Extreme Costa Rica

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Experience the best of Costa Rica's adventure and natural beauty with this itinerary. Begin in San José and journey to Tortuguero National Park to witness wildlife. Raft through the Pacuare River and explore Arenal Volcano's waterfalls. Discover Monteverde's stunning landscapes and enjoy beach activities in the North Pacific. Conclude your trip with unforgett...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Tortuguero National Park
    • Pacuare River
    • Arenal Volcano

What's this trip about?

    Experience the best of Costa Rica's adventure and natural beauty with this itinerary. Begin in San José and journey to Tortuguero National Park to witness wildlife. Raft through the Pacuare River and explore Arenal Volcano's waterfalls. Discover Monteverde's stunning landscapes and enjoy beach activities in the North Pacific. Conclude your trip with unforgettable memories and a transfer back to San José. An exhilarating adventure through Costa Rica's diverse landscapes and thrilling activities.

Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CitySan José
End CitySan José

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Photography
  • High Adventure
  • Scuba Diving
  • Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing

Destinations

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Canoeing
  • Guided Group
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • History
  • Kayaking
  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Rafting
  • Scuba Diving
  • Swimming

Trip includes

    • Тransportation
    • Entrance fees
    • Guided Tours as per the itinerary (English Speaking Guide)
    • Lodging and local taxes
    • Meals according to the itinerary: Breakfast (B), Lunch (L), Dinner (D)

Itinerary

Travel Map
Day 1: San José

Arrival at Juan Santamaría International Airport. You will be met at the airport in order to transfer to the hotel. Overnight at Hotel Palma Real.

Day 2: San José / Tortuguero National Park

We begin our trip early in the morning between 6:00 am from San Jose. You will be traveling with a bilingual naturalist guide on an air-conditioned bus. Drive through Braulio Carrillo National Park, where you have the opportunity to see beautiful views and abundant ve...

Day 3: Tortuguero National Park

6:15 am tour to admire the awakening of the wildlife of Tortuguero. Return for breakfast (service between 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.). Free time to enjoy the pool, the bar service and prepare for your dinner. Dinner service from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and then rest of the night free to enjoy the surroundings, pool and bar. (Meals: B, L, D)

Day 4: Pacuare River

After Tortuguero, you’ll head deep into the primary rainforest and the Pacuare Gorge by river! A half day of rafting takes you right to the riverside Rios Tropicales Lodge. Load up for transport to Pacuare River put-in in San Martin. Then, safety orientation and paddl...

Day 5: Pacuare River

For those guests in sufficiently good shape, we will make a trek through the forest to visit an indigenous Cabecar Indian Village. They will introduce you to their traditional way of life, which continues today largely unchanged from earlier times. Several members of ...

Day 6: Pacuare River / Arenal Volcano

The third day begins with a hot, freshly brewed cup of Costa Rica's famous coffee. After a hearty breakfast is served and we pack our gear, our river descent continues. All of the class IV rapids are on this day, so now it is time to truly test the skills you learned ...

Day 7: Arenal Volcano

Imagine yourself in the midst of thick rainforest at the top of a magical canyon full of tropical waterfalls with surprises each step of the way. Prepare to get wet! Our experienced guides put you into your safety harness and assist you down a series of over 8 amazing...

Day 8: Arenal Volcano / Monteverde

We will take you around Arenal Lake with magnificent views of the Volcano. In the way, Viento Fresco waterfall is waiting for you. Admire the strong of the nature and explore five beautiful waterfalls in the middle of the forest surrounded by vegetation and different ...

Day 9: Monteverde / North Pacific

After breakfast, we will depart for North Pacific. Tamarindo Beach offers you one of the best beaches in Costa Rica. Overnight at Hotel Pasatiempo. (Meals: B)

Day 10: North Pacific

After breakfast, we will have a full day fishing tour. We will fish in the best area of North Pacific: Flamingo and around. Located on the North West coast of Costa Rica, Flamingo is the major sport fishing sport. Just twenty miles west of Marina Flamingo are two drop...

Day 11: North Pacific

Diving Tour: Guanacaste is best known for its spectacular marine life, both in abundance and diversity. Schools of 1000 to 5000 fish are encountered at almost every dive site and on a daily basis. Reef Fish species are a bland of Pacific Coast and Tropical Pacific Var...

Day 12: North Pacific

Free Day. Overnight at Hotel Pasatiempo. (Meals: B)

Day 13: San José

Transfer to Juan Santamaria International Airport. (Meals: B)

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Dates & Availability

Price From $5,489
Price per day$422
Last Updated: 10/31/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Optional Activities
    • Tortuguero National Park Entrance Fee ($17 per person)
    • Arrival and Departure Taxes
    • Extras in hotels (laundry, phone calls, room service, etc.)
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