Overview

From the thrill and exhilaration of rafting one of most wild and scenic tropical rivers to the peace and serenity of a beachside casita, experience the best of the rainforests, rivers, exotic wildlife and beaches of Costa Rica. Raft down the Pacuare River, passing through spectacular canyons and crystal clear waterfalls into the heart of this lush and verdant rainforest wilderness. Based from the award-winning Pacuare Lodge, by day you’ll hike, kayak, zip-line or share life experiences with a traditional Cabecar Indian shaman; by night, enjoy dinner by candlelight and retire to the luxurious comfort of your rainforest bungalow. Emerging from the lowland jungles, the adventure continues in the highland cloud forests surrounding the a ctive Arenal Volcano. Explore the forest canopy with naturalist guides skilled at spotting the abundant wildlife including spider and howler monkeys and an incredible variety of colorful tropical bird species. Complete your Costa Rica adventure at a spectacular Pacific beach where you can snorkel, surf or simply kick your feet up and do nothing at all! 

Itinerary Highlights

• 9 days

• rafting the class 111-!V Pacuare River

• 2 nights at award winning Pacuare Lodge

• hiking to hidden waterfalls

• canopy tour

• Arenal Volcano

• Campesina Farm Visit

• hot springs

• Pacific Beach