Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
You'll arrive in the city and get settled at the hostel, or if you prefer to jump right in, spend some time on your own exploring. Later in the evening, you'll meet your CEO and the rest of the group before heading out to San Pedro neighborhood to grab food and drinks at some local spots.
Included Activities
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Day 2
San José to La Fortuna
This morning you're heading to La Fortuna with a couple of stops along the way. First up is Poás Volcano where you'll see the crater views, then you'll tour a community coffee cooperative to understand how coffee gets produced and try some local brews. Lunch is a typical meal of fresh tilapia with plantains and rice and beans, and after that you'll take a tortilla-making lesson. By afternoon you'll arrive in La Fortuna and check into the hostel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Typical lunch of freshly-caught tilapia from local fish farm with plantains, rice and beans)
Included Activities
- Mi Cafecito Coffee Cooperative Tour
- La Fortuna Orientation Walk
Optional Activities
- Hot Springs Soak (42-84 USD per person)
- Poás Volcano visit
Landmarks/POIs Poás Volcano - Day 3
La Fortuna
You've got the whole day to do what you want in La Fortuna. If you're into adventure, you can rappel down waterfalls or try whitewater rafting. Paddleboarding on Lake Arenal is another option, or if you'd rather take it easy, just hang out at the hostel with other travelers.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Whitewater Rafting (61-86 USD per person)
- Stand Up Paddle Lesson and Tour (65 USD per person)
- Gravity Falls Waterfall Jumping (125 USD per person)
- Lost Canyon Adventures Canyoning (99 USD per person)
- La Fortuna Waterfall Swim (20 USD per person)
- Day 4
La Fortuna to Monteverde
Travel to Monteverde involves a few different modes of transport, so it's kind of a journey. You'll take a bus, then a boat across Lake Arenal, and then another bus through the scenic mountain landscape. Once you get to Monteverde and settle into the hostel, you'll head straight into the cloud forest for a canopy zip-lining experience.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Canopy Zipline
- Monteverde Orientation Walk
Landmarks/POIs Lake Arenal - Day 5
Monteverde
This free day lets you explore Monteverde on your own schedule. Check out the hanging bridges if you want to spot birds and wildlife, or consider horseback riding through the area. There's also a butterfly garden to visit, and if you'd rather relax, grab a local craft beer back at the hostel with friends.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Hanging Bridges (75 USD per person)
- Monteverde Butterfly Garden Visit (20 USD per person)
- Horseback Riding (45 USD per person)
- Hanging Bridges Monteverde (56-60 USD per person)
- Santa Elena Cloud Forest Guided Tour (50 USD per person)
- El Trapiche Tour Monteverde (33 USD per person)
- Day 6
Monteverde to Liberia
You're heading to Volcán Tenorio National Park for a hike through the jungle to Rio Celeste waterfall and its natural pool. Keep watch for wildlife and birds along the way. Later in the afternoon you'll move on to Liberia, check into the hostel, and have the evening free to relax before heading to Nicoya Peninsula tomorrow.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike to Rio Celeste Waterfall
- Liberia Orientation Walk
Landmarks/POIs Volcán Tenorio National Park Rio Celeste Waterfall - Day 7
Liberia to Nosara
First stop is Poza Los Coyotes, a lesser-known jungle spot with turquoise natural pools for swimming and trail exploring. You can rent a tube if you want to float through caves. After that, you'll head south down the Nicoya Peninsula to Nosara, a laid-back beach town. Check in at the hostel and spend the rest of the afternoon on the beach or walking around town.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Poza Los Coyotes
Landmarks/POIs Poza Los Coyotes - Day 8
Nosara
Playa Guiones is the main focus today, with its three-mile stretch of flat sand and solid surf waves. The water is warm and the beach doesn't get too crowded, so you'll have a nice time swimming and surfing. After that, spend the rest of the day relaxing at the hostel, watching the sunset, or continue exploring Nosara.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Playa Guiones Visit
Optional Activities
- Surfing at Playa Guiones
- Swimming at Playa Guiones
Landmarks/POIs Playa Guiones - Day 9
Nosara to Tamarindo
You're leaving the beaches and heading north to Guaitil, a small village known for Chorotega-style pottery. A local shop owner will teach you about the pottery-making traditions and show how pieces get crafted. You'll explore showrooms with finished products and grab lunch in town. Later you'll move to Tamarindo for the evening, check into the hostel, and get out to experience the beach town's nightlife.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Guaitil Pottery Shop
Landmarks/POIs Guaitil - Day 10
Tamarindo
This morning includes a surf lesson at Tamarindo beach that's included with your tour. After that the day is yours to plan. Try zip-lining or kayaking in the nearby national park, go snorkeling, stay on the beach, or just hang out at the hostel with people you've met.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Surf Lesson - Tamarindo
Optional Activities
- Zip-lining
- Kayaking in nearby national park
- Snorkeling trip
Landmarks/POIs Tamarindo Beach - Day 11
Departure
You'll depart at any time that works for you. If you want to stay longer at the beach, you have the option to add extra nights before heading home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
