Costa Rica Adventure Package Beach and Rainforest 8 Days

Day 1: Arrival - Transfer to Tamarindo

1. Tamarindo Beach
   1h
   Welcome to Costa Rica! Land at the Liberia International Airport (LIR) where a shuttle will be waiting with your name on a card to take you to the Wyndham Tamarindo in Tamarindo, Costa Rica, just an hour from the LIR Airport.

Day 2: ATV Tour in Tamarindo

1. Playa Conchal
   3h · Admission ticket included
   You will drive through the beautiful tropical forest surrounding Tamarindo where you will most likely see monkeys, iguanas and birds hanging out in the trees! After riding through the back trails with stunning views of Tamarindo Bay, you will continue to drive off road trails to Playa Conchal. Here you will park your ATVs right on the beach and put on your snorkel gear. If you have never snorkeled before, the guide will help you put on the gear and show you how to use it. It’s easy! You will swim along the reef in pristine crystal blue waters of Playa Conchal viewing a variety of tropical fish, with the opportunity to see eels, octopus, and more! After about 30-45 minutes of snorkeling, you will get back on your ATV and drive through more back trails to Tamarindo.

Day 3: Guachipelin Full Day Volcano Adventure Combo

1. Parque Nacional Rincon de la Vieja
   10h · Admission ticket included
   Ziplining
   
   First you will get strapped in your harness and start the ziplining course through the canopy and canyons! The course takes you into a steep canyon over a turbulent river, where you will zipline, rappel and rock climb, cross hanging bridges and ride Tarzan swings. You will go down 8 zip line cables, 18 platforms, a climbing wall, a hanging bridge, “via ferrata” (cable) rappel, and a tarzan swing!
   
   Horseback Riding
   
   After ziplining, you will return to the tour base to prepare for a 45-minute horseback ride through the forest viewing the local flora and fauna of Rincon de la Vieja Volcano
   
   River Tubing
   
   You will arrive on horseback to the changing rooms to get ready for your river tubing adventure. There will be a short briefing about safety on the river. Then it’s just a short walk to the foot of the Victoria Waterfall where the tubing adventure begins. You will have the time of your life bouncing down Rio Negro’s crystal clear and fun rapids in your individual rafting “tube” for over 5 kilometers. The guides will be riding down with you to ensure your safety.
   
   Buffet Lunch
   
   You will then be driven back to have a plentiful full buffet lunch. There are plenty of options for dietary restrictions such as vegetarians, gluten free, and vegan. Includes a salad bar, many choices of entrees and sides, dessert bar, fresh juice, coffee and tee.
   
   Hot Springs & Volcanic Mud Bath
   
   After lunch you will driven to the Hot Springs. Surrounded by tropical dry forest, the Río Negro (Black River) Hot Springs feature ten pools with thermal waters heated naturally by the Rincón de la Vieja Volcano.The soothing mineral waters are crystal clear and all natural, and the river flows through the pools constantly refilling them with water. Relax and enjoy luxuriating in our healing waters. You can also try our volcanic mud “bath”, where you smooth volcanic clay mud all over yourself like a spa “masque,” then after it dries, wash it off with a cool river water shower. The hot springs water will feel great afterwards!

Day 4: Free Day

1. Tamarindo Beach
   1m
   Relax on the beach or book another tour of your choice with us!

Day 5: Transfer to Arenal & Arenal Volcano Hot Springs

1. Los Lagos Hot Springs
   4h · Admission ticket included
   More than 10 different pools, swim-up bars, restaurant, and access to their butterfly garden and crocodile pond. Enjoy, relax, and take in all the beauty with friendly, personalized service at this Arenal area hot springs location.
   
   They have the largest natural hot water spring aquifer in the world in La Fortuna - don't miss out on soaking in nature's wonderful waters. Los Lagos also has an incredible spa if you're into pampering yourself with some amazing treatments.

Day 6: Waterfall Rappeling & Transfer to Monteverde

1. Arenal Volcano
   4h · Admission ticket included
   You'll rappel down huge waterfalls, jump into pools, zip down guided rappels, downclimb the canyon walls and river boulders, and hike up through the rainforest. We pack all kinds of adventure into the best canyoning experience in Costa Rica!
   
   Lost Canyon Ops Center: After a fun, 15-minute ride in your Jungle Limo, you'll arrive at the Lost Canyon Ops Center. Is canyoning safe in Costa Rica? Your professional Desafio adventure guides will fit you with high-quality canyoneering gear and give you a safety talk and canyoning demonstration before beginning your adventure.
   
   Baby steps: Start off the rappelling-leg of your canyoning journey with the first waterfall referred to as the "Baby," a small-sized 10-ft waterfall that allows you to ease your way into learning the ropes -- literally!
   
   Just LET GO!: You’ll soon reach what we fondly call the “Big Boy," the second largest waterfall. About half-way through your rappel, you’ll hear the call to “LET GO!” – a few moments later you’ll experience your first guided, adrenaline-pumping canyon free fall! Heart racing and eyes sparkling, you'll continue your journey through the canyon as you build up to the largest Lost Canyon challenge: an exciting 200ft waterfall rappel.
   
   Warrior Buffet: When you finish your tour, settle in for your best meal in Costa Rica at our famous WARRIOR BUFFET full of delicious, home-cooked food.
2. Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
   3h · Admission ticket included
   Transfer by Taxi-Boat-Taxi to El Establo Hotel in Monteverde

Day 7: Extreme Ziplining & Hanging Bridges

1. Selvatura Park
   6h · Admission ticket included
   Take a trip out the thick of the rainforest in Monteverde. Here you can zipline through the clouds on a course that is 2 miles long and includes a Tarzan swing. After this exhilarating experience and a hearty lunch, take your time and walk through the clouds on the notorious hanging bridges, walking on eight different bridges with various lengths ranging between 150 feet up to 510 feet.

Day 8: Transfer to LIR Airport

1. Liberia Airport Transport
   3h · Admission ticket included
   3 hour private transport to LIR Airport, at the time of your choice

Pickup details

We pick up and drop off from LIR Airport. It is possible from SJO, but for an additional fee. All transportation is inlcuded for transfers and tours included in the package

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• A minimum of 2 people per booking required
• Must sign waivers
• Please let the local tour operator know if you are unable to proceed with an activity to provide alternatives if applicable
• Some adventure tours have ages, height, weight and health restrictions
• Must be 18 years or older to check-in at hotels or have a responsible adult for this tour
• Credit card and valid ID is required upon hotel check-in
• Activities offered on this tour may be changed at any time & for any reason by the local tour operator
• Preferred airport is Guanacaste (LIR)