Active travel is a fun and adrenaline-filled tour to one of the world's top adventure destinations — Costa Rica. The travel destinations on this tour include:

Costa Rica is one of the world's great adventure travel destinations. This 15-day adrenaline-filled journey has you trekking deep in the jungle, biking along a volcano and whitewater rafting the Reventazon and Pacuare Rivers.

  • Trip style: Active.
  • Service level: Standard.
  • Travel highlights: San Jose, La Danta Private Reserve, Rafting the Reventazon and Pacuare Rivers, Monteverde Cloud Forest, Arenal Volcano, La Fortuna. .

Itinerary for Active Travel Tour

map for adventure travel tour
  • Arrive San Jose. Arrive in San Jose at any time.
  • Day 2-5 La Danta Private Reserve / Guapiles (4B,3L,3D). Stay at a rustic rainforest lodge, after an excursion deep into the jungle, which will be the group's base of operations for a few days. Experience the stunning display of natural landscapes, waterfalls, and plant species endemic to this lush region during one of the many day hikes. Overnight in Guapiles on day five.
  • Day 6-7 River Rafting (2B,2L,2D). Raft down the thrilling Reventazon and Pacuare Rivers as you revel in the strange sounds of the jungle animals and the rare trees and flora surrounding you. The afternoon and evening are spent at a remote rainforest tent camp.
  • Day 8-10 Arenal Volcano/La Fortuna (2L). Leave the river and travel to La Fortuna, located at the base of Arenal Volcano. Bike through Arenal Volcano National Park over lava fields. Spend time at the famous La Fortuna Waterfall and take a well-deserved dip in the swimming hole.
  • Day 11-13 Monteverde Cloud Forest. Travel by van, boat and then van again to Monteverde, where the group will go on a guided horseback tour along the green rolling hills. Enjoy a guided tour of the Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve, a true bird lover's paradise. Explore the area or walk along bridges suspended above the trees, and don't miss the butterfly garden or the famous canopy zip line.
  • Day 14 San Jose. Travel back to San Jose for some last-shopping and a final night on the town.
  • Day 15 Depart San Jose.

Trip summary/CHB

  • Price: US$1750 (approx)
  • Start Finish: ex San Jose
  • What's Included: Four-day hiking excursion to La Danta Private Reserve, 3-day rafting trip on the Reventazon and Pacuare Rivers, Guided visit to Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve, Horseback ride from Monteverde, Hot Springs in La Fortuna, two half-day biking trips in La Fortuna.
  • Group Size Notes: Max 12, Avg 8
  • Group Leader: Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.
  • Meals Included: 6 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 5 Dinners.
  • Transport: Public bus, Private van, Bike, Boat, Rafts, Hiking.
  • Accommodation: Hotels/guest houses (10 nts), Jungle lodge — no electricity (4 nts).
  • Meal Budget: Allow USD$275 for meals not included. For additional expenses, see trip details.
  • My Own Room: Not available on this tour

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Arenal view

The Arenal Volcano area is scenic and charming. It is more spring-like and I can understand why so many ex-pats have chosen this area to retire.

Arenal has a lovely lake and around the lake there are homes, services, and in some places ranches.

You'll note the windmills throughout the area.

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Manuel Antonio National Park is Costa Rica's smallest national park but one of its most spectacular parks. Visitor will find everything from jungle, wildlife to incredible beaches.

Manuel Antonio is near a town called Quepos, a charming former fishing village.