As the name suggests this holiday is aimed at those who want to get out and about, expend some energy and experience the thrill of an adventure. We suggest a gentle start with a boat trip in Tortuguero National Park, and then time for hiking or kayaking if you wish. Next you have some higher octane action as you go rafting on the Pacuare River. Not for the fainthearted, you’ll find yourself shooting grade III and IV rapids in steep-sided canyons.
Your next thrills are on, and above, dry land. The canyon adventure is a clever combination of Tarzan swings, zip lines, bridges, suspended platforms and ladders – an assault course par excellence, with the added bonus of thermal springs. At your final destination on the Pacific coast you have a host of water-sports available. Don’t worry if this leaves you feeling a little breathless: in each location there is plenty of time to relax, though you do also have the option for more activity if you prefer.
All accommodation is en-suite and each property has some lovely facilities. At one you can have an indulgent massage, and another offers a therapeutic body wrap of volcanic mud. At your lodge in Tortuguero you can swim in a pool in the shape of a turtle, and at your final hotel you can enjoy fabulous sunsets over the Pacific Ocean.
It’s not just an adventure holiday. You have time to enjoy Costa Rica’s famously varied scenery and wildlife. You have time on both coasts and in the central highlands among hills and volcanoes. You’ll become accustomed to the lush beauty of the rainforest and have guided tours in several national parks and reserves with their wide array of bird and animal life. Most of your lodges are surrounded by gardens which are home to hummingbirds, macaws, monkeys and iguanas. If you’re ready for some excitement this is definitely the trip for you!
Costa Rica Adventure Vacation Itinerary
Note that this itinerary is not suitable for children under 12.
Day 1 :
You are met at San José international airport by a local representative for the short drive into town and Hotel Presidente, where you spend your first night in Costa Rica adventure vacation. This downtown hotel has a striking contemporary style and comfy, air-conditioned accommodation. There’s a restaurant-bar and terrace where you can rest after your journey, taking in views of the city. Relax – the holiday has begun!
Day 2 :
You set out from the city early, travelling to Tortuguero on the north Caribbean coast. You pass through the rainforest of Braulio Carrillo National Park, breaking the journey for breakfast. There may be time to visit a banana plantation, before arriving at the port where you board a boat and continue along the wide coastal canals. This cruise offers great chances to view birds and mammals. You arrive to lunch at Evergreen Lodge, and later there’s a guided tour of the town, museum and beach, the last famous for its nesting turtles. Dinner is at the lodge.
Day 3 :
Rise early to enjoy a canal cruise at sunrise when many of the birds and animals can be seen and heard, with your guide helping you discover the natural wonders of Tortuguero. Back at the lodge you have a well-earned breakfast. The rest of the day is yours to spend as you wish. Explore the 2 hectares of grounds, relax by the pool and talk to other guests as you enjoy a drink at the bar. You can also head back into the national park with a guide (pay locally), and if you’re here between July and September you can visit the beach after dark to see nesting turtles.
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Summary
- San José 1 night
- Tortuguero 2 nights
- Pacuare 2 nights
- Arenal 2 nights
- Río Perdido 2 nights
- Potrero Beach 3 nights
