Costa Rica: Off The Beaten Path

Arrival in San Jose

Today you arrive in Costa Rica! Your guide will take you to your downtown boutique hotel where you will spend your first night of this journey.

Arriving in Pacuaré River

Arriving in your unique Eco-Lodge is an adventure in itself. Drive 2 hours outside San Jose until reaching your put-in point, you will hop on your boat and raft down the thrilling rapids of the Pacuaré River until reaching your lodge check in point on the edge of the river.

Selected hotels

• Pacuaré Lodge

  Pacuare Lodge is tucked deep within 25,000 acres of pristine, protected Costa Rican rain forest on the banks of the Pacuare River. This River is a world class white water rafting destination, and you can arrive at the lodge doing exactly that! The service is impeccable, and nothing beats enjoying your morning Costa Rican Coffee from your tree bungalow!

Exploring Pacuaré

Choose from exciting optional onsite adventures: Canopy Adventure, Canyoning El Tesorito Creek, Cabecar Indigenous Hike, Ancient Trail & Hidden Waterfall Hike, Bajo del Tigre & Nairi Awari Reserve Hike and the Rural Experience.

Whitewater rafting in Pacuaré River

Second day of river water thrills to enjoy rapids, gorges, waterfalls and incredible natural settings. Explore Bajos del Toro rural community located in a small valley, rich in lively traditions, unique landscapes, and spellbinding flora and fauna.

Selected hotels

• El Silencio

  A unique luxury cloud forest hotel set in Costa Rica's pristine Bajos del Toro region. Flanked by two national parks, this is our top choice for anyone looking for an exclusive experience in the cloud forest. We especially love the farm to table concept, and all the activities you can do from here: Zip-lining, rappelling,horseback riding, waterfall hiking

Hike incredible waterfalls

Take a hike to two stunning blue waterfalls hidden in deep rainforest that feature hued raleigh-scatter reflections caused by the water’s volcanic mineral content. Soak in their refreshingly cold natural pool, admire the surrounding lush vegetation and enjoy the impressive views of the nearby Poas Volcano.

Arriving in Osa Peninsula

Idyllic Osa Peninsula conserves the largest primary forest on the American Pacific coastline and features one of the remaining areas of lowland tropical forests in the world. Check in at your stunning eco-lodge where luxury is living and breathing the jungle and relax the rest of the evening.

Selected hotels

• Lapa Rios

  Lapa Rios Lodge protects 1,000 acres of Central America’s last remaining tropical lowland rainforest. In this immersive destination, the real luxury is in living and breathing the jungle. Every inch is waiting to be discovered. Here, you’ll encounter iconic frogs and macaws; endangered monkeys and over 300 bird species. It’s a pristine environment where nature thrives in its rawest form.

Indulge in nature

Take these days to indulge in the activities your eco lodge offers: Enjoy bird watching, wild waterfall hikes, local medicine discovery, rainforest ridge walks, Osa Trail, night walks, or simply indulge in a variety of body treatments at the massage hut.

Free day at leisure

Relax and indulge in nature paradise on your last day of this journey.

Pura Vida, Costa Rica!

Transfer to the airstrip for your flight to San Jose. Upon arrival, catch your flight home.