Day 1 San Jose Costa Rica
Day 2 Whitewater Rafting at Pacuare River You will be picked up from your San Jose area hotel to the operations center, located in Siquirres, where you
Day 3 Arenal Volcano Guided Walk and Entrance to Baldi Hot Springs The trip begins when you are picked up from your hotel and driven to the Arenal Volcano National Park, where you will walk along the old lava beds and learn about the volcano, the tropical forest surrounding it and the abundant wildlife from an informative guide. Perhaps the most fascinating part of the tour is what you will learn about this captivating ecological paradise.
Following the tour of the volcano, you will be taken to the Baldi Hot Springs, a tropical oasis featuring 16 different pools; the temperatures increase as you go up in elevation. The pools are constructed so that they blend in naturally with the beautiful gardens. After some time enjoying the thermal pools and feasting on a dinner, you will be transported back to your hotel.
What to Bring:
Closed-toed shoes, a camera, swimsuit, a light jacket. If desired, extra clothes to change before dinner.
Day 4 Shared Transfer from Arenal to Monteverde, Lake Crossing The trip combines comfortable door to door minivan transfers with a fun and scenic cruise across the tranquil Lake Arenal, where you will experience beautiful views of the majestic volcano and the forested Tilaran Mountain Range.
You will also have the chance to see a variety of wetland birds such as kingfishers, flycatchers, waders and other exotic species that abound on the lakeshore.
You will be picked up from your hotel in Arenal and be driven to the Lake Arenal dam, where you will board a covered boat. This is where the scenic 45-minute cruise across the lake begins. Next, you will begin the impressive 1.5-hour journey up the mountainside on a steep road offering stunning views of the lush, green valley. You will be driven directly to your Monteverde area hotel. IMPORTANT: Passengers should expect to carry their bags/luggage to and from the boat. Drivers will do their best to help if you have any problems with carrying heavy bags. Just let them know in advance.
What to Bring: Comfortable clothes and shoes, camera.
The horseback riding tour in Monteverde allows you to observe the activities of a traditional farm in Costa Rica, crossing plantations of coffee, banana, sugar cane, areas for livestock and forest; everything riding. Also, enjoy the best panoramic views of the Gulf of Nicoya and the magical mountains of the cloud forest. This tour is with excellent horses suitable for all ages.
What to Bring: Long pants, closed-toed shoes, raincoat, camera, insect repellent.
Day 5 Hanging Bridges, Guided Walking Tour The trip begins at the reception where a bilingual guide will welcome you and accompany you during the whole trajectory helping you discover the animals and the plants more interesting that habit in the exuberant cloud forest. The tour, which is 3 kilometers approximately, consists of a combination of trails and seven bridges where you will have the opportunity to explore all the levels of the cloud forest, as well as the habitats of every single one, starting from the ground and getting to the top of the great trees. What to Bring: Comfortable clothes, closed shoes, raincoat or poncho, binoculars, and camera.
Canopy Tour
The canopy tour (also called zip line) is the most popular Costa Rican adventure tour. Enjoy a fantastic day of zip lining, and riding a giant swing in the beautiful cloud forest setting. Experience a unique perspective of the forest as you glide over the beautiful Costa Rican landscape. While the nine zip lines are sure to amaze you, the real thrill comes from two superman zip lines, including the longest zip line in Costa Rica! Swing like Tarzan on a mega swing, float down a rappel and keep your balance on a hammock bridge. Everything is included in the same tour.
The maximum weight for a person to participate in the tour is 240 pounds.
What to Bring: Comfortable clothes, and closed shoes.
Day 6 Shuttle Transfer from Monteverde to San Jose Travel time: 4 hours and 30 minutes.
Day 7 Departure Private Transfer out from Hotel to Airport / Private
Costa Rica.7 days $1,025.00
