Become immersed in Costa Rica's natural wilds, snorkelling, kayaking and rafting

If you dream of the action and adventure in a green and lush land then this Costa Rica raft kayak and hike small group adventure is for you. Cycle along the Caribbean coastline, paddle the Pacuare River, snorkel in the fabulous company of barracuda, turtles, and reef sharks, and kayak through Tortuguero National Park. How’s that for a thrilling holiday? This is an immersion of outdoor adventure in Costa Rica, one of the world’s greenest countries.

Highlights:

• Reinvigorate with 18 days of action adventure in Costa Rica
• Raft down one of the top ten best rivers in the world, the Pacuare.
• View the pristine rainforests and waterfalls found all along the Pacuare.
• Enjoy the monkeys, toucans, macaws and more in Cahuita National Park
• Kayak around the waterways of Tortuguero National Park looking for sloths, caiman, jaguars, lizards, and fantastic bird life.
• Try canyoneering and rappelling in Quepos
• Visit the Punta Rio Claro national wildlife refuge near the Corcovado National Park

Welcome to San Jose

More than half of Costa Rica’s population resides in San Jose. It’s a lively city with colourful markets, wonderful museums, and an atmosphere that is full of life. Be sure to check out the city’s main plaza for some fun people watching. Visit the artist booths and be on the lookout for spontaneous art fairs. Don’t forget the Gold Museum. They have an incredible collection of indigenous gold art. Wrap up your day with a stop at the outdoor market of Plaza de la Cultura.

Leave the city behind

After San Jose, your first stop will be the Pacuare River. In order to reach your lodge for the evening, you and the group will raft down the river. Rated as one of the top ten rivers, not just for the rapids, but also for the unique beautiful that surrounds it; this will be a rafting trip to remember. Enjoy class three and four rapids and hopefully spot some wildlife along the way.

Next up is Puerto Viejo and a remarkable snorkelling experience. Cahuita National Park is a protected area that is part rainforest, part coral reef. It’s one of the country’s first national parts and the 600 acres of reef will astound you. See how many of the 125 fish species you can spot on your tour.

Tortuguero National Park & beyond

Kayaking takes place in Tortuguero National Park. It is considered the best place for spotting wildlife in all of Costa Rica. Search for sloths, monkeys, jaguars, caiman, lizards, bats, and birdlife. You’ll also get an ecology lesson from your guide about how the lagoons, islets, and wetlands function together to support life in the park.

After the park, enjoy a four day trek down the Savegre River on your way to the Pacific coast. Unbelievable cloud forests, lowland rainforests, and the gorgeous shores of the river will be your companions during these days. This is a remote area that many tourists never see. It’s a great chance to observe rural life while in Costa Rica’s lush country side.

Enquire today to learn more about this Costa Rica raft kayak and hike adventure.

Why you'll love this adventure

• The Pacuare River has been rated as one of the ten top best rivers around the world; not only for its rapids, but also its pristine rainforest surrounds and waterfalls
• Cahuita National Park is home to monkeys, reptiles, toucans and macaws, while its waters contain turtles, barracudas, sea urchins and more than 125 species of fish
• Hop into kayaks and paddle through the waterways of Tortuguero National Park in search of monkeys, sloths, caiman, jaguars, lizards, bats and a gamut of birdlife

Dates

This trip can be tailor made for your perfect travel dates. Please make a booking enquiry for more information.

Itinerary

Here's a snap shot of how your Costa Rica raft kayak and hike adventure will start.