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Every Paddler’s “Dream Trip” (10 Days)
offered by supplier M06199 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 10
day(s)
Group Size: 5
- 12
people
Destination(s):
Costa Rica
Specialty Categories:
Canoeing/Kayaking/Rafting
Wildlife Viewing
Season: January - July
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: No
Minimum Per Person Price: 2398 US Dollar (USD)
Maximum Per Person Price: 2796 US Dollar (USD)
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Whether you prefer rafting, kayaking or inflatables, every paddler dreams of Costa Rica's warm, unspoiled rivers, lush tropical rainforests and abundant wildlife. This is the ultimate Costa Rica paddling adventure, flexibly designed to accommodate paddlers of all skill levels and emphasizing Costa Rica's best whitewater rivers and flatwater float trips. A wide variety of rivers and ecosystems make this every paddler's "Dream Trip," featuring Costa Rica's best rivers and as well as its rainforests, national parks and beaches.
2006 Departure Dates: Jan. 20-29, Feb. 17-26, March 10 - 19, Apr. 21 - 30, May 26 - Jun. 4, July 13-22. Highlights: Paddling on 6-7 of Costa Rica's best rivers (both whitewater & flatwater), Wildlife Viewing in over 5 National Parks and Reserves, Canopy Tour, Day-hiking, Hot Springs, Beaches, Volcano, expert naturalist guides, breathtaking rainforest lodges and much more!
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 – Transfer to Sarapiqui Region
Upon arrival in Costa Rica, you will be met by your Wild Planet Adventures guide and whisked away to begin our journey deep into the fabric of Costa Rica. We'll travel through rugged mountains, lush coffee plantations and small villages on our way to the Sarapiqui River. Includes: (D);
Day 2 – Puerto Viejo River – Class I – II
Highlights: Flatwater wildlife expedition on an intimate rainforest river that rarely sees any humans besides us! Wildlife: Extreme biodiversity including 400 species of birds, monkeys, sloth, rare rainforest frogs, river otter, agouti, coati, anteaters and more.
This morning we'll float the Puerto Viejo river, a remote, mostly flatwater river that rarely -- if ever -- sees any other paddlers. Its slower moving water offers ideal conditions for wildlife viewing, revealing 400 species of birds including great green macaws, parrots, laughing falcons and great jacomars, as well as 2 species of monkeys, iguana and caimen. Includes: (B), (L), (D);
Day 3 – Sarapiqui River – Class I-III, La Selva Biological Reserve
Highlights: Whitewater paddling on a lush rainforest river, hiking in a Biological Station with biologists studying the rainforest. Wildlife: Extreme biodiversity including 400 species of birds, monkeys, sloth, rare rainforest frogs, river otter, agouti, coati, anteaters and more.
The Sarapiqui is one of the highlights of every paddler's "dream trip." Flowing freely from two Costa Rican volcanic national parks and lined by dense Caribbean lowlands primary rainforest, the Sarapiqui is one of the most pristine and cleanest rivers in Costa Rica. It passes directly through La Selva Biological Reserve, known for its extreme biodiversity and abundance of wildlife. An excellent choice for beginners to experts, the Sarapiqui offers a choice of runs, ranging from easy class I-II to intermediate class III. This wildlife lover's paradise is full of monkeys, sloth, rare rainforest poison arrow frogs, sunbitterns, river otter, toucans and more. Includes: (B), (L), (D);
Day 4 – Penas Blancas River – Class I, Tabacon Hot Springs
Highlights: Flatwater wildlife expedition on an intimate rainforest river at the base of Volcano Arenal. Relax in a rejuvinating hot springs near the foothills of of Volcano Arenal. Then enjoy a night-time view of the volcano spouting lava. Wildlife: Extreme biodiversity including monkeys, sloth, anteater, 400 species of birds, rare rainforest frogs, river otter, agouti, coati, and more.
This morning we'll paddle the intimate Peńas Blancas river, a quiet, isolated river surrounded by lush rainforest and vibrantly colored birds. It has its start in the Monteverde Cloudforest and retains its interesting character in the sections we paddle. It always has sufficient water in the lower sections and features overhanging trees filled with bromiliads, orchids and easily spotted monkeys. We'll paddle at a leisurely pace, allowing us to soak in the exhuberance of life in the rainforest. Includes: (B), (L), (D);
Day 5 – Arenal or Tres Amigos River – Class III-I
Highlights: Thrilling whitewater in the densely forested Arenal region. Wildlife: Extreme biodiversity including monkeys, sloth, anteater, 400 species of birds, rare rainforest frogs, river otter, agouti, coati, and more. Includes: (B), (L), (D);
Day 6 – Hike to Rio Celeste
Highlights: Hike to this remote and unusually colored cobalt-blue river, with natural hot springs and breathtaking waterfall. Wildlife: Spider monkeys, howler monkeys, chance of jaguar and other cats, as well as over 400 species of tropical birds.
This incredible cathedral-like setting features an unusual natural phenomenon that causes the river and its rocks to turn a bright light blue, due to the presence of cobalt and other minerals washed off the ground into the river. We'll follow the river downstream for a refreshing swim under an enormous waterfall that continues on to spill down the sides of the volcano. It is one of the most picturesque waterfalls in Costa Rica, with dense rainforest surrounding the cascading water. Includes: (B), (L), (D);
Day 7 – Corobici/Terenio Rivers – Class III-I, Carara Biological Preserve
Highlights: Intimate rivers in a tropical dry forest ecosystem, hike. Wildlife: Crocodiles, scarlet macaws, anteater, ocelot, peccaries, white-faced and spider monkeys, poison-arrow frog, rare boat-billed herons, roseate spoonbills, iguana, parrots and much more.
An old growth forest of striking complexity and density, Carara's giant trees include 10 of the rarest hardwoods in Costa Rica. The unique combination of ecosystems is habitat for many rare and endangered animals, including one of the largest populations of scarlet macaws in the country, which migrate twice daily from the inland rainforest to the coastal mangrove swamps. Includes: (B), (L), (D);
Day 8 – Savegre River – Class II-I
Highlights: Pacific coastal river with technical whitewater and abundant wildlife. Wildlife: Rare squirrel monkeys, howlers, white-faced capuchins, scarlet macaws and more. Located south of Manuel Antonio, the Savegre is a beautiful, boulder-filled whitewater river with scenery that rivals that of the Sarapiqui, yet features the entirely different ecosystems of the Pacific coast. Includes: (B), (L), (D);
Day 9 – Manuel Antonio National Park
Highlights: Spectacular world-class beaches. Wildlife: White-faced and squirrel monkeys right on the beach! The most popular national park in Costa Rica, Manuel Antonio offers dense rainforests spilling down onto brilliant white sand beaches populated with centasaurs and friendly white-faced and squirel monkeys, who join you sunning on the beach or hiking the rainforest trails. Includes: (B), (L), (D);
Day 10 – Manuel Antonio – San Jose
Return to San Jose by mid-day, in time for your flight back home. Includes: (B).
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
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