Colleen: Costa Rica Adventure 2013

Aug 4 - Arrive to Turrialba (Casa Turire Hotel)

Today your private transportation and guide will meet you outside of the San Jose airport. We will make the drive through the capital city to the area of Turrialba. This is beautiful valley surrounded by mountains and the smoking Turrialba Volcano.

Our final destination will be one of our favorite hotels called Casa Turire. This is a small hotel located on a picturesque lake with excellent views of the volcano. (Meals: None)

Aug 5 - Raft Pacuare (Casa Turire)

Today we will have some adventure as we spend the day on the famous Pacuare River. National Geographic has this river listed as one of the top 5 most scenic rivers on the planet. Your rafting trip with be operated privately by your CRR river guides and you will be able to take your time on the river, enjoy some waterfall hikes, and see the magic of the CRR staff whip together a gourmet meal on the side of the river.

Rafting Pacuare River

In the afternoon it is back to the Casa Turire to relax and enjoy the pool or hot tub, or just walk the grounds . (Meals: Breakfast & Lunch)

Aug 6 - Travel to Tabacon (Tabacon)

Today is a travel day. We will make the drive north to the area of the Arenal Volcano. Here we will enjoy some incredible scenery as we go through the country-side. When we arrive we will be at the Tabacon Resort which sits at the base of the Arenal Volcano. This resort is famous for its hot springs. There are many hotsprings in the area but Tabacon is the only one that is the resukts of an actual volcanic river. (Meals: Breakfast)

Aug 7 - Zipline & Nature Reserve (Tabacon)

Tabacon Resort

Let's get back to the adventure. There are over 70 different zipline companies in the country and this is still by far my favourite. Here we will be zipping on cables that are 700ft high! While they run from mountain top to mountain top on the side of an active volcano, there are also great with views of the Arenal Lake. It just does not get any better than this when it comes to a zipline.

After the zipline we are going to treat you to one of the best meals in Costa Rica. Don Rufino's is getting known as one of the top places to eat in all of Costa Rica. We will be taking you to enjoy an astounding meal to celebrate hanging on a cable 700ft in the air above the rainforest!

In the afternoon we plan to show you some of our best friends from the rainforest as we visit the small nature reserve of Danaus where you will get a chance to see many different species up-close. 

In the evening it is back to the hotsprings to just relax and enjoy! (Meals: Breakfast & Lunch)

Aug 8 - Canyoneering (Tabacon)

Today we will enjoy some adventure as we make our way down a lush tropical canyon filled with waterfalls. We will be wet from start to finish and have a chance to rappel 5 different waterfalls the tallest being 120ft.

In the afternoon you can relax in the hotsprings back at the Tabacon Resort. (Meals: Breakfast & Lunch)

Aug 9 - Travel & Beach Day (Arenas del Mar)

Today we will get an early start and arrive to the Pacific Beach of Manuel Antonio just after lunch giving you the afternoon to enjoy some time on the beach or relax at the Arenas del Mar.

In the evening we can take you out to some of the many excellent places to eat in and around the Manuel Antonio. (Meals: Breakfast)

Aug 10 - Tour Park (Arenas del Mar)

Arenas del Mar

The true essence of Costa Rica can always be found it its National Parks. With over 30% of the country protected, the National Park system is something to be amazed at here in Costa Rica. You will be visiting the National Park of Manuel Antonio where there are still more monkeys than people. This is a great chance to enjoy an easy hike along with visiting some of the most beautiful beaches on the planet. (Meals: Breakfast)

Aug 11 - Fly Home!

Today we will make the 21/2 hour drive back to the SJO for your flight home. (Meals: Breakfast)