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If you love water sports, this is the trip for you! Start off with sea kayaking, swimming, and snorkeling adventures in the turquoise waters of Curú National Wildlife Refuge on the Pacific coast. Then it’s off to the Caribbean to paddle sea kayaks on the tranquil jungle waterways and hidden lagoons of Tortuguero National Park—a unique, exciting way to discover the rainforest’s wonders that no other U.S. company offers. Yet more paddling adventures lie ahead: a rafting trip on Costa Rica’s top river, the beautiful Río Pacuare. Pounding its way from one whitewater rapid to another, the Pacuare serves up one of the world’s best roller coaster rides (a bonus: shimmering waterfalls that drench you as you pass!). Pura Vida!, the ubiquitous Costa Rican catchall phrase that—literally translated—means “pure life,” but in the vernacular, means “what could be better than this?”

Special departures are available for families with children age 8 and up. Email us or call 1-888-MTSOBEK (687-6235) or 1-510-594-6000 for details.

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

• Raft the Río Pacuare, considered by many to be one of the top 10 most beautiful whitewater rivers in the world!
• Sea kayak in two coastal wildlife refuges—one on the Pacific, the other on the Caribbean (where we are the only U.S. company to offer this activity!)
• Enjoy close encounters with a variety of wildlife: sea turtles, monkeys, iguanas, and more!

Day 1 - Meet in San José, Costa Rica, and transfer to hotel.

Day 2 - Drive to Puntarenas and ferry and paddle across the Gulf of Nicoya to a private beach camp at Curú National Wildlife Refuge.

Day 3 - Roundtrip paddle to nearby Tortuga Island. Optional afternoon paddle in a mangrove system or nature walk in Curú.

Day 4 - Early morning nature walk, then paddle to a nearby island for a picnic lunch and snorkeling. Afternoon return to San José.

Day 5 - Paddle sea kayaks down the Río Suerte into Tortuguero National Park, then paddle or motor to a lodge for overnight.

Day 6 - Easy kayaking in hidden lagoons only accessible by kayak.

Day 7 - Raft the fun and easy Pacuare River to a Robinson Crusoe-like jungle lodge.

Day 8 - Optional early morning bird-watching hike, take a zipline across the river, and hike on a trail high above the rainforest canopy. Return to camp and set out on the river, passing exquisite cascading waterfalls while paddling through exciting Class III/IV rapids along the magical Pacuare Gorge. Take out and return to San José.

Day 9 - Depart San José (or take our optional extension to Corcovado National Park—call for details).

Extend your adventure
Explore Corcovado National Park, a major birding and wildlife refuge with eight unique habitats ranging from mountain forests to surf-pounded beaches. 3 or 4 days. Call for details.

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Photo Credits
©Chess Edwards/MTS; © MTS Photo File