ITINERARY

Day 1 - Meet in San José, Costa Rica, and transfer to hotel.

Day 2 - Paddle sea kayaks down the Río Suerte into Tortuguero National Park, then paddle or motor to a lodge for overnight.

Day 3 - Easy kayaking in hidden lagoons in Tortuguero National Park only accessible by kayak. Afternoon visit to the Sea Turtle Survival League.

Day 4 - Raft the fun and easy Pacuare River to a Robinson Crusoe-like jungle lodge.

Day 5 - Hike in the rainforest, looking for monkeys and tropical birds, enjoy an optional zipline across the river, and swimming beneath waterfalls.

Day 6 - Paddle the Class III/IV rapids in the Pacuare River Gorge, and get splashed while paddling next to waterfalls. Drive to La Fortuna, nestled up right next to the active Arenal Volcano.

Day 7 - Early morning Tree Planting for La Quinta Reforestation Project and then hike to La Fortuna Waterfall and float the fun and easy Peñas Blancas River at dusk for wildlife viewings.  End this day with a local family hosted dinner.

Day 8 - Morning sea kayaking on beautiful Lake Arenal. Afternoon soak at Baldi Hot Springs. Nighttime viewing of Arenal Volcano, where we might see some red hot lava!

Day 9 - Depart San José