Adventure, Extreme, Nature, Romance, Learning Family, Beach
Day 1 Welcome to Costa Rica! Upon arrival to San Jose International Airport (contact us for details if arriving at other airport), you will receive a VIP Airport Greeting by a Pacific Trade Winds representative. Transportation will be provided to Alajuela. During your visit to Alajuela, you will stay at Holiday Inn Express. Holiday Inn Express is a comfortable hotel located in Alajuela across from the International airport. Hotel amenities include swimming pool, jacuzzi, massage service, mini gym, business conference room, airport shuttle, and internet. While at Holiday Inn Express you will enjoy a Standard Room. Standard Rooms feature air-conditioning, wireless Internet, cable TV, workspace and Desk, alarm radio, coffee maker, hairdryer, iron and ironing board. |
Day 2 Transportation will be provided to the Pacuare River area just outside of Siquirres. During your visit to Siquirres, you will stay at Pacuare Lodge. The Pacuare Lodge is an eco lodge located along the Pacuare River. This is an unique property with which can only be accessed by rafting in or by heavy duty 4x4. Hotel amenities include restaurant, bar, yoga platform and massage services. |
Day 2Half Day Whitewater rafting on the Rio Pacuare. Professional bilingual guides will help navigate you through class III rapids on this thrilling adventure. The Rio Pacuare is a great river for experienced rafters or those in good physical condition. Please inform us if you weigh over 200 pounds as restrictions may apply. No experience necessary on this 6 hour adventure which includes transportation, safety kayaker, guides, lunch and equipment. |
Day 3Half Day Whitewater rafting on the Rio Pacuare. Professional bilingual guides will help navigate you through class IV rapids on this thrilling adventure. The Rio Pacuare is a great river for experienced rafters or those in good physical condition. Please inform us if you weigh over 200 pounds as restrictions may apply. No experience necessary on this 6 hour adventure which includes transportation, safety kayaker, guides, lunch and equipment. |
Day 3 Transportation will be provided to the Arenal Volcano area which is not only one of the most beautiful destinations in Central America, but also the Adventure Capital. During your visit to the Arenal Volcano area, you will stay at Arenal Springs Resort. Arenal Springs Resort is an eco-resort located in the shadow of the imposing Arenal Volcano in the resort area outside of La Fortuna. Hotel amenities include heated hot spring pools, restaurant, bar, internet access, spa, conference room, and tropical gardens. While at Arenal Springs Resort and Spa you will enjoy a Junior Suite. Junior Suites feature air-conditioning, cable TV, ceiling fan, mini bar stocked with complimentary beverages for two people, telephone, in-room safe, hair dryer, and a terrace area with a view of Arenal Volcano. |
Day 4 Arenal Volcano observation hike at El Silencio Trail. In the afternoon, you will go on an easy level guided hike through the rainforest at the base of the volcano. With a little luck, your bilingual naturalist guide will point out different species of wildlife such as monkeys, toucans, parrots and others. The trail ends at one of the closest safe observation points to the volcano. Following the hike you will be brought to Baldi Hot Springs to relax and bathe in your choice of 22 hot spring pools which are surrounded by tropical gardens and regulated at various temperatures. |
Day 5 Transportation will be provided to Monteverde which is located in the cloud forests of the continental divide. During your visit to Monteverde, you will stay at Hotel Poco a Poco. Hotel Poco a Poco is a comfortable boutique style hotel located near the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. Hotel amenities include restaurant, bar, heated swimming pool, spa, gym, and internet. While at Hotel Poco a Poco you will enjoy a Standard Room. Standard Rooms feature comfortable orthopedic beds, hair dryer, telephone, coffee maker, cable TV with DVD, and in-room safe. |
Day 6 Canopy Zipline adventure on the Aventuras Canopy course. The Canopy Zipline is a must do for anybody adventurous that visits Costa Rica. This thrilling high speed, high flying course offers 16 zips up to 600 meters and 80 meters high, 1 rappel, and a Tarzan swing. This 4 hour tour includes transportation, and guide. |
Day 7 Transportation will be provided to the Manuel Antonio area which is home to some of the most beautiful white sand, palm studded beaches in Costa Rica and an abundance of wildlife in the national park. During your visit to Manuel Antonio, you will stay at The Falls Resort. The Falls Resort is a boutique style Manuel Antonio hotel located along the hillside resort area. Hotel amenities include swimming pool, restaurant, internet, and tropical gardens. While at The Falls Resort you will enjoy a Standard Room. Standard Rooms feature air conditioning, cable TV with DVD, mini bar, and ceiling fan, and a furnished patio with garden view. |
Day 8 Rappelling down rainforest waterfalls. This is the ultimate jungle experience. The tour starts off with a walk across a suspension bridge and then a short hike to the waterfalls. After a brief safety course you will rappel down two waterfalls of 45 and 55 meters in height. Please inform us if you weigh over 200 pounds as restrictions may apply. No experience necessary for this 5 hour tour which includes transportation, guide, meal, and snack. |
Day 9 Beach day at Manuel Antonio. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the tropical sun on the palm studded beaches of the Pacific coast. |
Day 10 Another Manuel Antonio beach day. You can sit back, relax, and perfect that tropical tan, or contact us for choices of an added activity. |
Day 11 Final Day — All good things must come to an end, though memories last a lifetime. Transportation will be provided back to San Jose International Airport scheduled to arrive three hours prior to your departure flight. ¡Pura Vida! |
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