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Tour Overview

Explore Costa Rica on this youth group tour, staying in a mix of simple hotels and hostels. From San Jose, hike to the crater of the active Poas Volcano and stay for two nights in La Fortuna, in the shadow of the Arenal Volcano. Explore the lush Monteverde Cloud Forest, come face to face with sloths and help to maintain and preserve the environment with a morning of volunteering. Relax on the beach in Santa Teresa and finish up by exploring Manuel Antonio National Park.

Start

San Jose

End

San Jose

Destination

San Jose

Days

12

Pace

Medium

Range

Essentials

Max Group Size

Min 18 - Max 22

Min Age

18

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Trip Code: CORIYA

Trip Highlights

Why you'll love this trip

  • San Jose - Start and end your adventure in the suburb of Escazu, a vibrant part of the Costa Rican capital

  • Poas Volcano - Hike to the crater of this active volcano, where you should be able to see volcanic gasses rising from the centre

  • Sarapiqui - Meet sloths at a wildlife rescue and stay in a rainforest eco-lodge, plus enjoy an included cooking class with a local family

  • La Fortuna - Spend free time in this popular town visiting the Arenal Volcano, ziplining, hiking, or swimming under waterfalls

  • Monteverde Cloud Forest - Spot toucans, monkeys, snakes and more as you spend two days exploring the lofty, steamy cloud forest

  • Santa Teresa - Unwind on the beach with free time to swim and sunbathe, plus enjoy ocean kayaking and a beach clean up

  • Manuel Antonio National Park - Wander along forest trails, swim in crystal clear water and spot wildlife in one of Costa Rica's most famous reserves

Day by Day Itinerary

Itinerary

Trip route map

What's Included & Excluded

What's Included

11 breakfasts, 2 lunches & 4 dinners
11 nights accommodation in simple hotels & hostels (2 nights twin share, 3 nights triple room, 6 nights multi-share dorm room)
Airport arrival transfer on day 1
All transportation as per the itinerary - a mix of private transportation, buses & boats
Escorted by a tour guide, with the services of specialist, English-speaking local guides for some sightseeing
Hike to the crater of Poas Volcano
Family farm-to-table cooking class
Sloth & wildlife sanctuary tour

Not Included

International flights & visa
Optional activities
Tipping - an entirely personal gesture
Airport departure transfer

Is This Trip Right for You?

Is this trip right for you?

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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Tour Details

Duration12 days
StartSan Jose
EndSan Jose
StyleGroup Tours
Max Group22 people

Pricing

Starting from
AUD $4,250
per person

Dates and availability

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