Enjoy this active and varied Costa Rica vacation that is suitable for almost any age of traveler. Plunge down the whitewater of the Pacaure River. After spending a few days at our unique rainforest lodge, it's off to a Caribbean beach retreat surrounded by thick tropical forest. This is a great way to see what the best of Costa Rica travel has to offer.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive San Jose. Overnight.
Days 2-4: Rainforest Adventure (B,L,D)
The morning of day two, head east towards the Caribbean to Selva Bananito Reserve for a few days of jungle discovery and adventure. While exploring one of Costa Rica’s most pristine rainforests, you’ll have the chance to horseback ride through the adjacent family farm to learn about organic tropical farming techniques. Or you can climb a giant kapok tree and enter the fascinating world of the rainforest canopy.
For the adventurous you can spend a day hiking deep into the jungle to a 70 foot waterfall and then take a dip in it’s cool waters. Selva Bananito also offers plenty of smaller excursions for those who prefer a more relaxed day. At the end of each day, locally grown food is served by candlelight before you retire to the tranquil retreat of your jungle cabana.
Day 5: Off to the Beach (B,L,D)
After a morning of rainforest adventures, it's off to the white sand beach of Playa Cocles for some fun in the sun!
Day 6: Caribbean Free Day (B,D)
Surrounded by thick jungle, you might be lucky to wake this morning to the loud roar of howler monkeys. The day is yours to enjoy as you wish. Your hotel can arrange everything from a trip to a nearby indigenous village to sea kayak and boogie board rentals. You might also choose to just walk along the miles of near deserted beach. Go snorkeling, sea kayaking, take a rainforest walk, or just hang around the beach and swim in the surf.
Day 7: Pacuare River Rafting (L)
This morning you will be picked up and head to the Class III-IV whitewater of the Pacuare River. The Pacuare plunges through spectacular mountain gorges and passes through virgin rainforest filled with howler monkeys, toucans, sloths, ocelots and more. For younger travelers or those looking for a slower pace, you can opt to spend the morning on the Aerial Tram, where you will whisk through the rainforest canopy, discovering the amazing diversity of life in the treetops. After lunch make your way back to San Jose to complete your Costa Rica travels. Spend the evening enjoying one of San Jose's finer restaurants or just relax in your colonial style hotel.
Pacuare River Rafting
Alternative: Aerial Tram
Day 8: Return Home
Accommodations: 5 nights comfortable cabanas, 2 nights comfortable hotels. Note that Selva Bananito Lodge does not have electricity, and uses solar-heated water.
Food Includes: All meals as indicated (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner); most of our hotels offer free continental breakfast.
Transportation: minibuses, jeep, river boat
An itinerary filled with beach and adventure, and flexible enough to accommodate the most adventurous souls and those who prefer a more relaxed time. An easy trip for any age. For those not comfortable with Class III-IV rapids, they may skip the rafting or go on a delightful Aerial Tram trip.
Weekly departures: Any day of the week
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Single Supplement: US$240
US$110 Triple room discount
US$185 Quadruple room discount
US$1625 - 9 day option
Personal Budgeting: Allow $40 for meals not included, $65 optional excursions, $27 international departure tax, gratuities
Pre & Post Tour Accommodations: Share US$60, Single US$110
Arrival/Departure Transfers: 1 person US$50 each, 2 or more people US$25/person
Prices are based on a 3% cash discount
Also see tour packages in:
Central America and Caribbean
Costa Rica
Ecotourism
Rainforest
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