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San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to San Jose
Your Accommodation
Hotel Presidente San Jose
In the heart of Downtown San Jose, Costa Rica, the Hotel Presidente is located on the corner of the Central Avenue Pedestrian Boulevard and Seventh Street, just 20 minutes from the San Jose, Costa Rica International Airport.
Duration
1 Night Stay
Meal Plan
Full Breakfast
Today your guides are going to be waiting for you at the Pacuare River entrance in La Cruz, with rafts and equipment ready. You'll begin by participating in a brief safety and gear orientation where the river guides are going to equip you with all that you'll need to navigate the river and rapids. They will also provide you with some simple instructions on how to paddle and safely enjoy the adventure ahead. Soon after, it will be time to launch, and you'll begin the rafting voyage into Pacuare Outdoor Center Lodge. You are going to stop on the way to enjoy a hearty and healthy picnic lunch and spend as much time as possible in the river, absorbing as much of the spectacular natural surroundings as possible, as you meander through Class II and III rapids. When you arrive at the lodge, enjoy a bit of time to rest and familiarize yourself with the lodge. During the evening, settle in for dinner alongside your river guides.
San Jose to Turrialba
Meal
Dinner, Lunch
Arrival to the Pacuare River
Your Accommodation
Pacuare Outdoor Center Rio Vista Lodge
Completed in December 2022, Rio Vista Lodge is the newest lodge on the Pacuare River. A short distance from the original Pacuare Eco-Lodge, Rio Vista has a stunning upriver view of the Pacuare and the jungle canyon. There is nothing better than completing a day of Pacuare river rafting and then sleeping in those cabins. The beds are one of a kind: Custom built to their specifications and made by hand in Costa Rica. Complemented with both the softest cotton sheets they could source and the sound of the river, falling into a relaxing sleep won't take long at all. Rio Vista Lodge was built facing south, directly upstream, giving you a long view of the Pacuare. Building Rio Vista higher up in the canyon is a key advantage of being immersed in the river and the canyon.
Today is a full day of adventure as your river guides lead you to the famous Tarzan Swing, on a canopy tour, and on a nature hike through the dense forest. In the morning, you will see the Pacuare River from the trees during a five-cable zipline adventure, culminating with the Tarzan Swing. After lunch, set out on a guided hike and then come back to the lodge for a relaxing evening capped off by a hearty and healthy dinner.
Meal
Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
Zipline, Tarzan Swing & Nature Hike Adventure
Your Accommodation
Pacuare Outdoor Center Rio Vista Lodge
Completed in December 2022, Rio Vista Lodge is the newest lodge on the Pacuare River. A short distance from the original Pacuare Eco-Lodge, Rio Vista has a stunning upriver view of the Pacuare and the jungle canyon. There is nothing better than completing a day of Pacuare river rafting and then sleeping in those cabins. The beds are one of a kind: Custom built to their specifications and made by hand in Costa Rica. Complemented with both the softest cotton sheets they could source and the sound of the river, falling into a relaxing sleep won't take long at all. Rio Vista Lodge was built facing south, directly upstream, giving you a long view of the Pacuare. Building Rio Vista higher up in the canyon is a key advantage of being immersed in the river and the canyon.
After breakfast, grab your bags and launch into the river for the paddle down the Pacuare to reach your disembarkation point, near the town of Siquirres. This is no easy exit however; the Pacuare Canyon lays ahead, replete with a 200-foot walled gorge featuring waterfalls and Class II and IV rapids. Once you're through the heart of the action, you'll break for a riverside lunch, then float through the Dos Montanas Canyon to reach your disembarkation pier. After a brief but action-packed and unforgettable rafting adventure, the team at Pacuare Outdoor Center will bid you farewell as you begin your onward travels.
Guapiles to La Fortuna - Arenal
Meal
Breakfast, Lunch
Departing the Pacuare River
Your Accommodation
Arenal Manoa Resort Hotel and Hot Springs
Arenal Manoa Hotel is a beautiful place to rest, relax and enjoy the marvelous view of Arenal Volcano. Surrounded by gardens, pastures and animals, our rooms have been designed so that each one offers you a panoramic view of the volcano. Our visitors can take advantage of our spacious gardens for walking and meditation as well as the opportunities to see the daily operations of a typical Costa Rican farm.
Duration
3 Night Stay
Meal Plan
Full Breakfast
Following a shared transfer from your hotel alongside fellow travelers, set out on a guided adventure to explore the underground paths of the Venado Caves and chambers, revealing a world indifferent to sunlight. With flashlights to illuminate the way and all the equipment for a safe adventure provided, you will enter this labyrinth of ancient underground rivers and seabed, now exposed after billions of years. Visit rock formations with names such as "childbirth", "papaya", "coral", "the altar", as well as numerous rock formations called stalactites, which rise from the ground, and stalagmites, which hang above the cave floors. A large colony of bats also inhabits these caves, as well as spiders and crabs - not to worry though, you'll be in the company of expert guides. After the tour, enjoy a fresh fruit buffet before returning to your hotel on shared return transfer with fellow travelers.
Enjoy a day at leisure beneath the (often clouded) gaze of Arenal Volcano. Whether you choose to relax at your hotel, hike through the lush trails of Arenal Volcano National Park, cross hanging bridges for incredible rainforest views, take a dip in one of the region's natural hot springs or explore the town of La Fortuna, you're sure to find "pura vida" today. In the evening, consider treat yourself to dinner at local favorite like La Fonda 506, Restaurante Foruneno or La Street Bistro.
La Fortuna - Arenal to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport
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