This was our day for white-water rafting. We were upgraded from the Naranjo to a longer trip on the Savegre River because of water levels. Just the trip to the start was interesting. We rode in a small open Hummer through agricultural areas and stopped often to learn about the products. This included areas of palm oil palms, rice fields and teak plantations. There were also stops to identify lemongrass, cinnamon, paprika and vanilla. We could look down from high on a hillside to see the river. From there it looked like easy riffles. The day was sunny and the water was warm.
The raft trip was 8-9 miles long and included Class II and III rapids. As someone who has not done this often, I can tell you these were not little riffles. In such a small raft the power of the water was intense and even intimidating. As you entered a rapid it seemed it would swallow you. In the midst of a rapid you could seem engulfed. But our guide knew the route well. Among the sights along quiet stretches were toucans and a boa constrictor.
Along the way we stopped for a short walk to a waterfall and later a lunch stop along the shore.
At that point we had about one more hour before finishing. Shortly after lunch a second raft with another group flipped near the end of a rapid. We were just downstream so used our orientation lessons to go back and help. Everyone was fine and seemed to take it in stride.
The rest of our afternoon was the ride to our next destination farther down the coast, the incredible La Cusinga. From our patios we sat and watched another spectacular sunset over the Pacific with a different fine Chilean wine.
Adventure Life took care of everything! All we had to do was show up when we were supposed to, which made our first trip to Costa Rica largely stress-free and incredibly fun. Our trip reps, Hannah and Mariethony, were helpful and responsive, getting back to us by email usually within a few hours. Our accommodations were all great, and we got incredibly blessed with some absolutely stellar guides and drivers.
Our Jungle & Beach trip was an excellent balance of adventure and rest. We got to try out a lot of different activities, including snorkeling, hiking, white water rafting and kayaking, while also partaking of some rest around the pool or by the ocean. We enjoyed seeing and exploring the beautiful Caribbean side of the country.
Joy Knowles
1 week ago
The company made our adventure trip hassle-free, and a lot of fun! I will definitely be using them again
Carolena F
1 month ago
For our first trip to Costa Rica, Adventure Life designed a tour that meets the interests, ecological and adventure, of our party; but also takes into account our physical limitations sine we are all septuagenarian. We are looking forward to the trip.
John Zent
1 month ago
COSTA RICA a trip of a life time travelling round this beautiful country. All went like clockwork even when the weather was against us and all transfers seemed to be part of the holiday not a chore. Would definitely use Adventure Life again having previously used them 20 years ago!!
Cynthia Calton
1 month ago
Our Costa Rica trip was amazing! Kassandra planned everything and the excursions, hotels, overall organization were outstanding. Everything worked out smoothly, the excursions guides were knowledgeable allowing us to see so much of the fauna and flora of the country. The hotels were great as well, all in fantastic locations and with beautiful views.