Costa Rica Active Adventure

Day 1  San Jose              
There are no planned activities during the day, so check in to the hotel and if you arrive early enough, explore the city.                

Day 2 San Jose to  Monteverde    
Drive through Costa Rica's beautiful countryside to Monteverde to explore the verdant cloud forest and enjoy the surrounding area. Today's ride can be bumpy on some unpaved roads, but the views along the way are spectacular.              

Day 3  Monteverde          
Enjoy a free day for optional activities in and around Monteverde like ziplining, horseback riding, or touring the cloud forest. Your tour guide will let you know about all the activities available and help you pick the best option for you.              

Day 4  Monteverde to La Fortuna      
Travel through rolling hills and across a lake to La Fortuna, where there is free time to explore. The town of La Fortuna lies near the base of the Arenal Volcano and is a perfect launch pad to let the adrenaline flow with a range of adventure sports.              

Day 5  La Fortuna  
Enjoy a free day in La Fortuna. Opt to go whitewater rafting, waterfall rappelling, or hike up a dormant volcano. Spend another day getting your adrenaline pumping, viewing local wildlife, marvelling at the Arenal Volcano and getting to know more about La Fortuna.

Day 6  La Fortuna  
Cycle the area around La Fortuna on a guided half-day biking tour. At night, opt to relax and soak in hot springs at the base of Arenal Volcano.            

Days 7-8  La Fortuna to Pacuare  
In the morning, transfer from La Fortuna to the put-in point for rafting on the Pacuare River. Stop down river for a short hike to explore waterfalls, and scenic, hidden canyons. In the evening, stay at a jungle lodge on the banks of the Pacuare River in a scenic, but remote location. On day eight get off the river for the day to explore the jungle by foot.

Day 9  Pacuare to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Continue down river to the take-out point, then travel to the Caribbean coastal town of Puerto Viejo.    

Day 10  Puerto Viejo de Talamanca      
The picturesque village of Puerto Viejo de Talamanca is known for its incomparable white and black sand beaches surrounded by exotic tropical vegetation. Rent a bike or hire a boat to Manzanillo or hike to Monkey Point through the Gandoca-Manzanillo National Wildlife Refuge. Try snorkelling or take it easy and explore La Isla Botanical Gardens.  

Day 11  Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Enjoy free time in Puerto Viejo and soak up the sun on the Caribbean. The warm turquoise water is ideal for swimming, fishing, kayaking, boogie boarding, and surfing. Opt to take a boat trip, snorkel the nearby reefs, or cycle down the coast.    

Days 12-13  Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to San José          
Return to San José and take advantage of a final day to shop for souvenirs. Depart at any time on day 13.