Costa Rica Coast to Coast Trek and Raft

You will be flying from London to the Juan Santamaria International Airport in San Jose, Costa Rica on a day flight.

Late afteroon/ early evening meet your local Charity Challenge guides before transferring to the first nights Hotel.  Get a good nights rest before the challenge begins early tomorrow morning! 

Accomodation: Hotel 

Today you will continue from camp up the Naranjo River Valley, while still getting used to Costa Rica's weather, humidity and terrain… You will enjoy some incredible vistas all around, as you start to climb towards Naranjillo.  This is a day full of dirt tracks into coffee producing communities with the perfect ending looking out at the Pacific Ocean.

Accommodation: Camping (B, L, D)

This morning transfer 2 hours to Volcan Irazu (3432m) the highest active volcano in Costa Rica. A quick stop to stretch your legs to admire the view before continuing a further 2 hour transfer to the start of todays trek. The route takes you along country roads through farmland and sections of tropical rainforest. Crossing a couple of bridges, the trail today is not too steep but nicely undulating. Your first glance of the Pacuare River comes a few hours into the trek on your way down to the valley floor. After lunch you will cross the river and begin trekking up the other side of the valley until you reach the settlement of Santubal where you set up camp.

Accommodation: Camp (B,L,D)

An Early start as today you will encounter a 4 hour hike along country roads which takes you uphill on relatively good tracks through farmland and jungle before a challenging descent takes you on a narrow mud track through rainforest towards the whitewater rafting “put-in” at La Cruz, which is the gateway to the raging Pacuare River. Here you will embark on a whitewater rafting journey through pristine rainforest spotted with waterfalls. The rapids section of the river is approximately 30kms of Class II-IV rapids. By afternoon you will arrive at your comfortable riverside camp, El Nido del Tigre. Nestled between the sounds of the rainforest and the hum of the river, take time to explore this lush environment first hand, looking out for toucans overhead or simply relaxing in a hammock to the sounds of the river.

Accommodation: Camp (B,L,D)

* White Water Rafting will be Grade II-IV Rapids (No experience necessary

A 2-hour transfer this morning will take you to the last trek of your Costa Rica Coast to Coast Challenge, in the Cahuita National Park. Enjoy a final walk on wooden walkways while spotting wildlife, before exiting the rainforest to the beaches of the Caribben Sea.  You will continue your walk along trails lined by volcanic beaches before a final dip in the sea to celebrate finishing your Coast to Coast Challenge. Lunch is served and the afternoon is at leisure to explore the coastal town and its laid back Caribbean Vibe from cute coffee shops, souvineer shopping and beautiful beaches to relax on. It's party time tonight as you head to a local restaurant for a Celebratory Meal.

Accommodation: Hotel (B,L,D)

This morning following breakfast, your driver will take you to Juan Santamaria International Airport  for your flight back home. (B)

Rise early morning for your pick up at the hotel to tranfer to La Pavona Dock (3.5 hrs), breakfast on route. You will have a tour along the Tortuguero National Park Canals where you will be able to enjoy the exuberance of the tropical rainforest. After lunch, you will be able to take the walk through the gardens and nature trails, visit the picturesque Tortuguero Village to appreciate the lifestyle of its people and learn a little about there lifestyle and customs. 
Overnight Hotel Pachira Lodge Tortuguero (B, L, D).

After breakfast you will depart by boat back to the port where you will transfer by bus to the hotel in San Jose. Lunch will be provided in El Ceibo Restaurant, and then onto San Jose. Overnight Hotel in San Jose (B, L, D).