Costa Rica Adrenaline
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Overview
Highlights
- Visit Virgen de Los Ángeles Basílica Church in Cartago
- A two day whitewater rafting adventure
- Canyoning, rappelling, and zip lining in an action-packed day
- Mountain bike through untouched rainforest
- Hike to hidden waterfalls
- Support ecotourism with a visit to a local farm
- Visit the Caribbean coast and relax on the beaches at Puerto Viejo
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Trip includes
- 7 days / 6 nights shared accommodations in a guesthouse, rustic river eco-lodge, & a boutique hotel
- A two-day whitewater rafting experience
- Certified rafting guides for two days
- Costa Rican coffee tour
- Mountain bike untouched rainforest
- Hidden waterfall hike
- Zip-lining through the jungle
- Costa Rican sustainability & rural farming educational activity
- Entrance to Cahuita National Park
- Relax on the beaches of Puerto Viejo
- Ground transportation and entrance fees to all included activities
- Airport pick-up upon arrival
- Airport drop-off upon departure
- Under30Experiences Trip Leader
- Personal recommendations for optional activities
- The chance to meet some kick-ass people
- Access to the Under30Experiences community
- Taxes always included, never hidden fees, & NO blackout dates
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Itinerary
Arrive at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) before 1:00 PM.
Your Trip Leader will be waiting for you at the airport welcoming you to Costa Rica.
After meeting your new friends, take included transportation to a remote mountain lodge in Turrialb...
Check into your beautiful rustic hotel.
Try your first traditional Costa Rican meal, a Casado, with your new friends at the hotel’s restaurant.
This morning is all adrenaline! Start your day rappelling down stunning waterfalls hidden in the rainforest.
Trek across hanging bridges as your guide spots toucans, poison dart frogs, and other wildlife native to Costa Rica.
Next, zip line through the jungle on multiple canopy lines and admire the beautiful greenery surrounding you.
For lunch, enjoy a traditional included meal provided by your adventure guides.
Spend the afternoon learning how people live off the land on the outskirts of Turrialba.
Learn about what it means to be sustainable in Costa Rica and take an interactive tour through a local coffee plantation.
Enjoy another traditional dinner at our mountain lodge.
Opt for drinks in town or relax on a hammock before tomorrow’s big day.
Get ready for another full day of adventure!
First, we’ll hike through the Caribbean farmlands to a beautiful secluded waterfall.
Take the time to relax and go for a swim in the waterfalls’ natural swimming holes.
Take included transportation into town for some lunch and souvenir shopping.
The adrenaline continues in the afternoon as you take a mountain bike tour through coffee plantations.
Challenge yourself as you cruise through the Costa Rican rainforest in a u...
Stay in for a relaxing night in or enjoy a night out in the town of Turrialba.
Tomorrow our big rafting adventure begins!
Tonight you’ll need to pack an overnight bag that you’ll bring with you for the next two days of rafting. The rest of your luggage will remain in the hotel which we’ll return to at the end of day 5.
Fuel up at our lodge with a hearty breakfast before traveling down to the Pacuare River where our rafting adventure begins.
Meet your rafting guides, learn the basics and safety protocols, and begin day 1 of your 2-day journey.
Today is about learning the ropes as you whitewater raft through Class II and Class III rapids.
Arrive at your remote eco-lodge located right on the river and check into your bungalow.
Opt for a walk along the property exploring the many hikes and swimming holes nearby, or relax in a hammock with a book and a view.
In the evening, join your rafting guides for happy hour cocktails or coffee in the jungle.
Enjoy an open-air dinner and get to know your local raft guides over drinks and card games.
Wake up to the sounds of the rainforest and head down to breakfast with your group.
Enjoy your last moments in the lodge before heading back out on the river. Walk over to the hanging bridge, or hike to the natural waterslides.
Continue rafting down the ...
Drive to the beautiful beach town of Puerto Viejo on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica
Spend your free afternoon relaxing at the hotel or in town doing some last-minute shopping.
Enjoy dinner in town and reminisce about your adventure on the river over a traditional Caribbean dinner.
Wake up for a delicious Costa Rican breakfast
Visit the Cahuita National Park well known for its part in preserving the coral reef on Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast
Spend your afternoon swimming and relaxing in the crystalline water of Puerto Viejo.
As an optional activity, you can rent a bike and explore the local town.
Dance to Caribbean soca music with your friends on your last night in paradise.
Wake up early for an optional stroll around town.
Take the scenic way back to San Jose Airport with included transportation, or stay and continue the adventure on your own.
Say goodbye to the new friends you’ve made and officially become an Under30Experiences alumni.
Be sure your flight back home departs after 5:00 pm.
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7 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches and 6 Dinners
Optional Activities
The activities below will be paid in USD or Costa Rican Colones. All amounts are approximate prices in US dollars.
Turrialba
Horseback riding: USD$35-$50
Discover the breathtaking views of the Reventazon River basin, Turrialba volcano and the large stretches of meadows, forests, and coffee plantations.
While your Trip Leader will assist you with optional activities available, please note that any optional activities you undertake are not part of the Under30Experiences itinerary. We offer no guarantees on the safety or standard of the activity.
Physical Activity:
High
This trip is for those who enjoy being physically challenged and reaping the rewards. It includes moderate to intense physical activities and participants should expect to be active 6-8 hours most days. Participants should have an active lifestyle.
Physical Rating: High physical activity. This trip is designed for an active lifestyle and includes hiking, rafting, rappelling, and mountain biking.
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