Day 1 -- Casa Turire (standard room). Meals: none
Today you will be met by your private bilingual guide/driver and he will escort you through the capital city of San Jose. Here you will have your introduction and learn about the history of the city. You'll then make your way southeast to the area ofTurrialba where you will be staying in the beautiful Casa Turire Hotel with spectacular views of the smoking Turrialba Volcano.
Day 2 -- Duckie Adventure (Casa Turire) Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Today you will wake up to the sound of the many different birds of the area and enjoy the view of the lake the hotel is situated on. After breakfast your guide will take you to your first adventure which is a ride in two person rafts. Each duckie has their own guide as you make your way down the challenging Pejibaye River completely surrounded by the lush tropical rainforest. After your morning on the river, you'll head to a nearby mountain village, Sitio de Mata, for a delicious lunch, more great views, and to meet some of our local friends.
In the evening you will have time to explore the Casa Turire grounds, relax in the hot-tub, or just take in the
hotel's elegant ambiance.
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| Ready for the duckies Kathleen! |
Day 3 -- Enter Pacuare River (Pacuare River Lodging) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast it's off to put-in for the Pacuare River adventure. This is a chance to see why National Geographic has listed the Pacuare as one of their top five scenic rivers on the planet. The Pacuare River is made up of deep canyons, crystal clear water, and the virgin rainforest pouring in from all sides. Today will be made up of waterfall hikes and rafting a variety of class III rapids. Your rafting trip is totally private with your own guides, not mixed with a larger group.
You'll spend the night on the river in your own cabin with views of the Pacuare River and the sound of nature. This is truly a special spot be completely immersed in the heart of the tropics.
Day 4 -- Raft Pacuare Canyon & Drive to Caribbean (Shawandha) Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
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| Pacuare Canyon |
Today you will wake up to the sound of the jungle as the sun rises over the trees and you begin to wake up with nature and get ready for another full day of adventure and fun. Today we will be taking on the Pacuare Canyon which is home to the most scenic part of the river along with the most adventurous rapids.
After rafting the canyon, we will make our way driving to the Caribbean coast to one of the most beautiful beaches in all of Costa Rica called Cocles. Here you will enjoy your own bungalow at Shawandha which is the perfect blend of luxury and nature.
Day 5 -- Nature Hike (Shawandha) Meals: Breakfast
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| Happy 30th! |
Today we will make it another day of introducing you to some of our local friends. This time you will take a walk with Omar who is a native of the southern Caribbean zone and puts his passion and love into showing you the lowland tropical rainforest. We promise you will leave a different person. During this hike not only will you come upon some of the most isolated and deserted beaches in Costa Rica but you will also see plenty of wildlife such as sloths, monkeys, poisonous dart frogs, and much more!
In the afternoon you will have time to relax at Shawandha or chill at the many different beaches in the area.
Day 6 -- Snorkeling Tour (Shawandha) Meals: Breakfast
Today you will enjoy more of the laid back Caribbean vibe as we take you out on a boat to a snorkeling tour with another on of our favorite guides in the area, Fernando. This is a snorkeling trip that will have you in the water enjoying the 35 different species of coral and some 500 different species of fish in the area.
The afternoon will be time to relax after a day of sun and snorkelling.
Day 7 -- Travel to La Condesa Hotel (La Condesa) Meals: Breakfast
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| Cahuita Beach Caribbean Costa Rica |
Today you can spend your morning in the water and then we head back to the San Jose area to be close to the airport for your day of departure. We don't plan on taking you to the city though we will be staying in a beautiful mountain hotel just 25 minutes from the San Jose Airport allowing you to enjoy another beautiful area of Costa Rica.
Day 8 -- Drive to the airport, and Fly Home. Meals: Breakfast
Today you will be transferred to the San Jose Juan Santa Maria Airport (SJO)
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