Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Meals

10 breakfasts, 1 lunch

Others

Your G for Good Moment: Mi Cafecito Coffee Cooperative Tour, Sarapiquí Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Meeting - Meet Your CEO and Group. Visit to Poás Volcano. Tortilla-making lesson and typical lunch at Mi Cafecito community project. Zip-lining in Monteverde. Hike to Rio Celeste Waterfall in Volcán Tenorio National Park. Walk to a waterfall and swim in Poza Los Coyotes. Excursion to Playa Guiones from Nosara. Pottery demonstration in Guaitil. Surf Lesson at Tamarindo. Orientation walks in La Fortuna, Monteverde, and Liberia. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Transport

Private vehicle, boat.

Accommodation

Hostels (9 nts), Hotel (1 nt)

Hygieneprotocol

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Not included:

Flights

Flights are not included.

Others

La Fortuna - Hot Springs Soak (42-84USD per person) - La Fortuna Waterfall Swim (20USD per person) Arenal - Gravity Falls Waterfall Jumping (125USD per person) - Whitewater Rafting (61-86USD per person) - Stand Up Paddle (Lesson and Tour) (65USD per person) - Hanging Bridges (75USD per person) - Lost Canyon Adventures Canyoning (99USD per person) Monteverde - Monteverde Butterfly Garden Visit (20USD per person) - Santa Elena Cloud Forest Guided Tour (50USD per person) - Hanging Bridges Monteverde (47USD per person) - Monteverde Horseback Riding (45USD per person) - El Trapiche Tour Monteverde (33USD per person) Nosara - Swimming at Playa Guiones - Surfing at Playa Guiones

Optional

La Fortuna - Hot Springs Soak (42-84USD per person) - La Fortuna Waterfall Swim (15USD per person) Arenal - Hanging Bridges (66USD per person) - Whitewater Rafting (61-86USD per person) - Stand Up Paddle (Lesson and Tour) (65USD per person) - Gravity Falls Waterfall Jumping (125USD per person) - Lost Canyon Adventures Canyoning (90USD per person) Monteverde - Monteverde Butterfly Garden Visit (15USD per person) - Santa Elena Cloud Forest Guided Tour (35USD per person) - Hanging Bridges Monteverde (35USD per person) - Monteverde Horseback Riding (45USD per person) - El Trapiche Tour Monteverde (33USD per person)

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

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Day 1 Day 1: San José
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: San José

Arrive at any time, and choose to kick back at the hostel, or head out to explore the city before meeting up with fellow Roamies in the evening. Later, head out in the San Pedro neighborhood with your CEO and new mates in search of food and drink at one of the nearby happening spots. Buckle up, it's on! Accommodation: - Hostelworld Costa Rica Backpackers (or similar). Included Activities: - Welcome Meeting - Meet Your CEO and Group
Day 2 Day 2: San José/La Fortuna (1B, 1L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: San José/La Fortuna (1B, 1L)

Set off today bound for La Fortuna with plenty to do along the way. First stop, the active Poás Volcano for epic views and photo opportunities by the crater. Next, head to a community coffee project to sample a cup and to learn about coffee production. Hungry? Sit down for a delicious typical lunch of freshly-caught tilapia from the local fish farm with plantains and the ever-present rice and beans. Then get hands-on with a tortilla-making lesson, full points for the best one! Roll into La Fortuna in the afternoon with time to settle into the hostel and grab a drink at the bar, and in the evening maybe treat yourself to a long soak in one of the many local hot springs. Hey, you deserve it right? Accommodation: - Arenal Poshpacker (or similar). Meals Included: - Breakfast - Lunch Transport: - Private Vehicle 02:00 Hr(s) Included Activities: - Poas Volcano - Mi Cafecito Coffee Cooperative Tour - La Fortuna Orientation Walk
Day 3 Day 3: La Fortuna (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: La Fortuna (1B)

Ready for Adventure? There’s so much to do in La Fortuna that we've given you an entire free day to choose for yourself, you'll thank us for it later. Maybe it's something active that's your jam like rappelling down a waterfall, whitewater rafting, or paddleboard on Lake Arenal. Otherwise, hanging out in the hostel with friends and a cold beverage is never a bad option either. A combination of these things you say? Sounds perfect! Accommodation: - Arenal Poshpacker (or similar). Meals Included: - Breakfast
Day 4 Day 4: La Fortuna/Monteverde (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: La Fortuna/Monteverde (1B)

If variety of transport is something you're looking for then you're going to love today. We'll make our way from La Fortuna by bus then boat across Lake Arenal then by bus again to the cloud forest of Monteverde. Scenery galore, keep the camera handy! Once we get to Monteverde don't get too comfortable yet as we'll head into the forest to fly across the canopy on zip lines for an adrenaline rush. Phew! Accommodation: - Hostelworld Quetzal Inn Monteverde (or similar). Meals Included: - Breakfast Transport: - Shared Van 02:00 Hr(s) - Boat: Laguna de Arenal 00:45 Hr(s) Included Activities: - Canopy Zipline - Monteverde Orientation Walk
Day 5 Day 5: Monteverde (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Monteverde (1B)

Today is all about you, to do as much (or as little) as you want, it's all good! Maybe check out the hanging bridges in the canopy to look for birds and wildlife, go horseback riding, visit a butterfly garden or just kick back at the cozy hostel and relax with a local craft beer in hand. Accommodation: - Hostelworld Quetzal Inn Monteverde (or similar). Meals Included: - Breakfast
Day 6 Day 6: Monteverde/Liberia (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Monteverde/Liberia (1B)

More great scenery and volcanoes you ask for? Sure thing, we've got you covered. Set off in your private ride to the Volcán Tenorio National Park where we'll hike through the jungle to a brillant blue pool and waterfall of the Rio Celeste. Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife and birds! Carry on to Liberia in the afternoon and have time to relax after checking into the hostel in the evening before setting off to the Nicoya Peninsula the next day. Accommodation: - Hotel Bramadero (or similar). Meals Included: - Breakfast Transport: - Private Vehicle 01:45 Hr(s) Included Activities: - Hike to Rio Celeste Waterfall - Liberia Orientation Walk
Day 7 Day 7: Liberia/Nosara (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Liberia/Nosara (1B)

Check a hidden gem off those travel lists today as the group heads for Poza Los Coyotes. This lesser known spot in Costa Rica allows for living out those jungle fantasies while you swim and explore the trails around the incredibly turquoise waters of the area’s natural pools. Choose to go all in during your time there and rent an inflatable tube to float through the caves and in the natural pools. Or take a short stroll to see a waterfall and canyon. Next, continue down the Nicoya Peninsula to the laid-back beach town of Nosara to settle into the hostel. Take the rest of the afternoon to explore or get your beach on if you're feeling it. Is it beer o'clock yet? Accommodation: - Travel 506 Hostel (or similar). Meals Included: - Breakfast Transport: - Private Vehicle 03:00 - 03:15 Hr(s) Included Activities: - Visit to Poza Los Coyotes
Day 8 Day 8: Nosara (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Nosara (1B)

We only have one thing actually planned today but it's a good one. Hop in the van for a visit to one of the most picturesque beaches in all of Costa Rica; Playa Guiones. Think of this beach as the love child between a three-mile stretch of flat sand and incredible surf waves. You’ll miss out on the big crowds some of the other beaches are known for in the area, and be able to both surf and swim in the warm waters. This is the kind of beach where you can goof around on a boogie board and also read a book, the vibes fit all your needs. Envision our day trip here as a secret paradise no one knew they needed. Afterwards, enjoy the rest of the day back in Nosara hanging out at the hostel with friends and a cold beverage, or watching the sunset with your toes in the sand. Accommodation: - Travel 506 Hostel (or similar). Meals Included: - Breakfast Transport: - Taxi Included Activities: - Playa Guiones Visit
Day 9 Day 9: Nosara/Tamarindo (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Nosara/Tamarindo (1B)

Ok ok, we know the beaches in Nosara are great, but today we will leave the sand behind and head north along the coast to Guaitil, a small village famous for their Chorotega style pottery products. It will be like learning a new hobby that also gives you a deep appreciation for family traditions and creating something beautiful using the natural environment. What’s not to love about that? Learn what’s up from the owner of a small shop, and see how the pottery is made. Choose to grab some lunch and walk through the showrooms to see some of the finished products before we carry on to our hostel in Tamarindo for more beach vibes and great nightlife. Accommodation: - Selina Tamarindo (or similar). Meals Included: - Breakfast Transport: - Private Vehicle 01:30 - 02:00 Hr(s) Included Activities: - Visit to Guaitil Pottery Shop
Day 10 Day 10: Tamarindo (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Tamarindo (1B)

Surf's up! Take an included surf class in the morning and then the rest of the day is all yours. Feeling active? Try zip-lining, kayaking in the nearby national park or take a snorkelling trip. Can’t get enough of the beach? Stay local and take to the sand and sea. Still want more? Chilling out at the hostel with friends is always a great option too. Accommodation: - Selina Tamarindo (or similar). Meals Included: - Breakfast Included Activities: - Surf Lesson - Tamarindo
Day 11 Day 11: Tamarindo (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Tamarindo (1B)

Depart at any time, or maybe decide to add on a few more nights at the beach. Meals Included: - Breakfast

11 days tour

Epic Costa Rica: Craters, Rainforests & Hanging-10

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Itinerary of your trip Epic Costa Rica: Craters, Rainforests & Hanging-10

Day 1: San José

Day 2: San José/La Fortuna (1B, 1L)

Day 3: La Fortuna (1B)

Day 4: La Fortuna/Monteverde (1B)

Day 5: Monteverde (1B)

Day 6: Monteverde/Liberia (1B)

Day 7: Liberia/Nosara (1B)

Day 8: Nosara (1B)

Day 9: Nosara/Tamarindo (1B)

Day 10: Tamarindo (1B)

Day 11: Tamarindo (1B)

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