Wild Costa Rica

Immerses you in the wilds of this lush country! While you feel the excitement of our rivers, you’ll enjoy a totally natural world. If you’d rather settle for calmer waters, you’ll be surrounded by beautiful landscapes, admiring wildlife and lush, captivating forests that will make you feel one with it all.

Day 01 Arrival :
A representative from Costa Rican Trails will meet you at the airport and transfer you to the Hotel El Rodeo Country Inn located outside San Jose.

Overnight at El Rodeo Hotel, Superior room. Breakfast is included.

Day 02 Pacuare Whitewater Rafting - Turrialba Area :
Today our adventure starts early morning to reach the Pacuare River for a rafting trip. This river has been officially declared a Wild and Scenic River, and offers some of the finest white water in Latin America, winding deep inside of one of Costa Rica's most impressive primordial rainforests. Breakfast on route and lunch is served along the river. At end of the tour, you will be dropped off at your hotel in Turrialba. Conveniently located between San Jose and the Caribbean Coast, this lively region is distinguished for its green rolling hills and fertile volcanic farmland.

At Turrialba visitors can enjoy an array of natural attractions and exciting tours: hiking up to Turrialba volcano's crater, visiting the ancient ruins of Guayabo, an adrenaline rafting ride through the turbulent and scenic Pacuare River and much more!

Overnight at Villa Florencia, standard room. Breakfast is included.

Day 03 CATIE Mountain Biking Adventure :
This tour will take bikers through the tropical plantations and botanical gardens of CATIE. The topography of the trails is not difficult. All level bike riders and children older than eight years old can enjoy this trip. During the bike ride, a guide will explain the great diversity of the forest and fruit plantations such as: coffee, cacao, sugar cane, citrus, plantains, bananas, macadamia, pineapple, mangostan, mango, avocados and many other exotic species from tropical countries. Bike riders will see the fruits in the plantations when it is the specific time of the year for the fruit. Thanks to the diversity in flowers and fruits, the plantation is also an ideal site for the observation of birds, mammals and some reptiles. Bike riders will finish the tour with a visit to the Tropical Botanical Garden, which has a collection of some of the most important tropical plants in the world. In the garden, visitors have the opportunity to enjoy the colors, smells, textures and forms of the plants and their products. Riders will be provided with top-quality mountain bikes in excellent condition and safety helmets which you will be required to wear. Extra clothes may be needed at the end of the tour.

After the tour, a Daihatsu Bego will be delivered at your hotel in Turrialba.

Time to explore Turrialba country side on your own.

Overnight at Villa Florencia, standard room. Breakfast is included.

Day 04 Turrialba - Playa Dominical :
Drive to Playa Dominical. Approximate driving time: 4 hrs

Located south of Manuel Antonio this area has become in the last couple of years, a favorite stop for many tourists. In here you will find miles of unspoiled lonely beaches, beautiful bays along the coast, and the tiny village of Dominical which offers various cozy restaurants and 'sodas(local food). For surfing, fishing, and diving, you will be at the right place!

Overnight at Villas Rio Mar. Junior Suite, Breakfast included.

Day 05 Snorkeling Caño Island Tour :
With turquoise blue waters and colorful coral reefs, Caño Island Biological Reserve is one of the best places for snorkeling in the South Pacific. In fact, this island has the healthiest coral reefs of all Costa Rica. The Cano Island tour departs from Punta Uvita at 7:00 AM and arrives at Cano Island 1 hour later. It is a magical trip and when fortunate you can watch whales, dolphins, and other marine animals while in transit to and from the island. Arriving at the island we take you snorkeling for approximately 1 " hours in the best spots of the reserve, where you can observe a great variety of marine species, many of which are in danger of extinction. The tour includes a picnic lunch and a guided hike to the Island’s small archaeological site where you will be able to see remains of pre-Columbian stone spheres and pottery of the ancient Indians from the Diquis valley that used the Island as a cemetery. The boat arrives at Punta Uvita at 4:00 PM.

Over night at Villas Rio Mar. Junior suite room. Breakfast is included

Day 06 Hatillo Kayaking Mangroves :
Mangrove swamps are one of the richest natural environments in the world. Mangrove trees are the only plant that thrives in salt water. You'll see a great variety of birds in the swamps. Some of the reptiles indigenous to the swamps are the Green Iguana, Jesus Christ Lizard, Boa Constrictor snake and 6 different species of crabs. Departing from Dominical, heading north for about 7 kilometers, we will arrive at the Hatillo Mangrove Swamps next to Guapil Beach. We may stop along the way to view sloths, toucans or monkeys. At the put-in spot your guide will give safety instructions and will explain to you the grand significance of this environment. We will then introduce you to an easy, 3 hour paddle through the canals discovering the beauty and the great variety of fauna that this estuary offers. The tour's departure time depends upon the tide.

Afternoon at leisure.

Over night at Villas Rio Mar. Junior suite room. Breakfast included

Day 07 San Jose :
Return to back San José. Approximate driving time: 4 hrs.

Overnight at El Rodeo Hotel, Superior room. Breakfast is included.

Day 08 Departure :
Drive to the International airport. Drop off the car at the car hire company at the airport.

Enjoy nature and help the environment taking a green tour in Costa Rica.