18 to 35s One Week in Costa Rica
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Tour Overview
Calling all nature lovers, solo travellers and young adventurers! Spend a week in Costa Rica beginning in San Jose – the thriving urban centre with colourful markets, vibrant nightlife and spontaneous art fairs. Explore Monteverde’s Cloud Forest at your own pace, keeping your eye out for sloths and the elusive quetzal bird. Head to La Fortuna, shadowed by the immense Arenal Volcano, and enjoy free time to chase waterfalls and soak away your worries in the natural thermal hot springs. Explore Cahuita National Park with a hike and a swim, then enjoy some beach time on the Caribbean coast in Puerto Viejo. If you're lucky, spot sloths, hummingbirds, iguanas, monkeys, toucans, coatimundis, quetzals and racoons, then take a cooking class to learn the local cuisine. With a local leader with insider knowledge and a likeminded group of travellers – what better way to dive into Costa Rica?
Trip Code: QBYC
Start
San Jose
End
San Jose
Destination
Costa Rica
Meals
0 breakfasts, 1 dinners
Transport
Shared Vehicle, Private Vehicle, Public Bus, Boat, Taxi
Accommodation
Hotel (7 nights)
Days
8
Max Group Size
Min 1 - Max 16
Min Age
18
Style
Basici
Physical
2i
Trip Highlights
Why you'll love this trip
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Explore Cahuita National Park on a hike through the lush vegetation and coastal beaches (where you can take a dip) and look out for the abundant wildlife on the land and in the sky.
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Take part in a Caribbean cooking class in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca and sit down for lunch with the locals – a blend of African, Indigenous and Spanish flavours mixed with coconut milk, spices, fruits, curry and seafood.
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Enjoy plenty of free time to choose your own adventure – maybe hike through the lush forest of La Fortuna, go wildlife spotting near Arenal Volcano or explore Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve looking out for sloths.
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Kick back on the Caribbean coast in Puerto Viejo, surrounded by vibrant coral reefs – the perfect spot for some swimming, snorkelling or relaxing under the shade of palm trees.
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Start and end your trip in San Jose, the urban centre of Costa Rica, to balance out the outdoor adventure with some nightlife, bar hopping, markets and museums.
Day by Day Itinerary
Itinerary
What's Included
Inclusions and activities
Meals
0 breakfasts, 1 dinners
Transport
Shared Vehicle, Private Vehicle, Public Bus, Boat, Taxi
Accommodation
Hotel (7 nights)
Included activities
- Cahuita National Park - Entrance
- Cahuita National Park - Hike
- Puerto Viejo de Talamanca - Coastal Bicycle ride
- Puerto Viejo de Talamanca - Caribbean Cooking Demonstration
- San Jose - Leader-Led Orientation Walk
Optional activities
Is This Trip Right for You?
Is this trip right for you?
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There are some long travelling days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.
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This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves some walking and swimming, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit and comfortable clothing.
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Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.
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