In just 9 days, this thrilling Costa Rica tour packs adventure at every turn. Start with a trek around the active Arenal Volcano, followed by an excursion deep into the heart of the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, where you'll likely spot monkeys, numerous bird species, and sloths. Then, explore the rainforest canopy via zip-line and hanging bridges before experiencing the stunning biodiversity in Manuel Antonio National Park. You'll also experience the thrill of the Class II-III rapids of the Rio Savegre and relax on the sun-kissed beaches of the Pacific coast.
Highlights
Hike along old lava flows on Arenal Volcano
Zip-line through the canopy of the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
Raft the whitewater of the Rio Savegre
Explore the beaches and wildlife of Manuel Antonio National Park
Moderately active but not overly strenuous. This level includes activities like casual cycling, yoga, or excursions/activities that typically last 3-5 hours total each day.
This morning you're off to Arenal. You'll be picked up and join some others on a tour to Sarchi, the town known throughout Costa Rica for its beautiful and intricate artisan crafts. The area is also well known for its colorful and decorative oxcarts made here for decades! Afterward, you will continue on to Arenal and finish the day with a stop at Baldi Hot Springs with dinner. Take a dip in the varied temperature thermal pools and relax as you unwind from the first day of Costa Rica travel!
Dormant for centuries, Arenal Volcano exploded in a massive eruption of molten lava and ash in 1968. Since that time, it has continued to belch great clouds of ash and occasional lava. It is now one of the world's most active volcanoes and volcanologists from all over the world come here to study this tropical volcano. Today, you will visit Costa Rica's celebrated Arenal Volcano National Park. As you move through the forest, watch for howler monkeys, bright tropical toucans, and listen for rumbling sounds of the distant volcano. With a bit of luck, you may see the endangered Resplendent Quetzal as well. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon and evening free in the area! A variety of optional excursions are available in this area. You can go mountain biking, fishing, horseback riding, zip-lining, ride a rainforest tram, or hike on the miles of trails in the area.
Mid-morning you will be picked up for a collective transfer by bus and boat, crossing Lake Arenal, and then driving up a bumpy mountain road into one of the richest and most diverse tropical cloud forests on the continent. Founded in 1972, the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve encompasses six different ecological life zones and protects more than 100 mammal species, 400 bird species, and upwards of 1,500 plant species. In your explorations, keep watch for one of the area's most famed residents, the Resplendant Quetzal.
This morning you'll visit a private cloud forest reserve, Selvatura Park. Here you will walk with a bilingual guide across 8 hanging bridges in the cloud forest canopy to get a closer view of the wildlife. Next, you will be outfitted with special gear to fly on zip-lines from platform to platform high above the ground. The rest of the day is free for you to arrange activities locally. You can visit the nearby ice cream factory for a tasty treat, go visit a coffee farm, or explore an artisan's cooperative!
Leave in the morning to make the 4-5 hour drive to Quepos where you'll stay in a hotel near Manuel Antonio. In the afternoon, spend some hours exploring the popular Manuel Antonio National Park. The rest of the afternoon is free to explore the area. Try to visit the park this day if you are able, as it closes at 4:00 PM and you will not have that opportunity tomorrow!
This morning you'll head to the Class II-III whitewater of the Savegre River (or try class III on the Naranjo River during green season). Plunge through jungle clad gorges and float past cascading waterfalls. Along the way, enjoy the variety of bird life such as egrets, osprey, kingfishers, cormorants, parrots, and more. After the river trip, return to Quepos.
This morning spend your time as you like. Walk along the expansive white sand beaches of nearby Manuel Antonio Park, or explore the lush vegetation, alive with 109 species of mammals and over 184 species of birds. Later this afternoon, you'll transfer back to San Jose. Or, if your international flight does not depart until late on Day 9, spend tonight relaxing at the beach.
Day 9: Return Home
1 Breakfast
Transfer to the airport for your return flight home.
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$2,357
Notes
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Initial deposit is $400, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 70 days (10 weeks) prior to departure by bank transfer, check or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
This was our first trip to South America and we were a little nervous. But Adventure Life made things so easy! All our questions were answered before we left, and our guide, Vidal, was amazing! He gave us enough space to explore without rushing us along. He also knew where the best picture taking opportunities were, which was great.
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