12 days tour

Trek Hidden Costa Rica

This tour includes:

Transport

Local bus, pickup truck, private vehicle, raft, hiking.

Accommodation

Hotels (5 nts twin-share, 2 nts triple-share), jungle homestay (3 nts, multi-share), cave camping (1 nt, sleeping bags, no electricity).

Hygieneprotocol

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Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Meals

4 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners

Others

Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Meeting - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Foodie Moment: Bread Making, Piedras Blancas Your Foodie Moment: Chocolate Making, Piedras Blancas. Hiking excursion to Piedras Blancas (4 days). Overnight hiking excursion to Diamante Verde Cave. Waterfall rappelling. Whitewater rafting on the Savegre River. Trapiche demonstration. Ballena Marine National Park visit. Free time in Dominical and Uvita. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Not included:

Optional

Piedras Blancas - Swimming Uvita - Whale and Dolphin Watching (109USD per person) - Snorkelling - Scuba Diving (180USD per person) - Horseback Riding (35-45USD per person) Dominical - Surfing Lesson (60USD per person) Diamante Verde - Swimming Isla del Caรฑo - Caรฑo Island Visit (120-140USD per person)

Insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here ( https://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance ).

Others

Piedras Blancas - Swimming Uvita - Whale and Dolphin Watching (109USD per person) - Snorkelling - Scuba Diving (180USD per person) - Horseback Riding (35-45USD per person) Dominical - Surfing Lesson (60USD per person) Diamante Verde - Swimming Isla del Caรฑo - Caรฑo Island Visit (120-140USD per person)

Flights

International flights not included.

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Itinerary of your trip Trek Hidden Costa Rica

  • Day 1 Day 1: San Josรฉ
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: San Josรฉ

      Arrive at any time.There are no planned activities during the day, so check into the hotel and explore the city. As it is located in the central highlands, San Josรฉ enjoys a moderate climate. Amid the hustle and bustle, San Josรฉ has beautiful parks, museums and the ornate Costa Rica National Theatre downtown. Enjoy the view of the surrounding mountains from the downtown streets. The central plaza is a good place to people-watch. A mime, juggler, marimba band, magician, or storyteller may be performing for whatever is collected when the hat is passed. Artisan booths are common, creating a regular arts and crafts fair atmosphere. Accommodation: - Hotel Lluvia de Oro (or similar). Included Activities: - Welcome Meeting - Meet Your CEO and Group

  • Day 2 Day 2: San Josรฉ/San Isidro
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: San Josรฉ/San Isidro

      Travel by local bus over the highest mountain pass in the country. Arrive in the valley of San Isidro de El General and take a walk in the main plaza.Spend the day visiting some shops and stock up before the next day's trek into the jungle. Located near three rivers and Costa Rica's highest mountain, Mt Chirripรณ, this region is well-known but few travelers stay to find out why. Accommodation: - San Isidro Hotel (or similar). Transport: - Local Bus 03:00 - 04:00 Hr(s) Additional Notes: Please note it will be necessary to repack your bags according to the packing list provided for our excursion to Piedras Blancas as it is an early departure on the morning of Day 3.

  • Day 3 Day 3: San Isidro/Piedras Blancas (1L, 1D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: San Isidro/Piedras Blancas (1L, 1D)

      Embark on a three-day, three-night excursion with a locally owned and operated adventure company to the community of Piedras Blancas, found in the heart of the Zona de los Santos region.The journey is always half the fun! Travel in the back of a pickup truck through lush green landscapes and end in the small town of Brujo. Enjoy a 4-hour hike to a jungle homestay while spotting tropical fauna and plenty of wildlife along the way. Accommodation: - Lopez Homestay (or similar). Meals Included: - Lunch - Dinner Transport: - Pickup truck: San Isidro to Brujo 02:00 Hr(s) Included Activities: - Jungle Trekking to Piedras Blancas Additional Notes: We will be welcomed with open arms and a much needed home-cooked meal at a local family home. The night will be spent eating, sharing stories of the dayโ€™s trek, and playing cards with the family members around the stove.

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Tour leaving from San Jose

San Josรฉ is the capital of Costa Rica, and it is one of the most popular touristic sites in Central America. This city stands out among the latin american cities for its high quality of life, its globalization, its environmental performance, and its public services.

Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Challenging

Long and challenging experience. Youโ€™ll be required to have good physical fitness to go on it. In some of these activities you'll need previous experience on similar activities.

Age range

Age range

Min: 12 / Max: 90

Age range allowed for this experience.

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