Pure Adventure, Costa Rica / Panama “The Unbeaten Path”

Pure Adventure, Costa Rica / Panama “The Unbeaten Path”

This Package was designed thinking in the adventurous people, to want to discover new cultures and also love nature!

It is a 21 day experience, and you will be in the most beautiful Beaches that Panama offers, rich in Guna Yala culture, and in just a few days, in the most incredible rain forest and full of life Corcovado, not forgetting the cloud forest in Monteverde and the Must Do Arenal Volcano with their magnificent Hot Springs.

Itinerary:

Day 1:

Arriving at the Tocumen International Airport, one of our drivers will pick you up and take you to the Centrally Located Hotel in Panama City.(B).

Lodging at 3 stars hotel.

Day 2:

Shared transfer to Guna Yala Islands.

Afternoon at leisure.

Lodging in one of the Islands.(B,L,D)

Day 3:

Guna Yala Islands.

Day at leisure.

Lodging in one of the Islands.(B,L,D)

Day 4:

Shared transfer from Guna Yala to Panama City.

Afternoon to visit the city (Optional Panama City/Canal Tour)

Lodging at 3 stars hotel (B)

Day 5:

This day you will travel to Costa Rica, we will pick you up at the hotel and take you to the local Albrook Airport, here we will take a flight to Changuinola City in Bocas del Toro province and drive to Guabiot/Sixaola Costa Rica/Panama border. Once you had done the migration process, you will head to Cahuita National Park and Village.

Cahuita is a National Park located in the Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica, rich in Rain Forest and pristine gold sand Beaches, were you see a variety of Tropical Wildlife.

Lodging at 3 Stars Hotel (B)

Day 6:

Day at Leisure to enjoy the Beach and National Park, we highly recommend to take a Snorkeling Tour, to enjoy the beautiful Reefs.

Lodging at 3 Stars Hotel.(B)

Day 7,8,9:

Private Transfer from Cahuita to Yorkin Indigenous Community.

Description: In September 1996, twenty-one indigenous Bribri families constituted the Association of Organic Producers “El Chumú”, which in the Bribri language means “organic banana”. Its goal was to “improve the quality of life of the producers of organic banana through the increase of their production and sales”. During eight years this association tried to develop the activity of organic banana, and when it failed to do so, we decided to constitute a new association oriented mainly towards tourism and the diversification of agriculture. The new organization, named Association for Tourism, Development and Organic Agriculture Yorkín, is currently formed by eighteen families. Its purpose is to preserve the agricultural traditional values and socio-economic improvement for the inhabitants of Yorkín through the diversification of the production and the development of Community-based Rural Tourism. This task has been taken on by the community with enthusiasm and responsibility, in which tourism is used as a tool for the conservation of nature and the protection of their traditions. Visitors have the opportunity to learn about ancestral practices in organic agriculture, preparation of cacao, weaving of palm leaves, the making of handicrafts of different natural materials, archery and ancient songs dedicated to the earth, corn, cacao and nature. Moreover, during the magical hikes through the forest, your guides will tell you about the secrets they keep about the mountains, as wise guardians of their indigenous cultural heritage. 

Lodging: maximum capacity of 70 persons, in double rooms with private bathroom (cold water) and in tents for one or two persons. We provide the bed linen, towels and mosquito nets, as well as the mats for the tents.

Once in the Bribri Bambu Town, people form Yorkin will pick you up on the cayuco transfer ( Boat made from wood) over the Rio Yorkin over around 1 hour, depends of the level of the river.

In this 3 days two nights experience, you will have the opportunity to share with the local indigenous people, they are more than happy no show you how they live and of their culture, you can visit the Medicinal plants Garden, Cacao harvesting and preparation, hike to a waterfall,  handcrafting and more.

The meals are the traditional of the Bribri culture so you will have a real sensory experience.

All Meals Included.

Day 9:

Private transfer from Yorkin to La Fortuna.

Lo Fortuna is one of the most popular attractions from Costa Rica, is the home of the Arenal Volcano, is located in the North Plains of San Carlos, in Alajuela Province.

In La Fortuna we can enjoy a lot of Adventure Tours, but also the relaxing Hot Spring, we highly recommend the Zip Line, La Fortuna Waterfall hike and the Hot Springs. A really special place, you can have adrenaline and adventure, but also enjoy a relaxing time at the Hot Springs.

Lodging at 3 Stars Hotel.(B)

Day 10:

Day at Leisure in La Fortuna.

Lodging at 3 Stars Hotel.(B)

Day 11:

Transfer from La Fortuna to Monteverde.

This is a nice transfer, because you will travel around the Arenal Volcano and Lake, with really nice views and crossing colorful towns.

Monteverde is one of most incredible Cloud Forest, home of the Resplendent Quetzal, Bell Bird and Emerald Toucan, also Sloths and frogs can be found here, a place that any nature lover must visit.

Lodging at 3 Stars Hotel (B)

Day 12.

Day at leisure at Monteverde, we highly recommend the Monteverde reserve Hike and the Hanging Bridges, Zip Line or Bungee Jumping for the most Aventurers.

Lodging at 3 Stars Hotel (B)

Day 13:

Transfer from Monteverde to Londres de Quepos to Ranchos Tinamu.

Rancho Tinamu is a Rural Community  Touristic lodging, but is not only that, you can share with the family members, taste their cuisine and hikes to the River and looking for frogs and wildlife.

Located in the Central Pacific of Costa Rica, really close to Manuel Antonio National Park, at 1 hour and 30 minutes in a 4×4 ride, up the mountains with amazing views of the Pacific Ocean, but at the same time, in a gorgeous Green mountain, you can hear all kind of birds, you have to live this experience.

Lodging in shared rooms at Ranchos Tinamu. All Meals Included.

Day 14:

Day to Hike to the Savegre River, Is called the most clean river in America, this River springs in the heart of the Los Quetzales National Park, Rancho Tinamu is in the border of the National Park, that’s why you will have the opportunity to see wildlife and take a bath on the cold and crystal clear water of Savegre ( Of course, the rain can affect the color of the water). You will have lunch in the house of one of the families that live there and help the local people.

Lodging in shared rooms at Ranchos Tinamu. All Meals Included.

Day 15:

Transfer from Rancho Tinamu to Uvita, but first, we can take you to the second most visited National Park and world famous Manuel Antonio. Here you can find one of the most beautiful beaches of Costa Rica, Turquoise and calm water with  always green forest, house of the smallest monkey in the world, the Titi monkey, you will also see the Capuchin Monkey, Howler Monkeys, coatis and raccoons and birds.

From here, we will go to the hotel Located in Uvita, at 1 hour from Manuel Antonio.

Entrance fee not included.

Lodging at 3 stars Lodge at Uvita (B)

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Day 16,17,18,19:

We will head to Drake Bay, our hotel is located on the Amaya homestead along the magnificent Pacific Coast of the Peninsula de Osa, the last frontier of Costa Rica. Due to the lack of roads, this magical corner of the world has maintained its natural beauty. 

A rustic setting with miles of uninhabited beaches, scarlet macaws flying overhead, and the captivating beauty of the rainforest, will be the setting for your wilderness adventure. This is the perfect spot for deep sea fishing, bird watching, scuba diving, snorkeling, and for experiencing the remarkable biodiversity of the Peninsula’s tropical rainforest. 

The Amayas would love to share the secrets and beauty of this area with you! To reach Drake Bay is an adventure in itself. Traveling two hours by boat, you will pass through the wild Mangrove Forest of the Sierpe River, and then along the stunning Pacific Coast until you reach this tropical paradise where you will spend the best holidays. 

We offer great accommodations from cabins with private bath to ranches and tents equipped with comfortable beds. The restaurant and bar provide great service, traditional Costa Rican food and drinks, and whenever you go fishing the Amayas will prepare your catch for dinner.      

You will have two Tours Included:

Corcovado National Park Tour:

Our tour begins from the lodge, early in the morning we will take you by boat to the San Pedrillo Park Station. Once at the park you will enjoy guided hike into the tropical rainforest of Corcovado where you can see a lot of birds and mammals and enjoy the jungle itself. The return can be done by foot and takes about 3 hours. We really recommend that you choose to come back to Poor Man’s Paradise hiking, this offers you the opportunity to explore the wonderful region buffering the park 
The tour includes guide, picnic lunch, and entrance fee to the park.
On special request this tour can also take place in the Sirena Station, central portion of the shore line of Corcovado National Park. It involves a much longer boat ride. The Sirena station usually offers great chances to see the Baird’s Tapir and a lot of wildlife. 

Cano Island – Nature Observation, Snorkeling and swimming:

From the lodge we will leave early in the morning and reach the island by boat. On the way to this wonderful location we have the chance to see playful dolphins swimming along the boat. Once in the island you can jump into the water and spend the time snorkeling in one of the most extraordinary spots in Costa Rica. Lunch will be on the island. If you like you can also hike into the Island’s trails and visit some of the ancient Indian archeological sites as well as catch great ocean views. 
The tour includes picnic lunch and entrance fee to the park. 

Day 19:

Boat Transfer to Sierpe Harbor and Car Transfer to Palmar Sur, were you will take your Flight to San José.

Transfer ATO to San Jose Hotel.

Last Night in San José!

Day 20:

Private Transfer from San José Hotel to Airport.

PANAMA-COSTA RICA 2018

Rates subject to change without previous notice, according to any tax changes or any government regulations. Rates updated to October 30, 2017.

Important Note: In case, the hotels involved in the package will not have space (Will be sent later when the Agency sent to us the allotment for next year), we will book rooms on equal or similar category Hotels.

SERVICES INCLUDED

Transportation on air conditioned Coaster or Hiace (Included Transfer In & Out).

Transportation by boat in Guna Yala, Bocas del Toro, Yorkin and Corcovado.

19 Nights in middle basic class hotel Standard Rooms.

Meals: Breakfast daily, All Meals at Guna Yala, Bocas del Toro, Yorkin and Corcovado.

1 Category Tour Leader Room or similar for free. This will depends of the ability of the lodge, then Tour leaders will share room with another tour leaders (other agencies), if the lodge is full. But if this will happen, male tour leaders will share with male tour leaders and if it is female will share with female tour leaders.

Baggage allowance: Max 1 big suitcase per person.

In Yorkin try to leave the unnecessary items, and we will delivered to your hotel in Cahuita.

SERVICES NOT INCLUDED

Tips are not included for tour guide and driver

Meals not mention

Alcoholic beverages and bottled drinks

Taxes In/Out Costa Rica or Panama.

Personal Equipment

Extras in Hotels (Phone calls, laundry, nor room service, etc)

PROGRAM 2018

Allotment                          11 rooms per group + 1 Category Tour Leader Room

Release Period for All Trips        30 Days on low season, Peak seasons 45 days.

Payment Day    30 Days prior the arrival date.

RESERVATIONS:

All reservations at this program for Costa Rica TRIPS will be done by our main office in San Jose or Cahuita.

REMARKS :  

The prices of the Entrance Fees to Museums, National Parks and Reserves are subject to change due to Government Regulations

The net fare is subject to change without previous notice for the package for Hotel Regulations.

Hotels may vary and are subject to availability. We may use similar hotels to the ones specified in this proposal.

Hotel beds distribution:

Option # 1:  1 single bed + 1 double bed

Option # 2: 2 double beds

Option # 3: 1 double bed

** Triple occupation with three beds upon request**