Wild Adventure in Costa Rica
Don’t miss the chance to stay at the fantastic Pacuare Lodge, a remote jungle hideaway. Forget walking - you can raft to the property, which is a great experience and surely one of the highlights of any stay!
Day 1 Arrival San Jose
Upon arrival at San Jose, you’ll be escorted by car to your accommodation.
The remainder of your day will be spent at leisure.
Day 2 Pacuare
Your wild adventure in Costa Rica begins with a journey into the rainforest at Pacuare.
Passing the old capital of Cartago you’ll arrive in Turrialba and after a thorough brief, start your one-hour rafting trip (grade II&III) to Pacuare Lodge.
Check-in and enjoy a candlelit dinner.
Day 3 Pacuare
The next two days will be spent exploring Pacuare Rainforest at leisure.
Spend a full day discovering all this fabulous lodge has to offer. Immerse yourself in the pristine rainforest surroundings and enjoy the wide range of activities and unique experiences available; hike ancient trails to hidden waterfalls, explore the forest canopy or perhaps dine in the treetops.
Day 4 Pacuare - Arenal Volcano National Park
Leave Pacuare on a 3.5-hour rafting adventure (grade III-IV rapids) to Siquirres, where you have time for refreshments before departing to La Fortuna de San Carlos.
Day 5 Arenal Volcano National Park – Mistico Nature Reserve
Start your day with a boat trip into the Arenal Volcano National Park, where you’ll enjoy incredible views of the cone-shaped volcano and wander round Arenal Lake, a haven for birdwatchers and nature lovers.
After lunch, it’s off to the Mistico Nature Reserve. You’ll have a guided tour of the tangled rainforest and enjoy magnificent views from the famous hanging bridges.
Day 6 Sky Tram & Sky Trek
Start the day with a half-day adventure. After a ten-minute journey by Sky Tram to the top of the Arenal Reserve, enjoy a Sky Trek tour among the treetops, with views over the volcano and lake.
After lunch, explore the area at leisure or soak in the natural hot springs.
Day 7 Papagayo Peninsula
Today, you have a private transfer from Arenal to the Papagayo Peninsula, where you can check in and enjoy an afternoon at leisure.
Day 8 Papagayo Gulf
Enjoy a full-day sailing and snorkelling trip in the Papagayo Gulf with Kuna Vela. Discover fine white-sand beaches, enjoy a succulent seafood lunch, and see spectacular marine wildlife, including whales, dolphins, manta rays, and turtles.
Day 9 Departure
Today you’ll be escorted to the airport for your onward journey.
Enjoy a rafting trip into the heart of the Pacuare Rainforest
Explore the Arenal Volcano and surrounding cloud forest
Marvel at the diversity of Costa Rican wildlife
Sail the Papagayo Gulf on a luxury sailing and snorkelling trip
Relax on the beaches of Papagayo Peninsula
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