Costa Rica 9-Day Vacation Package

This trip combines two days of active rafting with comfortable lodge and hotel stays, a full rainforest day, Arenal, and the Pacific coast. It may suit guests who want variety without planning every connection. You should be ready for paddling, walking, tropical weather, and some longer drives. Talk with Western River about your group’s abilities before booking.

Pacuare Lodge sits beside the river in tropical rainforest. You stay two nights, with a full day between rafting in and rafting out. The Full Experience arrangement includes dining and a choice of in-house activities, subject to scheduling and participation requirements. Rooms do not have air conditioning. Spa treatments and optional extras are separate.

The arrival rafting has Class II–III rapids. The departure trip continues through Class III–IV whitewater and requires active paddling and attention to guide instructions. Rainfall affects flows. Pacuare Lodge’s guides assess river conditions and guest suitability and may adjust rafting arrangements.

The itinerary includes eight nights at four properties, shared rafting into and out of Pacuare Lodge, its Full Experience arrangement, shared guided visits to Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges and Manuel Antonio National Park, and the listed transfers. Meals are included during the Pacuare stay, with breakfast at the other hotels. International flights, other lunches and dinners, insurance, gratuities, alcoholic drinks, spa treatments, and optional extras are separate. Review your current quote for complete details.

This page describes the nine-day itinerary offered through Western River. Changes or shorter versions are not included in this offer. Contact Western River with questions about the published route before making travel arrangements.

Pacuare Lodge’s minimum age for rafting out is 12, so guests following this raft-in, raft-out itinerary must meet that requirement. Size, mobility, physical condition, and river conditions also affect participation. Discuss your group with Western River before booking; the operator’s guides make the final decision.

Bring a valid passport and check current entry requirements for your nationality before departure. Pack quick-drying clothing, sun protection, insect repellent, light rain gear, and the footwear specified by the rafting operator. Closed-toe shoes are required at Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges. Bring a passport or passport copy for the Manuel Antonio National Park tour.

Ask about availability for the dates that work for your group. Weather varies across the itinerary: the Pacuare’s Caribbean slope can be rainy even when the Pacific coast is in a drier period. Plan for warmth, humidity, and rain, and allow for rafting adjustments when river conditions require them.

Rafting and rainforest activities involve risks and physical demands. Review the operator’s participation requirements, follow guide instructions, and discuss any health or mobility concerns before booking. Bring insect repellent and consult a travel-health professional about current recommendations for your itinerary. Check current public-health advice rather than relying on general assurances about mosquito-borne illness.

Contact Western River to discuss your group size and dates. The quoted itinerary includes shared rafting and guided activities as well as private transfers. A private group booking does not automatically provide exclusive rafting, tours, or use of Pacuare Lodge. Any private arrangements require separate availability and pricing confirmation.