Costa Rica: Volcanoes, Cloud Forests & Zip-Lines

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6 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants, maximum 18 travelers

12 peopleMaximum group size

18 - 35 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Easy

Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

Starts

San Jose, Costa Rica

Ends

Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve, Costa Rica

Highlights

Look across the active crater of Poás Volcano.

Learn about coffee production and support a local community.

Go zip-lining above the cloud forest canopy in Monteverde.

Take advantage of free time to enjoy the hostels and choose from optional activities

Itinerary

Short on time but big on adventure? The "Costa Rica: Volcanoes, Cloud Forests & Zip-Lines" tour is a 6-day volcanoes trip from San Jose to Monteverde, with stops in La Fortuna and the iconic Poás Volcano. Cruise across Lake Arenal, soar above the cloud forest on a zip-line, and choose from a host of optional adrenaline-pumping activities. With easy physical activity, this group tour is perfect for those seeking accessible outdoor thrills paired with comfortable hostel stays. The distinctive feature: a concentrated burst of Costa Rica’s best landscapes and adventures, ideal for first-timers or anyone eager to tick off bucket-list experiences in record time.

day 1 - San José

Arrive at any time, and choose to kick back at the hostel, or head out to explore the city before meeting up with fellow Roamies in the evening. Later, head out in the San Pedro neighborhood with your CEO and new mates in search of food and drink at one of the nearby happening spots. Buckle up, it's on!

Accomodation:Costa Rica Backpackers (or similar)

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

day 2 - San José/La Fortuna

Set off today bound for La Fortuna with plenty to do along the way. First stop, the active Poás Volcano for epic views and photo opportunities by the crater. Next, head to a community coffee project to sample a cup and to learn about coffee production. Hungry? Sit down for a delicious typical lunch of freshly-caught tilapia from the local fish farm with plantains and the ever-present rice and beans. Then get hands-on with a tortilla-making lesson, full points for the best one! Roll into La Fortuna in the afternoon with time to settle into the hostel and grab a drink at the bar, and in the evening maybe treat yourself to a long soak in one of the many local hot springs. Hey, you deserve it right?

Meal:Breakfast and Lunch

Transport:Private Vehicle Distance : 50 km, Private Vehicle Distance : 70 km, Private Vehicle Distance : 100 km

Included Activities:Mi Cafecito Coffee Cooperative Tour, La Fortuna Orientation Walk

Optional Activities:Hot Springs Soak After a long day of exploring, take a relaxing soak in the hot springs around La Fortuna. Situated at the base of the Arenal Volcano, immerse yourself in therapeutic waters heated by earth’s magma and infused with healing minerals and salts. Rejuvenate your muscles, detox your cells, and stimulate all your senses in nature’s thermal spa. Breathe in the pure rainforest air and marvel at the mystic surroundings of these outdoor pools of paradise.

day 3 - La Fortuna

Ready for Adventure? There’s so much to do in La Fortuna that we've given you an entire free Day to choose for yourself, you'll thank us for it later. Maybe it's something active that's your jam like rappelling down a waterfall, whitewater rafting, or paddleboard on Lake Arenal. Otherwise, hanging out in the hostel with friends and a cold beverage is never a bad option either. A combination of these things you say? Sounds perfect!

Meal:Breakfast

Optional Activities:Stand Up Paddle (Lesson and Tour) Must be over 12 years old to participate., Gravity Falls Waterfall Jumping , Whitewater Rafting , Lost Canyon Adventures Canyoning , La Fortuna Waterfall Swim , Hanging Bridges Suitable for all ages

day 4 - La Fortuna/Monteverde

If variety of transport is something you're looking for then you're going to love today. We'll make our way from La Fortuna by bus then boat across Lake Arenal then by bus again to the cloud forest of Monteverde. Scenery galore, keep the camera handy! Once we get to Monteverde don't get too comfortable yet as we'll head into the forest to fly across the canopy on zip lines for an adrenaline rush. Phew!

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Hotel Quetzal Inn Monteverde (or similar)

Transport:Shared Van Duration : 0.5 hr, Boat Duration : 0.75 hr, Shared Van Duration : 2.0 hr

Included Activities:Canopy Zipline, Monteverde Orientation Walk

day 5 - Monteverde

Today is all about you, to do as much (or as little) as you want, it's all good! Maybe check out the hanging bridges in the canopy to look for birds and wildlife, go horseback riding, visit a butterfly garden or just kick back at the cozy hostel and relax with a local craft beer in hand.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Hotel Quetzal Inn Monteverde (or similar)

Optional Activities:Hanging Bridges Monteverde Easy, Monteverde Butterfly Garden Visit , Santa Elena Cloud Forest Guided Tour , El Trapiche Tour Monteverde This tour leaves twice daily 10:00 and 15:00. Tour includes: bilingual guide, artisanal candy making workshop, beverage., Monteverde Horseback Riding Moderate difficulty.

day 6 - Monteverde

Depart at any time, or keep the adventure going to the beaches of the Nicoya Peninsula on the next leg of this journey.

Meal:Breakfast

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What's Included

Accommodation

Hostels (5nts).

Meals

5 breakfasts, 1 lunch
Note: Allow USD160-210 for meals not included.

Transport

Private vehicle, boat.All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Included activities

Your G for Good Moment: Mi Cafecito Coffee Cooperative Tour, SarapiquíYour Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and GroupVisit to Poás VolcanoTortilla-making lesson and typical lunch at Mi Cafecito community projectZip-lining in MonteverdeOrientation walks in La Fortuna and Monteverde

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