South Pacific EcoXtreme

Set out on this memorable opportunity to hike up a jungle-covered mountain and discover twin cascading waterfalls with a giant cave tucked behind! Surrounded by mountain rainforest, you’ll sleep in a tent camp near the waterfall, a short hike from the cave. It all starts off with a difficult and possibly muddy hike for a couple of hours up into the mountains. You’ll finally reach a clearing that will reveal the beautiful waterfalls. Nearby, the tent camping area has beds, a functioning kitchen, toilets and showers. After rappelling down the falls, a hot meal will be prepared before settling into your tent camp for the night. In the morning you’ll enjoy breakfast and visit another waterfall for a swim before hiking back out of this amazing rainforest experience.

Rainforest surrounds the Savegre River Basin, while the mountains near Platanillo bring a wilder change of setting. Here, the Diamante overnight stay is in a tent camp near the waterfall, a short hike from Casa de Piedra.

Along the South Pacific coast, forest-covered hills meet the ocean. The open days give this part of the journey a gentler rhythm, with time to enjoy the coastal setting after the river and mountain adventures.

(example with October dates and rental car option)

In order to provide the lowest prices possible, we work with a combination of contract and dynamic rates. These rates fluctuate daily based on the season and available rooms and are often lower than our list rates, so inquire to find out if you can save on your travel dates!

*Example with October dates. Your vacation will be 100% customized to your needs. After inquiring with us, you will receive an exact price based on your custom itinerary. Please include special requests in the comments section. The rates listed here include current taxes, hotels, tours and transfers as described unless otherwise indicated. Rates may vary based on your travel dates, room occupancy, and type of transportation selected. Green season pricing and offers listed above are for select travel dates only and restrictions may apply. Inquire for details. Prices are subject to change at any time and do NOT include international airfare, travel insurance or any other services that are not expressly mentioned.

• Rafiki's safari-tent stay begins in the Savegre Basin with included horseback riding and Río Savegre rafting.
• The next stage moves into the South Pacific mountains for waterfall rappelling and a tent-camp night near Casa de Piedra.
• Waterfall jumping precedes the coastal transfer on day 5; it must remain an activity day rather than being described as free time.
• La Cusinga's forest-and-Pacific setting supplies two open full days after the mountain adventure, followed by the planned Central Valley return.
• This nine-day vacation favors active travelers comfortable with tents and demanding terrain. Discuss swimming, mobility, meals and the complete transfer plan before changing the route.

Rafiki begins the active portion with guided horseback riding and Savegre whitewater rafting on separate days. The Diamante overnight then changes the experience to a jungle approach, waterfall rappelling and the following day’s waterfall outing before the route continues to La Cusinga. The two open coastal days let the pace ease after the inland adventure, followed by a final Hilton Doubletree Cariari night near San Jose. Share walking, height and activity concerns before booking: this trip’s guided adventure portion requires a different level of participation from a stay-led beach vacation.