Beaches & Rainforest
$1175 single supplement US$395
Starting and ending in San Jose, Costa Rica.
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Travel Highlights
- Pacuare River
- Rainforest
- La Amistad Biosphere
- Caribbean Beach
- San Jose
Enjoy this active and varied Costa Rica vacation that is suitable for almost any age of traveler. Plunge down the whitewater of the Pacaure River, experience the jungle adventures of Selva Bananito, and end with a couple relaxing days on a Caribbean beach.
- Day 1 Arrive San Jose
- Days 2-3 Rainforest Adventure
- Day 4 Off to the Beach
- Days 5-6 Caribbean Free Days
- Day 7 Pacuare River Rafting
- Day 8 Return Home
- Additional Tour Options
- $90 - Triple room discount
- $120 - Quadruple room discount
- $1595 - Want to spend an extra day along the river? Click here...
PaddlingIncludes paddling activity such as sea kayaking or rafting.
Nature ViewingIncludes intentional opportunity to observe flora or fauna with an experienced guide.
SnorkelingIncludes opportunity for snorkeling or possibly SCUBA.
HikingIncludes guided hiking excursions. Hikes may vary from easy and optional three hour hikes to more difficult multi-day treks.
Zip LineExplore the forest canopy by zip line or rappel down cliffs or waterfalls.
Days 2-3 Rainforest Adventure (2B,2L,2D) 
The morning of day two, head east towards the Caribbean to Selva Bananito Reserve for a few days of jungle discovery and adventure. While exploring one of Costa Rica’s most pristine rainforests, you’ll have the chance to climb a giant kapok tree and enter the fascinating world of the rainforest canopy. There’s also horseback riding through the adjacent family farm to learn about organic tropical farming techniques. For the adventurous you can spend a day hiking deep into the jungle to a 70 foot waterfall and then take a dip in it’s cool waters. For those who prefer a more relaxed day, Selva Bananito offers plenty of smaller excursions too. At the end of each day, locally grown food is served by candlelight before you retire to the tranquil retreat of your jungle cabana.
Day 4 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!
Days 5-6 Caribbean Free Days (B)
Surrounded by thick jungle, you might be lucky to wake in the 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. These days are 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 »
Day 7 Pacuare River Rafting (B,L)
This morning you will be picked up and head to the Class III-IV whitewater of the Pacuare River. One of Costa Rica’s most exciting whitewater trips, the Pacuare plunges through spectacular mountain gorges and passes through virgin rainforest filled with howler monkeys, toucans, sloths, ocelots and more. For younger travelers or those looking for a slower pace, you can opt to raft a tamer river. After lunch make your way back 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.
| $1175 | Tour Cost per person |
| $1175 | Total per person cost |
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