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Trek Hidden Costa Rica
12 days, San José to San José
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Think you know Costa Rica? Trade in the same old settings for the real deal. Trek into the heart of the jungle to live with three families in a remote village. Discover the emerald core of a diverse land while bunking down behind a massive waterfall in a hidden cave. Learn about the medicinal plants native to these parts and how to make sugarcane candy. This is a spectacular country with opportunities for waterfall rappelling, surfing, and whitewater rafting. This is what adventure is all about.
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Trip Code: CRAC
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Travel Style: Active
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Service Level: Basic
Simple and clean hotels and hostels; affordable public and private transport; lots of optional activities.
Physical Rating: 4 - Demanding
Some high-altitude hikes or more strenuous activities, but accessible to most healthy travellers.
Trip Type: Small Group
Small group experience; Max 16, avg 10.
Age requirement: 12+
All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Itinerary
Day 1San José
Arrive at any time.
Day 2San José/San Isidro
Travel by local bus over the highest mountain pass in the country. Arrive in the valley of San Isidro de El General and take a walk in the main plaza.
Day 3San Isidro/Piedras Blancas
Embark on a three-day, three-night excursion with a locally owned and operated adventure company to the community of Piedras Blancas, found in the heart of the Zona de los Santos region.
Meals included:
Lunch | DinnerDay 4Piedras Blancas
Experience life in a remote community in and around the Lopez family farm.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 5Piedras Blancas
Travel by zipline across the Savegre River to the next homestay with an included medicinal plant walk and traditional sauna.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 6Piedras Blancas/Dominical
Raft the Savegre River and relax at the end of the day by stretching out on the beach. Try the local seafood at an optional group dinner.
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Breakfast | LunchDay 7Dominical/Diamante Verde
Trek to a unique fully equipped cave with twin 26m (85 ft) waterfalls. Go swimming in three natural pools and explore surrounding trails.
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Lunch | DinnerDay 8Diamante Verde
Enjoy the day in and around Diamante Falls.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 9Diamante Verde/Uvita
Relax and chill out on the beach. Opt to surf, whale-watch, horseback-ride or snorkel.
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BreakfastDay 10Uvita
Free day to enjoy Uvita.
Day 11Uvita/San José
Transfer back to the capital for a final evening with the group.
Day 12San José
Depart at any time.
What's Included
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your Foodie Moment: Bread Making, Piedras Blancas
- Your Wellness Moment: Sauna, Piedras Blancas
- Your Foodie Moment: Chocolate Making, Piedras Blancas
- Hiking excursion to Piedras Blancas (4 days)
- Hiking excursion to Diamante Verde Cave (3 days)
- Waterfall rappelling
- Whitewater rafting on the Savegre River
- Trapiche explanation
- Ziplining
- Free time in Uvita
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodations
Hotels (6 nts), jungle homestay (3 nts, multi-share), cave camping (2 nts, sleeping bags, no electricity).
Meals
5 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners
Allow USD235-305 for meals not included.
Transportation
Local bus, pickup truck, private vehicle, raft, hiking.
Staff & experts
Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.
Departures
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