Ziplining, Canyoning, and Rafting the Pacuare River
Trip Type: Custom-Made Travel
Territory: Central America
Region: Costa Rica
Trip Price: $4,800
Duration: 9 days/8 nights
Trip Begins/Ends: Arenal. Costa Rica / San Jose, Costa Rica
National Parklands: Corcovado NP;Poas Volcano NP
All custom travel is tailored to the desires and interests of our traveling clients (see How Custom Travel Works tab). Trip pricing detailed is an estimate of the per person pricing for the sample itinerary detailed and includes all of the lodging, activities, and guided experiences described. Actual pricing for the trip designed expressly for you and others traveling with you will depend on the features and elements developed during the trip planning process. Travel with Off the Beaten Path requires agreement to our standard Terms & Conditions.
No Sweat - 1-2 miles of walking or hiking per day, plus easy activities
Nice & Active – 3-6 miles of hiking or walking per day, plus physically active exploration
High Five! – 5-10 miles of hiking per day, plus possible peak bagging or other action-oriented fun
The Energy Index detailed above relates to the level of exertion associated with the sample trip detailed. This would be modified to fit the style and ability of your group as a part of the custom trip planning process
We’ve been tailoring custom journeys for clients since our very inception in the mid-1980s! The process is all about connecting the interests of the travelers with the best that a given destination has to offer. To achieve this, we rely upon good ol’ fashioned conversation! Our geographically focused travel designer love to meet new people and learn about their interests for travel. Understanding your goals informs the process immensely and serves as the foundation for the development of a bespoke travel experience for you and yours.
The trip detailed on this web page is a sample of something we’ve done for other clients over the years. In order to start the process of designing your own custom travel experience, just call us at (800) 445-2995 and ask to speak with one of our Travel Advisors. After a bit of time on the phone, you will then have the opportunity to connect with one of our travel designers.
The entire planning process is very personalized and works in an iterative fashion until a final, perfect trip has been created. We then secure all of the lodging, activities, and guided experiences associated with your trip and send along abundant trip materials capturing these details – and much more about your travels!
Arrive in San Jose, meet your local driver, and head straight for the flanks of Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica’s youngest and most active volcano. Upon arrival, head straight for the Arenal Hanging Bridges, acquainting yourselves with the rainforest, and possibilities for spotting wildlife, from monkeys to birds to leafcutter ants! On your full day, enjoy thrills and beauty with a Sky Walk over hanging bridges, a Sky Trek, zip lining through the rainforest, and the Sky Tram, taking you up 3,200 feet over the forest to spectacular views at the top. Arenal offers an array of accommodations to suit your tastes – small inns, activity-rich resorts, and hot springs lodges, with varying locations and volcano views.
Spend the day in Arenal or make your way to San Jose – your call! Your accommodations are within easy distance from Poas Volcano National Park, and we highly recommend a visit to hike around the craters, through the forest, or to Botos Lake. Spend the night in a villa at Xandari Resort and Spa, set on a 40-acre plantation at 3,900 feet. Enjoy the grounds and exquisite dining.
Rise and shine and board a flight to Palmar Sur, where you’ll board a boat to follow the Sierpe River to your next destination, Drake Bay. Casa Corcovado Jungle Lodge sits on the shores of the Pacific with the beach out the front door and Corcovado National Park in back. This remote destination offers a plethora of opportunities and activities, from early morning birdwatching walks to a boat cruise to Cano Island Biological Reserve for the area’s best snorkeling, and hiking through the jungles of Corcovado National Park. Casa Corcovado sits on a 170-acre private reserve, and provides private bungalow accommodations, family-style dining, a spring-fed swimming pool, and loads of activities, from horseback riding to sport fishing to kayaking.
Return to San Jose on a boat going upstream to the airport and a quick flight. If you didn’t make your way to Poas Volcano National Park during your last stay, then you’ll have another opportunity today. Your full day will be – full! Wake, sip your coffee, then head for Costa Rica’s famed Pacuare River, known for offering one of the best river trips in Latin America! You’ll be outfitted and given a safety talk, then will join expert guides and fellow passengers for a very exciting river trip through the jungle.
Today, you bid farewell to the volcanoes, wildlife, ocean, rainforests, and extraordinary people of Costa Rica. Hang on to your “Pura Vida” for as long as possible!
This resort is a tropical paradise of 24 individual villas nestled on a 40-acre plantation overlooking the Central Valley. Elegant accommodations, stunning views, and unmatched convenience make Xandari the ideal choice near San Jose.
This excellent property boasts a prime location on the edge of Corcovado National Park, offering luxury accommodation, first-class service, exciting activities and the opportunity to unwind in one of the world’s most biodiverse locales. Set above a palm-fringed beach in tropical gardens and surrounded by 170 acres of pristine rainforest, this much-loved destination is the ultimate combination of luxurious comfort and adventure. The lodge was built in harmony with the landscape and environment in order to maximize enjoyment of the natural beauty of the Corcovado area. Each of the bungalow accommodations is spaced throughout the property for ideal peace and privacy.
The Royal Corin Resort & Loto Spa has 54 rooms with an elegant design and a quiet atmosphere in harmony with the natural wealth of the area surrounding the majestic Arenal Volcano. Each room has a fantastic view of the volcano due to the excellent architectural design of each of the five stories. The Royal Corin offers excellent facilities for relaxation and recreation, with a wonderful on-site thermal hot springs facility, a fabulous restaurant, and a pampering spa.
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