One day mountain biking the coffee valley of Orosi

Three days whitewater rafting the Pacuare River

Hiking Sarapiqui and Arenal Volcano

Canopy and Tabacon Hot Springs

Hotels: San Jose, Sarapiqui and Arenal

Use of Trek 4300 & 4500 mountain bikes included

Overnight rainforest tent camp at – El Nido del Tigre

TOTAL: 9 Days / 8 Nights

Arrival/Departure City: San Jose
 

Group Size: 4 – 12 people

Dates/Costs: 2008

• March 29 – April 6: $1780
• April 19 – 27: $1780
• May 24 – June 1: $1780
• July 5 – 13: $1780
• October 4- 12: $1780
• November 22-30: $1869
• December 22-30: $2006

Dates/Costs: 2009

• Jan 17 - 25: $2006
• Feb 21 - Mar 01: $2006
• Mar 28 - Apr 5: $2006
• Apr 18 - 26 : $1869
• May 23 - 31: $1869
• Jul 4 - 12: $1869
• Oct 3 - 11: $1869
• Nov 21 - 29: TBD
• Dec 22 - 30: TBD

Single Supplement: $310

Reserve your spot online with a $250 deposit.

MEALS: Breakfast in San Jose, all meals while out of city on trip. 7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 4 Dinners

STYLE OF TRIP: You’ll be staying in quality hotels and lodges, along with one night at our private rainforest tented lodge.

FITNESS LEVEL: You should be fit enough to participate in the activities. Let us know if there is any section you don’t feel up to physically.

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For more information, or to book your very own Eastern Mountain Sports adventure, call our travel guru Becky Harrison at
888-755-8735
or e-mail us at becky@emstrek.com.

Reserve your spot online with a $250 deposit.

Explore the diversity of Costa Rica’s tropical terrain while taking part in a variety of human powered adventure activities. A healthy spirit of adventure is all you need to enjoy this active multi-day trip. Our guide’s are patient and very willing to show you how to get the most out of each activity. This adventure includes; mountain biking through coffee plantations, whitewater rafting on the Pacuare River, hiking and canopy in the Sarapiqui area and exploring the Arenal Volcano area are just some of the highlights of this exciting adventure.  

What’s Included

• Accommodations (double)
• Transportation per itinerary
• Meals where indicated
• Experienced bilingual EMS certified guides
• All equipment for biking, rafting & camping
• All activities

Day 1 – Arrival in San Jose You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel in San Jose. The evening is free to enjoy the nightlife of the city.

Day 2 – Orosi Valley (Mountain Biking) Your adventure begins with a drive to the Orosi Valley where we mount our bikes. We will pass through coffee-lined valleys and cloud-lined forests side-by-side. With misty vistas and lush green plants lining the steep hillsides, there is time for breaks to enjoy the views on our way up to a mountain top lodge near Turrialba. Breakfast and lunch are included and dinner is at the lodge, which has panoramic views over the Turrialba valley.

Day 3 – Pacuare River (Whitewater Rafting) We leave the Llodge for the short drive to our rafting “put-in” on the Pacuare River. We will run a total of 27 kilometers of Class III-IV rapids while exploring the magnificent valley and some of the most dramatic scenery only accessible by river. As we pass along the river, we border land inhabited by indigenous people who have occupied this area for centuries. You will see a few of the river crossings they use for access and sometimes get a glimpse of them fishing in the river, or the children playing. In the afternoon, we arrive at our comfortable riverside camp: “El Nido del Tigre” which is nestled between the rainforest and the river. There is plenty of time to settle into the camp and make it your home, exploring the lush environment first hand, looking out for toucans overhead, observing the local iguanas or simply relaxing in a hammock to the rush of the river as it passes on its journey to the Caribbean. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.

Day 4 – Pacuare River (Hiking) The day is free to enjoy this unique environment and take some hikes through the rainforest to a waterfall and swimming hole or float down a ‘friendly’ rapid with just a life jacket for support. Your guide will discuss the possibilities with you and will make a plan for the day. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included and will be prepared at the camp.

Day 5 – Pacuare River (Whitewater Rafting) Now that the river has become an ‘old friend’, we set out to raft through the virgin rainforest as the river carves its way along the valley, creating spectacular canyons. The rapids today are really exhilarating and so it is an active day with a few rest stops along the way. We take some time to explore side hikes to waterfalls and swimming holes, and have lunch on the shore. We take out at Finca Pacuarito in the heart of a banana plantation and your home for the night. Once showered and rested, take some time to explore either on foot or by mountain bike. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Day 6 – Sarapiqui/Arenal (Canopy) We leave Pacuarito after breakfast for our drive to La Fortuna, the closest town to the Arenal Volcano. We are heading for an ecological tropical park near the volcano for our adventure high in the tree canopy. We'll travel on cables that span lengths of 200 to 800 meters; each cable offering a different sensation and experience as we cross canyons, view waterfalls, and glide over tree tops from a spectacular 18 meter tall observation tower. The Fortuna and Pino Blanco waterfalls, along with the majestic Arenal Volcano accompany us on this trek. Breakfast and lunch are included although lunch may be a light snack before the canopy and a quick bite afterwards. There is a wide choice of restaurants in the town of La Fortuna for dinner.

Day 7 – Arenal Vocano (Hiking and Hot Springs) There are a variety of hiking and/or biking trails to choose from to fully appreciate the majesty of the Arenal Volcano. Through private trails into the forest and through open pasture land, this is a unique experience; as we are surrounded by a great variety of breathtaking flora and fauna. The exact route will depend upon the group but it will be a full day of hiking or biking, and this will depend upon the weather and the group. We end the day with a soak at the Hot Springs and if the night is clear, we get the chance to see the red glow of the volcano’s molten lava. Breakfast will be at the hotel and a light lunch will be available during activity.

Day 8 – Arenal/Return to San Jose We return to San Jose via the village of Sarchi, famous for its ox cart factories and numerous souvenir shops. The rest of the afternoon and evening are free to take in the sights and sounds of San Jose. Overnight is in a hotel in San Jose. Breakfast is included, we will stop for lunch along the way. There is a wide choice of restaurants to choose from for dinner in San Jose.

Day 9 – Departure You will be picked up at your hotel in time for your departure from San Jose airport. Breakfast is included.

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