Basic Costa Rica: Coastlines & Cloud Forests
From AUD $1535 Was AUD $1919
Small Group
Light
Rating
(20 reviews)
Basic Costa Rica: Coastlines & Cloud Forests
14 days
Small Group
Basic
Light
English
Experience Overview
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.
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.
Highlights
- Chill out on the Caribbean and Pacific coasts
- Cruise across Lake Arenal with beautiful views of Arenal Volcano
- Explore the misty cloud forest
Trip Details
14 days
Local bus, boat, taxi, private vehicle, walking.
Small Group
English
San José, Costa Rica
San José, Costa Rica
Basic
18 - 39 Year Olds Only
Light
Itinerary
Day 1: San José
Arrive in San Jose at any time. There are no planned activities so check into our hotel and enjoy the city.
Day 2: San José/Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Spend time enjoying the picturesque village of Puerto Viejo de Talamanca. The white and black sand beaches are perfect for lounging about and catching up on some relaxation.
Day 3-4: Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Day 5: Puerto Viejo de Talamanca/San Carlos
Day 6: San Carlos/La Fortuna
Get your adrenaline pumping and pre-book the Costa Rica Adrenaline Bundle on the checkout page to include this optional activity on your tour or ask your GCO or travel agent for assistance.
Day 7: La Fortuna
Day 8: La Fortuna/Monteverde
From the central valley, ascend to the Monteverde cloud forest region. Spend a couple of days exploring the town and a cloud forest reserve, truly a bird lover's paradise. This unique community has several cooperatives worth visiting including artist collectives and a cheese factory.
Local guides are extremely knowledgeable about the area and passionate about conservation of this precious ecosystem.
Optional activities include a walk along suspension bridges through dense forest, a coffee tour, or an adrenaline-filled zipline above the cloud forest on one of the many famous canopy tours.
Day 9: Monteverde
Day 10: Monteverde / Southern Nicoya Peninsula
Day 11-12: Santa Teresa / Montezuma
Take a day trip to the beautiful Isla Tortuga, where you can snorkel along a volcanic rock reef or check out the nearby surf havens of Mal Pais and Santa Teresa. Adrenaline junkies can take their pick of activities as well - ziplining, boogie boarding, horseback riding or scuba diving are all options. On the other hand, if relaxation is what you seek, opt for a yoga class or take a leisurely hike to search for orchids.
Want to learn how to surf in Costa Rica? Pre-book the Santa Teresa Surf Lesson on the checkout page to include this optional activity on your tour or ask your GCO or travel agent for assistance.
Day 13: Southern Nicoya Peninsula / San José
Return to San José for some last-minute shopping and a final night on the town.
Day 14: San José
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We willdo our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an Average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling. (Note: I assume each tour has a different description depending on level of fitness required).
If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.
Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
- Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
- Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
From
AUD $1919
Duration: 14 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Light
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.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 12 Oct 2025
Customer Reviews
12/30/2023
The carefully planned trip, making it super easy for a solo traveler to relax and enjoy the experience! The CEO, Francisco, was absolutely incredible. He went above and beyond to organize extra activities for us!
12/30/2023
We loved the ability to make the trip our own and still be able to socialize and be with a group if we want to, and take advantage of the trip being planned for us. It allowed us to see the country past the tourist eyes?
Tour Operator
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
In Business Since 1990
12/30/2023
The carefully planned trip, making it super easy for a solo traveler to relax and enjoy the experience! The CEO, Francisco, was absolutely incredible. He went above and beyond to organize extra activities for us!
12/30/2023
We loved the ability to make the trip our own and still be able to socialize and be with a group if we want to, and take advantage of the trip being planned for us. It allowed us to see the country past the tourist eyes?
12/30/2023
Great price/activities/people/CEO
12/30/2023
The tour had the right mix of being able to do activities individually or with the group. The group got on really well and had many of the same interests. Our CEO was fantastic in accommodating everyone and if there were any activities the group (or individuals) were interested in he was more than happy to organize them and get them for a reasonable price.
12/23/2023
So easy to book the trip and great that everything was booked ready for you. The whole trip was so smooth from checking in to hotels and travelling to new places to going out for group meals and booking onto excursions. I had such a great 2 weeks travelling Costa Rica!
12/23/2023
I really enjoyed our group, people were friendly I felt safe everything went to plan.
12/23/2023
Organized itinerary with transportation and accommodations
12/23/2023
Group travel with the ease of not needing to organize anything will always be a favorite. Learned more about the Costa Rican culture with this tour than if went with only self
12/23/2023
Every girl/women can travel safe with g
12/23/2023
Best mixture of choosing what you want to do while still have organising activities- stress free holiday , all Transport organised
12/23/2023
Love the concept and makes travel easy and fun
12/23/2023
action-packed fun in costa rica!
12/16/2023
overall a very nice experience
12/16/2023
Everything was so well organized. The accommodation was great. A good mix of planned activities and free time
12/16/2023
Great optional activities, tour guide was helpful, but wish we could have had more departure times after 8am so we could sleep a bit more
12/16/2023
Josie was an amazing rep who made the trip special
12/16/2023
Easy planning, affordable cost
12/16/2023
It was well organized and fun
12/30/2023
It is a great way to travel when you do not want to go to a new country by yourself. G Adventures always have nice local CEOs that know the country well and a great bunch of travellers.
12/30/2023
I had a great experience travelling with a G Adventures group
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