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7 Day itinerary in Costa Rica, Central America & Caribbean

Raft, Hike and Explore Costa Rica

This multi-sport trip is the perfect adventure week for you in Costa Rica. 7-days of adventure and nature tours: whitewater rafting, hiking along the Arenal Volcano and Monteverde Cloud Forest, horseback riding and zip lining. Everything included in this program. This is an ideal program for young c... Read More

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Overview

Physical Difficulty

Average
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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English

GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

San José

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Cycling

Kayaking

Hiking

Rafting

Snorkeling/Diving

Skiing/Snowboarding

Outdoors & Nature

Adventure

Start/End

Night

Highlights

1

Whitewater Rafting at Pacuare River

2

Arenal Volcano Guided Walk

3

Horseback Riding Tour in Monteverde

4

Hanging Bridges, Guided Walking Tour

Itinerary

Mid-Range Accommodation expand_more

Day 1

place Welcome to Costa Rica

Arrival to the Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO). After customs and enter Costa Rica, a representative of GWA will be waiting for you outside the airport. You will have a private transfer to your hotel located in San Jose.

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Country Inn & Suites By Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Day 2

place Whitewater rafting in Pacuare River

Early transfer to the Pacuare River, located in the Caribbean slopes. You will raft through the incredible rainforest on 19 miles of Class III-IV whitewater. Cascading waterfalls, lush forest, exotic plants, birds and other animals, and exciting rapids make this a tropical adventure packed with rich experiences that you will remember forever. A delicious lunch will be waiting for you at the end. Then, you will take transportation to your next destination, the Arenal Volcano.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Arenal Montechiari
Day 3

place Arenal Volcano walk and hot springs

Enjoy a leisure morning. In the afternoon, 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. Following the tour of the volcano, you will visit a beautiful hot springs resort, where you can recover all your energy and strength for the rest of your trip. A delicious dinner is included at the end.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Arenal Montechiari
Day 4

place Arenal to Monteverde

Let’s go to your next destination, Monteverde Cloud Forest. Van-Boat-Van transfer from Arenal Volcano to Monteverde, crossing the Arenal Lake by boat. In the afternoon, you will ride a meek horse across the magical cloud forest, admiring the most astonishing landscapes in the area, the sunset looking at the Nicoya Gulf is priceless.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Monteverde Country Lodge
Day 5

place Canopy tour and hanging bridges guided walk

Have you ever thought about how to fly like a bird? This is your opportunity to fly over the canopy trees and experiencing all your adrenaline to the top. This is a very fun and safe zip line tour. Then, get your boots ready to walk along the hanging bridges of Monteverde. It 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.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Monteverde Country Lodge
Day 6

place Monteverde to San Jose

Today, you will have a transfer back to San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica. Enjoy the rest of the day is at your own pace, eat at a local restaurant or just relax at your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Country Inn & Suites By Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Day 7

place Travel back home

It is not a “good-bye” but a “see you again” as you take your private transfer to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to travel back home and reunite with family and friends.

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

Accommodation expand_less

  • Country Inn & Suites By Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
  • Arenal Montechiari
  • Monteverde Country Lodge

Meals expand_less

  • Breakfast (6)
  • Lunch (1)
  • Dinner (1)

Transport expand_less

  • SJO Aiport Pick up
  • Shared Shuttle San Jose to Arenal
  • Van-Boat-Van transfer Arenal to Monteverde
  • SJO Airport Drop off
  • Hanging Bridges, Guided Walking Tour
  • Shared Shuttle Monteverde to San Jose

Activities expand_less

  • Whitewater Rafting at Pacuare River
  • Arenal Volcano Guided Walk
  • Entrance to Paradise Hot Springs
  • Horseback Riding Tour in Monteverde
  • Canopy Tour (Zip Line)

Not Included expand_less

  • Meals not specified as included
  • International Flights
  • Departure taxes
  • Tips for Guides and Drivers

About Veronica

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Snorkeling/Diving

Visit markets

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Wellness retreat

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Hola! My name is Vero and I live in Cartago, Costa Rica.I grew up in this beautiful province with my family who is the most important treasure in my life, and I love sharing time with them.I love yoga, hiking, and going to the beach.

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