Jungle and Island Expedition

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Carbon neutral

5 daysDuration

Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining

2 peopleMinimum to book

1 - 90 yearsAge range for participants

English, SpanishGuide language

Starts

San Jose, Costa Rica

Ends

San Jose, Costa Rica

Highlights

Enjoy white-water rafting and zip line tour

Relax at pristine white sand beach of Tortuga Island

Swim at La Fortuna Waterfall and the marvelous Baldi Hot Springs

Abundant wildlife viewing with sightings of monkeys, birds and sloths expected

Itinerary

Craving a tropical thrill? The "Jungle and Island Expedition" trip in Costa Rica is tailor-made for adventurous young adults and energetic explorers. Dive into a whirlwind of exhilarating activities—start with a luxurious catamaran cruise to Tortuga Island, complete with a seaside BBQ and beach time. Next, marvel at the power of Arenal Volcano and unwind in the Baldi hot springs.

The excitement ramps up with a heart-pounding rafting adventure and an unforgettable zip line journey through lush rainforest canopies. All transportation is provided, and the guidance of local naturalists ensures an enriching, safe experience at every turn. The trip wraps up with seamless airport transfers, punctuating a week of non-stop action and natural beauty.

What distinguishes this tour package is its all-in-one approach—combining island relaxation, jungle thrills, and seamless logistics for a hassle-free adventure. For those who want to experience the best of Costa Rica’s landscapes and activities in one energetic getaway, this trip delivers the ultimate dose of pura vida.

day 1 - Costa Rica Arrival

Arrive at International Airport Juan Santamaria. Meet one of our tour representatives and learn more about your Costa Rican adventure. The representative will answer all your questions and provide you with vouchers and information about your trip. Transfer to Hotel. You are free for the rest of the day.

Accommodation:4 Star Hotel

day 2 - Tortuga Island tour

The day begins at your hotel where you will be greeted by a bilingual guide and seated on an air-conditioned bus. The bus ride takes you to the pacific port of Puntarenas stopping along the way for Costa Rican typical breakfast. This is an excellent opportunity to view the coffee, sugar plantations, volcanic mountains and the unique Brahman cattle that form an ever-changing panorama.

Located 12 nautical miles from Puntarenas, Tortuga Island (called "Tolinga" by the natives) is a sanctuary of white sand beaches and turquoise waters that houses marine birds, flora and fauna, typical of Costa Rican Central Pacific area.

With an extension of 120 hectares, it maintains a protected forest awarded with the Ecological Blue Flag which is a distinction that is delivered to beaches in our country that has met the environmental, safety, and accessibility standards set by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE)

Tour Includes:

• Round trip transportation from San Jose

• Bilingual specialized guides: ENGLISH / SPANISH (another language, please consult).

• Snack-type breakfast served on the bus.

• 90 minutes trip on board our CATAMARAN "THE GREAT BAY'S PRINCESS" and / or "BAY'S PRINCESS".

• Refreshments: Fruits, fish ceviche, drink and sandwich.

• Unlimited natural drinks.

• DJ music and professional animation during the tour by the Costa Rican singer of great national experience Will Matamoros, who has been a singer of well-known musical groups such as La Solution and Son Mayor.

• Beach chair (beach bed) and umbrella.

• We guarantee 5 hours of beach at Isla Tortuga.

• Beach volleyball.

• Lunch and glass of wine (see description)

• 3 soft drinks

• Insurance, permits and maritime safety regulations compliance.

After the tour, return to San Jose Hotel.

Duration:12 hours

Accommodation:4 Star Hotel

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch

day 3 - La Fortuna Waterfall and Baldi Hot Springs

Your breath-taking, adventure begins with a pickup from your hotel and a relaxing private drive through the wonderful Costa Rican countryside on an air-conditioned transportation and recent model deluxe vehicle or mini bus. Your guide will point out many sights of interest including coffee plantations, sugar cane and citrus plantations, a giant rainforest, diverse fruit stands and rural farming communities. You will be heading Fortuna Town, about 2 hours and a half drive from San Jose. Once in Fortuna you will visit Fortuna Waterfall.

Located in the northern lowlands of Costa Rica, the impressive Arenal Volcano is a National Park that is visited by thousands and thousands of tourists due to its beauty and recent past volcanic activity. Back in the 80´s the volcano was very active, but now has reduced its activity and we could say that it has entered a period of calm. However, the beauty of the Volcano and surroundings are just spectacular.

Once in La Fortuna Town, a sightseeing tour will show you the highlights of the area and its rich diversity of tourist attractions, ecosystems, the lake, culture, customs & traditions of this emblematic town of Costa Rica.

The La Fortuna Waterfall is one of the best things to see when you come to the Arenal Area! You will love the hike down to this waterfall near the town of La Fortuna because you can see all the natural beauty of the rainforest as well as the birds and wildlife that live there. Once you arrive to the La Fortuna Waterfall, prepare to be blown away by the beauty of this impressive waterfall near the Arenal Volcano! You will also be able to swim and take amazing photos!

Later, you will relax in one of the best thermal water places in the area: Baldi Hot Springs. At Baldi Hot Springs you will find an endless dreamed stay, where the natural environment, colorful natural gardens, therapeutic waters, pure air and our care combine on a perfect state; the dream come true. The unique frame where your experience turns into the most unforgettable one. In here you will enjoy multiple thermal pools, luxury pool bars, giant waterslides, relaxing areas and much more.

Upon arrival to Baldi Hot Springs, enjoy a delicious buffet lunch before to jump into the Thermal Pools. Lockers and Towels are included in our tours. At this paradise you will stay till 4:00 PM, them, we will begin our return trip to the city of San Jose.

Duration:13 hours

Accommodation:4 Star Hotel

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch

day 4 - Zip line and Rafting Tour

Enjoy 2 amazing adventure tours in one full day. The Zipline Tour and the Whitewater Rafting.

The driving distance from San Jose to Hacienda Pozo Azul in La Virgen de Sarapiqui will take about 90 minutes. Along the way, enjoy the beauty of the second largest National Park in Costa Rica, the Braulio Carrillo. The highway divides the park into 2 big sections, so you can enjoy a pristine rainforest with a great scenery view. Once in the Caribbean slope, learn about the local culture, the particular architecture of the Caribbean, the most important crops including bananas, cassava, pineapple, hart of palm, cashews, sugar cane and more.

Sarapiqui is the name of the river and it is the most important tourist attraction in the region. In the upper part, the river is perfect to the practice of the Whitewater Rafting. In the Lower Part, boat tours, transfers and fishing are important economic activities.

Costa Rica provides White Water Rafting experiences that take your adrenaline to top levels and fascinating Zip line tours going high above the treetops. Now you can enjoy the two activities in an extraordinary way.

Discover the natural marvels of Sarapiqui; an extensive territory located in the northeastern parts of the country, with a variety of crystal clear rivers, an abundance of beautiful tropical forests and villages with friendly and laborious people.

The Canopy Tour takes about an hour and a half and the nine cables of different length stretch over the forest with the last one crossing the Sarapiqui River.

The rafting at Sarapiqui River has different levels between class II and class III, presenting vibrant scenery to those who want to participate in this exciting activity. Nine miles of unexpected rapids in combination with calm and relaxing intervals makes this an unforgettable experience for bird watchers and nature lovers.

And after the activities, a buffet lunch will be waiting for you.

After the tour return to San Jose.

Duration:10 hours

Accommodation:4 Star Hotel

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch

day 5 - Departure

We will transfer you to the airport on time to catch your flight back home. In case you want to spend more time in this country, we can arrange for a tour extension.

Duration:45 minutes

Meals:Breakfast

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What's Included

Private pick up at international airport upon your flight arrival and drop off last dayExperienced, English-speaking tour guides in all destinations4 nights' accommodation in high-quality hotelsPrivate tour to La Fortuna Waterfall and Baldi Hot SpringsPrivate Adventure Combo Tour Zipline + RaftingTortuga Island by Catamaran full day tour4 breakfast 3 lunch

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