Costa Rican Adventure

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This is truly a nature experience without rival: unique wildlife, beautiful lakes, rivers and seascapes as well as some of the lushest rainforest in the world. Ride the rapids of the Sarapiqui River, visit a serene beach and hit speeds over 50 mph as you zipline high above the jungle canopy, all while heading well off the beaten track.
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Explore the biodiversity and wildlife of Costa Rica
    • Zipline high up in the rainforest canopy at speeds of almost 60 MPH
    • Lounge on one of the world’s most beautiful beaches at Manuel Antonio State Park
    • See the crocodiles of the Tarcoles up close
    • Ride the rapids of the Sarapiqui River
    • Enjoy the welcoming hospitality and exotic culture of the Tico people

What's this trip about?

    This is truly a nature experience without rival: unique wildlife, beautiful lakes, rivers and seascapes as well as some of the lushest rainforest in the world. Ride the rapids of the Sarapiqui River, visit a serene beach and hit speeds over 50 mph as you zipline high above the jungle canopy, all while heading well off the beaten track.

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Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age range18 to 28 years
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CitySan José
End CitySan José

Travel Themes

  • Education / Learning
  • High Adventure
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

  • Central America
  • Costa Rica

Attractions

  • Arenal Volcano
  • Manuel Antonio National Park
  • Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Hiking
  • Kayaking
  • Nature
  • Whitewater rafting

Trip includes

    • Round-trip flights & airport transfers
    • Multilingual Tour Director & local guides
    • Private motorcoach
    • Transportation between cities
    • 9 nights in hand-picked accommodations
    • Welcome Mixer with appetizers & drinks
    • Daily breakfast & three-course Farewell Dinner
    • Entrances to Manuel Antonio State Park, Monteverde Cloud Forest & other select attractions

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: The Adventure Begins

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Welcome to San José, Costa Rica, the cultural and political capital of this vibrant, thriving nation. Typically, you’ll be arriving in the afternoon or evening.

Today's Highlights:

Meet a trip representative at the airp...

Day 2: Journey to the Rainforest

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Follow the winding, mountainous roads out of San José en route to the Arenal region. The journey into Arenal is full of scenic vistas featuring stunning volcanic backdrops.

Today's Highlights:

Stop to look down at Lake ...

Day 3: Hike La Fortuna Waterfall + Kayak on Lake Arenal

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Today's Highlights:

Hike 15 minutes to see the La Fortuna Waterfall, one of the most spectacular in Central America

Watch the water cascade 200 feet into the emerald reservoir below

Cool off with a swim in the wa...

Day 4: Explore the Santa Elena Cloud Forest

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Today, you’ll experience a whole different rainforest habitat: the Santa Elena Cloud Forest. High altitude and moisture (12 feet of rain per year) combine to make this a one-of-a-kind ecosystem.

Today's Highlights:

Walk...

Day 5: Zip line

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Get your adrenaline pumping; it’s zip line time! Follow the rainforest trail to reach 14 different platforms, then fly high above the ground at speeds over 50 mph. Pros and first-timers alike will appreciate the epic, action-packed r...

Day 6: Tarcoles River Crocodile Cruise

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

On to the Puntarenas region! En route, you’ll board a private boat for a cruise on the Tarcoles River.

Today's Highlights:

Enjoy the views of the river as you cruise along with a local guide

See wild crocodiles u...

Day 7: Explore Manuel Antonio Park + Beach Time

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Manuel Antonio Park is one of Costa Rica’s coastal treasures, and home to a top-rated, white sand beach.

Today's Highlights:

Explore Manuel Antonio’s vast trail system

Soak up the sun at one of the most beautiful...

Day 8: Travel to San José via Sarchi

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

On your way back to San José, stop at a cooperative market to see some local handicrafts.

Today's Highlights:

Shop for colorful wood products and pottery at a co-op

Observe artisans firsthand as they manuf...

Day 9: Whitewater Raft the Sarapiqui River

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Today's Highlights:

Learn the basics of whitewater rafting from local river guides

Take on several different classes of rapids (1-3) over two hours of rafting

During the lulls in the action, swim in the cool rive...

Day 10: Fly Home

Meals: Breakfast

It's time to say your goodbyes. Head to the airport for your flight back home.

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Price From $3,304
Price per day$330
Last Updated: 8/27/2018

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What's excluded

    • Rooming upgrades
    • Optional excursions
    • Travel Protection
    • Beverages, lunch, and dinner (except where specified in the itinerary)
    • Transportation to free-time activities
    • Customary gratuities (for your Tour Director, bus drivers and local guides)
    • Porterage
    • Any applicable baggage-handling fees imposed by the airlines
    • Expenses caused by airline rescheduling, cancellations or delays caused by the airlines, bad weather or events beyond EF’s control (see Flight Information section for details)
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Cancellation policy

The full amount paid upon enrolment is refundable if you cancel in writing within 48 hours of booking the tour. After 48 hours, the deposit is non-refundable and the following standard cancellation fees apply.

If you are booking 30 days or less prior to the scheduled departure date for your trip, you are required to pay in full at the time of booking and standard cancellation fees then apply; you are not eligible for the 48 hour risk-free period.

Based on the date EF receives written notification of your cancellation, you will be refunded for monies paid minus the cancellation fee and any non-refundable fees. (See refund and non-refundable Fee description above for more details.) In addition to notifying us of your cancellation in writing, we also recommend you call so that we can best review your options.

Days Prior to Departure and Cancellation Fee

30 days or less is, all monies paid

30-60 days will be $2000

61-99 is $1000

100-364 days will be $450

365+ day is $150

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Meals Included

10 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch and 9 Dinners

Age Requirements
18 to 28 years
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  • Guided Sightseeing
  • Breakfast Daily
  • Transportation Between Cities
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