Day 01: Arrival

Day 02: San José – Pacuare Lodge

Day 03: Cabecar Indian Hike

Day 04: Pacuare Lodge - Arenal

Day 05: Arenal

Day 06: Arenal – Golf of Papagayo

From Day 06 to day 08: Golf of Papagayo

Day 09: Golf of Papagayo – San José

Package Rates

Day 02: San José – Pacuare Lodge back to top

7:00 am: Early morning pick–up at the hotel lobby.

Transportation service (approximately two and a half hours) to Pacuare river put–in.

The Pacuare Lodge Adventure is the perfect way to explore one of Costa Rica’s most exquisite rainforest gems, allowing you time to fully enjoy a variety of excursions and the area's breathtaking natural scenery.

Exciting one and a half hour river rafting tour to the Pacuare Lodge (class II–III rapids), where you will enjoy a two?night stay at this Costa Rica’s premier eco–lodge. Arrival to the Pacuare Lodge between 12:00 – 1:00 pm.

After lunch, you can take an optional canopy tour (not included in package), the waterfall hike, or simply relax in your private bungalow.

Dine on gourmet delicacies by candlelight and then visit the upstairs lounge for a cocktail or refreshment before leaving to a restful night’s sleep.

Night in Pacuare Lodge, Linda Vista Suite.

In the Caribbean region of Costa Rica, there is a protected zone of incomparable beauty that begins near the town of Siquirres and covers approximately 25,000 acres as it descends down the Talamanca Mountain Range. Deep inside this protected zone, perched on the banks of its enchanting Pacuare River, lies the singular Pacuare Lodge. You can arrive to the lodge either by river or by land, or a combination of the two.

Arrival by river takes you along scenic class III rapids, and departure by river allows you to experience the magnificence of this zone’s canyons and primary rainforest, via class III and IV rapids. You may also plan your arrival by ground transportation through impressive scenery and cross the river on a hanging gondola. A departure by ground transportation is also available, providing an alternative for families and others guests who prefer dry land, or would like to avoid the more challenging rapids.

The lodge offers 19 bungalows of different categories: Linda Vista Suites, Honneymoon Suites, River–view Suites, Garden–view bungalows and Jungle–view bungalows. All bungalows were built with special attention to the hillside’s topography and are equipped with solar heated shower, private terrace and hardwood flooring; some of these bungalows have a private deck with a pool. In addition, the main building features a restaurant, an open kitchen and a cozy lounge bar.

Many optional activities and tours such as the Canopy Adventure Tour, a visit to the Cabecar indian comunity, a day–break walk or a massage treatments are also available. The Pacuare Lodge’s philosophy is a simplistic luxury and oneness with nature. One important thing to know... there is no electricity in the lodge. All packages include transportation, river rafting, bilingual guides, gourmet meals and lodging.

Day 03: Cabecar Indian Hike back to top

You’ll wake up to bird song and the soothing sound of the river nearby.

Then head over to the main lodge for a delicious breakfast of home–made bread, tropical fruits, yogurt, eggs, pancakes, cereal and juice and coffee.

After breakfast, hike through forest to visit a Cabecar family clan.

Lunch and dinner included.

Night in Pacuare Lodge, Linda Vista Suite

The Talamanca Mountains are host to the Cabecar Indians, the largest indigenous group in Costa Rica, and one that retains many of its traditional customs and beliefs.

In contrast to many other indigenous groups, the Cabecar do not live in villages, but prefer small family units scattered throughout this isolated region that includes the Pacuare zone.

From the Pacuare Lodge it is possible to visit an isolated family group to learn about their way of life, as well as enjoying the alluring tropical rainforest.

The experience to walk to this family clan is a challenge due to the difficult conditions of the trails; nevertheless, the trail offers a wonderful opportunity to discover many secrets of the forest, interact with the ecosystem, and hike the same trails the Cabecar Indians have for centuries. Sometimes there is the possibility to share with the Shaman or medicine man, which is still a more enriching experience. The Zutkia speaks Spanish and Cabecar, his native tongue; therefore, our expert guide will translate during the exchange. After briefly visiting with a nearby Cabecar family, we will begin our trek back down to the lodge.

• As an indigenous people with little contact with the outside world, the Cabecar can sometimes be shy and reclusive; this will influence the amount of time and contact visitors will have with the Shaman.
• We urge our guests to request permission from our guide before taking photographs of any Cabecar people. The Cabecar are very zealous of their customs and way of life and do not like to be photographed, and we strongly respect this wish.
• A percentage of the tour cost goes directly to the Cabecar family and will be invested in sustainable projects with this community.

Day 04: Pacuare Lodge - Arenal back to top

Breakfast at the lodge. Departure from the lodge between 9:00 and 10:00 am. In the morning, you will depart by raft for an even more fun–filled day of white water rating excitement (approximately 3½ hours over class III–IV rapids), including a delicious picnic lunch along the river. At the river take–out, you will have a chance to change clothes before taking the private transfer to Arenal region.

Night in Arenal Nayara Hotel & Gardens, Casita Premium Suite

Arenal Nayara Hotel & Gardens is located between de town of La Fortuna and the Arenal Volcano National Park, 20 minutes from the main attractions of the area, including hot springs, waterfalls and the National Park main entrance. Every room at the Arenal Nayara Hotel & Gardens has been designed to provide the upmost in comfort and style while maintaining a close contact with the natural surroundings.

Each of the 44 spacious casitas (bungalows) features a secluded garden with an outdoor shower and a beautiful terrace with a private, intimate Jacuzzi for two. They are equipped with one king or two full–size beds, plasma 27" Cable TV, DVD/CD player, IPod Stand, internet access, safe box (laptop capacity), air conditioning, mini bar and coffee maker and a spacious and modern bathroom and shower with all amenities.

The Nayara Villa, the largest suite, is ideal for families since it features two rooms, one of them with a king size bed and the other with two queen size beds. The Altamira Restaurant offers an exceptional vista of the active volcano and houses a lounge area to enjoy a drink in a stylish and comfortable ambiance. Guests can also have tropical cocktails, fresh fruit juices and light snacks at Kali–Kali wet bar, near the pool. The Spa, perched above the tropical rain forest, allows guests to enjoy the best of Costa Rica’s natural healing ingredients, from coffee scrubs to volcanic mud.

These relaxing treatments are enhanced and heightened by the soothing, harmonizing sounds of birds, flowing water and the forest breeze. Nostalgia is an entirely new concept wine bar, where guests can sip and sample the best of Latin American and Spanish vintages using a unique Italian wine dispensing system. Other services include access to unlimited free high–speed wireless Internet throughout the hotel, laptops availability and unlimited free calls to the United States and some European countries.

The hotel has gained 3 levels out of 5 in the Certification for Sustainable Tourism – CST – a national accreditation program designed to differentiate hotels that comply with a sustainable model of natural, cultural and social resource management.

Day 05: Arenal back to top

Breakfast in the hotel. In the morning, enjoy a private tour to Sky Tram (aerial tram) & Sky Trek (canopy tour). In the afternoon, visit to Arenal Volcano and Tabacon Hot Springs (entrance and dinner included).

Sky Tram is a tour for all ages and even for people with some disability, thanks to the space of the gondolas that fit a wheelchair inside. The tour starts in the reception and reaches a wide observation deck at the highest point of the Arenal Reserve, with an excellent view of the rain forest, the Arenal volcano and the lake.

The ride in Sky Tram takes around 20 minutes with the possibility of short stops that will be supplemented with information of a naturalist guide. Once the observation deck is reached, you can enjoy a 30?minute walk in one of the trails. Take the Sky Trek canopy tour to go back to the starting point. The canopy tour includes 8 cross–sectional cables with a total length of 1.7 miles and a maximum height of 660 feet and provides an impressive panoramic view of the Arenal volcano and lake.

Night in Arenal Nayara Hotel & Gardens, Casita Premium Suite

Day 06: Arenal – Golf of Papagayo back to top

Breakfast in the hotel.

Private ground transfer to Papagayo.

From Day 06 to day 08: Golf of Papagayo
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Breakfast in the hotel. Days at leisure to relax and enjoy the facilities of the hotel.

Four Seasons: It is located at the Papagayo Peninsula, just 45 minutes away from Liberia International Airport. This luxury hotel has 155 rooms and suites with terrace or balcony, living area, air conditioning, cable TV, CD and DVD player, telephone, coffee maker, mini bar, safety box, iron, ironing board, bathroom with bathtub, bathrobes and hair dryer.

The facilities offered are four restaurants, bar, three swimming pools, gym, spa, jacuzzi, sauna, tennis court, golf course, beauty parlor, three conference rooms, internet access, Kid’s Club and valet parking.

Night in Hotel Four Seasons Resort, Terraza Room.

Day 09: Golfo de Papagayo – San José back to top

Breakfast in the hotel.

Private transfer to Liberia airport to take a local flight back to San José. At arrival, transfer to Juan Santamaría International Airport.