Adventure Tours
Costa Rica: Coastlines & Cloud Forests for 18-30s
From €944pp with lots of inclusions
- Depart From
- Choose flights from Ireland
- Departure Date
- Departures throughout the year
- Duration
- 9 Days
- Destination
- Costa Rica
- Price
- From €944pp with lots of inclusions
14 days, San José roundtrip. Small group tour designed for 18-30s.
Stay flexible in Costa Rica on this unique two-week adventure. You'll hit the volcanoes, a cloud forest, and both of the incredible coasts. Chill out on white-sand beaches and explore pristine wildlife reserves.
Best of all, this trip gives you the flexibility to create the adventure of a lifetime, so you can soar across the treetops by zipline, rappel down a waterfall, or learn to surf the Pacific breaks. Take a trip that's packed with just the essentials- everything you need to explore the diversity and beauty of Costa Rica.
Is this tour for me?
- Travel Style: 18-to-Thirtysomethings. Fast, fresh, and fun adventures that never slow down, made for young, budget-minded travellers.
- Service Level: Basic. Simple and clean hotels and hostels; affordable public and private transport; lots of optional activities.
- Physical Rating: 2 - Light. Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
- Trip Type: Small Group. Small group experience; Max 18, avg 14.
- Age requirement: 18-39
- Not 18-to-39? Ask about our other Costa Rica adventures
Day 1 San José
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!
Exclusive Inclusions: Your Welcome Moment Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group| Your First Night Out Moment Connect With New Friends
Day 2 San José/ Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Today begin with an incredible bus ride over the mountains to the Caribbean coast. The group will be travelling to the picturesque village of Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to enjoy the tropical seascape and sandy beaches surrounded by exotic tropical vegetation.
Days 3–4 Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
It's a full free day in absolute paradise! What are you waiting for? Opt to rent a bike, relax on the beach, or hike in Manzanillo National Wildlife Refuge.
Day 5 Puerto Viejo de Talamanca/ San Carlos
Travel north up the Caribbean coastline before heading inland through varied landscapes. Stop at Coope San Juan for a homestay in the local community and cooperative that includes lunch, dinner, and an activity with the community.
Exclusive Inclusions:: Your G for Good Moment Coope San Juan Homestay
Day 6 San Carlos/ La Fortuna
After breakfast in San Carlos the group will travel to La Fortuna. Check out this beautiful area at the base of Arenal Volcano. Options abound—soak in Arenal's hot springs or get the adrenaline pumping with whitewater rafting or waterfall rappelling.
Exclusive Inclusions: Your Discover Moment
Day 7 La Fortuna
Enjoy an entire free day in La Fortuna. Opt to go whitewater rafting, mountain biking, caving, horseback riding, or a tour of the Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge. Like much of Costa Rica, the area is a birders’ paradise, with over 600 species as permanent residents. After a long day of exploring, you can choose to take a relaxing soak at Baldi Hot Springs.
Exclusive Inclusions: Your Discover Moment
Day 8 La Fortuna/ Monteverde
Travel from La Fortuna to Monteverde and into the cool mountain air of the area. Stop at Life Monteverde, a coffee cooperative for coffee tastings, and a tour of their farm to learn about sustainable agriculture. In the afternoon, take time to venture out and explore the mountainous town of Monteverde.
Exclusive Inclusions: Your G for Good Moment Life Monteverde Experience
Day 9 Monteverde
There's so much to see and do in Monteverde and you'll have plenty of time on this free day to explore on your own. Opt to wander the cloud forest or visit a coffee plantation.
Exclusive Inclusions: Your Discover Moment
Day 10 Monteverde / Southern Nicoya Peninsula
Travel to the Pacific coast along the southern Nicoya Peninsula. Enjoy the laid-back beach town vibes of Santa Teresa or Montezuma.
Days 11–12 Santa Teresa / Montezuma
Fill your days with as much or as little as you like. Start off with an early yoga class or sleep in before setting off to explore nearby beaches in search of a perfect, tranquil spot for a day of relaxing along the beautiful Pacific coast.
Day 13 Southern Nicoya Peninsula / San José
Travel back to the capital for a final evening with the group.
Day 14 San José
Depart at any time.
Add these to your tour when you book
Costa Rica Adrenaline Bundle - From €136
CANYONING (Half-day Arenal) Rappel, down-climb, river-trace, and descend huge waterfalls in the rugged mountains and lush rainforests around Costa Rica’s Arenal Volcano. ZIPLINING (Half-day Monteverde) Get a true bird’s-eye view of the rainforest canopy as you soar through the trees on a Tarzan swing, a giant rappel, and a 137-meter-high (450-foot) zipline. Please note the prices listed does not include the IVA Tax. Please note that passengers must weigh between 45-100kg (100 – 220 lbs) and be at least 130cm (4'3 ft) tall to participate in these activities.
Guided Cloud Forest Night Walk - From €29
Join a naturalist guide for a 1.5-2 hour tour in the cloud forest after dark. Learn more about the habits of the area's nocturnal wildlife including mammals, birds, insects, reptiles, and amphibians, and keep your eyes and ears open on this slow-paced walk. You never know what you might see – it depends on the day and your luck!
Santa Teresa Surf Lessons - From €67
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.
Price per person is based on 2 adults sharing and includes:
- 14 day Costa Rica: Coastlines & Cloud Forests small group tour
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
- Accommodations: Simple hotels (3 nts), hostels (9 nts, multi-share), local homestay (1 nt).
- Meals: 1 breakfast, 1 dinner. Allow USD470-615 for meals not included.
- Transportation: Local bus, boat, taxi, private vehicle, walking.
- Staff & experts: Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout
- Your G for Good Moment: Coope San Juan Homestay, Cantón de San Carlos
- Your G for Good Moment: Life Monteverde Experience, Monteverde
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
- Your Discover Moment: La Fortuna
- Your Discover Moment: Monteverde
- Beach time in Puerto Viejo and Santa Teresa
- Free time in La Fortuna and Monteverde
Please ask us about:
- Flights- we'll find the best fare for your chosen travel dates & departure airport
- Travel insurance
Subject to availability. Terms & conditions apply. Prices are live and only guaranteed at time of booking.
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