Wild Costa Rica Tour Package

Come explore this magical and wild country! This package will heighten all of your senses as you explore some of Costa Rican's precious jewels, through our rivers, beautiful landscapes, and lush captivating forests that will leave you feeling like a real champion!

Day 01 (Arrival) :
Arrival. A representative will meet you at the airport and transfer you to the Hotel El Rodeo Country Inn located outside San Jose. Overnight at El Rodeo Hotel, Superior room. Breakfast is included.

Day 02 (Pacuare Whitewater Rafting - Turrialba Area) :
Today our adventure starts early morning to reach the Pacuare River for a rafting trip. This river has been officially declared a Wild and Scenic River, and offers some of the finest white water in Latin America, winding deep inside of one of Costa Rica's most impressive primordial rainforests. Breakfast on route and lunch is served along the river. At end of the tour, you will be dropped off at your hotel in Turrialba. Conveniently located between San Jose and the Caribbean Coast, this lively region is distinguished for its green rolling hills and fertile volcanic farmland. At Turrialba visitors can enjoy an array of natural attractions and exciting tours: hiking up to Turrialba volcano's crater, visiting the ancient ruins of Guayabo, an adrenaline rafting ride through the turbulent and scenic Pacuare River and much more! Overnight at Villa Florencia, standard room. Breakfast is included.

Day 03 (CATIE Mountain Biking Adventure) :
This tour will take bikers through the tropical plantations and botanical gardens of CATIE. The topography of the trails is not difficult. All level bike riders and children older than eight years old can enjoy this trip. During the bike ride, a guide will explain the great diversity of the forest and fruit plantations such as: coffee, cacao, sugar cane, citrus, plantains, bananas, macadamia, pineapple, mangostan, mango, avocados and many other exotic species from tropical countries. Bike riders will see the fruits in the plantations when it is the specific time of the year for the fruit. Thanks to the diversity in flowers and fruits, the plantation is also an ideal site for the observation of birds, mammals and some reptiles. Bike riders will finish the tour with a visit to the Tropical Botanical Garden, which has a collection of some of the most important tropical plants in the world. In the garden, visitors have the opportunity to enjoy the colors, smells, textures and forms of the plants and their products. Riders will be provided with top-quality mountain bikes in excellent condition and safety helmets which you will be required to wear. Extra clothes may be needed at the end of the tour.

After the tour, a Daihatsu Bego will be delivered at your hotel in Turrialba. Time to explore Turrialba country side on your own. Overnight at Villa Florencia, standard room. Breakfast is included.

Day 04 (Turrialba - Playa Dominical) :
Drive to Playa Dominical. Approximate driving time: 4 hrs
Located south of Manuel Antonio this area has become in the last couple of years, a favorite stop for many tourists. In here you will find miles of unspoiled lonely beaches, beautiful bays along the coast, and the tiny village of Dominical which offers various cozy restaurants and 'sodas (local food). For surfing, fishing, and diving, you will be at the right place! Over night at Villas Rio Mar. 01 Junior Suite, No mealas included.

Day 05 (Snorkeling Caño Island Tour) :
We depart early in the morning in our comfortable van from Dominical, for about 90 minutes to Sierpe. We will stop there to have breakfast (included into package). We will then take a comfortable 90 minute boat ride through the largest area of mangrove swamps in Central America to Caño Island. Once through the Sierpe River Mouth we'll boat past two of the most scenic areas in the country, Drake Bay and the Marenco Biological Reserve. Along the beautiful coast we'll keep an eye out for Dolphins as well as Humpback, Pilot and Killer Whales. After arriving at the island we will snorkel for an hour in the crystal clear waters, followed by a tasty picnic lunch. We offer several options for the second part of the trip: 1) Hike up the trails to the archeological cemetery where your professional guide will tell you about the significance of the stone spheres. 2) Another session of great snorkeling or 3) Stay on beach; as you prefer. Finally, we'll start heading back to Dominical, returning you to your hotel. Over night at Villas Rio Mar. 01 junior suite room. Breakfast is included

Day 06 (Hatillo Kayaking Mangroves) :
Mangrove swamps are one of the richest natural environments in the world. Mangrove trees are the only plant that thrives in salt water. You'll see a great variety of birds in the swamps. Some of the reptiles indigenous to the swamps are the Green Iguana, Jesus Christ Lizard, Boa Constrictor snake and 6 different species of crabs. Departing from Dominical, heading north for about 7 kilometers, we will arrive at the Hatillo Mangrove Swamps next to Guapil Beach. We may stop along the way to view sloths, toucans or monkeys. At the put-in spot your guide will give safety instructions and will explain to you the grand significance of this environment. We will then introduce you to an easy, 3 hour paddle through the canals discovering the beauty and the great variety of fauna that this estuary offers. The tour's departure time depends upon the tide.
Duration: Half day
Afternoon at leisure.
Over night at Villas Rio Mar. 01 junior suite room. Breakfast included

Day 07 (San Jose) :
Return to back San Jose. Approximate driving time: 4 hrs.
Overnight at El Rodeo Hotel, Superior room. Breakfast is included.

Day 08 (Departure) :
Drive to the International airport. Drop off the car at the car hire company at the airport.

Costa Rica Summer Season - $1.070 p/p

• Double occupancy
• Triple occupancy $855 p/p
• Green Season May - October - (some exceptions apply)
• Summer Season November - April - (some exceptions apply)
• Except Christmas, New Years & Easter Week

Costa Rica Green Season - $1.010 p/p

• Double occupancy
• Triple occupancy $810 p/p
• Green Season May - October - (some exceptions apply)
• Summer Season November - April - (some exceptions apply)
• Except Christmas, New Years & Easter Week

NOTES

• Prices are per person
• Daily departures
• Minimum 2 passengers

Trip Includes

What to Bring (General Info)