Costa Rica Family Adventure

Day 1 ------- Arrive and Drive to Arenal Volcano (Manoa Resort)

Arenal Volcano

Today your private guide and driver will meet you outside the airport and you will make the two hour drive to the famous Arenal Volcano. Your final destination will be the Manoa Resort which is home to excellent views of the volcano and a great mix of luxury with beautiful gardens. When you arrive everyone will have a room with breathtaking views of the volcano. The resort also has its own hotsprings that you can use. (Meals: None)

Day 2 ------- Zipline & Nature Reserve (Manoa Resort)

With over 70 different ziplines in the country I have to say this is still my favorite. It is 700ft high and eight different cables. the last one is 1km long. The views from these cables are spectacular as you will experience the lake of Arenal, not too mention the perfectly cone-shaped Arenal Volcano. After the zipline we will take you to one of our favorite places to eat in the town of La Fortuna, called Don Rufinos. Here you'll enjoy a great lunch before we head to a nearby nature reserve. At the Danaus Reserve your naturalist guide will take you on a short easy hike and show you some of Costa Rica's most spectacular residents like the sloths, tree frogs, poisonous dart frogs, and much more. (Meals: Breakfast & Lunch)

Day 3 ------- Canyoneering Adventure & HotSprings (Manoa Resort)

If you enjoyed the zipline then you will love the canyoneering adventure. A chance to be immersed in the jungle and make your way down one of Costa Rica's most beautiful canyons. With this adventure you rappel down five different waterfalls and two of them measure over 120ft. In the afternoon you will have a chance to relax as we take you out for dinner and the hotsprings.  The Springs Resort, a real 6-star hotel, has excellent food and probably the best hotsprings in the country. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Villa Blanca

Day 4 ------- Travel to Cloudforest (Villa Blanca Hotel)


The best part about Costa Rica is that you can travel for just one hour and experience completely different landscape and weather. Today we'll go deep into the cloudforest and be staying at one of my favorite hotels called Villa Blanca. This is actually the former vacation home of one of the presidents of Costa Rica. It is now a small hotel and described as a beautiful lodge in the mist of the cloudforest. One of the main attractions here will be walking through the cloudforest at night on a night hike. There is an entirely different world that comes out at night. This hotel has one of the best restuarants in the country and a great spot to just relax with the family. (Meals: Breakfast)

Poas Volcano Crater

Day 5 ------- Relax at the Hotel (Villa Blanca Hotel)


Today is your day to enjoy the cloudforest and relax with the family. One option would be to add a day tour on this day which might include a visit to the nearby Poas Volcano Crater and a coffee tour. If you want some more adventure then maybe a horseback ride or a rappel down a 220ft waterfall!!! (Meals: Breakfast)

Day 6 ------- Travel to Beach (Cuna del Angel Hotel)

Today we will travel to the Central Pacific just south of an area of Dominical. You will be staying in the Cuna del Angel Hotel which is a small hotel and a great fit for a small family group like yours. The location has you just minutes away from beautiful beaches and many fun activities. (Meals: Breakfast)

Surfs Up Dawn!

Day 7 ------- Beach Day (Cuna del Angel)


There are many beaches in the area to explore some of my favorites are Parque Ballena and the whales tail or Playa Ventanas. Just to the north, we an make a day trip to the famous Manuel Antonio National Park or we can just relax in the many nearby beaches that are by the hotel. This is a beach day and surf lessons is always a great option for those interested. (Meals: Breakfast)

Day 8 ------- Raft Savegre River (Cuna del Angel)

Rafting with CRR

Today it is back to the adventure as we get ready for a rafting trip down the Savegre River. This is a beautiful river and the class II & III rapids will get everyone wet for sure but we will keep you in the boat. The river is surrounded by primary rainforest and has some great waterfall hikes you can enjoy on your way down. This is a great day on the water appreciating all the natural beauty. And when you work up an appetite, your CRR guides will prepare their famous river lunch for you. (Meals: Breakfast & Lunch)

Happy Holiday's Dawn

Day 9 ------- Beach Day (Cuna del Angel)


Today is another day to relax at the beach and if you wanted to fill it with an activity there is much to do in the area. (Meals: Breakfast)

Day 10 ------ Fly Home!


Depending on your flight time we will make the drive back to the San Jose airport (SJO) today or we will leave on day 9 and stay close to the airport. It is a 3 hour drive back to San Jose from Cuna del Angel. (Meals: Breakfast)

10--Day Costa Rica Family Adventure

Hola de Costa Rica

Day 1 ------ Arrive (La Condesa)

Today we will meet you outside of the San Jose airport where your private guide and driver will take you to the La Condesa Hotel. Here you will have the chance to relax and get a briefing of what the week will look like and what to expect during this amazing adventure. (Meals: None)

Day 2 ------ Enter Cavern (Cavern)

Sleeping Behind a Waterfall

Today we will make the drive to the entrance point of the Cavern. This is around a 3 hour drive and the last part will be off-roading to the point where we park the vehicle and our hiking shoes will be ready to take on the rest. This is a strenuous hike but taking our time all will be fine. The views are spectacular of the Pacific coast line and the primary rainforest during most of the hike. We'll arrive to the cavern around lunch time and after lunch we'll be doing an adventurous rappel of a waterfall that measures 140ft high. After the rappel we will take you on a 10 minute hike to where we will sit at the top of the Diamante Waterfall. Here we'll watch the sunset over the Pacific from atop of one of Costa Rica's tallest waterfalls at 600ft. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 3 ------ Leave Cavern & Drive to Turrialba (Turrialtico)

River Lunch Pacuare

After breakfast behind a waterfall we will make another hike to the nearby pools where you'll be jumping off a 15ft waterfall into a beautiful pool below. This will be the morning activity and the afternoon will be back on the road traveling. We'll drive over Costa Rica's tallest mountain range reaching near 11,000ft in elevation, as we make our way to the next stop of Turrialba where you will have excellent views of the smoking Turrialba Volcano. (Meals: Breakfast & Lunch)

Day 4 ------- Enter Pacuare (Camp Pacuare)

Pacuare Waterfall Break

Today we'll head back to the Jungle as we take you down the Pacuare River. This is a private rafting trip on what National Geographic has listed as one of their top five scenic rivers on the planet. The Pacuare in my opinion is the best adventure in all of Costa Rica and is a must see for those that want to experience the true scenery of an untouched rainforest. We will be starting our adventure in the morning and rafting for half a day. We'll stop and have a river lunch prepared by your CRR guides.  Then it's back in the raft for another 40 minutes where we will arrive to camp and you will be sleeping in tents surrounded by rainforest. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Pacuare River

Day 5 ------- Leave Pacuare & Drive to Caribbean (Almonds & Corals)


Today is the day of rafting you will not forget. With the most scenic part of the river and the largest rapids you will be feeling excitement from start to finish. After we make our way down the river of three hours of non-stop action, we will drive to the famous ecolodge, Almonds and Corals. This is one of our favorite stops as it is a lodge filled with wildlife, surrounded by nature, and a nice mix of luxurious amenities. The Almonds and Corals Ecolodge is situated on the beach and is actually located in a wildlife refuge. You will wake up every morning at 6am as the sound of the ocean becomes muffled by the sound of howler monkeys and the rest of nature's morning music. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 6 ------- Nature Hike (Almonds & Corals)

Nature Hike

Today we'll have a great breakfast just steps away from the beach. Afterwards, we are going to take a nature hike to the nearby Manzanillo Beach. Here we'll see even more wildlife and learn about all the different creatures of Costa Rica. This is a great morning of education and fun and a chance to see wildlife and enjoy the beach. (Meals: Breakfast & Dinner)

Day 7 ------- Drive to Arenal (Casa Luna Lodge)


It's beach-time in the morning and then in the afternoon we'll drive to the Arenal Volcano. Our final destination will be the beautiful Casa Luna Lodge where each room has a great view of the Volcano which looks like it is arm-length away from your rooms. (Meals: Breakfast)

Day 8 ------- Zipline (Casa Luna Lodge)


With over 70 different ziplines in the country this is by far the best you will find. The cables run almost 1km long and close to 700ft high and is one of Costa Rica's most exciting adventures. We will spend the morning zipping through the rainforest and a chance to enjoy the great views of the Volcano and nearby lake. (Meals: Breakfast)

Day 9 ------- Hotsprings (Casa Luna Lodge)

Arenal Volcano View from HotSprings

 Today is a day you can sleep-in and relax. There are plenty of activities in the area that can fill up the space but we will be making a visit to the hotsprings in the afternoon where you can spend time soaking in the thermal waters. You will all deserve to relax after such a great adventure! (Meals: Breakfast & Dinner)

Day 10 ------ Fly Home!


Today we will make the drive to the San Jose airport which is 2 1/2 hours from the Arenal area. (Meals: Breakfast)

Costa Rica Adventure June 14th - June 23rd

Anna Mader at Casa Turire

Day 1 ----- Arrive and Drive to Casa Turire Hotel (Casa Turire Hotel)

Today we will meet you outside the airport with your private guide and driver. You will be brought to you first hotel which will be the Casa Turire Hotel. This is a great area with amazing views of the smoking Turrialba Volcano. The drive today will take you through the capital city of San Jose and you will be heading southeast to the area of Turrialba. (Meals: None)

Martha Mader Taking on the Duckies

Day 2 ----- Raft in Duckies on Pejibaye River (Casa Turire Hotel)

Maders on a Waterfall Hike at Pacuare

Today is one of our favorite adventures. If you are up for stearing your own duckie (Duckie - we call small one or two man rafts) then you can have at it or a guide can go with you. We will be running the Pejibaye River which we call the baby Pacuare. It is a beautiful river and the best part is it ends at your hotel of Casa Turire. This is a great morning of fun in the river getting to experience the duckies. In the afternoon we will take you to a local village for one of the best meals you will have all week and a chance to see where Rus and Cat stayed for 3 weeks with the kids. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 3 ----- Raft Pacuare River & Travel to Arenal (Tabacon Resort)

Mader Kids at Another Waterfall in Pacuare

Today is rafting Pacuare. As you know it is one of the most scenic rivers on the planet. We will take our time and we like to plan the trip so we don't bump into any other companies so it feels like the river is yours for the day. We will get an early start and be close to the river and enjoy the fun of the Pacuare River. It will probably be running a little higher compared to when you were down last so you will get to enjoy a little different river which I know you will love. After the river we will make our way to the Arenal Volcano where you will be staying in the Tabacon Resort. This is a beautiful place and home to the best thermal springs in all of Costa Rica. (Meals: Breakfast & Lunch)


Day 4 ----- Zipline & Nature Reserve (Tabacon Resort)

I have to say I really enjoy the zipline you did but the one you will be doing today is by far my favorite. There are over 70 different ziplines in the country and this still is my favorite. Not only for the amazing views of the volcano and lake but also because the cables get up to 1km long and the best part is they get 700ft high. After the zipline we are going to take a short nature hike where you will get a chance to see some of Costa Rica's most picturesque critters. Different species of colorful frogs, sloths, birds, agoutis, and much more. This is a short shaded hike in a place that everyone enjoys seeing it all in one spot. In the evening it is time to relax in the thermal waters. (Meals: Breakfast)


Day 5 ----- Canyoneering (Tabacon Resort)

One of the more common adventures in Costa Rica lately has been canyoneering. With so many tropical canyons on rough terrain it is no wonder the canyoneering adventures have become so much fun for everyone. The canyon you will be hiking, hopping, and rappeling down has 2 different waterfalls that measure 150ft each along with a number of smaller waterfalls. This is a great half day adventure and a chance to be completely submersed in the jungle. (Meals: Breakfast & Lunch)

Day 6 ----- Travel to Manuel Antonio (Arenas del Mar)

Say goodbye to the beautiful volcano of Arenal as we will make our way to the Manuel Antonio beach. This is one of Costa Rica's most beautiful beaches and you will be staying in what is one of my favorite places in all of Costa Rica, the Arenas del Mar. The view, rooms, and service is excellent. Today will be a travel day and you will have time to visit the beach upon arrival. (Meals: Breakfast)

Surfing Manuel Antonio

Day 7 ----- Surf Lessons (Arenas del Mar)

Let the surfing begin! You will start today with a morning surf class and have all afternoon to perfect your skills. This is a full beach day and you can come and go from the hotel or just veg in the sand all day. (Meals: Breakfast)

Day 8 ----- Surf Lessons (Arenas del Mar)


Another day of surf classes as you perfect your skills and get ready to sign a Quicksilver contract. (Meals: Breakfast)


Day 9 ----- Surf more and drive to San Jose in afternoon (Grano de Oro)


Today you will not have classes but you will have the chance to get some boards and enjoy the beach before we head back to San Jose to be close to the airport. Your hotel in San Jose is the Grano de Oro which also happens to be one of my favorite hotels. (Meals: Breakfast)


Day 10 ---- Fly Home!



Today you will be flying out of the San Jose airport. (Meals: Breakfast)

Binita & Friends Costa Rica 2012

July 2^nd – July 9^th 2012

Visit to Nature Reserve

Day 1 July 2^th  – Drive to La Fortuna (Tabacon Resort)

La Fortuna is where the perfectly shaped Arenal Volcano is located. You’ll be staying at the Tabacon Resort  www.tabacon.com   the premier resort in the area, well known for its thermal hot springs. Here you’ll have breathtaking views of the volcano in a lush, tropical setting.  (Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 2 July 3^th   – Zipline & Danaus (Tabacon Resort)

Arenal Volcano

We get the adrenaline going again today.  There are over 70 different ziplines in the country but the one on the back side of the Arenal Volcano is still the best and safest there is. Not only are the views amazing but you happen to zip 700ft above primary rainforest.  After lunch we’ll visit the Danaus Reserve. This is an easy little nature hike that gives everyone a chance to see almost all of the critters and animals in Costa Rica without having to hike for hours on end. This is a four acre reserve filled with poisonous dart frogs, tree frogs, caimans, birds, SLOTHS!, and much more. In the afternoon it is back to the Tabacon Resort so you can enjoy an evening in the hotsprings.  (Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)   

Day 3 July 4th - Travel to Monteverde (El Establo)

Hanging Bridges of Monteverde

Today you will make you way to the famous Monteverde Cloudforest. This is a beautiful area and you will travel by a boat across the beautiful lake of Arenal. Once you arrive on the other side of the lake it will be a 1 hour drive up into the mountains where you will arrive to your next hotel. The hotel is named El Establo and it has breath taking views of the Pacific side of Costa Rica. The weather is cool here as you will be high in elevation. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 4 July 4th - Visit Nature Reserve & Hanging Bridges (El Establo)

The Monteverde Cloudforest is most well known for it's reserve. This is a beautiful reserve and you will walk through with your private naturalist guide. This will give you a chance to see some of the animals of the cloudforest and hopefully Costa Rica's most famous bird the Quetzal. After the hike through the reserve you can make your way to the hanging bridges where you will get a chance to walk through the canopy of the cloudforest on bridges that are suspended up in the trees. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 5 July 6^th  – Drive to the Pacific Side of Costa Rica (Arenas Del Mar Resort)

Famous Quetzal

This will be a travel morning as we drive down to Manual Antonio, considered the most picturesque beach area in Costa Rica. The beautiful Arenas Del Mar Resort  www.arenasdelmar.com will be your home for the next three days. It has its own private beach and is the perfect place to relax and enjoy nature.  (Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Days  6 & 7  July 7^th  8^th   – Beach Days (Arenas del Mar Resort) (Meals Included: Breakfasts)

Day 8 July 9^th  – Drive back to SJO for your return flight home.  (Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Costa Rica Family Eco-Adventure

Day 1 ------ Arrive (Grano de Oro Hotel)

Active Volcano of Turrialba

Today you will meet your drive and guide outside the San Jose airport (SJO) where you will make the short drive to the Grano de Oro Hotel. This is one of San Jose's finest hotels and you will get a short history lesson on what makes San Jose a great city which not too many people understand. (Meals: None)



Day 2 ------ Visit Irazu Volcano & Travel to Turrialba (Casa Turire Hotel)

Riding Duckies in Pejibaye

Today we will leave after breakfast and make our way south to the tallest volcano in all of Costa Rica. You will get a view of the beautiful landscape of Costa Rica as we drive and hike to the top of the Irazu Volcano. Here you get a chance to look into the crater of the volcano. We'll then head down to the Turrialba area where you will be staying at Casa Turire Hotel with excellent views of nearby Turrialba Volcano. Casa Turire is one of our favorite hotels in all of Costa Rica. (Meals: Breakfast & Lunch)

Day 3 ------ Duckies in Pejibaye River (Casa Turire Hotel)

A Local Experience

After breakfast at Casa Turire we'll drive to the Pejibaye River where your adventure will be running the river in a small raft for just two people. The second person in the duckie will be your guide, making it a perfect adventure for younger children as everyone gets a guide. The thrill of rafting down the Pejibaye keeps everyone wet and excited for all two hours on the river. After our river run we will stop at a local village where you'll enjoy an excellent Tico meal and a  local dance performance in a rural mountain setting. In the evening you will have time to relax back at Casa Turire. (Meals: Breakfast & Lunch)

Day 4 ------ Enter Pacuare River (Pacuare Lodge)

Life is good in Pacuare

National Geographic has the Pacuare River listed as one of the top five scenic rivers on the planet and everyone we take down seems to agree. With our Costa Rican Resource River Operations you will enjoy a day on the upper part of the Pacuare River with your own private tour. Here we will get the chance to hike to different waterfalls and have a unique river lunch prepared for you right on the river. Our final destination will be the Pacuare Lodge which is one of the most picturesque settings you can imagine, here luxury meets the jungle. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Pacuare Canyon

Day 5 ------ Raft Canyon and Drive to Caribbean (Almonds & Corals)

The second day of rafting on Pacuare is the best. Not only is the scenery breath-taking from start to finish but you also get to experience the larger rapids. Most months out of the year we can still run this section with little kids and can assure you safety is first and our guides are some of the finest you will find on Earth. Well, they did place 6th last year in the world rafting championship.  Costa Rican Resource was a proud sponsor of the Costa Rican Team. After we make our way through this beautiful canyon, we will then drive to the Caribbean where you'll be staying in another luxurious setting surrounded by nature at Almonds & Corals Ecolodge. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 6 ------ Snorkel or Waterfall Rappel (Almonds & Corals)

The clear blue water and white sand of the Caribbean is something you will not find on the Pacific side of Costa Rica. It is also the best area for snorkeling with 35 different species of coral and 500 different species of fish. We'll be walking right off the shore and snorkeling in some of Costa Rica's most biodiverse jungles but these just happen to be underwater. After we snorkel we can go to the nearby towns where you and the kids can do some trinket shopping for local crafts. A second option for this afternoon would be to rappel one of the nearby waterfalls. Your CRR guide can set you up for an amazing adventure of rappeling a 70 ft waterfall. (Meals: Breakfast & Dinner)



Day 7 ------ Chocolate Tour, Nature Hike, & Surf Classes (Almonds & Corals)

Costa Rican Resource Sponsor of National Team of Rafting

If you are a fan of chocolate you will be a fan of today as we learn the secrets of the Cacao fruit and where it has come from and the process of making it to the sweet tasting candy we all know and love. This tour is done by the local indigenous tribe and very educational for everyone. After the chocolate tour we'll hit the beach where it will be time to take on some waves and enjoy a surf class with the locals. (Meals: Breakfast & Dinner)

Day 8 ------ Fly Home!

Today we drive back to the San Jose Airport and an afternoon flight would work best as it is a three hour drive from the Caribbean to San Jose (SJO)

Eating Termites on Nature Hike


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Costa Rica Family Adventure

Costa Rican Resource Family Adventure

Day 1 -------- Arrive & Drive to Dominical (Cuna del Angel)


Today your private guide and driver will meet you outside the San Jose airport. We will make the 2 1/2 hour drive to the beach town of Dominical which is home to some of the best surfing in all of Costa Rica. You will be staying at the Cuna del Angel which is just south of the beach town. When we arrive it will be a long day of traveling so you can rest up and get ready for the day 2 of surfing. (Meals: None)

Day 2 -------- Surf Class (Cuna del Angel)

Surf Classes Dominical

Get ready for a full day of surfing. Today we will have the board size of your choice and a chance to ride waves all day. We will visit a few different beaches and make our way up and down the coast exploring some of Costa Rica's most beautiful and untouched beaches along with perfect waves. (Meals: Breakfast)

Day 3 -------- Rappel Waterfall & Sleep Behind Waterfall (Sleep Behind Waterfall)

Sleeping in the Cave

Today we will make our way into the area where we will be rappeling down a waterfall and then sleeping behind a waterfall. This is a very intense hike to arrive and we can get a horse if the kids feel they will need one but we have had little ones make it before no problem. When we arrive it will be time to walk down a 150 ft waterfall with a rope. This is the sport of rappeling and it is one of the most adrenaline pumping events of the week. After the rappel we will go watch the sunset on top of Costa Rica's tallest waterfall and then back to our cots where we will spend the night and enjoy the beauty of the jungle and the sound of the water. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 4 -------- Leave Waterfall and Drive to Turrialba (Casa Turire)

After breakfast we will hike out of the area we will be staying and then make the drive over Costa Rica tallest mountain range. This is a beautiful drive with a chance to see both coast at the same time. Our final destination will be the Casa Turire Hotel located in Turrialba with beautiful views of the erupting Turrialba Volcano. (Meals: Breakfast & Lunch)

Walter & Martha in the Duckies

Day 5 -------- Raft in Duckies on Pejibaye (Casa Turire)

Probably our favorite adventure with families is our duckie adventure in the Pejibaye River. Here everyone gets their own duckie and their own guide to get them through the rapids of the Pejibaye River. This is a great day on the river and the best part is that this adventure ends at the Casa Turire Hotel where we park our duckies and you can then go relax in the pool. In the evening we can take you into a local nearby village for a meal and some Costa Rican flavor. (Meals: Breakfast & Lunch)

Rafting Pacuare

Day 6 -------- Raft Pacuare & Drive to Arenal (The Springs)

Voted as one of the top 5 rivers on the planet this is a must do in Costa Rica if you are looking for fun in adventure. Because the water will be running low and all of our tours are run privately with the top river guides we will have no problem taking the little ones on this amazing adventure. No doubt the most scenic spot in all of Costa Rica. In the evening we will drive to The Springs where the kids can enjoy the fastest waterslide in Costa Rica. (Meals: Breakfast & Lunch)

Day 7 -------- Zipline & Hotsprings (The Springs)

With over 70 different ziplines in the country this is for sure the best. It is the highest, fastest, & safest zipline with cables that hang 700ft above the rainforest floor along with spectacular views of the Arenal Volcano and Lake below. After spending the day of adventure on the ziplines you will have sometime to relax in the Hotsprings and just enjoy the view and the slide. (Meals: Breakfast)

Day 8 -------- Fly Home!

Today we will take you back to the San Jose airport. (Meals: Breakfast)

Sample 8 Day Adventure Itin

Day 1 ----- Arrive & Drive to Turrialba (Casa Turire)

Today your guide and driver will meet you outside the San Jose Airport and you'll drive through the capital city of San Jose and then through rural Costa Rica as you make your way to the area of Turrialba. Here you will be staying in the beautiful Casa Turire Hotel  which is located on a lake with excellent views of the smoking Turrialba Volcano. Depending on your flight arrival we can take you into a local mountain village for dinner and a chance for the kids to interact with some of our local friends.  (Meals: None)

Day 2 ----- Raft Pacuare (Pacuare Lodge)

Pacuare Lodge

National Geographic has this river listed as one of the top five rivers on the planet and the scenery is absolutely jaw-dropping. After breakfast in the hotel we will make our way to the area of La Cruz where we will begin our adventure on the Pacuare. We will spend half of the day rafting, visiting waterfalls, and having a river lunch as we raft our way to the Pacuare Lodge. The Pacuare Lodge is one of a kind on the Pacuare River and a perfect blend of ecolodge and luxury. Your time at the lodge will be spent completely surrounded by nature and the nearby river. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Nayara Hotel & Spa

Day 3 ----- Raft Canyon & Drive to Arenal (Nayara Hotel)


Today we will take on more rafting as we visit the Pacuare Canyon which is home to the larger class IV rapids of the Pacuare and the most picturesque area of the river. The rafting today will be intense and we will be rafting as a team enjoying some of the finest scenery on Earth along with some very adventurous rapids. When we take out of the river in the town of Siquirres we will drive north to the Arenal Volcano. Here we will be staying in the luxurious Nayara Hotel which is considered one of the finest in all of Costa Rica. (Meals: Breakfast & Lunch)

Day 4 ----- Zipline & Nature Reserve (Nayara Hotel)


Let the adventure continue as we drive to the other side of the volcano where it opens up to some of the best views of the Arenal Lake and the volcano. Here we will be doing the zipline. With over 77 different ziplines in the country this stands as still my favorite and best operated. The zipping will take us on 8 cables that hang almost 1km long and up to 700ft high. This is an adventure you will not want to miss! After the ziplining we'll make go to the Nature Reserve of Danaus where you will get a chance to learn about and see all the different critters in the rainforest. After the nature reserve you will have time to relax in the beautiful suites of Nayara. If you're up for it we will take you out to dinner at one of our favorite restaurants in the area. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Can you Handle this Itinerary?

Day 5 ----- Drive to Pacific Coast (Arenas del Mar)


Today we'll drive to the Central Pacific to an area known as Manuel Antonio. You will be staying at Arenas del Mar which is a perfectly located small hotel with a private beach. The views are breath-taking and this is one of our favorite places in all of Costa Rica. The drive is long and will take around 4 1/2 hours but very scenic. You do have the option of flying from the Arenal area down to Quepos if you do not want to spend your day in a car. We will arrive to Arenas del Mar Resort just after lunch so you'll have time to check in and spend the rest of the day relaxing. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner)

Day 6 ----- Surf Lessons & Relax (Arenas del Mar)

Surf Classes

Well the kids are back at it with some adventure and you are welcome to join in the surf classes. Costa Rica is known for having some of the best waves in the world. Don't worry we know the perfect beaches for learning and you will spend the day getting lessons and learning how to surf from some of Costa Rica's experts. In the afternoon after a day of fun in the sun you can relax at the Arenas del Mar Resort and we can take you out to eat in the evening if you would like.

Day 7 ----- Rappel Waterfall (Arenas del Mar)

Waterfall Rappel

Today we will make the 1 hour drive south only because it is completely worth it. This is very unique experience and one of the most exciting adventures we offer. We'll be rappeling down a canyon with 5 different waterfalls. Between each waterfall we'll be swimming through pools to get to the next waterfall. The adrenaline will be pumping and it is a great way to spend your last day in Costa Rica. (Meals: Breakfast & Lunch)

Day 8 ------ Fly Home!


Today we will drive you to the San Jose Airport to catch your flight home and start planning your return trip to Costa Rica! (Meals: Breakfast)