Tortuguero + Pacuare (3 Days / 2 nights)

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Combine two of the Caribbean’s best activities in this three day/two night trip.  A two night visit to Tortuguero National Park and a rafting trip on the world famous río Pacuare on the third day.

$329 per person + Value Added Tax /Tortuguero Economy (Accommodations in Hotel Liah’s without Air Conditioning)

$354 per person + Value Added Tax / Tortuguero Standard (Accommodations in, La Casona or Hotel Liah’s)

Both the economy option and the standard option are located  only five minutes from the Tortuguero National Park. They are focused on the respect, protection, and conservation of the environment and of the flora and fauna of the area. Both feature rooms with private baths, hot water, and fans. They have authentic Caribbean style, painted with bright colors that identify the culture of the area and lush gardens.

Prices based on double occupancy. For single travelers, an additional charge of $15 per night applies.

Duration: 3 days/2 nights

DEPARTURE / RETURN LOCATION San José, Puerto Viejo or Arenal with option to change destination.
DEPARTURE TIME From 5:30 to 6:30 am, depending on the location of your hotel
RETURN TIME Approximately 5:30 pm
INCLUDED
1 naturalist Canoe tour
1 tour of town
2 nights of lodging in Tortuguero
1 full day of rafting on Pacuare River
Gear for rafting
3 breakfasts
1 lunch on the river
Insurance
Transportation to/from San José, Puerto Viejo or La Fortuna town (hotels outside La Fortuna have extra cost)
NOT INCLUDED
Lunches in Tortuguero
Dinners in Tortuguero
National Park entrance ($15)
Caribbean Conservation Corporation ($2)
Turtle nesting night tour ($35 from the downtown)
WHAT TO BRING Tortuguero: Long pants (for Tortuguero), swim suit/swim shorts (for rafting), t-shirt, insect repellent, waterproof sunscreen, shoes or sandals (just must wear footwear in the boat but they will get wet.

Pacuare One-Day: Come with rafting cloths on (light shoes that will stay on, swim suit, shorts, nylon shirt) sunscreen, water bottle, change of clothes, towel, insect repellent and a bit of cash. All luggage will be kept in lockers.

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PACUARE RIVER
The Pacuare River is one of the best choices for your adventure treks in Costa Rica. No other trip in the country exists that offers you a perfect blend of wilderness exposure and excitement, all in one day.
Pacuare is world famous for its sheer beauty. A true river gorge, it is flanked by steep, green walls. Here you enjoy the feeling of total isolation from urban life and the realness of being connected with nature. You see waterfalls cascade into the river from both sides as colorful, tropical birds fly right over your head. Amazing views of this virgin tropical rainforest area, appear before your eyes as you descend this true exploratory land. The 18 mile one day run includes a total of 52 rapids. Few rivers in the world can offer you so many.
Upon arrival to the river we will gear you up with a life jacket, helmet and paddle and then brief you with a full safety orientation talk. Finally, it is time to take off down the rapids!
The first 4 miles consist of fun class II-III rapids which is a perfect time to test your new river skills and gain confidence in your team. Here you can find pockets of secondary growth forest that is extremely beautiful. After about 40 minutes we will enter the famous Pacuare River Gorge, which is 5 miles of some of the best white water Costa Rica has to offer. The rapids here are “Terciopelo snake”, “Double drop”, “Upper and Lower Huacas”, “Pin ball” to name a few. You will also see the Huacas waterfall, a 150 foot dramatic drop into the river.
We finish in Siquirres, at our own private Exploration Center where you can take a shower.

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DAY 1

Morning:
Early a.m. pickup at your hotel in San Jose, Arenal or Puerto Viejo. Breakfast at our Exploration Center. Transport to Tortuguero.
Afternoon:
Check in. Tortuguero Village tour at 2 p.m. and leisure time.
Evening:
Seasonal turtle nesting tour or night hike tour (optional).  Additional $35 / from July to October only.
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DAY 2

Morning:
Naturalist Canoe Tour at 5:30 am. Breakfast.
Afternoon:
On your own. We recommend you a hike to Cerro Tortuguero at $40 and 5 hours over and back.
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DAY 3

Morning:
Very early pick up at 4:50 am . Boat ride out and transport to our Exploration Center. Day rafting trip with lunch. Luggage stored securely while you are on the river.
Afternoon:
Transport to San Jose, Arenal or Puerto Viejo.

Accommodations

La Casona

La Casona is an eco-friendly hotel, located just 5 minutes from Tortuguero National Park.

Managed by a Costa Rican family that arrived to Tortuguero Town approximately 16 years ago, with the objective of offering visitors a cozy place to stay. The hostel is a rustic site, which has 10 basic rooms, reception, hammock area, all surrounded by small internal and external gardens with tropical plants and flowers that attract hummingbirds, butterflies, lizards, frogs and others. The hotel works with rural community tourism and carries out sustainability practices, allowing them to live in harmony with the community and with the surroundings of the Tortuguero National Park.

If La Casona is full you will stay in a similar hotel and the rate is the same.

Hotel Liah’s

Located in Tortuguero, 100 metres from Tortuguero Beach, Hotel Liah’s offers air-conditioned rooms with an outdoor swimming pool. This property has family rooms and a sun terrace. The tour desk is available to help guests plan their stay.

The hotel’s rooms have a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, free WiFi, and some rooms are equipped with views of the pool. Rooms at Hotel Liah’s are equipped with bed linen and towels.

We have daily departures from San José, the Caribbean Coast and the Arenal Volcano, giving you the choice to start and finish at the place of your convenience. This is an excellent option to be combined with our Tortuguero Expeditions.