Costa Rica Active Adventure
Overview
Highlights
- Paddle through world-class rapids on the pacuare river
- Mountain bike in the shadow of arenal volcano
- Chill out to the sounds of crashing caribbean waves
- Stand up on a surfboard in puerto viejo
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Trip includes
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and GroupYour Discover Moment: La FortunaYour Hands-On Moment: Surfing LessonYour Discover Moment: Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
- Overnight Pacuare River rafting trip
- Guided hike (Pacuare River)
- Guided cycling excursion (La Fortuna)
- Bike ride (Puerto Viejo)
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
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Itinerary
Arrive at any time.
There are no planned activities during the day, so check in to the hotel and explore the city. If you arrive early enough, you'll have time to explore the city.
Drive through Costa Rica's beautiful countryside to Monteverde to explore the verdant cloud forest and enjoy the surrounding area.
Today's ride can be a bumpy ride on some unpaved roads, but the views along the way are spectacular. Opt to prebook the Monteverde Guided Night Walk for a spectacular evening introduction to this magnificent place.
Enjoy a free day for optional activities in and around Monteverde like ziplining, horseback riding, or touring the cloud forest.
Your CEO will let you know about all the activities available and help you pick the best option for you. Get your adrenaline pumping ...
Travel through rolling hills and across a lake to La Fortuna, where there is free time to explore.
The town of La Fortuna lies near the base of the Arenal Volcano and is a perfect launch pad to go wild and let the adrenaline flow with a range of adventure sports.
Enjoy a free day in La Fortuna. Opt to go whitewater rafting, waterfall rappelling, paddleboarding or one of the many other optionals this region has to offer. Spend another day getting your adrenaline pumping, viewing local wildlife, marveling at the Arenal Volcano and getting to know more about La Fortuna's Costa Rica.
Cycle the area around La Fortuna on a guided half-day biking tour. At night, opt to relax and soak in hot springs at the base of Arenal Volcano.
Please note it will be necessary to repack your bags according to the rafting packing list provided for the Pacuare River trip as it is an early departure tomorrow.
Enjoy a two-day guided rafting expedition along the Pacuare River, stopping at times to explore on foot, then stay the night in rustic cabins built along the river.
In the morning, transfer from La Fortuna to the put-in point for rafting on the Pacuare River. On...
Get off the river for the day to explore the jungle by foot.
Continue down river to the take-out point, then travel to the Caribbean coastal town of Puerto Viejo.
The Caribbean is famous for its sun, sand and surf. Hop on a bike and take a ride to the beach, then pull on a rash guard, grab a big board and get ready to hang ten like a local with an included surf lesson.
The picturesque village of Puerto Viejo de Talamanca ...
Enjoy free time in Puerto Viejo and soak up the sun on the Caribbean. The warm turquoise water is ideal for swimming, fishing, kayaking, boogie boarding, and surfing. Opt to take a boat trip, snorkel the nearby reefs, or cycle down the coast.
Return to San José and take advantage of a final day to shop for souvenirs (coffee anyone?).
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Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.
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Important Notes
Costa Rica will not be allowing anyone to enter the country without proof of a departure ticket (bus, airplane, boat, etc.). If you are travelling through a few countries in Central America, you will need to show proof of your itinerary and a departure ticket from your last destination. Please print the itinerary and voucher and bring it with you. You should NOT participate in rafting if you fall into any of the following categories - pregnant, have had major surgery in the last 6 months or major injury e.g. spine or neck problems.
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Eating is a big part of traveling. Travelling with G Adventures you experience the vast array of wonderful food that is available out in the world. Generally meals are not included in the trip price when there is a choice of eating options, to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat. It also gives you more budgeting flexibility, though generally food is cheap. Our groups tend to eat together to enable you to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each other's company. There is no obligation to do this though. Your CEO will be able to suggest favourite restaurants during your trip. The above information applies to G Adventures group trips. Please refer to the meals included and budget information for included meals and meal budgets.
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