Costa Rica Adventure
10 days, 4 cities |
Which trip style is right for you?
Essential: Budget-friendly, shared accommodations. Perfect for solo travelers and extroverts.
Plus: Hotel-style rooms with one other traveler. Great for those who want more privacy.
Why go?
In Costa Rica, you’ll discover a new way of life—la pura vida. Experience lush rainforests, rich biodiversity and unspoiled beaches on an adventure to reconnect with nature, and hey, maybe even yourself.
What you'll get
- Round-trip flights & airport transfers (or book 'em yourself)
- 9 nights in handpicked accommodations
- 9 breakfasts
- 2 dinners
- Kayaking tour and hot springs experience in Arenal
- Waterfall and cloud forest hikes
- Beach days at Playa Manta and Manuel Antonio National Park
- Expert Tour Director
- 24/7 support
Picture yourself
- Sipping the best coffee you’ve ever had, right at the source
- Basking in the sun next to turquoise-blue waters
- Snapping selfies with sloths, monkeys, and dolphins
- Ziplining high above the lush Santa Elena Cloud Forest
- Paddling through the rapids of the Sarapiqui River
Itinerary
Day 1: Fly to San José
Welcome to San José, Costa Rica, the cultural and political capital of this vibrant, thriving nation. Crack open a coconut and crank up the calypso music, you’re about to get tropical for the next 10 days.
- Land at the airport and meet a waiting EF representative.
- Transfer to your hotel to check in and check out your room.
- Explore the area as you meet up with your fellow travelers, arriving one-by-one.
Day 2: Travel to Arenal Region + Kayak Lake Arenal + Welcome Dinner
The rainforest is filled with secrets and today you get to be its closest confidant; Travel by bus to the Arenal region of Costa Rica, a quaint tropical town known for it’s not-so-quaint andesitic stratovolcano. Keep your eyes and ears open as you explore all of Arenal’s mysterious landforms, wildlife, and waters.
In the evening, enjoy a Welcome Dinner of local cuisine and drinks with fellow travelers at an authentic local spot. Afterwards, you’re free to take the party elsewhere!
- Travel by bus from San Jose to your next Costa Rican destination
- Kayak the pristine waters of Lake Arenal and take in volcanic views of the surrounding dormant magma-makers
- Enjoy an included Welcome Dinner in Arenal at a local spot
Chat with a Trip Expert!
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Friday, 9am–5:30pm ET
Accommodations
We handpick every accommodation and focus on locations and properties where local culture is at your doorstep. Specific accommodations will vary based on your departure date, but these are frequently used properties for this tour.
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Reviews
Overall rating based on 994 traveler reviews
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Amazing experience!! Are you ready to see some of the most incredible wildlife? Are you ready to hike, snorkel, white water raft and more? Costa Rica has it all!! My tour guide Victor was top notch, he made my trip that much better and made sure it was an adventure I would never...
This trip exceeded my expectations!! Will definitely be coming back to Costa Rica for more adventure! This tour is planned so throughly, you have enough free time yet have things planned everyday. Our tour guide Gustavo is the best of the best. So knowledgeable, kind, caring and...
This is my third EF trip and it was my favorite even though the past two were incredible! Costa Rica is absolutely stunning and I got to have the best experience thanks to our incredible guide Erick C! We had an amazing driver too, the group felt safe and immersed in Costa Rica...
This was my 4th EFUB tour and has easily become my favorite trip in my new fav country. Costa Rica is absolutely beautiful, with jaw dropping sights around every corner. The trip was the perfect mix of adventure, fun and relaxation. The first few days were packed with white...
We had Gustavo as our guide and he made the trip that much more special!
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