DAY 1

Arrival

A Costa Rica Cheap Travel representatives will be waiting for you at the international airport for your transfer to the San Jose hotel, where you are going to received a short briefing of the itinerary and you will received the documents or vouchers for your trip. You will be staying at Hampton Inn & Suites. It is located 2 minutes from the airport and 20 minutes from San José downtown, in one of the oldest and nicest districts.

DAY 2

Pacuare whitewater rafting (Rainforest and rafting adventure)

You'll depart San José early in the morning, stopping for a delicious breakfast, at the New Ríos Tropicales Operations Center, before arriving at the river. Once at the river, your friendly and professional guides will load your gear into dry bags, prepare the equipment and give you complete safety and paddle instruction. The first day's Class III rapids welcome you to the Pacuare gorge's charm as you raft deep in the heart of primary rainforest. While your guides prepare you a hearty picnic lunch on the riverbank, you'll be led through the jungle to an enchanting waterfall and pool to swim.

Before you know it, you'll arrive at the award-winning Ríos Tropicales Lodge where you can spend the afternoon relaxing, hiking or soaking in our waterfall and pools. Nestled in the jungle on our 1,000-acre private reserve, the lodge offers you all the comforts you need in "Cabecar Indian" style bungalows. Private single and double rooms are spacious with clean linen, and there are modern bathrooms and showers. Electricity is generated by a self-sufficient hydro-plant. Happy Hour will put you in the mood for a tropical evening, followed by a luscious candlelight dinner with wine served by your guides.

DAY 3

Pacuare Lodge

Don't worry about wake-up time. The beauty of the light through the forest, the sound of toucans and the smell of coffee will get you going. This day is designed to enjoy the lodge surroundings. You can choose a variety of hikes - a 4-5 hour hike high into the Pacuare Reserve; a 2-3 hour hike to nearby waterfalls and pools, or short walks near the lodge - or just relax in a hammock and enjoy nature. Experience a side of the Pacuare few people know!. Overnight at Pacuare Lodge

DAY 4

Arenal Volcano (Hot springs)

After a hearty breakfast and loading the rafts, you'll prepare to paddle down the Pacuare gorge past gushing waterfalls, serene pools and pounding rapids. A snack stop by the riverside lets you explore more waterfalls and natural waterslides. An adrenaline-packed afternoon running rapids like Upper and Lower Huacas, Cimarron, Dos Montañas and many more, will have you cheering ecstatically. Hot lunch will be served at our New Ríos Tropicales Operations Center. Showers, changing rooms, cold and hot drinks and snacks are also available.

Your private transfer representative is going to be waiting for you to start your trip to the Arenal area; with an approximately driving time is 3 hours. The Arenal Volcano famous for its nighttime lava fireworks, Arenal Volcano towers above a lovely lake of the same name. The area has plenty of natural activities, eco-adventures, and the lake is particularly popular with fishermen and windsurfers.. The thermal springs at nearby Ecotermales offer a refreshing dip any time of the day. The Volcano itself rumbles frequently and, if not socked in by clouds, is very impressive - and just a tad exciting. You will be staying for one night at the Arenal Volcano Inn. We include dinner and entrance to Ecotermales Hot springs.

DAY 5 & 6

Manuel Antonio National Park (Relax at the beach)

After breakfast your private transfer will be waiting for you at the lobby of the hotel for your transfer to the Manuel Antonio National Park. Manuel Antonio National Park has three white sandy connecting beaches and a forest filled with a variety of monkeys. It sits at the base of a mountain on a peninsula that eagerly stretches out to greet the Pacific Ocean beyond and boasts magnificent flora and fauna, as well as fantastic views both in and out of the park. In Manuel Antonio you will have the opportunity of rest at the beach or at the hotel. There is a lot to do in Manuel Antonio, hiking, kayaking, wailing, birdwatching and so much more that you can arranged directly at the front desk of the hotel. You are going to be staying at El Parador Hotel.

DAY 7

Return to San Jose

After breakfast and spending time at the beach your private transfer will be picking you up at the lobby of the hotel for your transfer back to San Jose. Overnight at Real Intercontinental.

DAY 8

Departure

A Costa Rica Cheap Travel representative will be picking you up three hours prior to your plane departure time for your transfer to the International Airport.

RATE PER ADULT IN DOUBLE OCCUPANCY:  $947 USD taxes included.

INCLUDES:

- Transfer IN and transfer OUT the international airport.

- 2 nights at Hampton Inn & Suites, breakfast included

- Pacuare River whitewater rafting 3days/2nights package include: bilingual guide, local tours, 2 nights lodging, breakfasts, 3 lunches and 2 dinners per person.

- Private transfer from Rios Tropicales Operation Center to Arenal Volcano area.

- 1 night at Arenal Volcano Inn, breakfast included

- Entrance with dinner to Ecotermales Hot springs.

- Shuttle transfer service from Arenal to Manuel Antonio

- 2 nights at El Parador Hotel, breakfast included

- Shuttle transfer back to San Jose