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Costa Rica Classic 12 Day - One Life Adventures

12 days
Start and end in San Jose
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43 traveler reviews
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 3 - 20
Age range 18 to 39
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Highlights

  • Explore Poás Volcano and its active crater
  • Learn to cook traditional Costa Rican dishes
  • Spot wildlife in Monteverde Cloud Forest
  • Relax on the beaches of Santa Teresa
  • Kayak under the stars in bioluminescent waters

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Welcome to Costa Rica!
  2. Day 2 Volcanic Vistas & Food Fiestas
  3. Day 3 Sloth Encounters & Chocolate Delights
  4. Day 4 Free Day La Fortuna Thrills
  5. Day 5 Journey to the Cloud Forest
  6. Day 6 Volunteering & Exploring the Cloud Forest
  7. Day 7 Pacific Beach Vibes
  8. Day 8 Santa Teresa Beach Day
  9. Day 9 Make your way to Manuel Antonio
  10. Day 10 Monkeys & Mangroves in Magic Manuel Antonio
  11. Day 11 Free Day in Nature's Paradise
  12. Day 12 Hasta Luego Costa Rica!
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Age Range

18 to 39 years old

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  • JD
    · May 19th, 2025
    I recently went on the 12-day Costa Rica tour with One Life Adventures, and it was an unforgettable experience! The itinerary offered a perfect mix of adventure, cultural immersion, and relaxation. Although the Poás Volcano was closed for visitors during our trip, the other destinations like Monteverde Cloud Forest and Manuel Antonio more than made up for it. Activities such as kayaking, wildlife spotting, and soaking up the stunning beaches added to the magic of the journey. Our tour guide was simply brilliant. Angel was incredibly friendly, highly knowledgeable, and always available to help. She went above and beyond, especially when it came to arranging transport for those of us who joined optional activities. Her dedication and warmth truly enhanced the overall experience and left a lasting impression. If you're considering exploring Costa Rica, I highly recommend this tour—it’s a fantastic way to immerse yourself in the country's natural beauty and vibrant culture!
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    Trip date: March 2025
  • TC
    · May 18th, 2025
    This trip was a blast I had so much fun!!
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    Thank you for your review Tristan!
    Trip date: May 2025
  • JW
    · May 16th, 2025
    Such an amazing experience; I absolutely loved my time here! I am leaving with so many memories and new friends. Every activity was unique and adventurous in its own way. I particularly loved the zip lining in Monteverde and seeing all the amazing wildlife up close that Costa Rica has to offer. Our tour guide made us feel safe and comfortable at all times and was always there to answer any questions we had. Would 100% recommend to a friend!
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    One Life Adventures commented on this review
    Thank you for your review Jess! We're thrilled to hear you had an amazing experience with us in Costa Rica. It's great to know you loved the variety of activities throughout the tour. Thank you for choosing to travel with us and we hope to see you on... Show more
    Trip date: April 2025
  • Costa Rica Classic 12 Day - One Life Adventures reviewer 4
    · May 16th, 2025
    Such a once in a lifetime experience!! The trip was well organised, making us able to see all the stunning locations in Costa Rica (waterfalls, volcanoes, beaches) but also allowing us time to rest and have free time to do what we wanted and explore the area. Our leader was attentive, really kind, helped us with the language barrier and communicated everything really well to the group. The driver was also great and I always felt safe on the tour. Would 100% recommend! My favourite part was going to the chocolate + coffee farm before going swimming in La Fortuna waterfall!
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    One Life Adventures commented on this review
    Thank you for joining us in Costa Rica Emily! We're thrilled you had a once in a lifetime experience whilst on tour with us. It's great to know our team in Costa Rica were helpful, had good communication and made sure everyone was safe. Thank you for... Show more
    Trip date: April 2025
  • Costa Rica Classic 12 Day - One Life Adventures reviewer 5
    · May 16th, 2025
    This was a great trip! We got to see a lot of Costa Rica travelling all over and saw great wildlife. Really yummy food and lots of fun activities like zip lining, going to the beaches, hiking volcanoes and more! Was a great length for a trip here:)
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    One Life Adventures commented on this review
    Thank you for joining us in Costa Rica Molly!
    Trip date: April 2025
  • D
    · May 10th, 2025
    If you can happily spot things in nature for a fortnight, you'll love this. If you look for other things as well, there isn't so much to find. What there was was really good, and it was mostly well organised and run. But the itinerary was a little lacking at times - some places visited didn't have a huge amount to offer, and nightlife was very limited. It was unfortunate the group was so small as well, preventing the usual mixing and different combinations of people you'd expect on group tours.
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    Trip date: April 2025
  • Costa Rica Classic 12 Day - One Life Adventures reviewer 7
    · April 28th, 2025
    This tour was just perfect! The group felt like family so quick. And it was the perfect mix of adventure, exploring and time to relax!
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    One Life Adventures commented on this review
    Thank you so much for your review Stephanie!
    Trip date: April 2025
  • BM
    · April 28th, 2025
    The Costa Rica tour was a truly life changing experience for me! Every day provided something different and was able to get a real feel for Costa Rican lifestyle. The experiences I have had are some I will cherish forever. To top it off I have made friends for life.
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    One Life Adventures commented on this review
    Thanks for the review Ben! We're thrilled to hear you had a life changing experience with us in Costa Rica. It sounds like you will have made some unforgettable memories throughout the tour. We would love to see you back with us on another adventure soon!
    Trip date: April 2025
  • AC
    · April 28th, 2025
    The best two weeks of my life! Val was the best tour guide ever and we love her to pieces. Perfect mix of activities and free time which meant we bonded so well with a group. The hostels/ hotels were so much nicer than I thought with private rooms for the girls, and we had our own driver to take us everywhere (love you Alonso). Truly the trip of a lifetime and it couldn’t have been any better. Thank you!
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    One Life Adventures commented on this review
    Thank you for your review Anna! It's great to hear you had the best time in Costa Rica with Val. We're happy to know that the group bonded so well, it always enhances your time on a tour when the group clicks together. We would love to have you on... Show more
    Trip date: March 2025
  • Costa Rica Classic 12 Day - One Life Adventures reviewer 10
    · April 27th, 2025
    Hands down the best trip EVER! I’ve made unforgettable memories and friends. There’s wide ranges of activities and experiences that you could choose from. Our tour guide Val was amazing and it felt like we were travelling with just a friend. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience :)
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    One Life Adventures commented on this review
    Thank you for joining us in Costa Rica Aleena! We're pleased you made unforgettable memories and friend whilst on our Costa Rica tour. We hope to see you on another adventure in the future!
    Trip date: April 2025

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Costa Rica Classic 12 Day - One Life Adventures
From San Jose to San Jose

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    Jess

    Asked on January 2nd, 2025

    Is there a 15% discount available for this tour?

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    • One Life AdventuresOperatorWritten January 2025

      If you rebook your tour, we can offer you the same price and discount from your previous booking, which is 15% off.

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    Asked on December 30th, 2024

    I would like to ask a question on this tour - given that it is a discount, how many people have signed up for the 3rd Feb, and what are the nationalities?

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    • One Life AdventuresOperatorWritten January 2025

      There are currently 6 travellers, from the UK, Nethlerlands, Norway and USA. The age range is from 1994-2005. 3 travellers are male and 3 are female. All are solo travellers.

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    Can you advise if this departure date is guaranteed? If not, what is the minimum requirements and when do you expect these to be met?

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    • One Life AdventuresOperatorWritten October 2024

      Yes, this departure is guaranteed. We expect an average of 10-15 travellers for our Costa Rica tours scheduled in March.

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    Costa Rica
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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Costa Rica. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Costa Rica. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Costa Rica. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • 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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