Special for people who love adventure: white water rafting,, atv tour, snorkeling at Chora Island, these adrenaline packed adventure vacations are for you!
Package #2 (08 days/07 nights) -Pacuare River Rafting, Hotsprings, ATV, and snorkeling at Chora Island
Day 01: San Jose
Upon arrival at Juan Santamaría International airport, our driver will meet and transfer you to Sleep Inn hotel in San José, it offers comfortable rooms, wi fi, restaurant, and good location.
Day 02: San Jose/ Pacuare River Rafting/ Pacuare River Lodge
We will pick you up at your hotel and head through Costa Rica’s colonial capital city of Cartago before rising up through the fertile countryside that surrounds the base of Turrialba Volcano. We’ll stop for a delicious breakfast along the way. Once we arrive at the verdant banks of the Pacuare River, our professional guides will instruct you on paddling techniques and safety procedures before you don your helmets, grab you paddles and climb aboard the inflatable rafts for an unforgettable adventure. The Pacuare is a swift flowing river that offers visitors a unique and exciting rafting experience within one of Costa Rica’s most unspoiled wilderness areas. In fact, expert rafters call the Pacuare one of the world’s best white-water runs. Once in the river, you’ll battle powerful rapids and rolling waves that spill over the sides of the raft drenching everyone with excitement and fun. Lunch on the way. Continue to Pacuare River lodge. It has a deep sense of the wilderness. Located right next to the river in the middle of a primary forest it offers you safari style facilities, with large comfortable walk-in tents permanently set on spacious wooden platforms. Gardens are very well taken care of, perfectly blending with their surroundings. Modern toilets and showers are also available for your use
The main building provides perfect “hanging out” space and an excellent view of the river. Here we will have our late afternoon Happy hour and Dinner. The kitchen is well stocked with china, wine glasses and all of the necessary utensils to provide you with a great dining experience.
Day 03: Pacuare River lodge/ Arenal Volcano
The 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 truely test the skills you learned on the previous day. The second day is significantly longer on the river, with 23kms (14 miles) to travel and about 30 rapids. Two stops are made, one for a nice exploratory hike and another one to have lunch on the river. We finish in Siquirres, at our own private exploratino center, where you can take a shower, change and enjoy the gardens and terrace while having a beer or two and reflecting with your new friends about the great adventure you just shared. Transfer to Arenal Volcano Area, Overnight at La pradera hotel, it offers comfortable mountain cabins, with nice view, restaurant, swimming pool.
Day 04: Arenal/ ATV tour/ Arenal Volcano and Baldi hot springs
Breakfast. ATV tour: We start at La Pradera Hotel, after a little explanation of how to drive, the security rules and a driving practice, we will go to a private farm, through a beautiful scenario of nature, trees, birds and animals, we will enjoy all the way to the a very high point on the base of the volcano, there you can see the all area of the Arenal and of course the Arenal Volcano, there we will have a drink and after a break we are all set for the rest of the adventure. We will drive to the Arenal River going through La Guaria town, once at the river you can tale a shower rest for a while and come back to the restaurant to have a delicious lunch . In the afternoon enjoy a guided hiking in the trails of the Arenal Volcano National Park, and visit Baldi Hot springs with 23 thermal swimming pools, dinner included. Overnight at La Pradera Hotel.
Day 05: Arenal/ Samara Beach
Breakfast. Transfer to Samara beach. Overnight at The Hideaway, For beach lovers, this boutique hotel is uniquely situated on a one-acre private lot, approximately 1-minute’s stroll to the ocean. The property backs to lush trees, home to howler monkeys and beautiful birds. They offer a full restaurant & bar, as well as complimentary guest computer and wi-fi in each room, restaurant and public areas.
Day 06: Samara/ ocean kayak and snorkeling in Chora Island
After breakfast, Ocean Kayak tour in Chora Island, Paddling 20 min from Playa Samara Beach you will find one of the most gorgeous places in Samara Beach, Chora Island, with a beautiful white sand beach, it’s not just a wonderful place for enjoy a snorkeling tour with us, also this little place is home of 11 species of birds, reptiles and a lot of beautiful and colorful fishes in its waters. What to bring: Comfortable clothes, swimsuit, towel, camera, sun block. Tour includes equipment, experienced and bilingual guides, fresh fruits and drinks. Overnight at The Hideaway.
Day 07: Samara / San Jose
Breakfast. Transfer to San Jose. Overnight at Sleep Inn Hotel.
Day 08: San Jose/ Home departure
Breakfast. Private transfer to International Airport.
Includes:
Private transfer airport-hotel-airport
Transfer to Arenal area with the tour
Transfer from Arenal to Samara with the shuttle bus
Transfer from Samara to San José with the shuttle bus
02 nights of lodging in San José
01 night of lodging at Pacuare River Lodge
02 nights of lodging in Arenal Area
02 nights of lodging in Samara beach
07 breakfasts, 03 lunches, 02 dinners
Tours:
Pacuare River Rafting/ 2 tours
ATV tour
Visit to Arenal Volcano National Park and Baldi Hot Springs
Ocean kayak and snorkeling at Chora Island
Hotel taxes
Rate: U$S 989,00 per person on double occupancy
Rate in US dollars valid just for this quotation
Price per person, double occupancy accommodation and includes domestic transportation, hotel accommodation, tours and all taxes and charges.
International airfare is not included.
Departure taxes $29 per person
These prices do NOT include Easter week, Christmas and New Year week, peak season, For dates outside these ranges, please contact us for a special quotation.
For upgraded or cheaper accommodations, or a different type of car, please contact us.
Not included in the rate:
All the meals not included on the program
Beverages and alcohol
All the activities mentioned as “optional”
Personal expenses
Travel insurance