Costa Rica Adventure
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Costa Rica Adventure
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16 days
Small Group
Budget
Average
English
Experience Overview
If you’re looking for a taste of Costa Rica’s world-class highlights but want to keep things spicy with a sampling of hidden treasures, this action-packed adventure tops the menu.
Includes
Activities
- Your G for Good Moment: Mi Cafecito Coffee Cooperative Tour, Sarapiquí Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group Your Discover Moment: Quepos Your Discover Moment: Monteverde Your Discover Moment: La Fortuna Your Foodie Moment: Cooking Demonstration, Sarapiquí Rainforest
- Visit to Manuel Antonio National Park
- Jungle lodge stay
- Nature trail walk with swim (Sarapiquí)
- Bike ride (Puerto Viejo)
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels (13 nts), jungle lodge (2 nts).
- 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners
Transport
- Private vehicle, public bus, boat, walking.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Highlights
- Spot wildlife while cruising through the canals of Tortuguero
- Hike through the cloud forest
- Enjoy the gorgeous beaches of the Pacific and Caribbean coasts
- Savour a local lunch at a G Adventures-supported coffee plantation
Trip Details
16 days
Private vehicle, public bus, boat, walking.
English
San José, Costa Rica
San José, Costa Rica
Budget
Classic, Budget
Average
Itinerary
Day 1: San José
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.Accommodation - Hotel Urban Green
Day 2: San José/Quepos
The small town of Quepos is on the Pacific Coast and this region of Costa Rica is a great place to relax and enjoy the sun and nearby sea. A short distance away, Manuel Antonio National Park offers beautiful white-sand beaches and warm turquoise water, ideal for swimming, fishing, kayaking, boogie boarding, sailing or surfing.
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Free_time - Spend the afternoon getting your bearings, or head over to Manuel Antonio National Park and hit the beach.Accommodation - Villa Romantica Quepos
Day 3: Quepos
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Pack your sunscreen, snack, and beach shoes and prepare for a great day in Costa Rica’s smallest, yet no less stunning, national park. Manuel Antonio offers four white-sand beaches separated by jagged rock outcrops and tidal pools where you can swim, snorkel, and sunbathe. When you’re all beached out, head to the shade of the nearby hiking trails to search for sloths, monkeys, and armadillos. Climb to the lookout to capture views of the pristine Pacific Ocean and the area’s off-shore islands. Today's walking distance within the park is 3km and will take about 2-3 hours.Free_time - With tons to do in the area, get up early and go!Accommodation - Villa Romantica Quepos
Day 4: Quepos/Monteverde
Later in the day, ascend to the Monteverde cloud forest region. Spend the next few days exploring the town and a cloud forest reserve, truly a bird lover's paradise. This unique community has several cooperatives worth visiting.
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - With tons to do in the area, get up early and go!Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Hotel Holistico Monteverde
Day 5: Monteverde
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.
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Get out and explore the beautiful cloud forest region surrounding Monteverde during a free day.Accommodation - Hotel Holistico Monteverde
Day 6: Monteverde/La Fortuna
La Fortuna, the town near the foot of Arenal Volcano is an excellent base for adventure. Over the next few days, choose to hike the area's nature trails, swim in chilly La Fortuna waterfall or go canyoning (rappelling) and catch a bird's eye view of the forest greenery.
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Enjoy free time in Monteverde this morning and explore a bit more on your own.Transport - Climb aboard and make friends with your seatmate en route to the next stop.Transport - Climb aboard and get your float on.Transport - Climb aboard and make friends with your seatmate en route to the next stop.Free_time - After settling in, check out some of the optional activities on offer around La Fortuna.Accommodation - Hotel Las Colinas
Day 7-8: La Fortuna
Optional activities include full-day whitewater rafting on the Sarapiqui or Peñas Blancas Rivers, mountain biking, 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. Finally, after a long day of exploring, you can choose to take a relaxing soak at Baldi Hot Springs.
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - With tons to see and do here, make the most of your time and get going.Accommodation - Hotel Las Colinas
Day 9: La Fortuna/Sarapiquí Rainforest
Visit a coffee cooperative in the small village of San Miguel de Sarapiquí and take a traditional coffee tour. Enjoy a local lunch here— there's even fresh tilapia farmed on site— and then tour the grounds of the cooperative to learn about the coffee process from bean to cup.
Meals included: Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Includes a stop at the Mi Cafecito Coffee Cooperative with lunch.Activity - Find out where your cup of java comes from. Visit the Mi Cafecito coffee cooperative in San Miguel de Sarapiqui, see shade-grown coffee plants, learn about everything from harvesting, to husking, drying, and roasting the beans before enjoying the best part – a fresh cup! Enjoy a typical lunch of plantains, beans, and freshly caught tilapia fish. Feel good about all this eating and drinking knowing that you are supporting a G Adventures for Good project that helps 200 farmers and their families.Activity - Spend the night immersed in the rainforest at a unique jungle oasis. The Sarapiquí Valley is home to hundreds of species of animals, birds, and butterflies, and our jungle lodge brings us into the heart of it all. With a variety of included activities offered by the lodge, spend time hiking, swimming in the river, learning to make empanadas, or just lounging in a hammock surrounded by the stunning Costa Rican countryside.Accommodation - Pozo Azul
Day 10: Sarapiquí Rainforest
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Enjoy time in this beautiful location.Activity - Spend the night immersed in the rainforest at a unique jungle oasis. The Sarapiquí Valley is home to hundreds of species of animals, birds, and butterflies, and our jungle lodge brings us into the heart of it all. With a variety of included activities offered by the lodge, spend time hiking, swimming in the river, learning to make empanadas, or just lounging in a hammock surrounded by the stunning Costa Rican countryside.Activity - Grab your bathing suit and go for a refreshing swim. Activity - Get your hands covered in corn flour and learn to make tasty tortillas, tamales or empanadas, staples of most Latin American cuisine. Activity - Wake up and head into the Sarapiquí Rainforest on the search for some of the 400 plus birds that call this region home. Led by a local guide, keep your eyes peeled for rare species and learn tricks to spot birds that are hiding in plain sight.Accommodation - Pozo Azul
Day 11: Sarapiquí Rainforest/Tortuguero
The journey to Tortuguero is half the adventure. Board a private van, and finish it off with a journey by boat.
Tortuguero is a fantastic place to see wildlife even when turtles aren't in season.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Transport - Climb aboard and get your float on.Accommodation - Hotel Tortuguero Beach Front
Day 12: Tortuguero
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - There's plenty exploring to do here— get going.Accommodation - Hotel Tortuguero Beach Front
Day 13: Tortuguero/Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
A morning boat ride and drive ends in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, with spectacular scenery en route. This seaside town is perfect for relaxing!
The picturesque village of Puerto Viejo de Talamanca's 14 kms of incomparable white- and black-sand beaches are surrounded by exotic tropical vegetation.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard and get your float on.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Hotel Escape Caribeño
Day 14: Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - This morning, jump on a bike and take a ride around to a nearby beach with your CEO. You'll be out exploring and enjoying the scenery all day around Puerto Viejo. Start time: 9 AM End time: 5 PMAccommodation - Hotel Escape Caribeño
Day 15: Puerto Viejo de Talamanca/San José
Take a bus ride over the mountains back to the capital.
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Make the most of your time in paradise.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Hotel Urban Green
Day 16: San José
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (unless otherwise stated)
- 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 will do 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.
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 $2699
Duration: 16 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Average
If you’re looking for a taste of Costa Rica’s world-class highlights but want to keep things spicy with a sampling of hidden treasures, this action-packed adventure tops the menu.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 28 May 2026
Customer Reviews
12/30/2023
it's a great way to see a lot of a country, it's planned for you, it's safe, it supports local businesses and it's a good way to meet and travel with others for solo travellers
12/30/2023
Eric was a great guide
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
it's a great way to see a lot of a country, it's planned for you, it's safe, it supports local businesses and it's a good way to meet and travel with others for solo travellers
12/30/2023
Eric was a great guide
12/30/2023
I have gone with other groups sthat include more in the initial fee. It was not fun to constantly pay for all the activities and I think it ended up more expensive th an other groups
12/30/2023
Great experience of both G Adventures trips I have taken.
12/31/2023
Due to the ease of being part of a tour. Being able to see so much as the activities are brought right to you.
12/31/2023
The accommodation could have been better
12/29/2023
Convenience, and having expert knowledge on what to do at any given moment.
12/30/2023
I have had two experiences with G Adventures so far and both have been very positive. it's easy to book, the tours are well structured and have high quality guides - it makes the trip a lot less daunting, especially when going to countries where I wouldn't be so comfortable booking everything by myself.
12/29/2023
Well organized. CEO with the group focused on needs of group and capable, knowledgeable, and flexible with good relations with adventure-service providers
12/29/2023
This was a trip with a lot of optional activities, which of course was nice to choose how to spend days, but was also much more expensive than I had anticipated.
12/29/2023
The trip is completely planned which eases you of the hassles of booking hotels, travels etc and also gives you options at each destination to do things at your own pace.
12/30/2023
Our tour guide Eric was wonderful! The trip was well organised and the itinerary is designed well to cover all the important sights
12/30/2023
Consistent great service and well curated itinerary
12/30/2023
Because of the very good job of our guide Eric and the rout was good. The organisation of the adventures was perfect.
12/30/2023
The trip was an amazing mix of nature and adrenaline pumping activities. Our guide Eric was fantastic and deeply committed to showing us Costa Rica.
12/29/2023
Great experience on my tour
12/29/2023
Hassle free travel, and back up support, to maximise the time you are visiting the country and to ensure you experience all the best bits, with lots of options to suit all interests.
12/29/2023
Style of travel' I take to mean seeing a wide variety of places with a wide variety of optional activities, and living out of your suitcase. You might intend to include the level of accommodations in this too. I am not convinced any of my friends and family members would enjoy the inconsistent hot showers, toilet paper in the trash and sometimes scratchy sheets.
12/29/2023
Great itinerary, amazing CEO
12/29/2023
Cheap. Covered most of my needs.
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