Costa Rica 360°: between jungle, beaches and volcanoes
The trip in a nutshell
Welcome to Costa Rica, it's time to enjoy some pura vida and wind down and gett lost in this corner of paradise! Get ready to hike trails that lead to waterfalls in the jungle, explore mangrove forests by kayak, encounter the most diverse wildlife and learn to recognise its sounds. On our tour of Costa Rica, you will finally get back to what life should be, so when it's eventually time to say goodbye to this incredible country, you will take a little bit of their lifestyle home with you.
Our trip starts in San José but don't worry, we leave the city right away: on day 2 we are already on the road to the sea in Puerto Viejo. Here we enjoy the Caribbean, exploring the surroundings by bicycle and taking our first swim of the trip! Then it's all nature: we go into Tortuguero National Park, where we trek and kayak among the mangroves, and, if the season is right, we'll see turtles hatch! Can we then miss a fair dose of adrenaline? Here we go them with some rafting on the Rio Sarapiquì and in Monteverde we'll explore the rainforest by zipline - but first we'll also make a stop in Arenal Volcano National Park, where the landscape is dominated by the cone of the majestic volcano. Finally, we reach Uvita, on the Pacific coast, where days of relaxation, yoga on the beach, long sunset walks and lots of snorkelling await! We end our trip with one last national park, Manuel Antonio National Park, where we will have our last full immersion in nature before returning to civilization in San José, where it all began. After this trip, 'Pura Vida' will be our new motto, and we will return home with new awareness of the natural world.
Trip type
360º - it's our great classic that allows you to discover the destination in all its aspects. We recommend packing a backpack rather than a suitcase as there will be lots of moving around.
Physical rating
HIGH - this itinerary involves hiking or similar adrenaline-pumping adventures so a high level of physical effort and adaptability is required. Be prepared for an active trip, potential long transfers and adventures like no other!
Entry requirements
Please visit your country's official government website to find out the necessary requirements for entering the country of destination.
Arrival and departure
This trip will begin and end in San José. Aim to arrive by 5pm on the first day – on the last day you are free to leave whenever!
What's included
12 nights accommodation in shared rooms
All breakfasts
2 dinners in Sarapiquí
Private transfer to Puerto Viejo on day 2
3-hour shared boat excursion to Tortuguero on day 4
Lunch on day 4
Kayak excursion in Tortuguero National Park
Minivan with local driver from day 4 to 11
An exciting white-water rafting excursion on the Rio Sarapiqui on day 6
Local Experience: learn about local ingredients and prepare a traditional dish during a fun cooking class
Entrance and guided tour to the Manuel Antonio National Park on day 12
Travel Coordinator services
Free cancellation with 100% refund up to 31 days before departure
Welcome to Costa Rica!
Puerto Viejo: baking by the Atlantic Ocean
Tortuguero National Park: into the rainforest
Tortuguero National Park: kayaking through the mangroves
Rafting along the Sarapiquí River
Arenal Volcano National Park
Monteverde: zipelines and night-walks
Uvita: surf and yoga by the Pacific Ocean
From Manuel Antonio National Park to the capital San José
Goodbye Costa Rica
The travel coordinators
Our travel coordinators are chosen because they are people like you. Not only are they the best travel buddy you could hope for, but they're trained professionals guaranteed to show you a travel experience like never before
Info to know
Staff
Our trips are led by a Travel Coordinator who has been specifically trained by us to lead group travels to ensure you have the best time. A WhatsApp group with all travel participants will be created two weeks prior to departure by your Travel Coordinator.
Luggage
Backpacks are mandatory to allow easy transfers - we recommend a 45L backpack for our trips.