Pura Vida Full Adventure
SAN JOSÉ – PACUARE RIVER – ARENAL VOLCANO – MONTEVERDE – MONTEZUMA BEACH – MANUEL ANTONIO
Cloud Forest
Arenal volcano
Rafting in Sarapiqui
Authentic lodges
Canyoning
Description:
Are you looking for a thrilling and unforgettable adventure? Look no further than Costa Rica! Our exclusive offer promises to provide you with pure adrenaline and take you to some of the most enchanting destinations in the country. Experience the thrill of rafting down the most beautiful river, exploring deep canals for canyoning, and relaxing on the secluded beaches of Montezuma. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience Costa Rica from a different perspective and create memories that will last a lifetime. Choose an adventure and choose Costa Rica!
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The dry season starts at the end of November and lasts until the end of April
The transition months are May to July and November.
The rainiest months are from August to early November. However, a drier climate is typical in the Caribbean region at this time.
Itinerary
Destination: San José
Upon arrival at San José International Airport, you will be met by our driver who will hand you your travel documents and transfer you to your hotel.
Your first night will be spent in a hotel in Costa Rica’s capital city, close to the city center. Depending on your arrival time, you can explore the city on your own. Visit one of the many museums, have coffee in a local restaurant, visit the Central Market, or take a walk in Sabana Park.
Or just relax from the long journey and un wind at your hotel, where you can recharge your battery for the exciting days ahead!
Included: Private transportation from Juan Santamaria International Airport to your fist hotel in San José. Accommodation: Hotel Aranjuez***
Destination: Turrialba.
After picking up your rental car, you will set off for the Turrialba region. Here you will spend the next two nights at Hacienda Monte Claro. Enjoy the breathtaking view of the Turrialba volcano and take advantage of the great leisure activities on offer at the hacienda. Coffee tours, bird watching tours, tours of the estate and even cycling and rafting adventure tours are on offer here to make unforgettable memories of your trip! There is something for everyone, young and old.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodations: Hacienda Monteclaro
Destination: Turrialba.
After your first day here, you will have been mesmerised by the incredible panorama and the wide range of leisure activities on offer.
Use today’s free day to try out the activities that you and the children are particularly curious about. Or simply relax and enjoy a picnic in the surrounding area: there are amazing places to have fun, play and relax in every direction. Also if you are looking for a bit of history and culture we recommend a visit to the Guayabo Archaeological Site.
Meals: Breakfast. Accommodation: Hacienda Monte Claro****
Destination: Cahuita.
Today, you’re off to the Caribbean, where the holiday feeling can blossom. You will also experience the full extent of the adventure of driving in Costa Rica! Perhaps with a short detour past the harbor town of Limon, you will continue to the small coastal village of Cahuita. Savor the typical Creole cuisine and, depending on your arrival time, be sure to visit the beautiful beach or the national park – the magic of the Caribbean will quickly cast its spell over you!
Meals: Breakfast. Accommodation: Hotel El Encanto ***
Destination: La Fortuna.
Today you have free time to spend as you wish. La Fortuna offers a varied range of leisure activities. Whether adventurous or relaxed – there is an activity to suit everyone here. Experience the national park on a hike, for example, or take a trip to the La Fortuna waterfall. Make sure you take your swimsuit with you for a refreshing dip. If you prefer something a little more action-packed, you can explore the surroundings by rainforest cable car, bike or canoe. The tours can also be booked in advance – just let us know what you would like to do!
Included: Breakfast Accommodation: Miradas Arenal
Destination: Monteverde.
After breakfast, the adventure continues. You will head towards Santa Elena, where you will enjoy the evergreen cloud forest’s incredible ecosystem, the quetzal’s natural habitat, and a paradise where, almost 80 years ago, a group of Quakers decided to make our country their new home.
The route will take you to Lake Arenal, which you will circle. This is an artificial reservoir formed after the construction of a dam in 1979, taking advantage of a small lake of the same name. It is a critical point based on the ambitious hydroelectric power generation project in Costa Rica, which currently produces electricity for much of the country.
You will continue to Santa Elena. The scenery will be spectacular, and you may encounter a family of coatis lurking along the roadside. Monteverde is home to one of the planet’s rarest and most unique habitats, the cloud forest, and a fantastic variety of flora and fauna.
In the evening, you will drive to Santamaria Night walk, where a guide will show you the secrets of the Cloud Forest.
Included: Breakfast Accommodation: Hotel Cipreses.
Destination: Monteverde.
After breakfast, the local guide will wait for you to take you to an unforgettable experience.
Located in the heart of the cloud forest, in a private reserve, this canopy tour allows contact with nature and a combination of activities that will fill you with adrenaline: Tarzan swings nine horizontal shots and one vertical shot (RAPPEL 45mtrs). Climbing the hollow tree, the ficus tree, and other adventure activities. In the afternoon rest in your hotel or visit Santa Elena Reserve.
Included: Breakfast Accommodation: Hotel Cipreses.
Destination: Uvita.
After breakfast, you go to the South Pacific region to Uvita, your accommodation for the next few nights, the Manoas. Playa Uvita is a small village where most housing is built in the mountain rainforest. You have a great view of the Balleno Marine National Park from here. At low tide, you can walk out to sea on the distinctive sandbank shaped like a whale’s tail fin.
From here, you can book a variety of day trips. For example, discover the unspoiled wild beaches of the south, such as Uvita, or take a trip to the mangroves in Sierpe.
Included: Breakfast Accommodation: Hotel Manoas.
Destination: Uvita.
Today, explore the South Pacific at your own pace.
Optionally, we add options of alternatives in the area:
Whale and Dolphin Watching (especially during August – October)
Snorkeling or scuba diving at Caño Island. Visit the nearby beaches: Ventanas, Uvita, and Piñuelas.
Hike through the Baru Reserve.
If you are up for the hike in Nauyaca, you can head out to Dominical. During this 30-minute trip, you will explore the wonderful nature and the charms of the Barucito River, among them the beautiful Nauyaca waterfalls. Its natural scenic beauty is just the thing for recreation and fun. You can swim in its crystal clear waters, climb, jump, and observe some of the beauties of the tropical rainforest.
The Nauyaca waterfalls are located in a canyon of approximately 80 m wide; one is 45 m high in free fall and the other 20 m high in a staggered fall, forming a pool and other natural pools at the foot of the waterfall. Or you can also enjoy the facilities of your hotel.
Included: Breakfast Accommodation: Hotel Manoas.
Destination: Uvita.
Today, explore the South Pacific at your own pace.
Optionally, alternative options are added in the area:
Visit Nauyaca Waterfall Whale and Dolphin Watching (Especially during August – October)
Snorkeling or diving on Caño Island Visit nearby beaches: Ventanas, Uvita, Piñuelas
Walk through the Barú Reserve.
If you dare to take walks in Nauyaca, you can leave for Dominical. During this 30-minute trip, they will explore the wonderful nature and charms of the Barucito River, including the beautiful Nauyaca waterfalls. Its natural scenic beauty is ideal for recreation and fun. You will be able to swim in its crystal clear waters, climb, jump, and observe some of the beauties of the tropical humid forest.
The Nauyaca Falls are located in a canyon approximately 80 m wide; one of the falls measures 45 m high in free fall, and the other 20 m high in stepped fall, forming a pool and other natural pools at the foot of it. Or you can also enjoy the facilities of your hotel.
Included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Manoas***
Destination: Uvita.
Today, explore the South Pacific at your own pace.
Optionally, alternative options are added in the area:
Visit Nauyaca Waterfall Whale and Dolphin Watching (Especially during August – October)
Snorkeling or diving on Caño Island Visit nearby beaches: Ventanas, Uvita, Piñuelas
Walk through the Barú Reserve.
If you dare to take walks in Nauyaca, you can leave for Dominical. During this 30-minute trip, they will explore the wonderful nature and charms of the Barucito River, including the beautiful Nauyaca waterfalls. Its natural scenic beauty is ideal for recreation and fun. You will be able to swim in its crystal clear waters, climb, jump, and observe some of the beauties of the tropical humid forest.
The Nauyaca Falls are located in a canyon approximately 80 m wide; one of the falls measures 45 m high in free fall, and the other 20 m high in stepped fall, forming a pool and other natural pools at the foot of it. Or you can also enjoy the facilities of your hotel.
Included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Manoas***
Today, you will return to San José and return your rental car near the airport. The car rental company’s free shuttle bus will take you directly to the airport.
You will start your journey home with a suitcase full of beautiful memories of a fantastic trip. Have a good flight, and see you in Costa Rica soon!
Included: Breakfast
Trip details
1 Night – Hotel Aranjuez** Breakfast (superior room)
2 Nights – Pacuare Outdoor Center** Package 3D/2N (Río Vista)
2 Nights – La Fortuna Down Town Inn** Breakfast (Superior)
2 Nights – Hotel Cipreses *** Breakfast (Superior)
2 Nights – Hotel Nya**** Breakfast (Standard)
2 Nights – Hotel Naoz*** Breakfast (Standard)
*Please note that the accommodation and the resulting offer price can only be guaranteed as soon as the flight dates have been fixed and availability has been checked accordingly.
Transfer in to first hotel in San José.
Transfer to Pacuare River and rafting in.
Rafting out and transfer to la Fortuna.
Transfer to Monteverde (lakecrossing).
Transfer to Montezuma.
Boat shuttle to Manuel Antonio.
Private transfer to San Jose.
- Rafting in Pacuare river, guide, transportation an equipment.
- Canyoning tour, entrance, guide, transportation and lunch.
- Night hike, transfer and guide.
- Original canopy, entrance and guide
- Travel kit app (country information, itinerary, trip details, recommendations, contact numbers, service voucher, map).
- 24 h emergency number in English.
- Optional Activities
- Tips
- Alcoholic beverages
- Meals not listed
- Extras in hotels/lodges (laundry service, telephone calls, room service, etc.)
- Personal expenses
- Transfers not listed
Map
Frequently asked questions
Access requirements
Since 11.05.2022, there has no longer been to use for a mask requirement. Entry requirements for Costa Rica are:
- Entry and exit ticket
- Valid passport
Driving licence
To rent a car in Costa Rica, having your driving license and passport with you when you pick up the vehicle is compulsory. Presenting a copy of the driving license or passport is not allowed. It is also necessary to carry a credit card as rental car companies ask for a security deposit. The security deposit amount varies depending on your insurance coverage with the rental car company. Debit cards are not accepted for a security deposit; only credit cards are allowed.
Our Guarantees
We are your local travel experts. Our offices are located in Santo Domingo Heredia. We have a certificate from the Tourism Institute of Costa Rica (ICT) to operate our business in Costa Rica. We are a part of Canatur, Canaeco and Futuropa.
Currency exchange
We recommend exchanging and withdrawing money directly from banks such as Banco Central de Costa Rica, Banco Nacional, Banco de Costa Rica, Banco Popular, BAC, and others. You can find the current exchange rate on this website:
https://www.bccr.fi.cr/SitePages/Inicio.aspx retrieve.
Check-in and out
Usually, the check-in time at the hotels is 2:00 pm. However, this may vary depending on each hotel’s policies and room availability. Check-out time is usually at 11:00 am.
Tours
The tours described in this offer are operated with a minimum number of two people. If the tour is not available, our local expert will offer you another option.
Travel Insurance
We recommend that you take out health insurance abroad. Costa Rica has an excellent health system where you can be treated without any problems if necessary, as long as you have health insurance abroad.
Final price
The final price is quoted in dollars and may vary depending on the exchange rate, additional activities, room category changes, additional meals, or other traveler requests.
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