Costa Rican Eastern Lowlands

Outside of San Jose en route to the Caribbean coast lies the immense Braulio Carrillo National Park. It is the largest park in Costa Rica, and the most significant tract of rainforest in Mesoamerica. Further east is the antique town of Cartago, gateway to the bucolic countryside of the Orosi Valley. The orchid collection at Lankester Gardens is world famous, as is river rafting on the Reventazon River outside of Turrialba.

Reventazon River Rafting

Shooting the rapids on the Reventazon River

3 Days/2 Nights

Itinerary

Day 1: San Jose/Turrialba Morning departure via private car for a full-day trip to the village of Cartago, Irazu Volcano, Lankester Gardens and lunch in the Orosi Valley. Transfer to Casa Turire and overnight. (L)
Day 2: Full-Day River Rafting Morning pick up at the hotel for a full day of river rafting on the Reventazon River (Class III). Overnight Casa Turire. (B, L)
Day 3: Turrialba to San Jose, or Punta Cocles, or Mawamba Lodge.