Costa Rica Explorer

Vacation Packages - Caribbean Adventure (10 days):

Day 1
Upon arrival at Juan Santamaría International airport, our driver will meet and transfer you to Colonial Hotel in San José, a restored neocolonial building nearly a century old, located in the National Civic Center, one of the safest places in San José, close to tourist attractions. Overnight at Colonial Hotel.

Day 2
You'll depart San José early in the morning, heading towards the Caribbean and crossing the amazing Braulio Carrillo National Park. You will arrive at our Operations Center in time for breakfast, clothing changes or last minute needs. Once ready you will be taken to our private putt-in in San Martin, your friendly and professional guides will load your gear into dry bags, prepare the equipment and give you complete safety and paddle instruction. The first day's Class III rapids welcome you to the Pacuare gorge's charm as you raft deep in the heart of primary rainforest. While your guides prepare you a hearty picnic lunch on the riverbank, you'll be led through the jungle to an enchanting waterfall and pool to swim. Before you know it, you'll arrive at the award-winning Lodge where you can spend the afternoon relaxing, hiking or soaking in our waterfall and pools. Enjoy our Canopy at no additional cost! Nestled in the jungle on our 1,000-acre private reserve, the lodge offers you all the comforts you need in "Cabecar Indian" style bungalows. Private single and double rooms are spacious with clean linen, and there are modern bathrooms and showers. Electricity is generated by a self-sufficient hydro-plant. Happy Hour will put you in the mood for a tropical evening, followed by a luscious candlelight dinner with wine served by your guides.

Day 3
Don't worry about wake-up time. The beauty of the light through the forest, the sound of toucans and the smell of coffee will get you going. This day is designed to enjoy the lodge surroundings. You can choose a variety of hikes - a 4-5 hour hike high into the Pacuare Reserve; a 2-3 hour hike to nearby waterfalls and pools, or short walks near the lodge - or just relax in a hammock and enjoy nature. Experience a side of the Pacuare few people know! (Note: For the 2 Day Trip, simply omit Day 2. You will not spend the extra day at the Lodge.)

Day 4
After a hearty breakfast and loading the rafts, you'll prepare to paddle down the Pacuare gorge past gushing waterfalls, serene pools and pounding rapids. A snack stop by the riverside lets you explore more waterfalls and natural waterslides. An adrenaline-packed afternoon running rapids like Upper and Lower Huacas, Cimarron, Dos Montañas and many more, will have you cheering ecstatically. Hot lunch will be served at our New Ríos Tropicales Operations Center. Showers, changing rooms, cold and hot drinks and snacks are also available. Drive to Puerto Viejo on the South Caribbean. Overnight Almonds and Corals Hotel.

Day 5
Experience watching the jungle from the top of the trees in “The Crazy Monkey Canopy Ride” cable system of the platforms and ride amongst the forest till you get your feet on the golden sand beach!! Here is where the jungle meets the ocean.

This is a great place for magnificent views from the tree tops while you are on the platforms and also walking in our bridges in some of the tracks. This is an opportunity to see the jungle from another perspective and surely you will have the chance to watch some wildlife from above and your guide can tell you about the different species that might appear, but even more amazing it will be to see the Natura Park with a Bri-Bri Indian Village from above where an aborigine family lives in a very traditional way with the typical thatch buildings. A snack at Almonds and Corals Lodge is included. Enjoy the surroundings of Almonds and Corals Lodge, its forests, its fauna, its beach. Back to hotel at 1:00 p.m. Overnight Almonds and Corals Hotel.

Day 6
After breakfast, you will have free time to enjoy the area and beautiful beaches of Puerto Viejo.

Day 7
Advendure continues with kayak paddle.... Breakfast and we will travel on the van through Banana Plantations until reaching the starting point in Guapiles, in the boundary of the National Park on the Tortuguero River where the fun starts.

Lunch will be served in the River bank along the way in the middle of the Parks Tropical Forest. You will continue to meander in this lush forest with amazing flora and fauna. Late afternoon arrival to Mawamba Lodge.

Day 8
Breakfast and paddle will take you to an exploration of a lifetime in Samay Laguna. Here you will board the kayaks for a 3 to 4 hours exploration of the area. The magical entrance to Laguna Nueve and a brief visit to the beach will be some of the day's highlights. Wonderful clean waters and total solitude will be part of the experience. Lunch is served on site and return to Mawamba Lodge for overnight.

Day 9
After breakfast you will board the boat for the return trip to Matina where the bus will be waiting for the return to San José, stopping en route for lunch at the private Rio Danta Restaurant. Overnight at Colonial Hotel.

Day 10
Breakfast and transfer to the airport to your flight back home

Includes:

Private transfer airport-hotel-airport
Hotel fees and taxes
Tours described
All Transfers
Meals:

Day 1	Dinner
Day 2	Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner
Day 3	Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner
Day 4	Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner
Day 5	Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner
Day 6	Dinner
Day 7	Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner
Day 8	Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner
Day 9	Breakfast-Lunch
Day 10	Breakfast

Prices:

Simple: $ 2.408
Double: $ 1.859
Triple: $ 1.525