Costa Rica multisport holiday

country:	Costa Rica
trip type:	Strenuous walking holidays
departures:	Up to two departures a month on Saturdays throughout the year
price:	From £625 (15 days) excluding flights. Local payments US $250

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the amazing things you'll be doing

This 15 day adrenaline-filled tour has you hiking in Braulio Carrillo National Park, mountain biking at the base of Arenal Volcano and whitewater rafting the Sarapiqui and Pacuare Rivers.

Highlights

4 day hiking excursion to Braulio Carrillo National Park

Guided visit to Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve

2 days biking around Arenal Lake and Volcano

Visit to Hot Springs in Arenal

3 day rafting trip on the Sarapiqui and Pacuare Rivers

Full of excitement, this tour offers thrill seekers the chance to experience the natural beauty and exotic wildlife that Costa Rica has to offer.

day-by-day itinerary

Day 1:	Arrive San José. Arrive in San José at any time.
Day 2-5:	La Danta Private reserve & Guápiles. Stay at a rustic rainforest lodge, after a 4-day/3-night excursion deep into the jungle, which will be our base of operations for a few days. Experience the stunning display of natural landscapes, waterfalls, and plant species endemic to this lush region during one of the many day hikes. Overnight in Guápiles on day 5.
Day 6-7:	River Rafting Raft down the thrilling Reventazon and Pacuare Rivers as you revel in the strange sounds of the jungle animals and the rare trees and flora surrounding you. The afternoon and evening are spent at a remote rainforest tent camp.
Day 8-10:	Arenal, La Fortuna After a morning horseback ride along the shore of Lake Arenal, explore the vicinity of the Arenal Volcano on the lake’s southeast end. Bike through Arenal Park over lava fields. The next day, visit the famous La Fortuna waterfall and take a well-deserved dip in the swimming hole.
Day 11-13:	Monteverde. Enjoy a guided tour of the Reserve, a true bird lover's paradise. The afternoon is free to explore the area or go on the Sky Walk. Don't miss the butterfly garden, or the famous canopy zip line.
Day 14:	San José. We return to San José for our final evening and dinner on the town.
Day 15:	Depart San José

small group adventure holiday

Typically you will be sharing your experiences with between 4-20 like minded travellers (depending on the trip, operator and how many others are booked on the trip) and you'll have a group leader with you. Whether you are travelling alone or with friends its good value, and a great way to meet new people! While itineraries are pre-planned there is some flexibility and you'll have plenty of privacy. This trip will appeal to travellers of all ages who enjoy meeting new people as well as seeing new places.

how this holiday makes a difference

Through our commitment to responsible tourism, we ensure minimal social and environmental impact in the places we visit by travelling in small groups, using local transportation and staying in locally owned hotels. We also work with experienced local guides who are knowledgeable of local culture, history, flora and fauna.

In Costa Rica we support Kids Saving the Rainforest, a non-profit organisation that focuses on environmental education and wildlife conservation. Our support of this project includes the construction of four lifesaving monkey bridges for the critically endangered Titi monkeys in Manuel Antonio.

The leading cause of death among these primates is electrocution by both high and low-tension live wires where their treetop pathways have grown around the wires. These bridges lend an invaluable resource to the remaining 1500-1700 Titi monkeys of the Citrinellus subspecies. Recent studies in Manual Antonio have shown 20% increases in the size of some troops in the last couple of years and the size of the subspecies population has increased by approximately 200 since the last study. This is great news, which shows the bridges are contributing towards saving the monkeys. This organisation is supported by the Planeterra Foundation, a non-profit organisation developed by our company as a way to give back to the places in which we operate.

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