An Active Adventure Through Costa Rica
- Duration
- 11 days
- Price guide
- From $12,981 per person
Trip highlights
- A luxurious night in the cosmopolitan city of San Jose
- River rafting and hot springs expeditions
- Three nights at the remote Pacuare Lodge
- Hiking around the volcano in Arenal
- A waterfall rappelling adventure.
- Relaxing on the beach on the Guanacaste Coast
Our bespoke trips include
We design one-of-a-kind journeys incorporating luxury in all its forms. Our bespoke trips include:
- Luxury accommodation throughout
- Privately guided tours
- Private transfers
- Meticulously selected experiences
- Expertise and support from your Jacada Concierge

Itinerary in detail
Every trip is shaped around you. Below is a sample route to start from; we change any part of it to suit you.
Days 1-2
Overnight in vibrant San Jose
Enjoy your evening in Costa Rica’s metropolitan capital city of San Jose, relaxing in the comfort of an exclusive hotel after your flight. This is a small city, full of art and history.

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Transfer to Pacuare Lodge by raft

The scenic journey to Pacuare Lodge takes just over 1.5 hours by raft. Expert guides will explain safety precautions and provide you with the necessary rafting gear before the adventure begins. Once in the water, you’ll experience sheer exhilaration as you face the challenge of battling surging waters down miles of rapids fed by crystal-clear waterfalls.
Days 3-5
A luxury rainforest stay
Your adventure begins in the Pacuare Reserve where Pacuare Lodge will be your home for the next three nights. This magical hideaway in the jungle is the perfect place to experience the beauty of the rainforest. During your stay, you’ll zip line through the canopy and spend time hiking and birdwatching.
Pacuare Lodge is also a wonderful place to simply unwind with great food and drink and a spa that offers a range of relaxing treatments. Falling asleep to the sound of the forest is a feeling few others match – a few days here is a real tonic after the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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Cabécar Indigenous visit

Venture into the heart of Costa Rica’s Talamanca Mountains for a challenging yet rewarding trek to connect with the Cabécar, the country’s largest indigenous group, exploring ancient trails while directly supporting their community through your visit.
This trek gives you the chance to discover forest secrets, engage with the ecosystem and walk ancient trails used by the Cabécar people for centuries. You’ll get to spend some time with a local family, learn more about their traditions and engage with their living cultural heritage.
Leaving Pacuare Lodge by raft

After breakfast on your last day at Pacuare, you will raft out from the lodge to meet your onward transfer. It’s an unforgettable way to leave an unforgettable place.
Days 6-8
Adventure in Arenal
During your three nights in Arenal, there are a huge number of adventure activities on your doorstep – as well as options for those who want to enjoy the area at a more leisurely pace. Highlights include guided hikes around Arenal Volcano with a dip in the warm waters of the Tabacon Springs, spotting beautiful birds and incredible plant life along the way. You can get your heart rate going on a rappelling adventure from waterfall to waterfall, climbing down the walls of a canyon as you go.

Where you could stay
Days 9-11
The Guanacaste Coast
With its stretches of golden sand beaches, wildlife reserves and ultra-easy-going atmosphere, the Guanacaste Coast is the perfect place to kick back and relax for a few days. Nicknamed the ‘gold coast’, it stretches all the way from the Nicaraguan border south to the Nicoya Peninsula. There’s a warm Pacific climate perfect for surfing, kayaking or snorkelling, and you can explore the Rancho Humo wetlands or horse ride along the coast and through the forest.

Where you could stay
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“A Luxury Trip to Costa Rica”
We requested an itinerary to see the Costa Rica wildlife. Jacada designed our trip to maximize our sightings with stays at wonderful properties. Our planner listened to what we wanted and delivered the perfect trip for our needs. All of the activities planned were provided by guides with great skill and knowledge. And the Jacada ground support while we were…
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Why book with Jacada
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Personalised design
We’ll plan your trip around your personal interests, tastes and preferences, providing honest advice based on first-hand knowledge.
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Authentic experiences
Our expert guides and brilliant Concierges are hand-picked for their ability to bring your destination to life with care and passion.
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Positive impact
We seek out unforgettable experiences that benefit both local communities and the environment.
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