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Basic Costa Rica: Coastlines & Cloud Forests
14 days, San José to San José
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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.
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Trip Code: CRCR
Is this tour for me?
Travel Style: 18-to-Thirtysomethings
Fast, fresh, and fun adventures that never slow down, made for young, budget-minded travellers.
Service Level: Basic
Simple and clean hotels and hostels; affordable public and private transport; lots of optional activities.
Physical Rating: 2 - Light
Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
Trip Type: Small Group
Small group experience; Max 18, avg 14.
Age requirement: 18-39
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Itinerary
Day 1San José
Arrive at any time.
Day 2San José/Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Today begin with an incredible bus ride over the mountains to the Caribbean coast. The group will be travelling to the picturesque village of Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to enjoy the tropical seascape and sandy beaches surrounded by exotic tropical vegetation.
Days 3–4Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Opt to go snorkelling in the Caribbean or hiking in Manzanillo National Wildlife Refuge.
Day 5Puerto Viejo de Talamanca/La Fortuna
Travel to La Fortuna in central Costa Rica. Try to catch a glimpse of Arenal Volcano through the cloud cover.
Days 6–7La Fortuna
Options abound—soak in Arenal's hot springs or get the adrenaline pumping with whitewater rafting or waterfall rappelling.
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Your Discover MomentDay 8La Fortuna/Monteverde
Travel from La Fortuna to Monteverde and into the cool mountain air of the area.
Day 9Monteverde
There's so much to see and do in Monteverde and you'll have plenty of time on this free day to explore on your own. Opt to wander the cloud forest or visit a coffee plantation.
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Your Discover MomentDay 10Monteverde/Sámara
Travel to the Pacific coast of the Nicoya Peninsula and enjoy this laid-back beach town.
Days 11–12Sámara
Surf or swim the waves, practice yoga on the beach or chill out in this laid-back beach town.
Day 13Sámara/San José
Travel back to the capital for a final evening with the group.
Day 14San José
Depart at any time.
What's Included
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your Discover Moment: La Fortuna
- Your Discover Moment: Monteverde
- Beach time in Puerto Viejo and Sámara
- Free time in La Fortuna and Monteverde
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodations
Simple hotels (3 nts), hostels (10 nts, multi-share).
Meals
No meals included
Allow USD490-640 for meals not included.
Transportation
Local bus, boat, taxi, private vehicle, walking.
Staff & experts
Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout.
Departures
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Book this tour as a private departure, with your own CEO and all the benefits of a G Adventures group tour.