Highlights
Trek into a remote community to live with the locals.
Explore the Costa Rican jungle.
Make your own sugarcane candy.
Whitewater raft on the Savegre River
Itinerary
Think Costa Rica is all about beaches and resorts? Think again. The "Trek Hidden Costa Rica" tour is your ticket to authentic adventure, plunging young adults and intrepid travelers into the emerald heart of this wild country over 12 unforgettable days. This challenging itinerary is designed for those seeking more than just a holiday—it’s for explorers hungry for real connection, adrenaline, and discovery.
Venture on foot through dense jungles, where you’ll stay with local families in a remote village, learning their traditions and savoring home-cooked meals. Sleep behind a thundering waterfall in a secret cave, and let the sounds of nature lull you to sleep. Your trek will introduce you to medicinal plants, the craft of making sugarcane candy, and the pulse of true Costa Rican life far from the crowds.
This trip isn’t just about trekking—it’s about pushing boundaries. Rappel down waterfalls, try your hand at surfing, or tackle the rapids with whitewater rafting. Every day offers new challenges and rewards, and the camaraderie forged with fellow travelers and locals alike is unmatched.
The unique selling point? A rare chance to live, learn, and adventure in places most only dream of, guided by those who call these jungles home. For those ready to trade the ordinary for the extraordinary, this is the tour package that delivers the real Costa Rica.
day 1San José
Arrive at any time.
There are no planned activities during the day, so check into the hotel and explore the city. As it is located in the central highlands, San José enjoys a moderate climate.
Amid the hustle and bustle, San José has beautiful parks, museums and the ornate Costa Rica National Theatre downtown. Enjoy the view of the surrounding mountains from the downtown streets.
The central plaza is a good place to people-watch. A mime, juggler, marimba band, magician, or storyteller may be performing for whatever is collected when the hat is passed. Artisan booths are common, creating a regular arts and crafts fair atmosphere.
day 2San José/San Isidro
day 3San Isidro/Piedras Blancas
day 4Piedras Blancas
day 5Piedras Blancas
day 6Piedras Blancas/Esquipulas
day 7Manuel Antonio
day 8Quepos
day 9Esquipulas/Uvita
day 10Uvita
day 11Uvita/San José
day 12San José
What's Included
Note: Allow USD250-325 for meals not included.
Customer Reviews
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Best experience I have had, absolutely life changing - everyone was so lovely, the tour couldn't have gone better & was so sad to leave!!
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An active, varied and fun experience.
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Great group activity
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This trip is a unique and very authentic opportunity to combine sports with getting to know the Costa Rican culture. I loved all of it and can highly recommend it.
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We need a word to describe this trip: When you have expectations, images, and ideas. Yet they all prove to be pathetic, for the reality is much fuller--full of casual sloths, jumping off of waterfalls, picking cacao fruits in someone's backyard, practicing Spanish with locals, spying on a tapir through binoculars at Corcovado National Park. The trip with G Adventures (and most importantly, with Marina), sparked joy in unimaginable way.
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