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Day 1 Arrive San Jose

Overnight.

Days 2 - 4 Rainforest Adventure (B,L,D)

Day 5 Off to the Beach (B,L,D)

After a morning of rainforest adventures, it's off to the white sand beach of Playa Cocles for some fun in the sun!

Day 6 Caribbean Free Day (B,D)

Surrounded by thick jungle, you might be lucky to wake this morning to the loud roar of howler monkeys. Look carefully into the canopy surrounding the lodge and you might be treated to the site of these loud tropical creatures. The day is yours to enjoy. Go snorkeling, sea kayaking, take a rainforest walk, or just hang around the beach and swim in the surf. Your hotel can arrange everything from a trip to a nearby indigenous village to sea kayak and boogie board rentals. You might also choose to just walk along the miles of near deserted beach.

Day Excursions at the beach »

Days 7-8 Pacuare River Rafting (B,L,D)

On day 8 we continue our rafting adventure - putting yesterday's skills and experience to use. We'll tame that river yet! After a buffet breakfast, we'll launch the rafts again for the second day of our river expedition. You may stop to explore side streams that lead to striking waterfalls and pools with a natural waterslide that tempts you to jump right in. A delicious lunch of sandwiches, fruits and juice will be served along the edge of the river. While the guides prepare the food, rafters have plenty of time to relax and enjoy the spectacular surroundings. After lunch you're picked up and transferred to San Jose to complete your Costa Rica travels. Spend the evening enjoying one of San Jose's finer restaurants or just relax in your colonial style hotel.

Day 9 Return Home

US$ 1855
9 days staring and ending in San Jose, Costa Rica
Tour Code: BR9
Single Supplement: US$495

US$1515 - BR8
Short on time? Check out our 8 day tour instead

Accommodations: 5 nights comfortable cabanas, 3 nights comfortable hotels. Note that Selva Bananito Lodge does not have electricity, and uses solar-heated water.

Food Includes: All meals as indicated (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner); most of our hotels offer free continental breakfast.

Transportation: minibuses, 4x4 vehicle, raft

Group & Staff: Min 2, No Max; bilingual naturalists, local guides

Personal Budgeting: Allow $40 for meals not included, $100 optional excursions, $27 international departure tax, gratuities

Pre & Post Tour Accommodations: Share US$60, Single US$110

Is it for Me? An itinerary filled with beach and adventure, and flexible enough to accommodate the most adventurous souls and those who prefer a more relaxed time. An great trip for any age.

Arrival / Departure Transfers: 1 person US$50 each
2 or more people US$25 /person

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