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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. 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. Cheers to new friends and new adventures!
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Your Welcome Moment Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group| Your First Night Out Moment Connect With New FriendsDay 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 north up the Caribbean coastline before heading inland through varied landscapes. Stop at Coope San Juan for a visit to a local community and cooperative that includes lunch, dinner and an activity with the community. Travel onwards to La Fortuna in the evening.
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DinnerDay 6La Fortuna
Check out this beautiful area at the base of Arenal Volcano. Options abound—soak in Arenal's hot springs or get the adrenaline pumping with whitewater rafting or waterfall rappelling.
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BreakfastDay 7La 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.
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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. 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 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/Santa Teresa
Travel to the Pacific coast of the Nicoya Peninsula and enjoy this laid-back beach town.
Days 11–12Santa Teresa
Surf or swim the waves, practice yoga on the beach or chill out in this laid-back beach town.
Day 13Santa Teresa/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 G for Good Moment: Life Monteverde Experience, Monteverde
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
- Your Discover Moment: La Fortuna
- Your Discover Moment: Monteverde
- Beach time in Puerto Viejo and Santa Teresa
- Free time in La Fortuna and Monteverde
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodations
Simple hotels (3 nts), hostels (9 nts, multi-share), local homestay (1 nt).
Meals
1 breakfast, 1 dinner
Allow USD470-615 for meals not included.
Transportation
Local bus, boat, taxi, private vehicle, walking.
Staff & experts
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.
Departures
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