General Information About Experiences In Costa Rica (Itinerary)
Day 1:
Service: Transportation from Liberia Airport to Volcano Lodge, Arenal.
Desafio vehicles include modern Toyota Hiace and top of the line H1 Hyundai tourism vans for up to 10 passengers and Hyundai County buses for up to 22 passengers and are routinely inspected and cleaned, ensuring the utmost safety and comfort during your travels in Costa Rica. Our transfers are equipped with optional air conditioning and FREE Wi-Fi onboard so you can fully relax and enjoy the ride. Bring your smartphone or tablet to surf the net, watch a movie, FaceBook your friends back home about your travels in Costa Rica or even catch up on some work!
Service: Volcano Lodge Hotel and Thermals.
Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience is located in La Palma de la Fortuna de San Carlos, on the north side of the country. This beautiful area offers a panoramic view of the Arenal Volcano and the rainy tropical forest, characteristic of the area, where you can find a great variety of flora and fauna species. The hotel is built in an area of wide natural scenarios.
Day 2:
Service: Mambo Combo (Lost Canyon + Rafting Balsa River 2-3)
Immerse yourself in Costa Rica's nature and feel the adrenaline rush of descending waterfalls in Lost Canyon in the morning, followed by an exciting rafting trip on the Balsa River, renowned as one of the best in the country. Join the Mambo Combo Rappel & Raft and savor the thrill in the surroundings of the mighty Arenal Volcano!
INCLUDES:
- Transportation.
- Bilingual professional rafting and canyoneering guides.
- High quality safety gear.
- Tropical fruit break.
- Delicious tropical lunch.
- Lots of adventure.
Day 3:
Service: Pedal & Paddle (Biking + SUP).
Explore the beauty of Arenal Volcano and Lake Arenal with two thrilling activities: Stand Up Paddling (SUP) and Mountain Biking. Our captain and expert guide ensure your safety and provide instructions. Glide on the lake with SUP, experiencing the thrill of walking on water. Switch to the mountain bike to tour Arenal Volcano and the lake. SUP allows you to stand on a buoyant board, propelling yourself with a long paddle, creating the sensation of walking on water. Venture into Lake Arenal, marvel at the volcano and enjoy 1.5 hours of paddling. Conclude at our Pedal & Paddle store in El Foforos for a change and a snack before mountain biking. During mountain biking, explore charming landscapes around the lake, traversing forests and farmlands. Encounter wildlife. The 24 km route crosses the Caño Negro River to the submerged Tumbas, an ancient cemetery. Our van will take you back to the hotel. Share the excitement and memories with friends and loved ones.
INCLUDES:
- Professional equipment: UP Board, life jacket and paddle
- Transportation to and from the hotel
- High quality branded mountain bikes
- Helmet
- Bilingual guide
- Lunch and tropical fruit snack
Day 4:
Service: Gravity Falls.
Gravity Falls Waterfall Jumping a Multi Sport Canyoning Expedition in Costa Rica Experience the ultimate adventure in the heart of the Costa Rican jungle with Gravity Falls Waterfall Jumping! Discover why this thrilling tour is ranked among the top things to do in Costa Rica. If you're a fan of canyoning, you simply can't miss out on waterfall jumping!
INCLUDES:
- Transportation
- Professional guides
- High quality gear
- Delicious meal
Service: Shared Jeep Boat Jeep to Monteverde.
Travel between Arenal and Monteverde with Desafio's Taxi Boat Taxi. This van boat van service is the fastest and most scenic way to travel between the Arenal Volcano and the cloud forests of Monteverde. Plus, you get to have a fun and scenic boat ride on Lake Arenal and see gorgeous views of Volcano Arenal!
Service: El Establo Mountain.
El Establo, your home in the mountains, began its operations in the year 1991, and there is a story behind the name. Our hotel started with the efforts of a family that traded their cows for tourism. It all began by transforming 'El Establo' on the farm into 12 cozy rooms; hence the name was born. Today, 32 years later, with 155 rooms, we only have the memory of cattle farming. However, we have cultivated the desire to provide the highest quality of hotel services to all our customers and suppliers. Our hotel is characterized by a strong commitment to the preservation of the natural environment, which is why we are implementing an Environmental Management System that sets us apart in our region. Our wish is for you to join us to preserve the biological diversity of our ecosystem.
Day 5:
Service: Gold Pack + Superman.
Zipline: Our tour is the only zipline tour built entirely inside the cloud forest. In this tour, visitors cross through the unique cloud forest canopy suspended over the forest while attached to high weight capacity cables and using specialized climbing gear. This provides wonderful experiences and sensations only comparable to flying through the forest. This tour not only combines the thrill of one of Costa Rica’s most safe and popular adventures but also provides a unique vantage point of the cloud forest which in the past was reserved only for certain scientists brave enough to climb up to the forest canopy.
Service: Nighwalk.
We carry out a circuit in our forest that is part of the Bell Bird Biological Corridor, where it creates excellent foliage for nocturnal animals and insects to find food, reproduce, and continue with their wild lives completely free. On behalf of Desafío Adventure Company, we want to express our sincere gratitude for placing your trust in us and joining our thrilling adventure. It has been an honor to have you as part of our travelers' family, and we are delighted to have shared this unique experience with you.
