Costa Rica Hike, Bike & Raft - 15 days
Trip Code: CHB
GBP999 GBP pp for 1 Adult
Next Available Departure: Sat, May. 8, 2010
- Local Payments now included on all Gap Adventures
- International airfare is not included
Trip Overview
Highlights: San José, La Danta Private Reserve, Rafting the Reventazon and Pacuare Rivers, Monteverde Cloud Forest, Arenal Volcano, La Fortuna.
Trip Style: Active
Service Level: Standard
Physical Demands Rating: 4
Start-Finish: ex San José
What's Included: 4-day hiking excursion to La Danta Private Reserve, 3-day rafting trip on the Reventazon and Pacuare Rivers, Guided visit to Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve, Horseback ride from Monteverde, Hot Springs in La Fortuna, 2 half-day biking trips in La Fortuna.
Group Size Notes: Max 12, Avg 8
Group Leader: Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.
Meals Included: 6 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 5 Dinners.
Transport: Public bus, Private van, Bike, Boat, Rafts, Hiking.
Accommodation: Hotels/guest houses (10 nts), Jungle lodge - no electricity (4 nts).
Meal Budget: Allow USD260-345 for meals not included. For additional expenses, see Trip Details.
My Own Room: Not available on this tour
Recommendation: Want to be active, but not this active? Check out our ever popular Costa Rica Adventure - see code CRA.
Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive San José
Arrive in San José at any time.
Day 2-5 La Danta Private Reserve / Guápiles (4B,3L,3D)
Stay at a rustic rainforest lodge, after an excursion deep into the jungle, which will be our base of operations for a few days. Experience the stunning display of natural landscapes, waterfalls, and plant species endemic to this lush region during one of the many day hikes. Overnight in Guápiles on Day 5.
Day 6-7 River Rafting (2B,2L,2D)
Raft down the thrilling Reventazon and Pacuare Rivers as you revel in the strange sounds of the jungle animals and the rare trees and flora surrounding you. The afternoon and evening are spent at a remote rainforest tent camp.
Day 8-10 Arenal/La Fortuna (2L)
Leave the river and head to La Fortuna, located at the base of Arenal Volcano. We will explore the area by bike, taking in some varied routes including lakeside trails and rolling hills surrounded by lush rainforest and on a clear day great views of Arenal Volcano. The next day, cycle through small, rural communities and take a well-deserved dip in a secret swimming hole.
Day 11-13 Monteverde
Set off by van, then boat and then van again to Monteverde, where we do a guided horseback tour along the green rolling hills. Enjoy a guided tour of the Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve, a true bird lover's paradise. Explore the area or walk along bridges suspended above the trees, and don't miss the butterfly garden or the famous canopy zip line.
Day 14 San José
We return to San José for our final evening and dinner on the town.
Day 15 Depart San José
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