Costa Rica
River rapids, cloud forect, boutique lodges and beaches
Cabécar Tour - 11 Night Itinerary
Enjoy an adventure on the Pacuare River with rapids and optional river-rafting, trek in the rainforest and stay five nights on the Caribbean coast at a delightful boutique beach resort.
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Travel Highlights
- Explore San Jose, Costa Rica's capital city
- Enjoy 2 river rafting adventures on the Pacuare River
- Stay 4 nights in a remote, luxury jungle lodge for a unique experience
- Discover the rainforest, birdlife and meet local villagers and tribes
- Stay 5 nights at the stylish Le Cameleon Hotel, next to a peaceful Caribbean beach
- Explore the Caribbean coastline, including Puerto Viejo and Puerto Limon
Tour Route
- San Jose - 2 Nights
- Pacuare River - 4 Nights
- Puerto Viejo - 5 Nights
- Return to Jose and fly home
This itinerary can be tailored to your preferences by our specialist advisors, who can provide a guaranteed price based on your choice of departure date, route, duration, flights, cabin, hotels, transport and excursions.
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San Jose
2 NightsDay 1 - Daytime flight to San Jose
Day 2 - San Jose
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Daytime flight to San Jose
Depart on British Airways daytime flight to San Jose, arriving late in the afternoon. Our guide will transfer you to your chosen hotel for a 2 night stay and give a short orientation tour.
Sunday, 25 May 2025
San Jose
Relax at your hotel or choose from a range of optional excursions, including a tour of San Jose or perhaps a visit to the impressive Poas Volcano.
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Hotel Presidente
The Presidente Hotel is located in the heart of San José in the pedestrian zone of Central Avenue, 2 blocks from the National Theatre and the Cultural Square. The hotel has over 100 comfortable and spacious rooms, which all include cable TV, air conditioning, safety box and en-suite bathroom. The hotel offers amenities such as…
Hotel Alta Las Palomas
Located on the outskirts of San Jose in Santa Ana, the 23 room Hotel Alta is an excellent base to explore the capital city and surrounding attractions, including the Poas Volcano.
Public areas include a swimming pool, excellent dining at the elegant La Luz Restaurant and bar or the more relaxed cafe de Verano.
There are 5…
Grano de Oro
Situated on a shady street just off Paseo Colon, San Jose's main street, the Hotel Grano de Oro is a welcome retreat in the heart of this bustling city. Converted from a tropical Victorian mansion, the hotel preserves the warmth and comfort of a private home, with its atrium terrace and corridors of sparkling fountains…
Buena Vista Hotel
Buena Vista hotel is a Spanish colonial style resort located just outside San Jose, at the top of a mountain offering panoramic views of three volcanoes in the Central Valley - Poas, Barva and Irazu. It is a super place to stay when you arrive in Costa Rica.
The hotel has 30 air-conditioned and comfortable rooms. Deluxe…
Hotel Alta Las Palomas
Located on the outskirts of San Jose in Santa Ana, the 23 room Hotel Alta is an excellent base to explore the capital city and surrounding attractions, including the Poas Volcano.
Public areas include a swimming pool, excellent dining at the elegant La Luz Restaurant and bar or the more relaxed cafe de Verano.
There are 5…
Xandari Resort And Spa
Xandari Resort and Spa is perfectly located for excursions to Poas Volcano, La Paz waterfall gardens, and Doka coffee plantation, and is only 30 minutes’ drive from San Jose International airport. Over 3km of scenic trails through coffee and fruit orchards lead into a lush natural tropical setting with a year-round river and five beautiful…
Finca Rosa Blanca
Finca Rosa Blanca Country Inn is situated above the beautiful Central Valley of Costa Rica, offering amazing views of volcanoes, cloud forests and coffee plantations and nestled amongst 10 acres amid hundreds of fruit trees and tropical flora. It offers luxurious rooms including mini bar, Jacuzzi bath and private verandas overlooking the Valley. Each room…
Pacuare River
4 NightsDay 3 - Transfer to Pacuare & river rafting
Day 4 - Optional hiking and canopy tour
Day 5 - Explore Pacuare
Day 6 - Exploring Pacuare
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Transfer to Pacuare & river rafting
Morning transfer to the Pacuare River, followed by an exciting 1 hour river rafting tour to Pacuare Lodge where you will enjoy a 4 night stay on a full board basis.
Pacuare is a protected area in the Caribbean region of Costa Rica beginning near the town of Siquirres and covering approximately 25,000 acres as it descends down the Talamanca Mountain Range. Pacuare’s proximity to the lowlands and high annual rainfall combine to nurture the complex life systems whose abundance makes for extraordinary scenic beauty.
Tuesday, 27 May 2025
Optional hiking and canopy tour
Wake up to bird song and the soothing sound of the river nearby. The lodge employs a resident naturalist guide who will provide you with unique insights into the plant and animal world. Today you can choose from optional tours including a guided hike through the emerald rainforest or the Cabecar Indian hike - where visitors may participate in a cultural exchange. The optional adventure Canopy Tour allows you to view the rainforest from the treetops, as you glide from tree to tree amidst the tropical rainforest canopy.
Wednesday, 28 May 2025
Exploring Pacuare
A further day to explore this remote and beautiful region. Perhaps go fishing, swim in the river, take a birdwatching tour or simply relax at your comfortable lodge.
Or take an optional tour to visit a Cabecar tribe. The Cabécar are an indigenous group speaking the Cabecar dialect, a language belonging to the Chibchan language family of the Isthmo-Colombian area of lower Central America. The Cabécar are the largest indigenous group in Costa Rica with a population of nearly 17,000 and their reserves preserve ecological diversity, traditional subsistence living and ancient cultures.
Thursday, 29 May 2025
Exploring Pacuare
A further day of explorations.
Pacuare River Lodge
Pacuare River Lodge is a secluded property located amid the exotic rainforest located outside Turrialba, accessible only by 4x4 and river raft. The lodge's eco-friendly bungalows are surrounded by exuberant tropical foliage, nestled between the river and our private nature reserve, which conserves 300 hectares (740 acres) of primary rainforest.
There are 14 river and jungle…
Puerto Viejo
5 NightsDay 7 - Travel to Puerto Viejo
Day 8 - At leisure at Le Cameleon
Day 9 - At leisure
Day 10 - Optional tours or relax on the beach
Day 11 - At leisure
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Travel to Puerto Viejo
After breakfast, take a 3 hour rafting trip back along the river, from where we continue by private car to Puerto Viejo. On arrival, check into the delightful Le Cameleon Boutique Hotel for a 5-night stay on a bed and breakfast basis.
The hotel is located a stones throw from Playa Cocles, a crowd-free sandy beach, perfect for relaxing, surfing, or swimming. The hotel is also an excellent base to explore many attractions including Yorkin Indigenous Reservations, Cahuita National Park, Manzanillo's wildlife refuge, the national monument and Turrialba Volcano, Gandoca Lagoon Boat Trip and birdwatching tours.
Saturday, 31 May 2025
At leisure at Le Cameleaon
Today enjoy the many facilities of your hotel including the pool. Or take an optional tour depending on your interests.
Sunday, 01 June 2025
At leisure
Time to relax in the Costa Rican sunshine.
Monday, 02 June 2025
Optional tours, or relax on the beach
Take an optional tour today or perhaps visit the nearby towns of Puerto Viejo, Manzanillo or lively Puerto Limon.
Tuesday, 03 June 2025
At leisure
Your final day to enjoy on the beach soaking up the laid back atmosphere..
Le Cameleon
Le Cameleon is a stylish, boutique hotel located across a quiet road next to a white sandy beach in Puerto Viejo. Here, you can relax and feel the Caribbean vibe in a setting they call ‘where the Jungle meets the Ocean’.
The hotel has a range of room types appealing to couples and families. Each room…
Return to Jose and fly home
Day 12 - Transfer to San Jose and fly home
Day 13 - Arrive in the UK
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Transfer to San Jose and fly home
Early morning transfer by road to San Jose Airport for your overnight flight back to the UK.
Thursday, 05 June 2025
Arrive in the UK
Arrive in the UK in the morning.
Xandari Resort And Spa
Xandari Resort and Spa is perfectly located for excursions to Poas Volcano, La Paz waterfall gardens, and Doka coffee plantation, and is only 30 minutes’ drive from San Jose International airport. Over 3km of scenic trails through coffee and fruit orchards lead into a lush natural tropical setting with a year-round river and five beautiful…
Price Guidelines
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|---|---|
| Travel Dates | |
| Room Arrangement | First |
| Multiple Travellers - Twin Rooms | £5,372 |
Prices are a guideline per person, for travel within the next year and booking early and are subject to availability. Please see below what is included and request a detailed quotation with a guaranteed price for your specific departure date and for Special Events, Summer, Christmas, New Year's Eve & Easter.
What's Included
- 13 Days / 11 Nights
- International flights (1 overnight)
- 11 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 4 dinners
- River rafting adventures in Pacuare
- Accommodation as shown on the itinerary
- Transfers and transport throughout
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