IDEAL LENGTH 11 nights
Price From $5,280 pp
When to Go Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Dec

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
1 Beautiful Beach of Pacific on Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica

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
2 Beautiful Beach of Pacific on Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica

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 3,4
3,4 Beautiful Beach of Pacific on Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica

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 5
5 Beautiful Beach of Pacific on Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica

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 6
6 Beautiful Beach of Pacific on Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica

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 7
7 Beautiful Beach of Pacific on Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica

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 8
8 Beautiful Beach of Pacific on Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica

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 9-11
9-11 Beautiful Beach of Pacific on Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica

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 12
12 Beautiful Beach of Pacific on Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica

Day 9
Departure

Today you’ll be escorted to the airport for your onward journey.

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itinerary highlights
  • 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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