Day 1

Early Morning. Adventure Connection: Rafting Class 3-4 River (From San Jose to Arenal)

Great fun with white water rafting Class 3 and 4 rapids on Rio Sarapiqui! Turn a travel day from San Jose to Arenal into a wonderful adventure by doing an exciting rafting trip along the way. Tour includes one way transport from San Jose to the river, lunch and after the tour we will drop you at your hotel in the La Fortuna/Arenal at around 4:00pm!

Day 2

Early Morning. Go Big! Lost Canyon Adventures Canyoneering!

Imagine yourself in the midst of the cloud forest at the top of a series of tropical waterfalls. Prepare to get wet as our guides put you into your safety harnesses and assist you as you rappel through a magical canyon full of waterfalls with surprises at each step. There are several tropical waterfalls,  4 of which you repel down with the following heights:

Watefall One: 20 meters
Watefall Two: 150 meters
Watefall Three: 20 meters
Waterfall Four: 220 meters

Lunch included. No experience needed, just a sense of adventure!! Lunch included.

Early Afternoon.  Visit Arenal's Famous Hot Springs:

A visit to Costa Rica is not complete without experiencing one of Arenal's famous hot springs with views of Arenal Volcano! We will take you to Baldi Hot Springs where you can soak any aches away from the past few day's activities. Located near La Fortuna, these Arenal hot springs are perfect to really relax and pamper yourself. Baldi's has a series of pools and hot springs fed by Arenal Volcano which are set amid glorious tropical gardens so that you can relax in the water while enjoying the surroundings. The pools vary in temperature, from the temperature of a swimming pool to the warmest at around 39C (102F). It's a place where, on a clear night, you can sit in a warm pool, sipping the cocktail of your choice.

NOTE: BALDI HAS QUITE A PARTY ATMOSPHERE SOMETIMES SO IF YOU WOULD LIKE A QUIETER HOT SPRINGS WE CAN UPGRADE THIS TO ANOTHER HOT SPRINGS (this may have an extra cost)

You might also decide to pamper your body by opting for one of the many body treatments which are available such as massage, reflexology, body polish, volcanic mud wraps, and facials (these are not included on the tour).

Includes: transportation, entrance to Baldi Hot Springs, and dinner

Day 3

Morning. Adventure Connection: Taxi Boat Taxi (From Fortuna/Arenal to Monteverde)

This is a method of getting from La Fortuna to Monteverde, it takes about 3.5 hours and it involves the following:

• 30 minutes microbus transport from your hotel in La Fortuna to the Arenal Dam (plus stops and waiting time)
• 30 minute boat ride on beautiful Arenal Lake at the foot of the volcano.
• 2 hour microbus ride from Arenal Lake to Monteverde.

This is a great way to travel between the two places and offers some of the best views of Arenal Volcano and the Lake, as well as lush mountains and typical farms. 

Day 4

EARLY am Guided Hike in the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. You'll be picked up at your hotel and taken to the Monteverde Cloud Forest park entrance where your bilingual guide will be waiting. The guides at the Monteverde Reserve are some of the best in Costa Rica and they have a wealth of knowledge about the Monteverde Cloud Forest, its fauna and flora, the history and the growth of Monteverde. You will go on a 3 hour hike around this wonderful forest.

AFTERNOON. Great Canopy Choices! Selvatura Canopy Tour or Aventura Canopy 

Option 1:

Selvatura

Enjoy the forest from a whole different perspective: high in the canopy of the cloud forest. Selvatura is a private park located near the Santa Elena Cloud Forest in Monteverde offering one of the most thrilling adventures in Costa Rica.

The canopy tour is entirely built inside virgin and secondary cloud forest with a total of 15 ziplines and 18 platforms. 1 cable is 1km long! Plus there is an amazing (and optional) tarzan swing! Visitors will travel between 2 miles of cables attached by a secure harness and a maximum weight support pulleys plus other security gear to ensure safety. At all times guides will assist you on the tour. The tour takes about 2.5 hours.

You can add the hanging bridges on this tour for $25pp (self guided tour) but you have to opt for the earlier tour of 12.30pm.

 Option 2:

If are looking for extreme, exciting canopy with reppels, supermans and mega swings this is the best option.

Adventura Canopy

Adventura Canopy Tour in Monteverde Costa Rica now has the longest zipline in Latin America! At 1590 meters long this is thrill that you will remember for a long, long time! The price of the Adventura Canopy includes 11 ziplines, a swinging rope bridge, an exciting rappel and 2 thrilling superman cables (where you literally fly through and over the forest face-forward, just like superman! Also included in this amazing tour is a MEGA Tarzan Swing: this swings to a height of 45 meters (148ft).

Day 5

Early Morning. Adventure Connection:  Transport from Monteverde to Samara Beach with a Safari Float along the way (or you can go on an exciting whitewater rafting on Rio Tenorio!!)

Turn a travel day to a fun activity day of rafting or the Safari Float. You’ll take a scenic winding road from Monteverde and arrive at the isolated backcountry of Guanacaste and then take a rugged 4x4 ride to the river put-in at the bridge of the Rio Tenorio

Our professional bilingual naturalist guide will paddle you along a smooth, class-1 river and explain about the various plants and animals of the area.  You may spot monkeys, iguanas, crocodiles and caimans, plus a large variety of species of tropical birds such as herons and kingfishers.

Time on river with Nature Guide approx 2 hours.

Lunch included after tour.

Or you can whitewater rafting!

Practice with your guide and then enjoy a beautiful 2.5 hour rafting along the arid and impressive canyon of the Tenorio River in Costa Rica’s picturesque Guanacaste province. Get over 20 fun, exciting rapids, a fresh fruit snack, hike to a local waterfall and plenty of wildlife along the way such as iguanas, tropical birds and monkeys.

This unique rafting tour finishes with a thrilling 10-foot waterfall drop – for those who dare!! THIS IS OPTIONAL!!

When you arrive at the private Desafio river exit, you’ll do a quick hike to the 4x4 vehicle to drive out of this isolated, unspoiled region of Costa Rica. Have a delicious lunch and use our changing rooms and then head on your way to your Samara hotel for a glorious Pacific sunset.

WHITEWATER RAFTING RIO TENORIO

Later than night there is an optional turtle tour  (not included in the price and it depends on the season whether turtles can be spotted, so please check with us).

Day 6 - 3 choices!

Stand Up Paddle Class (or SUP, as it's called for short) OR snorkel and kayaking tour OR Dolphin spotting tour

SUP has its roots in ancient Polynesia and looks exactly as it sounds: you stand up on a large, wide, super buoyant surfboard and paddle yourself forward with a long paddle. Be a part of this exciting new trend and learn how to SUP and take a SUP class with our Desafío Adventure Company.

Day 7

Early Morning. Shuttle transport from Sámara to San José.  The package includes shared transport at 8.15am or 10.00am or you can take a later shared shuttle for an extra charge

For more comfort and flexibility you can pay extra for completely private transport at anytime (please inquire)

Hotel Details

NOTE FOR AN EXTRA COST WE CAN UPGRADE THE HOTELS - THE HOTELS BELOW ARE JUST SHOWN TO INDICATE EXAMPLE OF PRICES BUT WE CAN USE ANY HOTEL YOU LIKE AND ADJUST THE PRICES

Arenal Volcano Hotel: 2 nights

Located on the edge of the town La Fortuna, Hotel San Bosco is a good-sized hotel with about 34 rooms. Rooms are very comfortable with A/C, private bathrooms and cable television There is a swimming pool, 2 jacuzzis and some gym equipment. The Volcano is plainly visible from the hotel San Bosco on a clear day.

Monteverde Hotel: 2 nights.

In Monteverde we use Hotel Rustic Lodge whenever possible. Comfortable and friendly hotel, ideally located in a residential area near the small town of Santa Elena where you´ll find restaurants, banks and shops.

The hotel offers very comfortable rooms with private bathroom. Breakfast is included in the package.

Samara Hotel: 2 nights

Hotel Giada is located at Samara's main entrance to Playa Samara, on the main street, so close to the restaurants, shops and to the beach. It's built and decorated in tropical style. It has 24 charming rooms each with a/c, cable tv, private bath and balcony. Everything is there for your comfortable and pleasant stay.

We also use Hotel Belvedere----

Hotel Belvedere is less than a 5 minute walk to the beach in a nice and quiet location. The Belverde hotel has 22 comfortable and pretty rooms. All rooms have one double bed and one single bed, but is it possible to put an extra bed in the rooms.

Each room has free Wi-Fi Access, fridge, A/C, cable TV, coffee-maker, security safe and private bathroom with hot shower. Also, the hotel has two pools, a nice sitting area and laundry service. 

Breakfast is served is the hotel restaurant where you can enjoy a great view of the ocean.

NOTE FOR AN EXTRA COST WE CAN UPGRADE THE HOTELS - THE HOTELS  ARE JUST SHOWN TO INDICATE EXAMPLE OF PRICES BUT WE CAN USE ANY HOTEL YOU LIKE AND ADJUST THE PRICES.

Tour Details

Minimum 2 people (Double occupancy):  Prices FROM $1139 per person (Please inquire for specific prices for your travel dates)

PRICE: 

 * PRICES MAY INCREASE DURING EASTER WEEK, CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR

* HOTELS CAN BE UPGRADED FOR AN EXTRA COST. THE HOTELS SHOWN IN THE PACKAGES ARE TO GIVE YOU AN IDEA OF PRICES

IN MONTEVERDE WE SUGGEST UPGRADING TO FICUS HOTEL, IN LA FORTUNA VOLCANO LODGE & SPRINGS  AND IN SAMARA/PUERTO CARRILLO AREA, TO NAMMBU HOTEL BUT WE CAN ALSO USE OTHER HOTELS. PLEASE INQUIRE.

 

Dates of trip: We can schedule dates by request.

Included on Trip: All accommodation except in San Jose (which can arrange for an additional cost), all transport, all tours in the itinerary, all breakfasts and guides.

Not Included: Flights to Costa Rica, hotels in San Jose, evening meals and some lunches, optional tours or transportation to other places not included in the schedule. 

What to Bring: T-shirts, shorts, long pants, sweater or light jacket, sandals, light hiking boots, rain jacket, sun screen, insect repellant, any personal medication, swimming wear, towel, traveler's insurance, full passport, and credit cards (VISA and MC preferred, other cards may be harder to use).

NOTE:

Adventure tours such as whitewater rafting, horse riding, kayaking, canyoneering and hiking require physical effort. Clients should be in good condition. For client safety and enjoyment, Monteverde Tours reserves the right to offer a substitution, postpone, change or cancel any tour due to unfavorable conditions. Full refund is given if (on rare occasion) a tour is cancelled by the operator. Monteverde Tours and its affiliates are not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged items.