For Reservations, call 415-312-3112

Available dates in 2011:
January 30-February 9
March 20-30

Explore the Rivers, Rainforests, & Backroads of Costa Rica!

Enjoy a Unique and Diverse 11-Day Itinerary of
Back-Country Nature/Wildlife Explorations and
Remote River Paddling in SOAR Inflatable Canoes.
 

Costa Rica is world-renowned for its pristine, breathtaking, flat-water wildlife paddling. Abundant rainfall, warm water, and a wide variety of rivers and eco-systems are what make Costa Rica's rainforest a paradise for paddlers. This is a great paddling and hiking itinerary that features the best of Costa Rica's rainforests, national parks and beaches. Our incredibly well-versed & friendly Tico naturalist/ river guide will introduce us to a colorful cast of local folks, and show us the Costa Rica less traveled. Our 11-day itinerary visits remote locales known for their exceptional flora and fauna.

Our small group will travel through the countryside in a spacious, comfortable "touring coaster," spending 10 nights in unique rainforest lodges and country inns.

Trip Length: 11 days/10 nights

Group size: 6-10 Participants

Skill Level: Novice to Intermediate; instruction provided.


Itinerary at-a-Glance:

Day 1 - San Jose, transfer to Caribbean lowlands

Day 2 - Hike La Selva Biological Preserve, Puerto Viejo river (Class I).

Day 3 - Tres Amigos river (Class I-II)

Day 4 - Rancho Margot Farm Tour, Mirador Hike or Rappel, Eco Termales Hot Springs, Night hike

Day 5 - Penas Blancas / La Carolina Lodge / Pura Vida

Day 6 - Rio Tenorio and Rio Corobici
(Class I-II)

Day 7 - Rio Celeste (hike) / Pura Vida

Day 8 - Canopy Tour / Zip Line, Scarlet Macaw migration

Day 9 - Savegre River (a couple of Class III's, then I-II's) - optional

Day 10 - Manuel Antonio National Park, wildlife.

Day 11 - Tarcoles, Sarchi, Return to San Jose / Flight home late afternoon or next day

Click for Detailed Itinerary

Price:
$2495 per person, double occupancy.

Early bird specials:
90-day advance, $2345 (save $150)
60-day advance, $2395 (save $100)

A $500 deposit will hold your space.

Single supplement: $598


tucanIncludes:

Accommodations: Rainforest lodges and Country Inns

Meals: Included except where noted

Transportation: Luxury van or Touring Coaster

Activities: Flat-water, moving current paddling on four rivers, Whitewater paddling (optional) on one river, Hiking, Wildlife & bird watching
in three bio-preserves/ National Parks, Canopy tour, Zip line, Hot Springs, Volcano, Beaches and more

Guides: Full time Naturalist and River Guides at all times.

Equipment: SOAR Inflatables canoes and all paddling gear provided.

Does not include:
Airfare, alcoholic beverages, departure tax, laundry, tips for guides, incidentals, or any costs associated with days before or after itinerary.

Payment / Cancellation Policy:
A $500.00 deposit shall be paid at the time of the reservation. Balance to be paid 30 days prior to departure. Any cancellation more than 30 days prior to departure will receive a full refund. Cancellations more than 15 days prior to departure will receive a 50% refund of amount paid. Cancellations less than 15 days prior to departure will not receive any refunds.

Reservations and Additional Information:
Contact Gail at 415-312-3112
Email: go@RiverGuidess.com