Stacey/Adventure People Costa Rica 2013 - Sample Itin

Day 1 ---- Arrive (Grano de Oro)

Pacuare River

Today everyone will arrive and we will stay in the area of San Jose. It will be a long travel day and depending upon arrival times will depend upon how much we do today. We will meet in the evening for a briefing of the trip where you will meet your guides and staff for the week. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 2 ----  Drive to Pacific Coast (La Cusinga or Cuna del Angel)

Today we will meet you at the airport and we will travel to the Pacific Coast. Our first stop will be La Cusinga Ecolodge which is one of the pioneer areas of conservation. There is no better spot to start the trip than relaxing at La Cusinga with breath-taking views of the Pacific Ocean, surrounded by protected rainforest, and among the genius of the natural world as we take a deep look into just how much we can learn from nature to get us to a more sustainable future. (Meals: Lunch & Dinner)

Day 3 ---- Zipline & Ventanas Beach (La Cusinga)

Today we will enjoy some of the best locally grown food from the La Cusinga Ecolodge. After breakfast we will make the short trip to the area of Cortez where you can view the large southern mountain range against the virgin Pacific coastline. Here you'll experience the zipline adventure through a primary rainforest from an elevation of 1000ft above sea-level and fabulous views of one of the most biodiverse places on the planet the Corcovado National Park.

Sleeping in the Cave

After our zipline adventure we will make our way to one of the most beautiful and pristine spots Costa Rica has to offer.

In the afternoon we will take you to one of what we think is the most unique and picturesque beaches in all of Costa Rica. The beach is called Ventanas which means windows. We will try and visit during low tide allowing you to walk 2 hundred yards into caves that go out into the ocean giving it the name windows because there are openings on both sides.   (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 4 ----  Hike to Cavern & Rappel (Sleep Behind Waterfall)

Sunset Diamante Falls

Today we will take you to the area where we begin the hike to sleep behind the waterfall. This is a strenuous 1 1/2 hour hike but worth every ounce of energy spent. When we arrive we will enjoy lunch and then get ready for the rappeling adventure of over 100ft on a beautiful waterfall.

In the evening we save the best for last where we make the short hike to the top of Diamante Falls. This is a 600ft waterfall where we will sit at the top and watch the sunset over the Pacific. This is truly a unique spot in all of the America's and fit for those looking for adventure and jaw-dropping scenery. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 5 ----   Hike to Top Pools & Drive to Turrialba (Casa Turire)

Today is a full day of hiking and one of the most scenic drives in the country. After breakfast we will be making our way to the top pools where you will enjoy more waterfalls and pristine pools to relax in. After lunch we then hike out from the cavern area and begin driving to the area of Turrialba.

We will be arriving to Turrialba in the evening and dinner will be ready for us when we arrive.  (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Rafting Pacuare River

Day 6 ---- Raft Pacuare River to Pacuare Camp (Pacuare Lodge)

Listed by National Geographic as one of their most scenic rivers on the planet, the Pacuare River is a must-do when visiting Costa Rica. Surrounded by virgin rainforest from start to finish, the Pacuare River offers a four hour river rafting adventure. We stop for a river lunch prepared for you by your CRR river guides.

After lunch we will raft a little bit more with time to hike to some nearby waterfalls. We will arrive to the Pacuare Lodge around 3pm and enjoy the rest of the day at Camp. This is a luxurious lodge located on the banks of the Pacuare River surrounded by virgin tropical rainforest.  (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Pacuare Lodge

Day 7 ---- Raft Canyon & Drive to Caribbean (Shawandha Lodge)

Today is the most scenic part of the river and the most adventurous. We will get a hearty breakfast at camp and then make our way down the river for a unforgettable 3 hour run. One of the best parts about today is waking up with the sound of nature and watching the clouds rise as the sun comes out.

CRR/Adventure People - Lets get Ready for some Adventure!

After a full day of rafting we'll drive the the beautiful Caribbean area of Cocles where you will find white sandy beaches and great snorkelling. We will have dinner waiting for us when we arrive and then a good nights rest in your private bungalow surrounded by low land tropical rainforest.  (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 8 ------- Sea-Kayak & Snorkel (Shawandha Lodge)

Cahuita National Park

Today is a full day of fun in the sun. After breakfast we will make our way to an area where we will all have our snorkel gear and kayaks ready to go. Here we will make our way out into the ocean and enjoy some of the beautiful reefs of the Caribbean. Costa Rica's Caribbean is home to 35 different species of coral and over 500 different species of fish. This is a full day of enjoying the water and the world below. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 9 ------ Morning at the Beach & Travel to San Jose (Grano de Oro Hotel)

Today is a morning where you can relax by the pool or make a last visit to the beach. We will be leaving after lunch and making our way back to the San Jose area where we will be spending our last night.  We will arrive to the San Jose area around 3pm allowing everyone to shower up and get ready for our last night of going out and celebrating the amazing adventure of the last 9 days! (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 10 ---- Fly Home!

Today you will be transfered 20 minutes to the San Jose Airport to catch your flight home!