Active Costa Rica: Rapids & Coast

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8 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants

16 peopleMaximum group size

16 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

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Moderate

Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

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San Jose, Costa Rica

Liberia City

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Highlights

Unleash your wild side on an action-packed adventure in Costa Rica

Embark on an exhilarating white-water rafting excursion on the Balsa River

Join a night walk in Monteverde to see the cloud forest come alive

Relax on Carrillo Beach and enjoy downtime on the Pacific coastline

Watch playful dolphins on a fun-filled boat excursion

Itinerary

The many natural wonders of Costa Rica make the perfect setting for your next big-thrills getaway. Over the course of a week, we go white-water rafting on the Balsa River, swim next to a thundering waterfall, meet the nocturnal wildlife of Monteverde on a night walk, and take to the ocean for a dolphin-watching excursion. After all that excitement, the expedition ends peacefully with a few days on the Pacific coastline, where a sandy bay is shaded by coconut palms and the water is perfect for swimming. This action-packed week will leave you refreshed and with a full understanding of Costa Rica's most famous phrase: 'pura vida' or 'pure life'.

day 1Adventure starts in San José

Begin your adventure in San José, the culture-rich capital of Costa Rica. A complimentary transfer from the airport to the hotel is available. Check in and take it easy, there’s plenty of excitement on this trip, so today’s all about relaxing and easing ourselves into the adventure.
Around 7.30pm, say hola to your tour leader and fellow travellers during a short briefing. Our main briefing takes place tomorrow morning due to the late arrival of some flights today.
Want to explore San Jose further? Secure pre-tour hotel nights through your sales representative.

day 2To Arenal; La Fortuna Waterfall walk

day 3Try grade II and III white-water rafting on the Balsa River

day 4To Monteverde in the Tilarán Mountains; night walk to experience the cloud forest in the dark

day 5Visit the hanging bridges and butterfly garden; afternoon free for optional activities

day 6To the Pacific Coast; afternoon at leisure to enjoy Carrillo beach

day 7Boat trip to see dolphins offshore from Carrillo Beach; have a go at snorkelling

day 8To Liberia and end

What's Included

Accommodation

All accommodation: Accommodation: 2 Superior Comfort nights (hotel), 5 Comfort nights (hotels)

Meals

All breakfasts, one lunch and one dinner

Transport

Immersive itinerary with all transport (minibus, boat and on foot) and listed activitiesArrival transfer for any flight, group departure transfer available

Guide

Expert tour leader to enhance your adventure

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