Costa Rica Adventure
Costa Rica Adventure
Whitewater rafting into a jungle lodge, volcano hikes and Pacific adventures for active travellers.
San José →︎ Pacuare River →︎ Arenal →︎ Manuel Antonio
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Pacuare Class III–IV Rafting
One of the world’s top whitewater rivers — a full day riding the Pacuare gorge through pristine tropical rainforest.
Pacuare Lodge — Raft-Access Only
A jungle lodge reachable only by raft — primary rainforest, suspension bridges and full-board immersion.
Suspension Bridge Walk
Hike through the 200m-high rainforest canopy on hanging bridges above the Pacuare river gorge.
Arenal Observatory Lodge
Closest lodge to the active volcano — built for naturalists, with lava trail access directly from the property.
Arenas del Mar, Manuel Antonio
Twin-beach all-inclusive resort with direct access to Manuel Antonio National Park.
Manuel Antonio National Park
Guided tour through CR’s most visited park — monkeys, sloths, toucans and palm-fringed Pacific coves.
Pacific Coast Adventure
Kayaking and snorkelling in the warm Pacific waters off Manuel Antonio — the active finale.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrival at SJO. Check in to Grano de Oro Hotel — a landmark boutique in the city. Briefing from your guide.
Transfer to river put-in. Full-day Class III–IV whitewater rafting on the Río Pacuare — one of the world’s top rafting rivers. Arrive by raft to Pacuare Lodge (all-inclusive, 2N).
Guided jungle trail walk through primary rainforest. Wildlife spotting: jaguars, tapirs, toucans. Suspension bridge walk above the river gorge. Full board.
Raft down-river to the take-out. Private transfer →︎ Arenal. Arenal Observatory Lodge (2N) — built for naturalists, closest lodge to the volcano.
Morning: hike the Lava Trail directly from the lodge. Evening: night walk to spot frogs, snakes and nocturnal mammals. Hot springs.
Private transfer →︎ Manuel Antonio on the Pacific coast. Check in to Arenas del Mar Resort (all-inclusive, 2N) — set between two beaches.
Guided tour of Manuel Antonio National Park — monkeys, sloths, scarlet macaws and Pacific beaches. Optional Pacific kayaking & snorkelling.
Private transfer →︎ San José. DoubleTree Cariari Hotel (1N, pre-departure).
Airport transfer to SJO. Departure.
Route Map
Included & Excluded
✓︎ Included
- ✓︎ 8 nights accommodation — Grano de Oro, Pacuare Lodge, Arenal Observatory Lodge, Arenas del Mar, DoubleTree Cariari
- ✓︎ Breakfast daily · Full board at Pacuare Lodge (all meals & hot beverages)
- ✓︎ Private airport transfers · Shuttle transfers between destinations
- ✓︎ Pacuare River rafting Class III–IV (guide & equipment included)
- ✓︎ Guided jungle & waterfall hikes (Pacuare) · Volcano trail & night walk (Arenal)
- ✓︎ Guided hike to Manuel Antonio National Park
✗︎ Not Included
- ✗︎ International flights
- ✗︎ Travel insurance
- ✗︎ Manuel Antonio park entrance fee
- ✗︎ Optional kayaking tour
- ✗︎ Personal expenses
- ✗︎ Tips
Notes: Pacuare Lodge accessible by raft only — unique USP for adventure travel market.
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