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Basic Costa Rica: Coastlines & Cloud Forests
14 days, San José to San José
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.
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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From$974USD
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Valid on
May 26 2024
Trip Code: CRCR
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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
Travel to the Caribbean coast and enjoy the tropical seascape.
Days 3–4Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Opt to rent a bike, relax on the beach or hike in Manzanillo National Wildlife Refuge.
Day 5Puerto Viejo de Talamanca/San Carlos
Travel north up the Caribbean coastline before heading inland through varied landscapes. Stop at Coope San Juan for a homestay in the local community and cooperative that includes lunch, dinner, and an activity with the community.
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DinnerDay 6San Carlos/La Fortuna
After breakfast in San Carlos the group will travel to La 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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Your Discover MomentMeals included:
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
Free day to enjoy; opt to tour the cloud forest or visit a coffee plantation.
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Your Discover MomentDay 10Monteverde / Southern Nicoya Peninsula
Travel to the Pacific coast of the southern Nicoya Peninsula and enjoy the laid-back beach town vibes of Santa Teresa or Montezuma.
Days 11–12Santa Teresa / Montezuma
Surf or swim the waves, practice yoga on the beach or chill out in the laid-back beach towns of the area.
Day 13Southern Nicoya Peninsula / 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: Coope San Juan Homestay, Cantón de San Carlos
- 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.
Available extras (Add these to your tour when you book)
Costa Rica Adrenaline Bundle - From $149.00
CANYONING (Half-day Arenal) Rappel, down-climb, river-trace, and descend huge waterfalls in the rugged mountains and lush rainforests around Costa Rica’s Arenal Volcano. ZIPLINING (Half-day Monteverde) Get a true bird’s-eye view of the rainforest canopy as you soar through the trees on a Tarzan swing, a giant rappel, and a 137-meter-high (450-foot) zipline. Please note the prices listed does not include the IVA Tax. Please note that passengers must weigh between 45-100kg (100 – 220 lbs) and be at least 130cm (4'3 ft) tall to participate in these activities.
Guided Cloud Forest Night Walk - From $30.00
Join a naturalist guide for a 1.5-2 hour tour in the cloud forest after dark. Learn more about the habits of the area's nocturnal wildlife including mammals, birds, insects, reptiles, and amphibians, and keep your eyes and ears open on this slow-paced walk. You never know what you might see – it depends on the day and your luck!
Santa Teresa Surf Lessons - From $74.00
Grab a board and start riding waves with a surf lesson on the beach. Start off by learning the basics: getting up and staying on the board. Once you're ready, take your new skills out into the water and put them to the test. After your surf lesson, relax on the beach and enjoy some lunch while watching the waves.
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.