Costa Rica Active Quest
Costa Rica Active Quest
Costa Rica Active Quest
13 Days Starting and ending in San Jose
Visiting: San José, Pacuare, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, La Fortuna, Monteverde, Sámara
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Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 8
Physical rating:
Medium
Age range:
16-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
English , SpanishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Private Available:
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Tour Overview
Discover the best top destinations and great adventure activities in Costa Rica. You will enjoy activities such as white-water rafting, ziplining, and hikes in beautiful areas.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival To Costa Rica
Location: San José
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: No Meals
Right after you go through immigration and customs one representative will meet you at the airport exit to load the luggage into the vehicle and transfer you to the hotel. The hotel for tonight is close to San Jose city, located 25-15 minutes away from the airport. During the short drive, you will receive a brief introduction to Costa Rica and some recommendations for your trip. The guide will explain your itinerary in detail once you are in the hotel.
Day 2 : Pacuare
Location: Pacuare
Accommodation: Hostel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Early in the morning, a guide will meet you up at the hotel to take you to the operation center to have a tasty breakfast. Once you are ready to start the adventure, the professional guide will be sure to explain all safety instructions and show how to paddle. The first day you will do the section of the river that is Class II-III, and this will give you confidence and practice. Lunch will be served at the riverside and after some paddles later you will reach the Lodge where you are going to spend the night.
Day 3 : Pacuare
Location: Pacuare
Accommodation: Hostel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today will be for you to do optional activities available at the lodge. Lunch will be at the lodge if you decide to stay or picnic-style if you go in a tour.
The tour that you can add for an extra cost to your stay are:
Canyoning: it consists in descending tropical waterfalls inside canyons, this a very fun and safe activity.
Hike to Cabecar Indigenous Territory: This trek is for people in good physical conditions, you will hike to the Cabecar territory to meet with people of the community to learn more about their traditions.
Horserback riding to a rural community: you will horseback ride to Bajos del Tigre community and once there you will learn about the way of life in this communities.
Zip line tour: Enjoy a wonderful 4-line zipline course through the canopy, high above the nearby lodge complex.
Day 4 : Pacuare To Puerto Viejo
Location: Pacuare
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Wake up in the middle of the forest and enjoy a healthy breakfast, that will give you energy forth second leg of the Pacuareriver,thatisclassIII-IV. Adrenaline-packed running rapid like Upper and Lower Huacas, Cimarron and Dos Montanas will make you enjoy the most. A hot lunch will be served at the operations center where you find showers and changing rooms to prepare to go to the next destination.
And transfer to Puerto Viejo.
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca is located in the south Caribbean, it ́s a perfect destination for beach lover and travelers that want to know about culture and traditions. Puerto Viejo was a small fishing village, that has become a popular destination offering a wide variety of restaurants and bars for vivid nightlife. With its relaxed atmosphere and its unique blend of Latino, Afro-Caribbean, and Bribri indigenous cultures. Popular activities are snorkeling, hikes, cooking classes, surfing, or just relax at the white sand beach. In the area, you can find the Cahuita National Park and the Gandoca Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge both places are ideal to admire the wildlife and the beautiful beaches.
Day 5 : Cahuita National Park
Location: Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
The snorkeling tour is a great way to explore Cahuita’s coral reef surrounding the tip of the National Park referred to as Punta Cahuita. The reef in the National Park is filled with over 240 marine species including wildlife such as tropical fish, mollusks, nurse sharks, turtles and lobsters. The equipment will be provided during the training session before entering the boat. The boat will take you to the Cahuita National Park. From there you will snorkel in two different locations to fully explore for around 2 hours. While in the water you will follow a guide, a nature specialist, who will explain the coral reef and the lush wildlife. After the adventure under the water, you will explore the Cahuita National Park with an expert guide, you will hike from Punta Cahuita y Cahuita Town, 7kms. In the walk you will be able to spot wonderful trees and beautiful wildlife such as sloths, capuchin monkey, howler monkey, species of snakes, some colorful birds and butterflies.
Day 6 : Transfer To La Fortuna
Location: La Fortuna
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Transfer to Arenal La Fortuna is home to the greater Arenal recreation area, the entire region is paradise on Earth for outdoor adventurers. Volcanic views grace the landscape and heat several geothermal hot springs. A lake and rivers beckon you toward aquatic adventure. Refreshing waterfalls reward you after hikes, offering crisp pools and spectacular views. Arenal Volcano is one of Costa Rica’s most notable natural features. Standing at 5,437 feet (1,657 meters), this volcano has been resting (i.e. not active) since 2010. However, it is no less majestic to behold, as it’s practically a behemoth against the region’s perfect skies. Rising above the rainforest that surrounds its base, Arenal Volcano frames the skyline with near-perfect symmetry.
Day 7 : Canyoning In The Lost Canyon - Arenal Volcano Guided Walk And Entrance To Hot Springs
Location: La Fortuna
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
You'll rappel down huge waterfalls, jump into pools, zip down guided rappels, downclimb the canyon walls and river boulders, and hike up through the rainforest.
Start the rappelling-leg of your canyoning journey with the first waterfall referred to as the “Baby”, a small-sized 10 feet waterfall that allows you to ease your way into learning the ropes. You will soon reach what it’s called the “Big Boy”, the second largest waterfall. About half-way through your rappel, you’ll hear the call to “LET GO!” a few moments later you’ll experience your first guided free fall! Finally, you will get the largest Lost Canyon challenge: an exciting 200 feet waterfall rappel.
At the end of this tour, enjoy a delicious typical lunch.
The Arenal Volcano Rainforest and Natural History along with the breath-taken lava flow twill take you through lush rainforest along the base of Costa Rica's most famous volcano. Your experienced, bilingual naturalist guide will point out interesting plants and wildlife in the vibrant primary and secondary rainforest of the nature reserve that skirts the Arenal Volcano 1968 Park. You’ll then arrive at the observation point of the Arenal Volcano -- this is the closest you can get to the base of the Arenal Volcano -- and the perfect vantage point to take remarkable photos of the Arenal Volcano. This hike takes about 1.5 to 2 hours.
Then it's time to head to the Paradise Hot Springs, perfect for relax in natural thermal water pools and jacuzzis of different temperatures with focused hydromassage for back, legs, and feet. The Resort also respects a maximum capacity of visitors to provide a peaceful atmosphere. There are showers, massages and body treatments service, food and drink, as well as reclinable beds, sun umbrellas, and relaxing music along the pool areas. All of the necessary elements for a magnificent and relaxing experience. Here you will enjoy a delicious dinner.
Day 8 : Transfer From Arenal To Monteverde, Lake Crossing
Location: Monteverde
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
The trip combines comfortable door to door minivan transfers with a fun and scenic cruise across the tranquil Lake Arenal, where you will experience beautiful views of the majestic volcano and the forested Tilaran Mountain Range. You will also have the chance to see a variety of wetland birds such as kingfishers, flycatchers, waders and other exotic species that abound on the lakeshore.
You will be picked up from your hotel in Arenal and be driven to the Lake Arenal dam, where you will board a covered boat. This is where the scenic 45-minute cruise across the lake begins. Next, you will begin the impressive 1.5-hour journey up the mountainside on a steep road offering stunning views of the lush, green valley. You will be driven directly to your Monteverde area.
The horseback riding tour in Monteverde allows you to observe the activities of a traditional farm in Costa Rica, crossing plantations of coffee, banana, sugar cane, areas for livestock and forest; everything riding. Also, enjoy the best panoramic views of the Gulf of Nicoya and the magical mountains of the cloud forest. This tour is with excellent horses suitable for all ages.
Day 9 : Monteverde Canopy Tour (Zip Line)
Location: Monteverde
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
The tour is located in a private reserve created in 1994. It starts with a short guided walk through the private 70-acre reserve of the cloud forest. The first part of the tour will take you through primary (old growth), and secondary (new growth) forest. You will fly through the treetops listening closely to the vast variety of birds that can be seen throughout the reserve. Then, just when you think you have become one with the canopy the tour ends with an exhilarating rappel down from the “Scary Tree”. The tour has 14 cables, 17 platforms, 1 rappel, and 1 Tarzan swing.
Day 10 : Sámara Beach
Location: Sámara
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Samara Beach is located in the northwest part of the Nicoya Peninsula. Samara beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in Costa Rica inside a long crescent-shaped bay. Known for its breathtaking sunsets, great surfing waves and a healthy atmosphere, it’s the ideal place to go for a low key beach getaway.
The town is quite small and you can easily walk to get around. Samara beach is perfect for relaxing and swimming. The west end has better waves for surfing and the east end is a bit calmer. On the west end of the beach is where the center of town is, it’s much busier. You’ll find restaurants, surf lessons, beach lounges, massages stands, bars and tour operators on the beach.
Day 11 : Sámara- Surf Or Ocean Kayak To Chora Island & Snorkeling
Location: Sámara
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Choose one of the following activities
If you have always wanted to learn to surf in the tropics, Samara beach is your answer! The 7 kilometers long white sand beach is framed by mountains and the striking Chora Island is just offshore. Since Samara Beach is largely protected by an outer reef, the waves are easy to catch and are perfect for beginners.
This is some of the best kayaking and snorkeling in Costa Rica. Start from Samara beach and enjoy a kayak trip across the bay to a deserted white sand beach on Isla Chora. This island is a refreshing escape to an underwater world. Here, you are free to snorkel with tropical fish, splash in clear waters or simply sit and take in the rays. Bask in the balance of a tour that includes both holiday exercise and ease. A great opportunity to view the marine wildlife of Costa Rica's Pacific coast.
Day 12 : Transfer From Samara To San Jose
Location: San José
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Transfer from Samara to San Jose
Day 13 : Private Transfer Out From Hotel To Airport
Location: San José
Meals Included: Breakfast
ll the good things come to an end. Say good-bye to beautiful Costa Rica and its people! One driver will pick you up at the hotel and take you straight to the International Airport. In Costa Rica, you must be at the airport 3 hours before the departure time.
What's Included
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Accommodation
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
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Entrance Fees
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
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Local Taxes
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Meals – Breakfast Only
What's Not Included
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Fully Guided
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International Travel
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Tipping and Gratuities
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1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
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Country Entry Visas
Check out our Q&As
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes, children are welcome
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
4 and 5 stars
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
Travelers from the UK and Europe don´t need Visa.
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes, once the trip is to pay and confirm you will get a list of hotels.
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
Yes, the entrance fee are included in the price
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
No
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
Yes, wifi is available
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Are flights included in this tour?
International flights are not included.
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes, we can assist with the pre and post accomodation
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes, the transfer are included.
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No, visas are not included in the price.
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
1 suitcase per person
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes, Spanish and English speaking local guides.
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What currencies are required for this tour?
US dollars and Costa Rican colones
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
Yes, there is some free time.
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Yes
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
The tour will be run with 1 person.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
The company started in 2008
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
We help many NGOs around the country, some of them are even suppliers of our company
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel confirmation, Services vouchers Once in the country a local guide will explain to you the documents in detail, and give a welcome kit.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
No, we only offer a single supplement.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
All our tours have private departures, so you can join or leave when you want. Please bare fees will applie.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Flexible cancelations and modifications, each case will be revised individually
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
All the hotels have the permits of the local Ministery of Heath and the Tourism Board
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
We have the Certification for Sustainable Tourism
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Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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