Adventurous Costa Rica: Hi Adrenaline!!

Includes:

• Lodging in Standard Rooms on Selected hotels 8 nights / 9 days  
• Lodging and meals taxes
• Daily Breakfast and Lunch on Days 4 and 5 
• All meals on Volcan Turrialba Lodge
  
• Tours:
       Old Lava Rivers at the Turrialba Volcano
       Hiking to Turrialba Volcano
       Hiking to The Pond at the Turrialba Volcano
       Pacuare River rafting 
       Waterfalls  Canopy Tour 
       Sea Kayaking and Snorkeling 
• Transfers ( Air conditioning transportation)
       Airport Juan Santamaría- Hotel Vesuvio, San José
       San Jose- Volcan Turrialba Lodge
       Volcan Turrialba Lodge - Hotel Wagelia (in Turrialba)
       Hotel Vesuvio San Jose - Hotel Balcón del Mar (Jaco Beach)
       Hotel Balcón del Mar ( Jaco beach) - International  Airport Juan Santamaria

Low Season: 30th April- 15th November 2007 US$ 802  per person in double room US$ 685  per person in triple  room High Season: 15th November- 30th  April 2007 US$ 863  per person in double room US$ 728  per person in triple room *Price may change depending on the season. Please contact us for more info.

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Not Included:

• International Airfare, Departure taxes (US$26 per person), Meals not specified in the Itinerary, Alcoholic Beverages, Personal equipment, Extras in Hotels (laundry, phone calls, room service), Gratuities

Descriptions:

Day 1       Arrival

Arrival at the International Airport Juan Santamaria, transfer to your Hotel.
Lodging: Hotel Vesuvio in San José. Meals included: none

Day 2       Old Lava Rivers.

Early morning transfer to the Volcan Turrialba Lodge driving through San Jose to the east, passing the city of Cartago ( our former capital) and beginning your ascend near the Irazu volcano, one the most fertile areas in the country. In the afternoon begins your adventure traveling through the Tropical Cloud Forest, you will see Volcán Turrialba´s former lava rivers, small and new water nascent today, that run down hill, and huge magma rocks. The horse ride will follow the tropical path called ¨Camino de Gobierno¨, that was used by our ancestors to travel from the Central Valley to Guápiles. Besides the natural beauty, which is the forest itself, you will be able to glance at different local crops of the region, as well as all the pastures used for raising cattle. You can either choose to make this tour Horse back riding , Mountain Biking or Hiking
Lodging: Hotel Volcan Turrialba Lodge. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Day 3       Turrialba Volcano

The Volcán Turrialba will allow you to explore the interior of it's crater in a journey that will take approximately one hour and a half, horse back riding in a forest typical of the Paramo (tiny vegetation). You will ascend to the peak of the volcano, where you will have the opportunity to appreciate one of the best panoramic views in this country at a level of 3328 meters above sea level. A short list of some of the visible sites from this place includes Irazú, Barva and Poás Volcanoes, the Atlantic Cost and all of its plains, the Central Valley and the highest mountain chain in the country: Talamanca, located south of the Turrialba Volcano. This tour will take approximately 5 hours. Given the nature of this journey, which starts at 2800 meters above sea level, we recommend this tour be taken by people in good physical shape, age being no consideration, of course.

Volcán Turrialba is the only one in Costa Rica that enables you to horse back ride or walk in its crater, being this a unique and once in a lifetime experience that we are sure will be of your complete satisfaction. You can either choose to make this tour Horse back riding , Mountain Biking or Hiking
Lodging: Hotel Volcan Turrialba Lodge. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Day 4       Las Pilas ( The Ponds) and Transfer to Turrialba

This tour can be made only by walking, and the estimated time for the tour is 3 hours. Begins on the old "Camino de Gobierno"(government road) or "picada to Guapiles", that passes next to the hotel " Ruta de los Conquistadores" (the conquerors' route), the tour walks about 1 kilometer in this path following to a place known as "El Martillo' (the hammer);name that receives for its similar form to this tool. This area possesses an impressive vegetation as well as wild life, typical of the Cloud Tropical Forest and Rain Tropical Forest. The first of the old lava rivers of theTurrialba Volcano is skirted, leading to the National Park "Braulio Carrillo", then, following the nascent of the "Quebrada Gata" river, up to the highest ground of the national park, then, descending through the walls of the rock, where several nascent reach the piles or natural puddles, inside the old rivers of lava.
In the afternoon, after enjoying a delicious lunch, a private transfer will take you to the picturesque town of Turrialba where you will spend the night and have time to explore a typical costarican town.
Lodging: Hotel Wagelia in Turrialba. Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 5       Pacuare River Rafting

The Pacuare River is one of the top five rafting rivers in the world for its scenery and rapids. This quintessential tropical river is a trip of pure magic, unsurpassed beauty, wildlife and exhilarating rapids. Located on Costa Rica's Atlantic slope, the Pacuare River borders the Talamanca mountain range, home to native Cabecar Indians and an incredible variety of wildlife Once at the river at our private put-in, you'll raft 16 miles deep in the heart of densely vegetated gorges, past gushing waterfalls, serene pools and pounding rapids, in one of Costa Rica's most impressive primary rainforests.

After an adrenaline-packed afternoon running rapids like Upper and Lower Huacas, Cimarron, Dos Montanas and many more, you will enjoy a delicious lunch. On the return drive to San José, you'll enjoy remarkable views of Braulio Carrillo National Park and Irazú Volcano. This unforgettable trip will easily be a highlight of your stay in Costa Rica!
Lodging: Hotel Vesuvio in San Jose. Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch.

Day 6       San Jose - Jacó 

Jaco Beach, one of the most popular beaches in the country. It is located only 2 hours from San Jose and it is a "surf town" with all the services you may need to have a wonderful vacation: restaurants, bars, casino, discoteques, medical services, etc. Enjoy the sun and the beach or take one of our optional tours like: Horseback riding, ATV Tour , Cruise to Isla Tortuga, etc.
Lodging: Hotel Balcón del Mar in Jaco Beach. Meals included: Breakfast

Day 7      Waterfalls  Canopy Tour

Three beautiful waterfalls and the plants and animals of a transitional jungle combined with an exciting ride along steel cables.

Thirteen platforms ranging from ground level to over 100 feet above the forest floor including a Tarzan Swing, Suspension Bridge and a fully furnished 3 Story Treehouse in the style of Robinson Crusoe.

At the end of the tour is an extra long cable with an 90 foot rappel down for the truly adventurous.

Experience it all safely with our highly trained naturalists guides for the thrill of a life time! 

Lodging: Hotel Balcón del Mar  in Jaco Beach. Meals included: Breakfast

Day 8       Kayaking and  Snorkeling

A great combination to take advantage of the best of Jaco's most beautiful feature: the Ocean.After a short drive to a secluded beach and some brief instruction we're off. Watch frigate birds and pelicans glide overhead as you paddle along the spectacular coastline. Land on a deserted beach where you will have the opportunity to do some snorkeling and explore the reefs looking for colorful tropical fish.
Lodging: Hotel Balcón del Mar in Jaco Beach. Meals included: Breakfast 

Day 9       Departure

This air conditioned private transfer will pick you up to take you to the International Airport Juan Santamaria in time to take your flight back home.
Meals included: Breakfast

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