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EL EXTREMO (EE8)
Degree of Difficulty: 5 (extreme)
Physical Fitness Level: 4
Duration: 8 Days
Activities:
Bungee Jumping, Mountain Biking, Canyoning, Canopy Touring, White-Water
Rafting, Horseback Riding, Camping, Hot Springs, Swimming, Jungle Hikes
Day 1:
Upon your arrival in Costa Rica you will be greeted by your Costa Rica
Extreme primary guide, a resident expert on all the flora and fauna of
Costa Rica as well as the many activities that await you. Your guide
will accompany you throughout your excursion, serving as Trip Leader,
companion and facilitator.
Your first night in our magical country will be at a very intimate
plantation inn in Alajuela. The plantation is surrounded on three sides
by coffee and orange farms and the remaining side is bordered by a 3,000
acre nature preserve encompassing a canyon with hiking trails, a
waterfall and dense tropical flora. It features a main house detailed
with tropical hardwoods, glass and stone, and exquisite cottages
inspired by the Japanese design traditions of openness and harmony.
Adventurers arriving early in the day have their choice of an abundance
of activities ranging from adrenaline-pumping bungee jumping to the
serenity of a peaceful stroll through the beautiful gardens and jungle
surrounding the plantation.
After an exquisite dinner on the terrace overlooking the Rio Grande
Canyon, your primary guide, an expert on Costa Rica's multitude of
adventures and natural beauty, will familiarize you with the exciting
activities of the days ahead. (L,D)
Day 2:
Your day begins early with a private motor coach journey to the Orosi
Valley. Mountain bikes will be your swift transport through this
beautiful and picturesque countryside. This is no leisurely
pedal-in-the-park ride. The trails through the Tapanti Mountain range
will provide you with unbelievable challenges. Several strenuous hours
later, your pulse rate quickened and your body temperature elevated in
response to the great physical challenges of this two-wheeled trek, a
cool dip in the Pejibaye River will provide much needed relief. Your
world-class guides help you make the most of this waterborne adventure
expertly steering your raft through the river's Class II and III rapids.
The splashing waves of the rapids and cool, deep pools will revitalize
you after your rugged mountain bike adventure.
Sadly, there are only so many hours in the day, and while the thought of
not being able to push yourself anymore on this second day leaves an
emptiness, that void is quickly filled by the relaxing atmosphere of a
wonderful resort in the Turrialba region, your home for the night. (B,
L, D)
Day 3:
Today, you will embark on several activities. You begin the first part
of a three-day journey down the beautiful Pacuare. The put-in point will
require a bit of hiking, a great way to start this exciting adventure.
At the upper part of the Pacuare your first three hours will give you
the chance to get your feet wet in the Class III and Class IV rapids.
The next four hours will allow you to savor the extreme as you challenge
the many Class V rapids. Lunch will be wherever a calm spot can be found
along the bank. This first night will be a very primitive campsite,
along the banks of the Pacuare River, Costa Rica's premiere rafting
river and one of the best in the world. Your guides will meet our
support vehicle and replenish our supplies, as well as bring all the
fixin’ they need to prepare a sumptuous happy hour and dinner. Tired,
full and very fulfilled you fall asleep in the beautiful jungle. (B,L,D)
Day 4:
The River beckons as you awaken. The Class V rapids behind you, revel in
your newfound comfort at handling the Class IV rapids that the Pacuare
offers. Some time will be spent out of the water, enjoying beautiful and
invigorating hikes through the jungle. "Thrill a minute" seems such an
understatement to the adventure of the beautiful Pacuare and the valley
that it has carved from the mountains that surround it. After several
hours of exhilarating rafting, we will arrive at the Costa Rica Extreme
Tent Camp (our private 85 acre reserve). Relax with Hor d'oerves and
guaro punch (native Costa Rican sugarcane rum blended with fresh
tropical fruits), while we prepare and serve a delectable dinner. Your
platform tent will serve as your home for the night where you will fall
asleep listening to the roar of the river and the endless songs of the
jungle's countless inhabitants. (B,L,D)
Day 5:
Awake to sweet sounds of toucans, hummingbirds and cicadas and the
equally delightful smell of breakfast with robust Costa Rican coffee. We
will explore the varied landscape and abundant animals of the Costa Rica
Extreme private reserve before we climb back aboard our rafts to
continue our challenge of the mighty Pacuare. Several class III and IV
rapids will confront us before we stop for lunch. A natural outcropping,
30 feet above the river, provides us with a perfect perch to appreciate
the majesty and beauty of the Pacuare as well as the tasty lunch
prepared by the guides. After lunch, the daring amongst us may leap into
the river and gently float on our backs through the Dos Montañas Canyon,
teaming with an abundance of trees, plants, waterfalls, birds and other
endemic wildlife. Once back aboard our raft we will tackle some of the
more technical and challenging stretches of the river with several Class
IV rapids to invigorate us.
After several days of rafting, you leave the river for a welcome journey
to the Arenal region and its inviting hot springs and spas. Relax your
muscles and bones in the many natural pools heated by their close
proximity of the Arenal Volcano, renown as one of the world's most
active. Find the temperature that is right for you (as hot as
approximately 120F/49C, slide in and enjoy. Feast your eyes on the lush
tropical surroundings while listening to the steady rumbling of the
mighty Arenal, and on a cloudless night, watch red-hot lava spew down
from its rim. An optional enhancement to your spa experience is to enjoy
a soothing massage in a private cabana overlooking the jungle
(reservations required).
Our favorite resort in the Arenal area opens its doors to welcome you
for a relaxing night's stay. A swimming pool and tennis courts are just
some of the amenities of this exotic working ranch. Don't be surprised
to see a local Caiman (crocodile) sunning itself on the shores of the
San Carlos River, which provides the backdrop to many of the rooms at
this superb locale. (B,L,D)
Day 6:
La Fortuna is our destination today, but only as a gateway to the
adventure of flight (in a manner of speaking). We saddle up our horses
and enjoy an hour's horseback ride through coffee fields and papaya
farms as we climb up into the primary rainforest, to the first of twelve
platforms. Strapped into your rappelling harness, helmet on, clipped via
pulley to a braided steel cable, 100 feet above the ground without a
safety net, you lunge into the air. Sailing gracefully, you enjoy an
exhilarating, birds-eye view of canopy and the forest below. Tree to
tree, you fly effortlessly, slowing down only to appreciate the variety
of animals that live high above the ground in the canopies of the
rainforest. (B,L,D)
Day 7:
Sadly, our journey must end and after enjoying some local activities in
the morning, we leave Arenal for our return to the San Jose area. Our
last evening together will be at a comfortable, colonial style hotel
where you must unfortunately prepare for your unavoidable departure the
next day. (B,L,D)
Day 8:
We will escort you to Juan Santamaria International Airport in time for
your return flight home. (B)
What's Included:
- World-class athletes serving as your Primary Guides
- All meals and beverages (except for alcoholic ones)
- All tolls, taxes and gratuities
- All admission fees and rental charges
- All equipment for posted activities (except personal items)
- All in-country transfers and accommodations (8 days/7 nights)
- Safety training and instructions for all activities
Rate:
$2200.00 USD per person/double occupancy excluding International airfare
to Costa Rica. Single supplement $300.00 p/p
Note: Itinerary, locations and venues are subject to change
without notice.
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