The Pacuare Lodge 3 Day Adventure is the perfect way to explore one of Costa Rica’s most exquisite rainforest gems, allowing you time to fully enjoy a variety of excursions and the area’s breathtaking natural scenery.
Day 1: 6:00 -7:00 am: Early morning pick-up in your hotel lobby by a Costa Rica Nature Adventures representative. Transportation service (approximately 2½ hours) to our Pacuare River put-in including a typical Costa Rican breakfast in route. Exciting 1-1½ hour river rafting tour to the Pacuare Lodge (class II-III rapids) where you will enjoy a two night stay at Costa Rica’s premier eco-lodge.
Arrival at the Pacuare Lodge 12:00 – 1:00 pm.
After lunch participate an optional canopy tour (not included in package price) or waterfall hike, or simply relax in your private bungalow or suite. Dine on gourmet delicacies by candlelight and then visit our upstairs lounge for a cocktail or refreshment before retiring to a restful night’s sleep. (B, L, D)
Day 2: You’ll wake up to bird song and the soothing sound of the river nearby. Then head over to the main lodge for a delicious breakfast of home-made bread, tropical fruits, yogurt, eggs, pancakes, cereal and juice and coffee.
The lodge employs a resident naturalist guide who will provide you with unique insights into the plant and animal world. Choose from exciting optional tours that include guided hikes through an emerald rainforest, the Cabecar Indian Hike - where visitors may participate in a cultural exchange our Adventure Canopy Tour – where visitors glide amid a tropical rainforest canopy , a Horseback Ride to el Bajo del Tigre or a therapeutic massage. (B, L, D)
Day 3: Optional Excursion. (B,L, D)
Day 4: Optional Excursion ( B,L, D)
Day 5: Departure between 9:00-10:00 am. In the morning you will depart by raft for an even more fun-filled day of white water rating excitement (approximately 3½ hours over class III-IV rapids), including a delicious picnic lunch along the river. At our river take-out you will have a chance to change at our private facilities before being transferred by private minibus back to your hotel. Arrival back in San Jose between 5:30-6:30 pm. (B, L, deli-style lunch along the river)
The Pacuare Lodge Adventure is sold as a package trip that includes: Transportation from San José, bilingual guide, typical Costa Rican breakfast in route, Pacuare River rafting tour orground transportation to the lodge (depending on preference), professional guides and equipment, all meals (gourmet dinners), 2 night bungalow stay, hot beverages, lunch along the river, use of private installations at river take-out, return transportation to San José with guide.
*You also have the option of getting to and leaving the lodge by ground transportation.
**Pick-ups, transfers & drop-offs may also be arranged to and from almost anywhere in the country. Save time and money by asking your reservation agent to include the Pacuare Lodge within a full-featured Costa Rica itinerary.
