Costa Rica Active Adventure

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Carbon neutral

13 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants, maximum 18 travelers

16 peopleMaximum group size

12 - 100 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Moderate

Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

Starts

San Jose, Costa Rica

Ends

San Jose, Costa Rica

Highlights

Paddle through world-class rapids on the Pacuare River.

Mountain bike in the shadow of Arenal Volcano.

Chill out to the sounds of crashing Caribbean waves.

Stand up on a surfboard in Puerto Viejo

Itinerary

Ready for non-stop thrills? The Costa Rica Active Adventure trip invites young adults and seasoned explorers to experience the ‘Adventure Capital of the Americas’ over 13 days. Trekking, biking, horseback riding, kayaking, and ziplining are just the start—explore Monteverde’s cloud forests, raft the Pacuare River, and chill on Puerto Viejo’s beaches. With action-packed days and a supportive group vibe, this tour’s USP is its unmatched variety of adrenaline-fueled activities in Costa Rica’s most stunning locations—perfect for travelers who want to do it all.

day 1 - San José

Arrive at any time.
There are no planned activities during the day, so check in to the hotel and explore the city. If you arrive early enough, you'll have time to explore the city.

Accomodation:Hotel Fleur de Lys (or similar)

Included Activity:Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Duration : 1.0 hr

day 2 - San José/Monteverde

Drive through Costa Rica's beautiful countryside to Monteverde to explore the verdant cloud forest and enjoy the surrounding area.
Today's ride can be a bumpy ride on some unpaved roads, but the views along the way are spectacular. Opt to prebook the Monteverde Guided Night Walk for a spectacular evening introduction to this magnificent place.

Accomodation:Hotel Los Jardines (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 4.0 hr

Optional Activities:Guided Cloud Forest Night Walk

day 3 - Monteverde

Enjoy a free Day for optional activities in and around Monteverde like ziplining, horseback riding, or touring the cloud forest.
Your CEO will let you know about all the activities available and help you pick the best option for you.

Get your adrenaline pumping and pre-book the Costa Rica Adrenaline Bundle on the checkout page to include this optional activity on your tour or ask your GCO or travel agent for assistance.

Accomodation:Hotel Los Jardines (or similar)

Optional Activities:Hanging Bridges Monteverde Easy, Costa Rica Adrenaline Bundle , El Trapiche Tour Monteverde This tour leaves twice daily 10:00 and 15:00. Tour includes: bilingual guide, artisanal candy making workshop, beverage., Ziplining , Monteverde Coffee Plantation Tour No trip to Costa Rica is complete without visiting a coffee plantation. Head to Café Monteverde and learn how this fair trade coffee goes from crop to cup. Pick ripe berries, watch how the beans are separated from the husk, then observe the drying and roasting process. Sample and buy some of these excellent beans. The Santa Elena coffee co-op prides itself on sustainable practices: it recycles processing water, uses coffee pulp for fertilizer, and sends plant fibers and husks to make paper., Monteverde Horseback Riding Moderate difficulty. , Santa Elena Cloud Forest Visit Pull on your poncho and boots and head into the cloud-covered forest, past over-sized ferns and exotic orchids. Harness your inner Tarzan as you imagine swinging from the forest’s giant vines, trudge along 12 km of trails, watch for wildlife and trek to the top of the observation tower. Be sure to stop and listen too. Hear the haunting hollow call of the bellbird and perhaps catch sight of the brilliant green and red resplendent quetzal. Feel good about protecting the preserve and sustaining the quality of local schools through payment of your park fees.

day 4 - Monteverde/La Fortuna

Travel through rolling hills and across a lake to La Fortuna, where there is free time to explore.
The town of La Fortuna lies near the base of the Arenal Volcano and is a perfect launch pad to go wild and let the adrenaline flow with a range of adventure sports.

Accomodation:Hotel Eco Arenal (or similar)

Transport:Shared Van Duration : 3.5 hr, Boat Duration : 0.75 hr, Shared Van Duration : 0.5 hr - 0.75 hr

Optional Activities:La Fortuna Waterfall Swim

day 5 - La Fortuna

Enjoy a free Day in La Fortuna. Opt to go whitewater rafting, waterfall rappelling, paddleboarding or one of the many other optionals this region has to offer. Spend another Day getting your adrenaline pumping, viewing local wildlife, marveling at the Arenal Volcano and getting to know more about La Fortuna's Costa Rica.

Accomodation:Hotel Eco Arenal (or similar)

Optional Activities:Stand Up Paddle (Lesson and Tour) Must be over 12 years old to participate., Gravity Falls Waterfall Jumping , Lost Canyon Adventures Canyoning , Kayak Lake Arenal MODERATE, La Fortuna Waterfall Swim , Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge Tour

day 6 - La Fortuna

Cycle the area around La Fortuna on a guided half-day biking tour. At night, opt to relax and soak in hot springs at the base of Arenal Volcano.

Accomodation:Hotel Eco Arenal (or similar)

Included Activity:Arenal Cycling Trip Duration : 3.0 hr

Optional Activities:Los Lagos Hot Springs The natural hot springs at the Los Lagos Hotel, Spa & Resort are fed directly from pristine rainforest springs. Soak in the healing pools, feel your muscles relax as you luxuriate in the warm water heated by the Arenal Volcano. Enjoy the tropical jungle setting and let your senses soar.

day 7 - La Fortuna/Pacuare

Enjoy a two-day guided rafting expedition along the Pacuare River, stopping at times to explore on foot, then stay the night in rustic cabins built along the river.
In the morning, transfer from La Fortuna to the put-in point for rafting on the Pacuare River. On this first day, stop down river for a short hike to explore waterfalls, and scenic, hidden canyons. In the evening, stay at a jungle lodge on the banks of the Pacuare River in a scenic, but remote location.

Meal:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accomodation:Ave Sol Sanctuary Lodge (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 5.0 hr

Included Activity:Pacuare Guided Rafting Expedition – Day 1 Duration : 2.0 hr

day 8 - Pacuare

Get off the river for the Day to explore the jungle by foot.

Meal:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accomodation:Ave Sol Sanctuary Lodge (or similar)

Included Activity:Pacuare Rainforest Guided Hike

day 9 - Pacuare/Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

Continue down river to the take-out point, then travel to the Caribbean coastal town of Puerto Viejo.

Meal:Breakfast and Lunch

Accomodation:Hotel Cabinas Guarana (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 2.0 hr

Included Activity:Pacuare Guided Rafting Expedition – Day 2 Duration : 4.0 hr

day 10 - Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

The Caribbean is famous for its sun, sand and surf. Hop on a bike and take a ride to the beach, then pull on a rash guard, grab a big board and get ready to hang ten like a local with an included surf lesson.
The picturesque village of Puerto Viejo de Talamanca is known for its incomparable white- and black-sand beaches surrounded by exotic tropical vegetation. Rent a bike or hire a boat to Manzanillo. Try snorkelling or take it easy and and explore La Isla Botanical Gardens.

Accomodation:Hotel Cabinas Guarana (or similar)

Included Activities:Biking Puerto Viejo, Surfing Lesson Duration : 2.0 hr - 3.0 hr

Optional Activities:Finca la Isla Botanical Garden Visit Just outside the town is a tropical farm, part of which is set aside as a botanical garden. Finca la Isla is a working farm and botanical garden built from the remains of an abandoned cacao plantation. Sample homemade natural chocolate, drink tropical fruit drinks, learn about the production of black pepper and nutmeg, as well as ornamental plants. Shoot some colourful photos and be careful where you walk. Visitors are guaranteed to see the red poison dart frog, along with other frogs, reptiles, toucans and birds., Snorkelling

day 11 - Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

Enjoy free time in Puerto Viejo and soak up the sun on the Caribbean. The warm turquoise water is ideal for swimming, fishing, kayaking, boogie boarding, and surfing. Opt to take a boat trip, snorkel the nearby reefs, or cycle down the coast.

Accomodation:Hotel Cabinas Guarana (or similar)

Optional Activities:Bike Rental Rent a bike from a local shop and head out to explore., Finca la Isla Botanical Garden Visit Just outside the town is a tropical farm, part of which is set aside as a botanical garden. Finca la Isla is a working farm and botanical garden built from the remains of an abandoned cacao plantation. Sample homemade natural chocolate, drink tropical fruit drinks, learn about the production of black pepper and nutmeg, as well as ornamental plants. Shoot some colourful photos and be careful where you walk. Visitors are guaranteed to see the red poison dart frog, along with other frogs, reptiles, toucans and birds., Gandoca Manzanillo National Wildlife Refuge Hike Beginning at the Cocles River south of Puerto Viejo, the Gandoca Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge extends through beach communities, jungle, marshland, coves and coast all the way to the Sixaola River and the border with Panama. Begin in Manzanillo and wind your way through plantations of cacao, strangler fig and almond trees, look for capuchin and howler monkeys, sloths and raccoons. White sand beaches lead into aquamarine water, filled with 35 species of coral and tropical fish, sea turtles, lobsters and sting rays. Wear light clothing, walking shoes, and bring lots of water and insect repellent., Kayak in Puerto Viejo Moderate, Snorkelling

day 12 - Puerto Viejo de Talamanca/San José

Return to San José and take advantage of a final Day to shop for souvenirs (coffee anyone?).

Accomodation:Hotel Fleur de Lys (or similar)

Transport:Local Bus Duration : 5.0 hr - 5.5 hr Distance : 217 km

day 13 - San José

Depart at any time.

Included Activity:Departure Day

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What's Included

Accommodation

Hotels (10 nts), jungle lodge (2 nts).

Meals

3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
Note: Allow USD460-600 for meals not included.

Transport

Public bus, private vehicle, bicycle, boat, raft, hiking.All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Included activities

Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and GroupYour Discover Moment: La FortunaYour Hands-On Moment: Surfing LessonYour Discover Moment: Puerto Viejo de TalamancaOvernight Pacuare River rafting tripGuided hike (Pacuare River)Guided cycling excursion (La Fortuna)Bike ride (Puerto Viejo)

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