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Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrival in in San Jose

Your tour guide meets you upon arrival at the international airport in San Jose, and drives you to your accommodation in the city. Feel free to relax, or start exploring the place on your own.

Meals: Not included Accommodation: 3 star hotel or better in San Jose (depending on the season and availability), double occupancy

Day 2: San Jose- Pacuare River – Rafting

The adventure finally begins! Some of Costa Rica's most spectacular scenery is along the foothills of the Irazú and Turrialba volcanoes at La Cruz, the upper gateway to the raging Pacuare River. At the riverbank you eat lunch then load up into the rafts class II-III and paddle through pristine rainforest and canyon cliffs, along with deafening waterfalls.

By the afternoon you arrive at your comfortable riverside camp, El Nido del Tigre. You can wander off to explore this lush environment, looking out for toucans and boa constrictors and sloth, or simply relax in a hammock to the sounds of the river.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Accommodation: Camping, double occupancy

Day 3: Pacuare River - Rafting- La Fortuna

The Pacuare carries you through virgin rainforest, cascading waterfalls and river carved canyons. You maneuver through the exhilarating rapids class III-IV and in gentler sections where you can see into the rainforest at the river’s edge.

Along the way you hike to waterfalls, jump in to swim in the softer rapids, and have lunch on the shore. After leaving the river near Siquirres, you are driven to the small town of La Fortuna, with Arenal Volcano right in front of you.

There are plenty of great and interesting food options in Fortuna.

Meals: Breakfast and lunch Accommodation: 3 star hotel or better in La Fortuna (depending on the season and availability), double occupancy

Day 4: La Fortuna- Arenal Volcano – La Fortuna

In the morning you spend about 2 hours at the Arenal hanging bridges with wonderful panoramic views of the Arenal Volcano and Lake Arenal.

Then you continue to the breathtaking Rio Fortuna waterfall. The falls drops 120ft/35 meters into a large natural swimming pool. The hike down to the falls is steep through spectacular flora and fauna. The falls spill over into smaller gentler cascades and swim areas.

Spend the afternoon on your own exploring the town of La Fortuna, relaxing in your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast and dinner Accommodation: 3 star hotel or better in La Fortuna (depending on the season and availability), double occupancy

Day 5: La Fortuna- Manuel Antonio

In the morning you are driven for about 5 hours to get to Manuel Antonio. The Pacific Coast of Costa Rica is a treasure chest of natural beauty. The rainforest dramatically meets the beach and the sea.

Manuel Antonio is a great place to relax and enjoy the beach or the National Park. You will often be awakened by the local monkeys – howler, white-faced and squirrel are the most common in the area, as well as iguanas and land crabs.

This area is well developed for tourism, with numerous options for food and beach-related adventures, from snorkel or scuba to deep sea fishing, porpoise tours to mangrove nature trips.

Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: 3 star hotel or better in Manuel Antonio (depending on the season and availability), double occupancy

Day 6: Manuel Antonio - Free Day

You get to spend another day at the amazing Manuel Antonio area. This place is well developed for tourism, with numerous options for food and beach-related adventures, from snorkel or scuba to deep sea fishing, porpoise tours to mangrove nature trips.

Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: 3 star hotel or better in Manuel Antonio (depending on the season and availability), double occupancy

Day 7: Manuel Antonio- Transfer back to San Jose

The morning is free to enjoy more of this area before returning to your hotel in San Jose, which is about 3 hours away. Spend your last evening taking in the sights and sounds of San Jose.

Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: 3 star hotel or better in San Jose (depending on the season and availability), double occupancy

Day 8: Transfer to San Jose International Airport

Your guide will pick you up at the hotel, according to your departure flight, to transfer you to the airport.

You can use your free time in the morning to explore more of San Jose. Ask your guide for some recommendations on which new places you can discover in this beautiful city.

Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Not included

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