the class I section of the river, practicing different strokes and techniques
Lodging: Selva Verde Lodge
Meals: B,L,D.
Increase your level and ability:
Work on stroke technique, roll and bracing correctly.
Lodging: Selva Verde Lodge.
Meals: B,L,D.
Introduction to class III:
The instructors will determinate if you are ready for some class III whitewater. This section of the river has a couple of small class III rapids that are easy to scout and paddle. We can decide if you want to run it or portage. You'll spend the rest of the day practicing your technique on the river.
Lodging: Selva Verde Lodge.
Meals: B,L,D.
Pacuare River:
The group will travel to the Pacuare River to run the class III section. There will be a raft on the trip for those that do not fell like kayak this section.
Lodging: Pacuare River Lodge
Meals: B,L,D.
Pacuare River:
This is the last day of paddling. And what a better of ending a great vacation than paddle down one of the most scenic river on the planet. Travel back to San Jose.
Lodging: Tennis Club
Meals: B,L,D.
Travel Home:
Transfer to airport and departure.
Lodging: N/A
Meals: N/A
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