Basic Costa Rica: Coastlines & Cloud Forests
14 days/13 nights
Guided Small Group Adventure Tour
Guide Price €999 per person (based on 2 adults sharing)
Stay flexible in Costa Rica on this unique two-week adventure. You'll hit the volcanoes, a cloud forest, and both of the incredible coasts. Chill out on white-sand beaches and explore pristine wildlife reserves. Best of all, this trip gives you the flexibility to create the adventure of a lifetime, so you can soar across the treetops by zipline, rappel down a waterfall, or learn to surf the Pacific breaks. Take a trip that's packed with just the essentials - everything you need to explore the diversity and beauty of Costa Rica.
- Chill out on the Caribbean and Pacific coasts
- Cruise across Lake Arenal with beautiful views of Arenal Volcano
- Explore the misty cloud forest
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Itinerary
Day 1 San José
Arrive at any time. Tonight, explore the La California barrio with your fellow travellers. Stop in at one of the many bars to get to know your group over a few drinks.
Day 2 San José to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Travel to the Caribbean coast and enjoy the tropical seascape.
Days 3–4 Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Opt to go snorkelling in the Caribbean or hiking in Manzanillo National Wildlife Refuge.
Day 5 Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to San Carlos
Travel north by bus up the Caribbean coastline before heading inland through varied landscapes. In the afternoon, arrive to San Carlos and to the rural community of Coope San Juan. Stay overnight with a local family for an authentic Costa Rican experience.
Day 6 Cantón de San Carlos to La Fortuna
Take the short drive to La Fortuna, the adventure capital of Costa Rica. Options abound-soak in Arenal's hot springs or get the adrenaline pumping with whitewater rafting or waterfall rappelling.
Day 7 La Fortuna
Enjoy an entire free day in La Fortuna. Opt to go whitewater rafting, mountain biking, caving, horseback riding, or a tour of the Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge. Like much of Costa Rica, the area is a birders’ paradise, with over 600 species as permanent residents. After a long day of exploring, you can choose to take a relaxing soak at Baldi Hot Springs.
Day 8 La Fortuna to Monteverde
Travel from La Fortuna to Monteverde and into the cool mountain air of the area. Stop at Life Monteverde, a coffee cooperative for coffee tastings, and a tour of their farm to learn about sustainable agriculture. In the afternoon, take time to venture out and explore the mountainous town of Monteverde.
Day 9 Monteverde
Free day to enjoy; opt to tour the cloud forest or visit a coffee plantation.
Day 10 Monteverde to Santa Teresa
Travel to the Pacific coast of the Nicoya Peninsula and enjoy this laid-back beach town.
Days 11–12 Santa Teresa
Surf or swim the waves, practice yoga on the beach or chill out in this laid-back beach town.
Day 13 Santa Teresa to San José
Travel back to the capital for a final evening with the group.
Day 14 San José
Depart at any time.
Departs: Selected departures, Jan - Dec
Price & Inclusions
- 3 nights simple hotels, 9 nights hostels & 1 night local homestay
- Journey by local bus, boat, taxi, private vehicle & walking
- 1 breakfast & 1 dinner
- International flights
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The tour itinerary, inclusions and departures are based on travel from 01/05/2023 to 31/12/2025. Guide prices are based on twn/dbl share, are subject to availability and may vary by departure date. For travel outside of these dates, the itinerary and inclusions may vary to that shown above - please ask for details.Offers are subject to availability and restrictions may apply.
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