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Costa Rica Classic 12 Day - One Life Adventures

12 days
Start and end in San Jose
4.9
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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
Ages 18-59
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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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Where You'll Stay

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Number of tours

27

Age Range

18 to 59 years old

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Customer Reviews

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    Excellent
    4.9
  • Itinerary
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    4.8
  • Guide
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    5.0
  • Transport
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    5.0
  • Accommodation
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    4.1
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.6
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  • LG
    · August 13th, 2025
    Very good experience, the guide was amazing and I really liked the route and itinerary. Only minor point is that there were quite some activities that were not included which made the total cost of the trip higher than I initially expected.
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    One Life Adventures commented on this review
    Thank you for your feedback Lia! We're happy to hear that you had a good experience in Costa Rica with us. We'll make sure to pass on your feedback to the relevant teams to look into making it more clear what is and isn't included throughout the tour on... Show more
    Trip date: August 2025
  • Costa Rica Classic 12 Day - One Life Adventures reviewer 2
    · August 12th, 2025
    This Costa Rica tour was perfect. We managed to experience and see different parts of this fantastic country. And our super guide Josue made this trip even more special. Pura Vida
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    One Life Adventures commented on this review
    Thank you for your review Alan! We're pleased to hear you were able to experience so much of what Costa Rica has to offer. We hope you made some incredible memories along the way!
    Trip date: August 2025
  • PB
    · August 10th, 2025
    Trip was amazing, saw so much incredible wildlife and got to learn about the culture. Our guide was incredible, spotting animals everywhere we went and became a great part of our group.
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    One Life Adventures commented on this review
    Thank you for your review Pheobe!
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    Trip date: August 2025
  • JC
    · August 10th, 2025
    We did this as part of our honeymoon and had the most amazing time on this trip, it was everything we could have hoped for and more. From the volcano and waterfall hikes, to spotting wildlife like sloths, monkeys and toucans, to beach and boat days seeing whales and dolphins - we would not have done anything differently.
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    One Life Adventures commented on this review
    Thank you for your review Jodie! We're delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful time on your honeymoon with us. It sounds like Costa Rica really put it's best foot forwards and helped create some incredible memories for you. We would love to see... Show more
    Trip date: August 2025
  • Costa Rica Classic 12 Day - One Life Adventures reviewer 5
    · August 7th, 2025
    This tour has been an incredible experience to see animals in the wild and learn about the ways in which Costa Rica are helping to preserve this natural environment. It’s filled with opportunities for adventure, relaxation along with being able to immerse yourself in the natural forests. A truly unique opportunity to create amazing memories and experiences.
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    One Life Adventures commented on this review
    Thank you for your review Thia! We're thrilled to hear that you had an incredible experience in Costa Rica with us. It's lovely to know that you were able to fully immerse yourself and enjoy all the adventures Costa Rica has to offer. Thank you for... Show more
    Trip date: August 2025
  • 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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    One Life Adventures commented on this review
    Thank you for sharing such a fantastic review Joao! We're so happy to hear you had an unforgettable time in Costa Rica and that the itinerary, activities, and destinations exceeded your expectations. We'll make sure to pass your kind words on to Angel -... Show more
    Trip date: March 2025
  • TC
    · May 18th, 2025
    This trip was a blast I had so much fun!!
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    One Life Adventures commented on this review
    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 9
    · 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 10
    · 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

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12 days
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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    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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    Asked on October 10th, 2024

    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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    • 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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