Costa Rica · 9 Days / 8 Nights
Eco Adventure Costa Rica — 9 Days
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure through Costa Rica, featuring the most memorable activities: whitewater rafting, canyoning, canopy tours, and pristine Pacific beaches.
- 9 Days / 8 Nights
- Costa Rica
Price and booking
- Deposit to confirm 25%
- Balance before departure 75%
- Card payments +5%
Private departure, guided in English or Spanish. Prices in US dollars.
What's included
Included
- 8 nights of accommodation in the mentioned hotels or similar
- Daily breakfasts and indicated meals (2 lunches, 1 dinner)
- Transfers according to itinerary
- Pacuare River Rafting Tour (class III-IV)
- Lost Canyon Canyoning Tour
- Arenal Volcano Walk & Hot Springs Entrance
- Monteverde Horseback Riding Tour
- Canopy Tour (Zip Line)
- 1 Activity in Playa Sámara of your choice (Surf or Kayak & Snorkel)
- Local sales taxes
Not included
- International airfare
- Costa Rica departure tax (approx. $29 per person)
- Meals not mentioned
- International travel insurance (highly recommended)
- Tips and personal expenses
- Optional tours outside the program
Day by day
- Day 1
Welcome to Costa Rica
Arrival at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO). After customs, a representative will be waiting for you outside the airport to give you a warm welcome. You will be privately transferred to your hotel in San José for a night of rest.
- Meals
- None
- Accommodation
- Hotel Auténtico or similar
- Day 2
Pacuare River Rapids
After breakfast, you will be picked up for an exciting rafting adventure (class III-IV) on the crystal-clear waters of the Pacuare River. Enjoy a riverside lunch included. At the end, you will have a transfer to the lush Arenal Volcano area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Arenal Country Inn Hotel or similar
- Day 3
Canyoning in the Lost Canyon, Arenal Volcano Walk & Hot Springs
In the morning, feel the adrenaline with a canyoning tour in the Lost Canyon (lunch included). In the afternoon, you will take a guided walk along the trails of the Arenal Volcano. At nightfall, you will visit the Paradise Resort Hot Springs complex to relax in the natural pools and enjoy dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Arenal Country Inn Hotel or similar
- Day 4
Minivan-Boat-Minivan Transfer & Horseback Riding in the Cloud Forest
Travel to the Monteverde Cloud Forest crossing the scenic Lake Arenal by boat. In the afternoon, enjoy a peaceful horseback ride through the cloud forest, admiring unparalleled landscapes and a spectacular sunset over the Gulf of Nicoya.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Monteverde Country Lodge or similar
- Day 5
Canopy Tour (Zip Line)
Have you ever thought about flying like a bird? Today you will take your adrenaline to the maximum with a spectacular canopy tour, gliding through the treetops under strict safety standards.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Monteverde Country Lodge or similar
- Day 6
Playa Sámara
Transfer to the North Pacific coast. Playa Sámara is known for its incredible sunsets and relaxing atmosphere, perfect for a rejuvenating escape.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel Belvedere Playa Sámara or similar
- Day 7
Choose Your Adventure (Surf or Kayak in the Ocean)
Take control of your day by choosing between a Kayak & Snorkeling experience in the ocean to Chora Island, or a surf lesson with professional instructors. Free afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel Belvedere Playa Sámara or similar
- Day 8
Return to San José
Transfer back to the capital. You will have the rest of the day free to explore the city at your own pace, visit a museum, or enjoy the local cuisine.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel Auténtico or similar
- Day 9
Journey Back Home
At the scheduled time, transfer to the International Airport for your return flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
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