Multisport Through Volcanoes & Rivers (On Request)
Tour Overview
Embark on an exhilarating multisport adventure through Costa Rica's stunning landscapes with the "Multisport Through Volcanoes & Rivers" tour. This action-packed journey takes you from the heights of the Irazu Volcano, known as "The Colossus," to the lush trails of Turrialba, where you'll cycle through vibrant plantations. Experience the thrill of white-water rafting on the Pacuare River and discover the secrets of chocolate in a biological reserve. Relax in the rejuvenating hot springs of Arenal, with breathtaking views of the volcano. Enjoy horseback riding through picturesque sugar cane fields and learn to make traditional corn tortillas. With comfortable accommodations and guided activities, this tour offers an unforgettable blend of adventure and relaxation in the heart of Costa Rica's natural beauty. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : ARRIVAL SAN JOSE (16km – 30min)
Location: San José
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Presidente or similar 4*
Meals Included: Breakfast
Arrive at the Juan Santamaría Airport and transfer to the city of San José where our representative will warmly welcome you.
Overnight in San José.
Day 2 : SAN JOSE – IRAZU VOLCANO – TURRIALBA VOLCANO – AQUIARES WATERFALL – TURRIALBA
Location: Irazu Volcano, Turrialba Volcano, Aquiares, Turrialba
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Casa Turire or similar 4*
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, start today’s adventure by heading towards the second-highest point in Costa Rica: the Irazu Volcano, also known as ‘The Colossus’ because of the destruction the volcano has wreaked in the past. Once inside this national park, begin a brisk walk around the two main craters. After the hike, begin the descent by riding a mountain bike from the volcano down to the outer perimeter of the Turrialba Volcano National Park through different trails surrounded by flora and fauna typical of the area. Along the way, see a great many potatoes, chamomile, sugar cane, white onions and coffee plantations, as well as cattle fields in the small rural towns of the area. Continue the trek and arrive at the outskirts of the Turrialba Volcano, a great opportunity to take some pictures of the active volcano before a stop for lunch at Torre Alba Restaurant. Afterwards, visit a beautiful historical church in the small town of Aquiares. Continue your ride through the rainforest where you can take some pictures and swim in a breath-taking natural pool underneath an incredible 15-metre thundering waterfall. Activity: 1 hour - 10 Km walking, 3.5 hrs on a mountain bike on a gravel trail, rolling hills terrain.
Overnight in Turrialba.
Day 3 : TURRIALBA – ATIRRO HORSEBACK RIDING – COOKING CLASS – TURRIALBA
Location: Turrialba
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Casa Turire or similar 4*
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Welcome to the farm at Casa Turire where we venture off on a horseback riding tour. Following a quick safety briefing, this two-hour horseback riding trip takes you past sugar cane and coffee plantations and a secondary forest. In the forest, the guide will explain the development and regrowth of secondary forests and the pioneer plants that are being cut down. Riders may see a variety of birds such as golden orioles, tanagers, black guans and a plethora of other animals. Additionally, the riding tour takes us to areas with amazing views of the surrounding natural beauty. Take a break and enjoy a scenic lookout, where you can take in the entire Turrialba Valley and surrounding mountains. Visit a typical house where local women from the community will give you a cooking class on how to make corn tortillas with tasty, local Turrialba cheese. Activity: 2hrs horseback riding.
Overnight in Turrialba.
Day 4 : TURRIALBA – PACUARE RIVER WHITE – WATER RAFTING – SARAPIQUÍ (95km – 2hrs)
Location: Pacuare River, Siquirres, Sarapiquí
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: La Quinta Sarapiquí or similar 4*
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
In the morning, after breakfast, embark on a white-water adventure on the Pacuare River, one of the best rivers in the world for rafting. The equipment and guides await you to start the adventure after a safety briefing. Once on the river, move quickly through a variety of class III and IV rapids. Around 14 kilometres downriver, take a break, enjoy a tropical fruit snack and make a short side hike to appreciate the beauty of a nearby waterfall where you can even take a dip in the refreshing waters. Roughly an hour and a half into the trip, a large waterfall on the right marks the entrance into a canyon and the start of the two most significant rapids of the first half of the run – the Upper and Lower Huacas. After conquering the Huacas, continue downriver and hopefully catch a glimpse of some of the exotic wildlife that roams the area. Still ahead are 16 kilometres of the continuous white-water left, including some adrenaline-pumping rapids. You know it’s time to relax when you enter a dramatic yet tranquil canyon, where everyone can enjoy a dip in the river. From there, float to our facility in Siquirres, where you can enjoy a shower and change into dry clothes before the short trip to a local restaurant where you’ll indulge in a buffet-style Costa Rican lunch. Activity: 3.5hrs white-water rafting & activities.
Overnight in Sarapiquí.
Day 5 : SARAPIQUI – CHOCOLATE TOUR – HOT SPRINGS – ARENAL (95km – 2hrs)
Location: Sarapiquí, La Tirimbina, Tirimbina Biological Reserve, Arenal
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Los Lagos or similar 4*
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast, head to the neighbouring property of La Tirimbina and begin a chocolate tour. Led by a trained guide, the tour takes you across a suspension bridge and into a section of the Tirimbina Biological Reserve, where you’ll come upon a former cacao plantation. During the hike, learn about the natural and cultural history of the cacao tree. On arrival to the site, see a demonstration of the artisanal processes by which the cacao fruit is transformed into chocolate – the harvest, fermentation, drying, etc – while the story of pre-and post-colonial chocolate is recounted. Here, enjoy tasting different kinds of chocolate, all prepared on the spot in the traditional way. At night, enjoy a dip in the hot springs at the hotel.
Overnight in Arenal.
Day 6 : ARENAL – HOT SPRINGS – ARENAL (5km – 20min)
Location: Arenal
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Los Lagos or similar 4*
Meals Included: Breakfast
Wake up to breakfast in the hotel and prepare for a day of well-deserved rest and relaxation. Head to the mesmerising wealth of hot springs that dot the area surrounding the Arenal Volcano, and spend a day indulging in their warm relaxing waters at leisure (activity duration 4hrs). There’s no better way to begin or end a day in Arenal than soaking in one of these relaxing springs.
Overnight in Arenal.
Day 7 : ARENAL - MONTEVERDE - SAN JOSÉ (56km – 1.5hr)
Location: Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve, San José
Accommodation Name: Presidente or similar 4*
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, head to Monteverde Reserve to hike along one of the most beautiful and famous natural areas in the country. Created in 1972, the Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve is one of the most famous in the world, as well as one of the most important private reserves in Costa Rica, with a total of 35 square kilometres of lush land. In 2007 it was listed as one of Costa Rica’s 7 Wonders. This park counts with four ecological ‘Live Zones’, spots that overlook different ecosystems in which you can espy hundreds of species of mammals, birds, butterflies, amphibians, reptiles, insects and arachnids, as well as a healthy variety of mosses, vines and other plants and trees typical of the Cloud Forest. Once finished, enjoy lunch (not included) followed by a trip to the charming Presidente Hotel, where you’ll check-in and spend the night.
Overnight in San Jose
Day 8 : DEPARTURE SAN JOSE (16km – 30min)
Location: San Jose, Juan Santamaria International Airport
Meals Included: Breakfast
After one last breakfast at the hotel, it’s time to pack your bags and say goodbye to beautiful Costa Rica. Hop onto your transfer to Juan Santamaria International Airport to catch your flight to your following destination. Have a good trip!
What's Included
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Tour Guide
Operated with English- and Spanish-speaking local guides for the activities only.
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Transport
Air-conditioned transportation as indicated in the itinerary on a private basis and private transfers from/to the airport.
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Entrance Fees and Activities
Entrance fees to all sites mentioned as included in the itinerary.
What's Not Included
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Tips and Gratuities
Tips and gratuities are not included.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses and personal gear are not included.
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Alcoholic Beverages
Alcoholic beverages are not included.
Please Note
- Health Conditions: Good Physical condition
- We reserve the right to change itineraries and activities due to weather conditions, technical problems or security reasons.
- Early check-in, late check-out, connecting or adjoining rooms in the hotel are subject to availability and not guaranteed
- In many hotels in Costa Rica, the triple rooms are a double room with an additional bed or sofa bed. Their comfort conditions are lower than the international standards of the triple room
- No refund for unused services. Splitting of the package is not allowed
Accommodation options
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONSDay 1 & 7; San José:
Superior Hotel Category = Presidente or similar 4*
Day 2,3; Turrialba:
Superior Hotel Category = Casa Turire or similar 4*
Day 4; Sarapiquí:
Superior Hotel Category = La Quinta Sarapiquí or similar 4*
Day 5, 6; Arenal:
Superior Hotel Category = Los Lagos or similar 4*
Accommodation options
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONSDay 1 & 7; San José:
Superior Hotel Category = Presidente or similar 4*
Day 2,3; Turrialba:
Superior Hotel Category = Casa Turire or similar 4*
Day 4; Sarapiquí:
Superior Hotel Category = La Quinta Sarapiquí or similar 4*
Day 5, 6; Arenal:
Superior Hotel Category = Los Lagos or similar 4*
Mode of Transport
Travel in comfort with air-conditioned transportation provided on a private basis, including private transfers to and from the airport, ensuring a seamless and personalized travel experience throughout your journey.Accommodation
Enjoy 7 nights of superior accommodation in Costa Rica, staying at 4-star hotels such as Presidente in San José, Casa Turire in Turrialba, La Quinta Sarapiquí, and Los Lagos in Arenal, ensuring comfort and relaxation throughout your adventure.Check out our Q&As
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What languages are the local guides fluent in during the tour?
The local guides for the activities are fluent in English and Spanish.
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Will I be part of a group during the tour?
There is no guarantee that you will be part of a group or the same group during the tour.
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What kind of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes 7 nights of accommodation in superior hotel categories, such as Presidente in San José, Casa Turire in Turrialba, La Quinta Sarapiquí in Sarapiquí, and Los Lagos in Arenal, all rated 4 stars or similar.
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What meals are included in the tour package?
The tour package includes 7 breakfasts and 3 lunches on days 3 to 5.
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What kind of transportation is provided during the tour?
The tour provides air-conditioned transportation on a private basis as indicated in the itinerary, along with private transfers to and from the airport.
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Are entrance fees to sites included in the tour?
Yes, entrance fees to all sites mentioned as included in the itinerary are covered.
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What equipment is provided for the activities?
Bicycles and helmets for cycling, as well as rafting equipment for the white-water rafting activity, are provided.
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What activities are included in the tour?
The tour includes activities such as mountain biking, horseback riding, a cooking class, white-water rafting, a chocolate tour, and visits to hot springs.
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Is there a possibility of itinerary changes?
Yes, itineraries and activities may change due to weather conditions, technical problems, or security reasons.
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Do you offer any travel insurance?
We do not offer Travel Insurance but would strongly recommend that you purchase a comprehensive Travel Insurance Policy prior to departure.
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Are flights included in the tour?
No, they are not included
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When are there specific hotel names confirmed?
Confirmed hotel names are informed latest 10 days prior to client´s arrival
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Booking confirmation with Itinerary and confirmation vouchers
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
You can change it by logging into your profile and click on Bookings. Please check your cancellation policy.
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Is there any option for solo traveller?
Yes of course. Please note that the default selection shows the price per person per double room. For solo travellers, you will have to select a single room when available.
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What does the price include?
What is included is stated specifically on the product Description. Gratuities are at your discretion. Prices do not include (unless stated otherwise) - gratuities to the guide, driver or tour manager.
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Are Visa fees included in the price?
No, visa fees are not included
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Low Deposit
Destination Services Costa Rica requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of destination services costa rica charges.
At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
Multisport Through Volcanoes & Rivers (On Request)
8 Days Starting and ending in San José, Costa Rica
Visiting: San José, Irazu Volcano, Turrialba Volcano, Aquiares, Turrialba, Pacuare River, Siquirres, Sarapiquí, La Tirimbina, Tirimbina Biological Reserve, Arenal, Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve, San Jose ...more ...less
Tour operator:
Tour code:
58857
Group Type:
Private
Guide Type:
Partially Guided
Group size:
0 - 6
Age range:
12-99
Tour operated in:
English , SpanishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
Cycling, Horse Riding Excursion, Walking, White water rafting
