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Company: Costa Rica Green Adventures
Price: $50 USD and up
Duration: 1 day and up
Location: Escazu, San Josè, Costa Rica
About Costa Rica Green Adventures:
Costa Rica Green Adventures is an active travel tour operator company focusing on tailor made vacation, eco-tourism, Costa Rica natural history, wildlife observation and the vibrant culture of the Costarican people.
COSTA RICA VACATION ALL-INCLUSIVE SPECIAL DEAL for Runners!
Is your running season coming to an end with the impending winter coming on soon? Come to Costa Rica for an Endless Summer of tropical running — relax, refresh and rejuvenate!
This active vacation in Costa Rica will have you mixing fitness and running with your choice of the best tourist activities along the way! Run up challenging mountains, through breathtaking forests, along awe-inspiring beaches with your local adventure guide and then try rafting, rappelling down tropical waterfalls, zip lining, kayaking and much more!
You’ll eat healthy, locally-sourced Costa Rican cuisine and learn about “Tico” culture and the true meaning of “Pura Vida” — or “Pure Life!” Your nights will be spent at comfortable hotels with great amenities and friendly Costa Rican hospitality to rest your weary bones from all of your training and adventures.
Join up now on our limited-time offer group departures in September, October, November of 2014!
Price:
$1725 USD
Duration:
8 Days/7 Nights
Daily Itinerary:
DAY 1 San José: Arrival and Welcome Dinner
Receive a warm, Costa Rican welcome at the SJO airport and then you’ll be transferred to your hotel. We will have a welcome dinner as a group and receive a detailed explanation of the upcoming training schedule (and weekend race if itinerary applies.) We’ll have our customary glass of wine to relax and share stories and expectations of the week to come.
HOTEL: Alta Resort (or similar) (Dinner Included)
DAY 2 San José: Fun with Fitness and Colorful Culture
Savor an early morning cup of Costa Rican coffee and a hearty breakfast before a run through the Sabana Park only 15 minutes from your hotel in San Jose where runners gather each morning. From there we hit the gym — we call it the “Fight Club” for some of the most-innovative Cross Fit training techniques. We will be training about three hours in total to really get your heart pumping and ready for action in Costa Rica.
You’ll certainly be hungry after all of that, so now we take you to explore the colorful markets of the San José area to try local food and see a part of Costa Rican culture that few tourists ever get to experience with Urban Adventures. Special dinner with your group.
Today’s running distance: 10 to 20km (routes based on fitness level and shared on Sports Tracker.)
Altitude: 3000ft
Terrain: Off-Road Gravel 50% Pavement 50%. A vehicle and certified guide will be nearby to provide assistance and hydration.
HOTEL: Alta Resort (or similar) (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Included)
DAY 3 Arenal Volcano: Arenal means Adventure!
Early rise and shine because today we do a guided hike of the active and captivating Poas Volcano, then some photo ops of the La Paz Waterfall, have a nice traditional Costa Rican lunch and head toward the Arenal Volcano to arrive to the Chachagua Rainforest Lodge (or similar) tucked-away at the outskirts of the Children’s Eternal Rainforest. We’ll do a twilight run through the surrounding rural landscape and finish back at the lodge for a dip in the freshwater, spring-fed pool and toast to a day well done with a glass of wine. Fall asleep to the sounds of the jungle around you!
Today’s running distance: 10 to 20km (routes based on fitness level and shared on Sports Tracker.)
Altitude: 2000ft
Terrain: Off-Road Gravel 100% a vehicle and certified guide will be nearby to provide assistance and hydration.
HOTEL: Chachagua Rainforest Lodge (or similar) (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Included)
DAY 4 Arenal Volcano: Run, Fun & Hot Springs
Today may feel a little like boot camp because we get a super early start to make the most of our day. We’ll head toward the base of the behemoth Arenal Volcano and do an intense run along a rainforest trail near the Arenal Volcano National Park. Cerro Chato extinct volcano for an intense hike straight up and then cool off in the rushing waters of the spectacular La Fortuna Waterfall. The hike up Cerro Chato takes about 2 hours for those in good condition and you’re bound to see amazing wildlife and get great views of the Arenal Volcano along the way! We will then have a healthy light lunch.
In the afternoon enjoy the Canyoning in the Lost Canyon: Choose to plunge into a gorgeous rainforest canyon rappelling down tropical waterfalls, jumping into crystalline pools and river tracing in one of the most-isolated most-magical places in the world in the Lost Canyon.
In the evening, relax in natural hot-springs that are locally-owned by Doña Mireya and her family. There are five naturally-fed pools of different temperatures, one of which is always the perfect temperature for relaxing as the sun sets. Dinner is a wonderful home-style meal served in a rustic wooden ranch where you can relax in private hot spring waters.
Today’s running distance: 15 to 20km (routes based on fitness level and shared on SportsTracker.)
Altitude: 2000ft
Terrain: Off-Road Gravel 100% . A vehicle and certified guide will be nearby to provide assistance and hydration.
HOTEL: Chachagua Rainforest Lodge (or similar) (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Included)
DAY 5 Tamarindo/Langosta: Paddling and Piña Coladas!
After an energy-boosting early breakfast, we leave the lush rainforest and head to the golden Coast of Guanacaste and go white water rafting on the Tenorio River on the way!
We start our adventure with running to the starting-point of the wild Río Tenorio Class 3-4 River. On our run, we pass by the picturesque Lake Arenal and up into the hills with views of volcanoes all around us. You’ll spot the Arenal, Miravalles and Tenorio volcanoes along the way. At the top of the ridge, you’ll run beneath giant, electricity-producing wind mills as you arrive to the deep, red rock canyon of the Tenorio River.
You’ll get a thorough explanation on safety procedures and receive your top-quality equipment before embarking down this intense river. Enjoy up to 2 exhilarating hours of white water action on this beautiful crystalline river. Get wet and wild and finish off with Costa Rica’s most-exciting river rapid — the 12-ft Cascabel Falls waterfall drop! Catch your breath as you enjoy a swim, a tropical fruit fiesta and cold drinks followed by a hearty Costa Rican lunch at the end of this exciting adventure!
Looking for a little less adventure? You can also do our relaxing, entertaining and educational Monkey Boat Safari Float on the lower section of the Tenorio River to see plenty of wildlife. Includes a delicious lunch.
Then we continue on to one of Costa Rica’s best beaches and settle in for some delicious Piña Coladas right on the beach! Dinner on your own.
HOTEL: Capitan Suizo, Tamarindo Diriá/Tropicana (or similar) (Breakfast/Lunch Included)
DAY 6 Tamarindo/Langosta: Beach Time!
Wake to the sound of crashing waves just a few meters from your room. You’ll have time to meditate on your week’s adventures from your exclusive seaside resort and participate in a yoga session right on the beach for a full-body stretch. You can then opt to go sea kayaking to the Capitan rock island for a thorough workout and picturesque outing!
You will have time to enjoy the beaches of this tropical paradise on the gorgeous Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. In the afternoon we’ll get ready to continue hill running.
Today’s running distance: average 15 to 20km (routes based on fitness level and shared on SportsTracker.)
Altitude: Sea level to 100 meters above sea level
Terrain: Gravel Road 80% Pavement 5% and Sandy Beach 15%
A vehicle and certified guide will be nearby to provide assistance and hydration.
HOTEL: Capitán Suizo, Tamarindo Diriá/Tropicana (or similar) (Breakfast Included)
DAY 7 Tamarindo/Langosta: Relax Time!
FREE DAY to enjoy. This day you may enjoy a day of leisure to hang out at the hotel at the pool, go for a beach run or take a catamaran Dolphin Viewing & Snorkeling cruise at an extra charge.
Tonight we get together at dinner to review our mileage and group discussion on accomplishments, share photos and fondest memories of your adventures in Costa Rica
HOTEL: Capitán Suizo, Tamarindo Diriá/Tropicana (or similar) B, D
DAY 8 Back Home!
Enjoy one, final swim in the ocean or run on the beach before transferring to Liberia International airport for your flight home.
You’ll be leaving Costa Rica feeling relaxed, refreshed and rejuvenated!
Included:
ACTIVITIES included on your Costa Rica Run Run Training Vacation:
- Daily Fitness Training sessions (combination of running, biking, hiking, rafting, kayaking, yoga and more!) accompanied by certified guide and a vehicle to provide assistance and hydration.
- City Tour of San José markets
- Explore Poas Volcano and La Paz Waterfall
- Extreme Hike to Cerro Chato Extinct Volcano and La Fortuna Waterfall; Canyoning in the Lost Canyon
- Hot Springs with dinner
- White Water Rafting
- Sea Kayaking
ACCOMMODATIONS:
San José: 2 Nights Alta
Arenal Volcano: 2 Nights Chachagua Rainforest Lodge (or similar)
Tamarindo/Langosta Beach: 3 Nights Capitán Suizo (or similar)
MEALS:
8 Breakfasts (B), 4 Lunches (L), 4 Dinners (D)
TRANSPORTATION:
- Support vehicles to provide assistance and hydration and certified guide(s)
- Desafío Adventure Connection Tours & Transfers and Costa Rica Running
ACTION LEVEL: Moderate to Expert, Highly Active
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Fitness training set to your level of fitness and interests – routes shared on map application Sports Tracker
- Great accommodations: Rainforest Lodge and Beachfront Resort
- Excellent flexibility of tours and adventures:
- San José City Tour
- Choice of Extreme Hike to Cerro Chato Extinct Volcano and La Fortuna Waterfall; of Canyoning in the Lost Canyon
- Hot Springs with dinner
- Choice of White Water Rafting or Safari Float
- Delicious Costa Rican meals included.
Not Included:
- Airport Taxes
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional or suggested services that are on your own
- Insurance of any kind
- Personal expenses
- Extra beverages and alcoholic drinks
- Always carry enough cash for the international ($28) airport departure taxes
- Medical costs and hospitalization and evacuation and any other extra expenses due to unanticipated changes in our itinerary for reasons beyond control
- Meals, souvenirs and other local and personal expenses not specified in the above itinerary are also not included
Other Tours:
Daily Tours
Tropical Rain forest and Chocolate Adventure
Costa Rica Pura Vida Experience
Beer tour in San Jose
Strolling in Downtown San Jose food & Markets
Cartago bike & Train Tour
One day tour Manuel Antonio National Park
Arenal one day tour, visit Sarchi & enjoy the white water rafting
Canoes in the rain forest & Poas volcano
Sarchi & Grecia uniques towns
Trips Packages
Multisport Trip 9 Days/8 Nights
Active Trips 8 Days/7 Nights
Active Trip 10 Days/9 Nights
All the Family “Discover Tortuguer
Trip with kids 8 Days/7Nights
TRIP WITH KIDS 10 DAYS/9 NIGHTS
Discover Costa Rica Running Tour
Photography Expeditions
Hikes
Day Trips
Typical Food
Acivities to enjoy
Interaction with local people
Gallery by Jack Sharrock, our friend and
Nature
Contact Costa Rica Green Adventures:
- Address: Escazu, San Josè, Costa Rica
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone number: (506)40005730
- Tripadvisor page: http://www.tripadvisor.es/Attraction_Review-g309292-d4080767-Reviews-Costa_Rica_Green_Adventures_Day_Tours-Escazu_San_Jose_Metro_Province_of_San_Jose.html#LIGHTBOXVIEW
- Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/CrgreenAdventures
