Adventure Trails

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 1 Mountain biking (Orosi Valley)

Drive to the panoramic Orosi Valley for biking through a unique landscape with coffee-lined valleys and cloud forest side-by-side. We finish at a mountain top lodge near Turrialba. (B, L)

Day 2 Pacuare River (Rafting)

The day begins with a scenic drive along the foothills of the Irazú and Turrialba volcanoes to the “put in” on the Pacuare River for our two-day whitewater adventure. We will run a total of 27 kilometers of Class III-IV rapids while exploring this magnificent river valley. This afternoon we arrive at our comfortable riverside camp, “El Nido del Tigre.” Nestled between the sounds of the rainforest and the hum of the river, take time to explore the lush environment first hand looking out for toucans overhead or simply relaxing in a hammock to the sounds of the river. (B,L,D)

Day 3 Pacuare River (Hiking & Rafting)

This free day at the camp can be spent enjoying El Nido del Tigre and the surrounding area. Hiking through the rainforest to a waterfall, floating down a rapid with just a life jacket, horseback riding, or relaxing in a hammock around the camp, are all possible activities. (B, L, D)

Day 4 Pacuare River (Rafting)

Today the Pacuare takes us through virgin rainforest, cascading waterfalls and river carved canyons. We maneuver through the exhilarating rapids and point out the intricacies of the rainforest at the river’s edge. Along the way we take time out to do a side hike to some waterfalls and have lunch on the shore. “Taking out” near the town of Siquirres, we drive back to San Jose passing through the Braulio Carrillo National Park with its spectacular scenery (B, L)

Do you fit the client profile for this trip?

Adventure trails is designed for people of all abilities. We ask that you have a healthy spirit of adventure and good all-round fitness. It is not necessary to have a high level of biking expertise although it is helpful to be familiar with gear changing. There are no specific requirements for whitewater rafting but you will fully participate in paddling so you need to have good stamina.