Trees for Days
Help us spread love around the world — with trees! Together with Planeterra, we'll plant one tree in your name for every travel day.
Trees planted for this trip: 8
Hit two of Costa Rica's famed features — volcanoes and beaches — on this exciting trip that isn't too hard on the wallet. Get the adrenaline pumping in La Fortuna, then travel to Santa Teresa and relax on the beach. While you're free to choose your own adventure with optional adrenaline-inducing activities like waterfall rappelling, your accommodation and transportation are included. Our expert CEOs (Chief Experience Officers) will help you make the most of your time. Take a trip that's packed with just the essentials — eight days of maximum Costa Rica at minimum cost.
Fast, fresh, and fun adventures that never slow down, made for young, budget-minded travellers.
Simple and clean hotels and hostels; affordable public and private transport; lots of optional activities.
Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
Small group experience; Max 18, avg 14
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View our Entry Requirements toolIn a number of impactful ways, your adventure directly benefits the local people and places we visit.
Help us spread love around the world — with trees! Together with Planeterra, we'll plant one tree in your name for every travel day.
Trees planted for this trip: 8
Want to create ripples that change lives? The higher the Ripple Score percentage, the more money stays in the local communities you visit.
Ripple Score for this trip: 100
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!
Travel to La Fortuna with stunning Arenal Volcano as its backdrop. Options abound—soak in Arenal's hot springs or get the adrenaline pumping with whitewater rafting or waterfall rappelling.
Enjoy a full day in La Fortuna to relax or experience some of the many optional activities available.
Travel to the best of Costa Rica's Pacific coast. Kick back and enjoy this beach paradise.
Try out surfing, visit Isla Tortuga, or just chill out on the beach. Don't miss the night life.
Enjoy a morning at the beach, then transfer back to the capital for a final evening with the group.
Depart at any time.
Simple hotels (3 nts), hostels (4 nts, multi-share).
No meals included
Allow USD280-365 for meals not included.
Local bus, ferry, taxi, walking.
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.
Hailed as the best river in Costa Rica for rafting, get your adrenaline pumping as you navigate the twists, turns, and rapids of the Pacuare River. Learn the tips and tricks from a professional local guide before beginning your journey down stream. One thing we can guarantee – you will get wet!
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.
Book this tour as a private departure, with your own CEO and all the benefits of a G Adventures group tour.