White Water Rafting
Full Day
In this excursion you have the opportunity to be in one of the most popular rivers for this sport, The Pacuare River, The Reventazon River, The Sarapiquí River, The Saveegre River or The Corobici River.
The Pacuare River, is one of the five most important rivers of the world by its landscapes and fast rapids. In this tropical river the trip is pure magic. Located in the Caribbean of Costa Rica, the Pacuare River confines the Mountain of Talamanca, the home to the native Indians of Cabecar and an immense variety of flora and fauna.
Once in the river you will go 16 miles on the Heart of the rain forest, observing cascades, birds and diversity of Flora. The Reventazón River makes the perfect trip for beginners the 12 miles of the river will take approximately 2 hours until you arrive the city of Turrialba, during the trip you will enjoy incomparable landscapes in the river more close to San Jose.
The Sarapiquí and Saveegre Rivers are ideal for beginners and families. At the Corobici River the trip is excellent for bird’s watcher and nature lovers. Except for the Pacuare River, no previous experience is required. In anyone of these rivers you will have a security briefing.
Includes. Breakfast and Lunch from San Jose, and Lunch from Jacó Beach and Guanacaste Beaches, transportation and guide.
Bring. Bathing suit, an extra T-shirt, towel and tennis shoes.
- Reventazon River departs from San Jose 6:30 am
- Pacuare River departs from San Jose 6:30 am
- Sarapiqui River departs from San Jose 6:00 am
- Savegre River departs from Jaco Beach 7:00 am
- Corobici River departs from Guanacaste Beaches 7:30 am
Irazú Volcano: ( Half Day or Full Day )
At 3,432 meters above sea level, Irazú Volcano is the highest point in the Central Volcanic Cordillera. The gently sloping southern flank with its patchwork pattern of potatoes, cabbages, and other vegetable crops, replaced by bucolic dairy farms at higher elevations, belies the violent past of this sleeping behemoth that looms above the city of Cartago.
Upon nearing the summit the destructive forces of volcanism begin to become more noticeable with the presence of scorched dead tree trunks that are still standing. On top of Irazú you will find several deep craters in this barren windswept terrain that is reminiscent of a moonscape. The high elevation itself, being just above the tree line at this latitude, keeps the vegetation from growing very tall, but the periodic devastating effects of eruptions help to keep plant life rather sparse. Among the few species of birds that live in this habitat are the aptly named Volcano Junco and Volcano Hummingbird.
As with all active volcanoes, the level and type of activity changes periodically, often abruptly. Since the last series of eruptions, between August of 1962 and March of 1965, Irazú's principal crater has only emitted fumarole activity -- but things could change again at any time.
Departures Around 7:30 am. Pick up times vary depending on the hotel location
Duration 6 hours
Frequency Daily
Recommended Comfortable shoes, light jacket, long pants and camera
Includes guided transportation, lunch and entrance fee
