An adventure high on the wish list of active adventurers keen to take on the challenge of traversing Costa Rica under their own steam. Our crossing takes us on bike, foot, raft and kayak across this spectacular natural wilderness through farmlands, foothills and mountainous regions reaching the peaks of the Central Highlands. The trails are often slippery and poorly defined, with several river crossings. We encounter indigenous settlements deep in the cloud forest and hope to glimpse rare wildlife and birdlife in this pristine tropical rainforest. The views and terrain vary greatly as we traverse the mountainous backbone of Costa Rica, which culminates in a trek to 'The Hidden Valleys' above the Pacuare River. The Pacuare is one of the world's classic whitewater experiences, where we undertake an exhilarating rafting trip with class 2-5 rapids through a series of spectacular canyons. In between the powerful rapids there is time to absorb your superb surroundings and the tropical rainforest. We leave the rapids and gorges behind as we ease our way by sea kayak along a much slower moving section of the river, through banana plantations to our final goal, the Caribbean coast.
Brief Itinerary
DAY 1 Arrive San Jose
DAY 2 Transfer to Dominical
DAYS 3-8 Cycling and Hiking to Santa Maria
DAYS 9/10 Cycle across the Continental Divide to La Suiza
DAY 11 Rafting on the upper reaches of the Pacuare River
DAYS 12/13 Hidden Valleys self supported trek to Pacuare river
DAY 14 Rest day
DAY 15 Rafting on the Pacuare River
DAY 16 Sea kayaking to the Caribbean Sea
DAY 17 Transfer to San Jose
DAY 18 In San Jose, trip concludes
Duration: 18 days
Activities: Trekking, cycling, kayaking
Grading: 6 - Moderate to Challenging
Charity Supported: Any
You may choose to support the charity of your choice. You are responsible to contact the charity and get their authorization to raise funds on their behalf. *Discount of 10% from retail trip cost offered if you raise $1000 or more for your charity.
Inclusions
16 breakfasts, 16 lunches and 15 dinners• experienced guides • private transport • good quality hotel accommodation • basic village stay and guesthouses • all group camping equipment • rafting gear and instruction • kayaking gear and instruction • mountain bikes and helmets • support vehicle on bike section (sleeping bags and mats are not included)
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