Unique eco-adventure in Caribbean!
The Caribbean coast in Costa Rica is often ignored in travels to the country, leaving behind a quiet yet adventure-filled experience for visitors. The 8-night Costa Rica Caribbean Experience offers a diverse adventure that combines the Caribbean Highlands of Costa Rica – with its breathtaking tropical beaches. It begins with a whitewater rafting run down to the Caribbean Lowlands, with their tropical beaches, unique flora and fauna, active nightlife, and indigenous culture; it continues with a visit to Tortuguero National Park, with its majestic jungle canals and the late-night ritual of endangered turtle nesting on its beach; and it ends in the highlands, with their lush mountainous rainforest, waterfalls, freshwater pools and serenity - spending the last weekend while based at a cool eco-farm on the slopes of Volcan Turrialba.
For: Adventurers, life learners open to experience local culture and new perspectives.
The cost of the trip includes:
Transportation and transfers to and from all locations in Costa Rica by a bilingual guide/driver.
Full accompaniment by a Costa Rica Caribbean Experience staff person.
8 nights of accommodations on the Finca Rio Perla farm, in San Jose, in Hotel Monte Real in Arenal, and in a hotel in Puerto Viejo. Price is for accommodations of 2 per room. Single occupancy rooms are available for an additional nightly fee.
All activities and all meals during our 2 nights at the Finca Rio-Perla eco-farm.
Canal Tour, nature hike and tour of village in Tortuguero
Meals included in trip: 8 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 6 dinners!
One day of amazing whitewater rafting on the Pacuare River (including breakfast/lunch)
Gandoca –Manzanillo Wildlife Hike
Caribbean cooking class
BriBri Cacao Tour (history of local indigenous people and organic chocolate making)
Jungle Canopy Tour/ Zipline Adventure
Welcome night dinner in San Jose
Please note that if you do not wish to partake in the rafting, canopy tour, and zipline, you may opt out and we will reduce the cost of your trip accordingly.
The cost does not include:
Airfare
Costa Rica departure tax of $28
Traveler insurance (we will be able to arrange this for you if needed)
Some meals on the Caribbean coast and in San Jose
Optional late night turtle nesting tour in Tortuguero
Alcoholic beverages
Tips and gratuities