CARIBBEAN PADDLE ADVENTURE

This 9 day/8 night trip is designed for sea kayaking enthusiasts. We begin with a paddle through the virgin rainforest of Tortuguero National Park and spend the night in a beautiful jungle lodge. Tortuguero National Park is Costa Rica's version of the everglades. Only accessible by water or air, it is a kayaking paradise. White face monkeys, river otters and toucans are our paddling companions. Next, it's time to trade in rough waters for some thrilling rapids. What better way to try out white water rafting or kayaking than on one of the world's most beautiful rivers. Float down the 70 degree waters of the Pacuare River and spend the night in a riverside eco-lodge with a French chef as your host. Spend the rest of your adventure paddling and exploring the crystal waters of the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica. Pura Vida!

Fly to San Jose

Leave your hometown and fly to San Jose. Upon arrival, you will meet outside the customs and immigration area of the airport. This representative will answer questions, brief you on the immediate arrangements and escort you to your hotel.
Lodging: Hotel Sangildar( or similar)
Meals: none.

Tortuguero National Park

Drive through the Braulio Carrillo National Park and banana plantations to the Rio Suerte. Paddle for 2 to 3 hours to the confluence of the Rio Penitencia. Lunch and then continue paddling to Evergreen Lodge.
Lodging: Evergreen Lodge/ Pachira Lodge
Meals: B,L,D.

Tortuguero National Park

Optional early morning bird watching. After breakfast we get back in the kayaks and explore the waterways and small channels of the park. Return to lodge for lunch. Afternoon optional hike to nearby Peak for view of the park.
Lodging: Evergreen Lodge/ Pachira Lodge
Meals: B,L,D.

Tortuguero National Park

After breakfast and check out the group will paddle to Caño Blanco, a 40km paddle on the main channel. This paddle is optional as there will be motorboat support. Pick up by bus and drive to the town of Guapiles. Overnight at Hotel Suerre.
Lodging: Hotel Suerre
Meals: B,L,D.

Pacuare River (1 of 2)

Morning departure to river put-in. Once at the river we paddle downstream about eight miles to our riverside accommodation, a rustic, jungle lodge. This is a good opportunity to get familiar with the steep, technical waters of the Pacuare. Along its course lie several densely vegetated gorges sheltering many animals, including sloths, river otters, anteaters. We will also encounter an amazing variety of birds including toucans, egrets, herons, kingfishers and trogons.
Lodging: Riverside: Aventuras Naturales Lodge
Meals: B,L,D

Pacuare River (2 of 2)

We enter the lush, magical gorge of the Pacuare. The rapids become more technical and fun. Gorgeous waterfalls tumble into the river and we might be fortunate enough to catch a glimpse of some of the exotic wildlife. We take out near the town of Siquirres. A bus will drive the group to the Caribbean beach town of Puerto Viejo.
Lodging: Hotel Suerre Punta Uva
Meals: B,L,D

Caribbean Coast

This day is open for different activities - paddling coastal waters to exotic beaches, trying kayak surfing, paddling small flat rivers or just relaxing at the beach. The hotel is located right on the beach so you can paddle right from the hotel and discover the beauty of these coastal waters. We'll come back to the hotel after the activities for lunch. Afternoon is free for optional activities.
Lodging: Hotel Suerre. Punta Uva
Meals: B,L,D

Caribbean Coast

Morning paddle or just relax at the hotel. After lunch the group will board the bus and drive back to San Jose. Farewell dinner with group.
Lodging: Hotel Sangildar
Meals: B,L,D

Fly Home

Transfer to airport and departure.
Lodging: N/A
Meals: N/A