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PACUARE
RIVER 3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS - AVENTURAS NATURALES |
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Take on one of the world’s most scenic white water rivers
then enjoy unparalleled natural surroundings and the utmost in comfort and service
at the award-winning Pacuare Lodge. Indulge in gourmet delicacies by flickering
candlelight, explore hidden jungle treasures or conquer a tumbling white water
river.
| FIRST
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6:00 -7:00 a.m.: Early morning pick-up in your hotel lobby
by a Costa Rica Nature Adventures representative. Transportation service ( approximately
2 ½ hours ) to our Pacuare River put-in including a typical Costa Rican
breakfast in route.
Exciting 1-1½ hour river rafting tour to the Pacuare Lodge (class II-III
rapids) where you will enjoy a two night stay at Costa Rica’s premier
eco-lodge.
Arrival at the Pacuare Lodge 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
After lunch participate in an optional canopy tour ( not included in package
price ) or waterfall hike, or simply relax in your private bungalow or suite.
Dine on gourmet delicacies by candlelight and then visit our upstairs lounge
for a cocktail or refreshment before retiring to a restful night’s sleep.
( Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner )
Overnight stay at Pacuare Lodge.
| SECOND
DAY |
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You’ll wake up to bird song and the soothing sound of
the river nearby. Then head over to the main lodge for a delicious breakfast
of home-made bread, tropical fruits, yogurt, eggs, pancakes, cereal and juice
and coffee.
The lodge employs a resident naturalist guide who will provide you with unique
insights into the plant and animal world. Choose from exciting optional tours
that include guided hikes through an emerald rainforest, the Cabecar Indian
tour - where visitors may participate in a cultural exchange with a shaman and
our Adventure Canopy Tour – where visitors glide amid a tropical rainforest
canopy. ( Breakfast, lunch and dinner )
Overnight stay at Pacuare Lodge.
| THIRD
DAY |
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You will wake up to bird song and the soothing sound of the
river nearby. Then head over to the main lodge for a delicious breakfast of
home-made bread, tropical fruits, yogurt, eggs, pancakes, cereal and juice and
coffee.
Between 9:00-10:00 a.m. you will depart by raft for an even more fun-filled
day of white water rating excitement (approximately 3 ½ hours over class
III-IV rapids), including a delicious picnic lunch along the river. At our river
take-out you will have a chance to change at our private facilities before being
transferred by private minibus back to your hotel. Arrival back in San Jose
between 5:30-6:30 p.m. ( Breakfast, deli-style lunch along the river )
| SERVICES
INCLUDED |
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Transportation from San Jose
English speaking tour guide
Typical Costa Rican breakfast in route
Pacuare River rafting tour
Professional guides and equipment
All meals ( gourmet dinners )
Bungalow stay, hot beverages, lunch along the river
Use of private installations at river take-out, return transportation to San
Jose with guide
*You also have the option of getting to and leaving the lodge by ground transportation.
| NOT
INCLUDED |
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Tips for tour guides, drivers and lodge staff
Alcoholic drinks
| WHAT
TO PACK: |
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The following is a list of equipment which should be packed
separately for the Pacuare Adventure; this will be rafted to the Pacuare Lodge
inside dry bags which we provide. We will gladly store the rest of your luggage
in our main office during your tour; on the last day of your trip we will transfer
your luggage to our river take-out point.
For our tour’s timeliness, we kindly ask that you have your river equipment
packed separately from the rest of your luggage at the time of pick-up in your
hotel. *Bags over the size or weight allowance will incur in an additional fee
of $30 per bag.
Recommended River Clothing and Equipment List
Two / Three / Four Day Pacuare Adventure
1 pair of shorts to wear when rafting
1 T-shirt or light cotton long-sleeved shirt for rafting
1 pair of outdoor type shoes for hiking and for use on the lodge grounds
1 pair of tennis shoes or sandals suitable for rafting
1 light cap with wide brim or visor for sun
2 light shirts; cotton, long sleeved for lodge
2 pairs of light cotton hiking trousers; jeans okay, but not recommended, because
of weight and drying time
1 sweater or sweatshirt
1 windbreaker; unlined Anorak, shell type, which can be tied around your waist
3 sets of underwear
3 pairs of socks
1 spare pair of glasses, if you wear prescription lenses
Sunscreen or sun block
Insect repellent
Toiletry kit; no aerosols
Medications
* Please ad 1 or 2 change of clothes for each extra day at the lodge
Optional Accessories
Waterproof camera ( for rafting ) or regular camera (with waterproof
case, for hiking and lodge)
Plastic bags of various sizes ( heavy-duty ziplock for film, books and small
items )
Sunglasses
Binoculars
At River Take-out you will be able to shower and change into dry clothes at
our private facilities. Long pants, a shirt and light jacket / sweatshirt are
recommended for the ride back to San Jose.
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