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Adventures in Costa Rica!

7 days
Start and end in San Jose
4.6
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Thrilling adventures designed to keep you moving
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English, Spanish
Group Size 1 - 10
Age range 5 to 75
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Highlights

  • Explore Sarapiqui's lush rainforests and wildlife
  • Experience thrilling whitewater rafting on Sarapiqui River
  • Hike to the stunning La Fortuna Waterfall
  • Discover the secrets of chocolate making in Arenal
  • Walk Monteverde's hanging bridges and zip-line

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Journey to the Caribean Lowlands
  2. Day 2 Adventure on the Sarapiqui River
  3. Day 3 Journey to the Arenal Volcano
  4. Day 4 Chocolate Tour and La Fortuna Waterfall
  5. Day 5 Lake Crossing to Monteverde
  6. Day 6 Explore the Canopy by Hanging Bridges and Zip-line in Monteverde
  7. Day 7 Back on the road
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4.6
(9 reviews)

Number of tours

15

Age Range

5 to 75 years old

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Customer Reviews

  • Adventures in Costa Rica! reviewer 1
    · February 11th, 2024
    This was a wonderful trip. If you are looking for a great family getaway with everything taken care of, we wholeheartedly recommend this package. This trip keeps you moving from one place to another (a plus in our opinion), and we never had any issues with our transportation. Our drivers were always on time and wonderful. Our guides and activities were awesome. Accommodation was consistently fair, but you should not expect fancy... which is in keeping with the price. We were happy with every aspect of this tour.
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    Trip date: December 2023
  • SM
    · July 30th, 2023
    The overall trip was great! The lodges in Sarapiqui and Mt Arenal were awesome as they were "in the sites" and offered great great hiking trials right out your rooms. The style the trip was arranged is more laid back compared to some other packaged tours I've been on, as they arrange at the most a few hours or half a day's activities and you have free time for most of the afternoons. The drivers/tour guides in different locations are different instead of one same person accompanying you for all the time. All drivers/tour guides were super friendly and nice and we had a great time!
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    Trip date: July 2023
  • Adventures in Costa Rica! reviewer 3
    · June 8th, 2022
    My 13 year old son and I went on this tour as a middle school graduation gift. We had a great time. The rainforest is an amazing place to visit and learn about natural history and see enourmous trees, plants and plenty of wildlife. It was the beginning of the rainy season, so we did have rain most days, but we were able to enjoy the trip. The hotels were all clean and accommodating. Our air conditioner did not work properly in the first hotel and they moved us to another room promptly. We especially enjoyed the white water rafting in La Fortuna and the ziplining in Monteverde. All of of transports were on time and professional. Monteverde was my favorite destination. I do wish that there was more planned at Arenal stop. We did add a chocolate tour at Trimibina and a coffee tour at Monteverde. Check out the "Hidden Valley Farm" wood stove pizza for lunch in Monteverde.
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    Trip date: May 2022
  • KB
    · March 27th, 2022
    Everything was perfectly arranged. We spent two days each at some of the most beautiful places in Costa Rica. The schedule of one activity day followed by a travel/downtime day was a great pace.
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    Trip date: March 2022
  • Adventures in Costa Rica! reviewer 5
    · March 17th, 2022
    The free time was ambiguously listed and the itinerary and overviews did not match. We were not clear in a couple of areas if we had free time or included activities with no way to reach anyone fast enough to sort out. Otherwise, very well put together tour. All the activities and transfers we had were well done and close to on time. We realized at the end that going to Liberia Airport from Monteverde would have been shorter and faster. Plus we actually did end up flying out from there with an additional transfer we paid for. This purchase could have been avoided had we asked to be taken there when booking, or if the tour itself gave as an option to end in either SJO or LIR airports. Hotels were adequate for sure as 2.5- 3 star. First hotel was good since it had the reserve and hanging bridges on site. Breakfast good. Room clean. Second hotel was really not that good. The room we had was fine and clean, breakfast good but the hot springs there was minimal and we didn't like being at a hotel meant for large groups. We ended up finding another hot springs to use. Too many busses in and out. Third hotel was very good. Food good. Room clean. All friendly staff at all hotels and they knew we were coming. Just tour really did not make sense to end in SJO since LIR was closer. Having that option built in would have been appreciated. Amount of free time versus planned activities was perfect. Activities were very good. Safe higher end companies were used. Good overall. Would like to be able to reach TourRadar or class tours a bit faster if there would be an emergency. Website is great and easy to use. Discount for travel agent would have been useful. Thank you overall!!
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    Trip date: March 2022

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Adventures in Costa Rica!
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  • R

    Rebecca

    Asked on February 16th, 2025

    Do you have any tour dates after December 19th?

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    • Class Adventure Travel OperatorWritten February 2025

      We work on a proposal with arrival date Decemeber 19th. Which tour are you looking at? And also, how old are the kids? would you prefer to share 1 quadruple room or 2 rooms are better? Just take into account that qaudruple rooms usually have 2 double beds.

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    Jenna

    Asked on February 3rd, 2025

    I read that your rafting excursion excludes someone over 60. I am 64 years old and in good health. In summer time have kayaked daily all my life, I have also been on several rafting excursions in the last few years. Could you tell me if I would be able to take this tour.

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    • Class Adventure Travel OperatorWritten February 2025

      Indeed, the rafting has an age limit of 60 years old per the provider's policies. Please bear in mind that rafting could be a bit more demanding than kayaking. But instead of the rafting I can offer you this activity: Floating Safari Sarapiqui River - Half day - Group service. This is a very tranquil and safe part of the river, great for observing nature, birds and the rainforest. The tour spans a distance of 11.5 kilometers (7.3 miles). Along the way you can enjoy the opulently lush rainforest with its brilliantly colored plants, animals, and birds in a quiet and relaxed manner.

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    Tina

    Asked on January 5th, 2025

    How can we ensure we get back to San Jose International Airport for our 1:55 pm departure?

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    • Class Adventure Travel OperatorWritten January 2025

      This itinerary includes on the last day a private transfer to the airport in San Jose, this way we will make sure that you will be on time for your flight.

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      Tina

      TravelerWritten January 2025

      We would like to book the tour February 10, 2025. We are unable to change our travel dates.

    • Class Adventure Travel OperatorWritten January 2025

      Let me check with operations if we can confirm the trip for your travel dates.

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    Caroline

    Asked on November 18th, 2024

    What time will we be departing from Monteverde on Day 7? Will I be able to take a 3pm flight from San Jose?

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    • Class Adventure Travel OperatorWritten November 2024

      On the last day we include a private transfer from Monteverde to San Jose airport, therefore we can arrange the pick up time according to your flight departure. Just take into account that it takes around 4 hours to San Jose airport.

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      Caroline

      TravelerWritten November 2024

      I will be traveling solo. Can I not book this for a single person?

    • Class Adventure Travel OperatorWritten November 2024

      Indeed, you can book this for one person but we will have to re check the price. Please let me know when you are planning to travel and I will send you the updated price for 1 person 1 single room.

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    Mike

    Asked on September 15th, 2023

    looking to book a trip in september 2024 for me and 2 x 16 year olds can you arrange flights

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    • Class Adventure Travel OperatorWritten September 2023

      We work with a partner company that can help you with the flights.

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    Heather

    Asked on August 27th, 2023

    Are we able to do the more relaxed float trip with him? Also, how does it work with him not being able to do the zip line since he is not the right age? Are my husband and I still able to do the zip line as long as we take turns and one of us stays with my soon?

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    • Class Adventure Travel OperatorWritten August 2023

      Rafting Sarapiqui River La Virgen section (Rapids II): It is a very convenient tour for families with children between 6 and 8 years, who want to enjoy a good fast that requires less experience. About the Zip line: Minimum age 5 years old. The provider was able to lower the age limit because now they put a guide on the small kids to accompany them and assist them.

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      Heather

      TravelerWritten August 2023

      Is there a weight requirement for the rafting and zip line? Also, is there a weight limit for these activities?

    • Class Adventure Travel OperatorWritten August 2023

      For both activities (36 pounds) there is no problem. Or if you prefer you can book only the Rafting (Rapids II) and Hanging Bridges (without zip line).

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      Heather

      TravelerWritten August 2023

      Are you able to tell me the date of the parade? I tried finding it online but didn't have any luck.

    • Class Adventure Travel OperatorWritten August 2023

      Unfortunately, there is no official date for the Festival de la Luz in San Jose 2023, yet. If you would like to visit Costa Rica in December, please bear in mind that December is high season and many hotels are fully booked.

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    Annie

    Asked on August 26th, 2022

    What time do I have to arrive in Costa Rica?

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    Christine

    Asked on April 30th, 2022

    Any chance to upgrade hotels on this tour?

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    • Class Adventure Travel OperatorWritten May 2022

      Yes, we can offer this program on a Superior Option at USD 1522.00 per person at Double room.

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    Molly

    Asked on April 2nd, 2022

    Do you need to arrive in San Jose at a specific time to join this tour? My flight arrives 20:20pm on 9 April.

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      Molly

      TravelerWritten April 2022

      Hi, I deciding between 2 tours and prefer yours but I need to know before booking if my 20.20pm arrival time on 9th is too late?

    • Class Adventure Travel OperatorWritten April 2022

      We do not recommend to arrive to San Jose at night to have this program as you would need to have a 2 hours transfers until arrive to Sarapiqui area where will be located the hotel.

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    Zoe

    Asked on March 6th, 2022

    Do I need to arrive/departure at an specific time to the airport for the transportation?

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    • Class Adventure Travel OperatorWritten March 2022

      Our recommendation would be to have a flight arriving in San Jose until 3 PM. And for the departure, you need to consider that the transfer from Monteverde to San Jose takes about 4 hours and you have to be 3 hours prior to your flight at the airport for international departures.

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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Costa Rica. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Costa Rica. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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