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Overview

Adventure trip and trek in Costa Rica

Costa Rica is recognized for the wide range of natural beauties it has to offer to visitors. This active adventure trip allows you to discover it through a variety of physical activities. You will have the exclusive opportunity to climb the Chirripo Cerro (the highest point of Costa Rica), a trek during which you will be able to observe the wildlife and the biodiversity of the Talamanca Mountains. Rafting on the Pacuare River and its surrounding rain forests will permit to observe animals such as monkeys and jaguars. Also, don’t miss a walking tour of the Los Cusingos Biological reserve to do some bird watching. At The Hatillo Mangrove Swamp and Marino Ballena National Park, which stand as striking nature reserves, get another chance to observe the rich and endemic wildlife of Costa Rica. You will also have the opportunity to do a Canopy Tour to enjoy a highest point of view of the tropical forest!
Focused on sport and physical activities, with rafting, river boarding, kayaking and snorkelling among many others, this itinerary allows travellers to enjoy the fascinating beauty and diversity of Costa Rica’s nature. During this extensive mix of sport, discovery and leisure, discover all aspects of Costa Rica, including beaches, as your hotel in Dominical is ideally located near the beach!

Do not hesitate to contact our Uniktour expert on Costa Rica for more information on this adventure trip and trek!

Itinerary

Day 1| International flight – San José
This day a CR Reps bilingual representative will welcome you at the airport main arrival gate. The representative will escort you on a private transfer to your hotel; on route the guide will share important information about your itinerary as well of highlighted information about the areas you will visit. Dinner on your own. Overnight at your hotel or similar in San José in superior room.

Day 2| Pacuare River – Rafting tour
This day you will enjoy a typical breakfast on your hotel. After breakfast you will have a full day rafting tour at Pacuare River, this tour is on a regular non private basis. The rainforests that surround the river, an area popular with thrill seekers for the many activities it offers (riverboarding, white water rafting and kayaking) are home to abundant animal species such as monkeys, jaguars, ocelots, and numerous birds. During the tour you will enjoy the lunch and also some snacks will be served. Dinner is not included. Overnight at your hotel or similar in San Jose in superior room.

Day 3| Rivas area
Typical breakfast at your hotel at San José. This day you will star the program to get to Chirripó Mountain. After breakfast you will be transfer on a private transfer to Rivas area. Lunch on route by your own. Dinner will be served at the lodge. Overnight at your hotel or similar in the Rivas area in standard room.

Day 4| Chirripo Base Camp
Breakfast at the lodge. In the early morning you will start the hike up to Chirripó base camp led by a bilingual local guide, on a regular non private group. Chirripo Cerro, in the Talamanca mountain range, is the highest point of Costa Rica and its neighboring region is home to the Talamancan montane forest and Costa Rican Páramo, with significant wildlife endemism as well as an abundant biodiversity. Lunch will be served in the middle of the tour and dinner will be prepared at the hostel you will spend the night at. Overnight at the camp base (sleeping bag).

Day 5| Ascent of Chirripo summit
Breakfast at the base camp is included. Hike the final extra kilometer to the Chirripó summit and then start the descend down to hotel at the base. Lunch and dinner are also included. Overnight at your hotel or similar in standard room.

Day 6| Los Cusingos Biological reserve – Canopy tour - Bahia Ballena area (Dominical)
Breakfast at the Hotel. After breakfast you will enjoy a walking tour to Los Cusingos Biological reserve. This neotropical bird sanctuary shelters a prolific avifauna, one of the most extensive in the whole country: toucans, manatees, quetzals abund in a natural paradise. After tour you will be transferred to Bahía Ballena area or Dominical, on a private transportation with a stop on route to do a canopy Tour at Hacienda Barú. Lunch will be served on route and is included in the package. Dinner will be served at your hotel. Overnight at your hotel or similar in superior room.

Day 7| Kayaking tour – Hatillo Mangrove Swamp
Breakfast at the hotel is included. This day you will enjoy the kayaking tour on a regular non private group, at The Hatillo Mangrove Swamp, with spectacular views on the mangrove and its rich wildlife: this activity combines fun and discovery! Lunch and snacks will be served during tour. Dinner will be included at your hotel. Overnight at your hotel or similar in superior room.

Day 8| Marino Ballena National Park – San José
Breakfast will be served at your hotel. This day you will enjoy the snorkeling and kayaking tour at Marino Ballena National Park. Lunch and snacks will be served during tour. After tour you will be transferred on a private transportation to San José area. Diner will be on your own. Overnight at your hotel or similar in superior room.

Day 9| Departure
Breakfast at the Hotel. This day you will be taken to Juan Santamaría International Airport to get your flight back home.

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Overview

Costa Rica is a country located in Central America that has unlimited tourist potential and is ranked as one of the most visited international destinations. One of Costa Rica's main sources of income is tourism. Costa Rica is a democratic and peaceful country, and it has not had an army since the year 1949.

Although the country is small and it covers only 0.03 % of the surface of the globe, it proudly shelters a 6% of the existing biodiversity in the entire world. 25.58 % of the country is composed of conservation and natural protected territory.

Costa Rica is also an attractive country for investment and it offers great potential for the establishment of important multinational companies, thanks to the outstanding academic level of its population, as well as the high standard of modern services and social and political stability.

Geography

Costa Rica extends majestically from the Pacific Ocean to the Caribbean Sea, and its distance is barely 200 miles.
Its land portion occupies only 20 thousand square miles.

If you travel throughout the provinces of Costa Rica, it's easy to notice that in no other place you shall find fields with so many variations in their landscape and climate as here.

Costa Rica is one of most highly valued tourist destinations in this planet. This small piece of land includes all of the necessary components to satisfy the taste of thousands of travelers visiting each year.

Costa Rica's territorial division includes 7 provinces, which are: San José, Alajuela, Cartago, Heredia, Guanacaste, Puntarenas, and Limón. Together they offer an attractive tourist destination, of almost limitless possibilities, that include extensive rainforests, volcanoes, rivers traveling through the mountains, beaches and natural resources safeguarded by an important organization of national parks and forest reserves.

Culture

Heritage and Culture
Costa Rican culture is in many ways a reflection of its racial diversity. The predominant influence has long been European, which is reflected in everything from the official language -- Spanish -- to the architecture of the country's churches and other historic buildings. The indigenous influence is less visible, but can be found in everything from the tortillas that make part of a typical Costa Rican meal, to the handmade ceramics sold at roadside stands.

An important aspect of Costa Rica's cultural legacy is their love for peace and democracy. The Ticos like to stand out that their nation is the exception in Latin America, where military dictatorships have long dominated politics.

They take pride in having more than one hundred years of democratic tradition, and almost half a century without an army. The army was abolished in 1948, and the money the country saves by not expending in military issues is invested in improving the Costa Ricans' standard of living, which has fostered a culture of social peace that makes it such a pleasant place to visit.

The Ticos
The Ticos, as Costa Ricans are commonly known, are famous for their hospitality, and are quite happy to live up to their reputation. They are well-educated and hard working people, who are quick with a handshake and a smile. They are well aware of the special land they have, and most likely they will help foreigners when they get lost, even explaining things that might seem bizarre to foreigners, and making their stay as enjoyable as possible.

People say the Ticos are their nation's greatest asset, and once you've experienced their friendliness and spontaneity, you'll have no doubt to that regard.

Climate

Although Costa Rica is a small country in terms of area, there is a lot going on here in terms of weather in Costa Rica. With a climate that is diverse and varied, Costa Rica can be divided into several climatic zones, each of which are distinct and individual. Though generally classified as a tropical country because of its close proximity to the equator, Costa Rica has no real winter period, and the sun shines here throughout the year. With over 12 hours of sunshine a day, the sun rises at about 5 am and sets at about 6 pm consistently throughout the year.

The main reason for the diversity in Costa Rica's weather is the various elevations at which different parts of the country are located. For example Guanacaste has a dry arid climate as it sits on the lowlands, while Montverde a highland city that is misty and foggy throughout the year due to its higher elevation. The Central Valley with San Jose enjoys the best climate in the country as the weather here has an average of 22 degrees Celsius or 72 degrees Fahrenheit and is tempered with a cool coastal breeze. In the highlands the temperature averages 13 degree Celsius, while in the lowlands or at sea level the temperature stays at around 26 degrees Celsius or 79 degrees Fahrenheit, with hot days and sultry evenings.

In Costa Rica the average annual temperature is around 21 to 27 degrees Celsius or 70 to 81 degrees Fahrenheit and the coolest months of the year are November, December and January. Avoid visiting Costa Rica from March through May as the weather can get quite sizzling and humid during this period.

There is no real summer or winter in Costa Rica and the rainy season here lasts from May to November, with the months of December through April having little to no rain and September and October being the heaviest rain period. While the average rainfall in the country is around 100 inches, some mountainous areas get as much as 25 feet of rainfall on a yearly basis. It is also important to keep in mind that Costa Rica's Caribbean coast is rather unique and has its own microclimate. With tradewinds keeping the weather hot and humid most of the year, there is no real dry season out here and it rains very often.