Costa Rica Adventure

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ARRIVAL IN SAN JOSÉ

• The capital is nicely situated in the heart of the Central Valley at an average altitude of 1,200m, resulting in a spring temperature in all seasons (between 18 ° C and 25 ° C).
• Surrounded by aesthetic mountains and volcanoes, the mostly recent city is organized according to the pattern of North American cities where streets and avenues are numbered and intersect at right angles.

Included:

• French welcome.
• Transfer from the airport to the hotel.
• Night in the Lodge in TWIN room.

Selected Hotel: Aranjuez Hotel Http://www.hotelaranjuez.com/

ADVENTURE ALONG THE RAPIDS OF THE PACUARE RIVER!

• From San José, transfer by road to your lodge.
• Stop on the road for breakfast.
• Then you will reach your lodge by the river, for a first rafting trip! A gentle descent in a relaxed atmosphere, to adapt to the rapids.
• Stay 1 night in a hotel in the middle of a peaceful tropical forest accessible only by the river.

Included:

• Breakfast
• Transfer by bus between San José and the Siquirres Operation Center.
• Lunch
• Rafting
• Dinner
• Night in the Lodge.

Selected Hotel: Lodge Rios Tropicales Http://www.riostropicales.com/

DAY 3

ARRIVAL IN THE TROPICAL FOREST OF SARAPIQUI!

• After having been awakened by the sounds of the rainforest and the rushing rapids of the Rio Pacuare, you will enjoy a delicious breakfast.
• Then, departure for a new day of adventure in the white waters.
• During the course, you will observe crystalline waterfalls, natural waterfalls and can swim in a beautiful natural canyon.
• Road to Sarapiqui.

Sarapiqui: The region of Sarapiquí in Costa Rica contains a wealth of attractions for tourists. In addition, it offers access to biological reserves, the Tropical Studies Research Station, a wide variety of fauna and flora, hot springs, banana and pineapple plantations, Tyrolean towers and more. Nearby are the La Paz waterfalls and the Poas and Arenal volcanoes.

Included:

• Breakfast
• Transfer between the operating center of Siquirres and your lodge in Sarapiqui.
• Lunch
• Rafting
• Night in luxury tents.

Selected Hotel: Hacienda Pozo Azul Http://www.pozoazul.com/

DAY 4

EN ROUTE TO THE COLOSSUS ARENAL!

• In the morning you will discover the tropical zone which borders your lodge during a ride of horse of a duration of 2 hours.
• You will walk along the Sarapiqui River and cross many forest areas.

La Fortuna: The perfect shape of the Arenal volcano, is a spectacle that no visitor should miss. This marvel of colossal nature has a height of 1,633 meters above sea level. Based on this cone almost perfect numerous hotels and resorts and night. In the region of Arenal, many excursions are proposed on foot, by mountain bike or on horseback.

• In the afternoon, you will visit La Fortuna waterfall, 70 meters high.
• Do not forget your swimsuits so you can swim there.

Included:

• Breakfast
• TWIN – transfer by private shuttle.
• Tour on horseback.
• Entrance to La Fortuna waterfall.
• Night in TWIN double room.

Selected Hotel: Catarata ecolodge Http://www.cataratalodge.com/

ADVENTURE AND DISCOVERY IN LA FORTUNA!

• This morning is reserved for adventure and to be more precise at Canyoning!
• Located in the Lost Canyon, near the Arenal Volcano, this activity will allow you to discover beautiful landscapes of tropical forest.
• You will cross the jungle, descend magnificent waterfalls in the wilderness and enjoy many natural pools to refresh you.
• You will then have free afternoon to discover the village of La Fortuna located at the foot of the famous volcano Arenal.

Included:

• Breakfast
• Transfer by private shuttle.
• Lunch
• Canyoning tour.
• Night in TWIN double room.

Selected Hotel: Catarata ecolodge Http://www.cataratalodge.com/

THE ASCENT OF CERRO CHATO AND ROAD TO THE MONTEVERDE!

• The volcano “Chato” had its last eruption 3,500 years ago.
• You will hike on its sides to join the crater and be able to bath in the lake that lodges there.
• 4 hours of trekking in the middle of the moist forest with superb views over the whole area of La Fortuna and the Arenal volcano.

Included:

• Breakfast
• Transfer by private shuttle.
• Access to Cerro Chato.
• Night in TWIN double room.

Selected Hotel: Hotel El Bosque Http://www.hotelelbosquecr.com/

DAY 7

ON THE HEIGHTS OF THE CANOPY!

• Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve is one of the most complex ecosystems in the world.
• The forests of Monteverde are home to hundreds of species of plants and animals. Threatened species are still found there.
• A walk takes you on the famous suspended bridges of Selvatura, the longest suspended bridges in Costa Rica.
• Together they are not less than 3 km long and each suspension bridge can support up to 80 people.
• We cannot therefore say that they are not solid, even if they will not be to the liking of people subject to vertigo.
• You can climb the canopy of Monteverde by means of suspended bridges. Quetzal, biological jewel. 3 km of course in the middle of the cloud.
• The afternoon will be full of sensations with the zip line of the park. 18 platforms, 15 cables and even the ability to throw you into the air with a Tarzan Swing!

Included:

• Breakfast
• Transfer by private shuttle.
• Tour Combo Suspended Bridges and Zipline.
• Night in TWIN double room.

Selected Hotel: Hotel El Bosque Http://www.hotelelbosquecr.com/

DAY 8

DRIVE TO THE RINCON DE LA VIEJA

• The volcano Rincon de la Vieja used to serve as a natural lighthouse for navigators of the 19^th century as its eruptions were important.
• On the slopes of the Rincón de la Vieja volcano, Hacienda Guachipelín is the ideal place for entertaining, adventure and sightseeing.
• Surrounded by impressive landscapes and the forest, the hotel offers a varied selection of optional activities in the open air.
• After your bus journey you can relax in the thermal waters of the hotel.

Included:

• Breakfast
• Transfer by private shuttle.
• Thermal waters.
• Night in TWIN double room.

Selected Hotel: Hacienda Guachipelin Http://www.guachipelin.com/

DAY 9

DISCOVER THE RINCON DE LA VIEJA 

• The Rincon de la Vieja volcano offers one of the most beautiful hikes in Costa Rica, namely the La Cangreja trail.
• 10 km of hiking through sumptuous scenery, that of the golf of Papagayo, forests of giant ficus, zone with the succulent agaves and the superb waterfall La Cangreja.

Included:

• Breakfast.
• Transfer by private shuttle.
• Hike to La Cangreja waterfall.
• Night in TWIN double room.

Selected Hotel: Hacienda Guachipelin Http://www.guachipelin.com/ 

DAY 10 , 11 & 12

BEACHES OF THE NORTH PACIFIC!

• Tamarindo is a gray-white sand beach known for offering small to medium waves ideal for surfing practice and learning.
• Tamarindo is also a lively seaside village where you will find many restaurants, surf shops, souvenir shops.

Included:

• Breakfast
• Transfer by private shuttle.
• Night in TWIN double room

Selected Hotel: Hotel Pasatiempo Http://www.hotelpasatiempo.com/

DAY 13

RETURN TO SAN JOSE!

• You will enjoy some of the beaches in the area before heading back to the capital of Costa Rica.
• If the timetable allows you, you can stroll a little in this beautiful capital of Central America to soak up this Latin atmosphere.

Included:

• Breakfast
• Transfer by private shuttle.
• Night in TWIN double room.

Selected Hotel: Hotel Aranjuez Http://www.hotelaranjuez.com/

RETURN FLIGHT!

• Transfer to Juan Santa Maria airport.

Included:

• Breakfast (if the schedule allows).
• Transfer to Juan Santa Maria airport.