Inspiration
Off The Beaten Path
Nature and wildlife lovers will fall in love with these off-the-grid regions of Costa Rica. Rafting down Pacuare River arriving at your 5- Star Luxury sanctuary in the jungle, explore the rural community of Bajos del Toro and discover the Osa Peninsula, one of the country's most remote destinations, famous for its remote rainforests and abundant marine life.
GET TO KNOW COSTA RICA
It all comes down to pura vida (pure life), a term you'll hear everywhere. It means hello, goodbye, everything's cool, same to you. It never has a negative connotation. You may enter the country not believing it, but after a week you'll be saying it, too! Costa Rica is one of the most biodiverse countries in the world; it contains about 5% of the world’s species. The lush wild natural environment can be experienced all throughout the country and is easily accessible to everybody. Rainforest hikes and brisk high-altitude trails, rushing white-water rapids and warm-water, world-class surfing: Costa Rica offers an enormous menu of outdoor adventures in every shape and size – from the from the thrill of a canopy zipline to a sun-dazed afternoon at the beach. National parks allow visitors to glimpse life in both rainforest and cloud forest, simmering volcanoes offer otherworldly vistas, and reliable surf breaks are suited to beginners and experts alike. Can’t decide? Don’t worry: given the country’s size, you can plan a relatively short trip that includes it all.
Best time to travel
December through April is the dry season. The dry season is also the high season as many snow birds make their escape to the tropics, and there is less rainfall.
Highlights
Feel at one with nature at the most biologically intense area on Earth
Take a plunge by deep blue waterfalls in the heart of the lush rainforest with impressive volcano views
Off The Beaten Path
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Day 1
Arrival in San Jose
oday you arrive in Costa Rica! Your guide will take you to your downtown boutique hotel where you will spend your first night of this journey.
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Day 2
Arriving in Pacuaré River
Arriving in your unique Eco-Lodge is an adventure in itself. Drive 2 hours outside San Jose until reaching your put-in point, you will hop on your boat and raft down the thrilling rapids of the Pacuaré River until reaching your lodge check in point on the edge of the river.
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Day 3
Exploring Pacuaré
Choose from exciting optional onsite adventures: Canopy Adventure, Canyoning El Tesorito Creek, Cabecar Indigenous Hike, Ancient Trail & Hidden Waterfall Hike, Bajo del Tigre & Nairi Awari Reserve Hike and the Rural Experience.
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Day 4
Whitewater rafting in Pacuaré River
Second day of river water thrills to enjoy rapids, gorges, waterfalls and incredible natural settings. Explore Bajos del Toro rural community located in a small valley, rich in lively traditions, unique landscapes, and spellbinding flora and fauna.
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Day 5
Hike incredible waterfalls
ake a hike to two stunning blue waterfalls hidden in deep rainforest that feature hued raleigh-scatter reflections caused by the water’s volcanic mineral content. Soak in their refreshingly cold natural pool, admire the surrounding lush vegetation and enjoy the impressive views of the nearby Poas Volcano.
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Day 6
Arriving in Osa Peninsula
Idyllic Osa Peninsula conserves the largest primary forest on the American Pacific coastline and features one of the remaining areas of lowland tropical forests in the world. Check in at your stunning eco-lodge where luxury is living and breathing the jungle and relax the rest of the evening.
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Day 7
Indulge in nature
Take these days to indulge in the activities your eco lodge offers: Enjoy bird watching, wild waterfall hikes, local medicine discovery, rainforest ridge walks, Osa Trail, night walks, or simply indulge in a variety of body treatments at the massage hut.
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Day 8
Free day at leisure
Relax and indulge in nature paradise on your last day of this journey.
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Day 9
Pura Vida, Costa Rica!
Transfer to the airstrip for your flight to San Jose. Upon arrival, catch your flight home.
