Costa Rica Active Adventure

13 days, San José to San José

Trekking, biking, horseback riding, kayaking, ziplining. Costa Rica really is the "Adventure Capital of the Americas." Thrill-seekers will find more than enough to keep themselves busy over this trip’s 13 action-packed days. After landing in San José, embark on four days of exploration around Monteverde and Arenal Volcano. Raft down the mighty Pacuare River before crossing over to our remote rainforest lodge, surrounded on all sides by the thick, enveloping jungle. End the journey by heading down to the beach at Puerto Viejo. Phew! Tired yet? No? Time to book!

13 days

San José to San José

From$12964HKD

was $15619

Valid on Sep 6 2025

Trip Code: CRSM

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Travel Style: Active

Hiking, trekking, biking, rafting, and kayaking adventures all over the world, made for outdoor types.

Service Level: Standard

Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.

Physical Rating: 3 - Average

Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.

Trip Type: Small Group

Small group experience; Max 16, avg 12

Age requirement: 12+

All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

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13 days

San José to San José

From$12964HKD

was $15619

Valid on Sep 6 2025

Trip Code: CRSM

Special Offers

See how your trip uplifts communities

In a number of impactful ways, your adventure directly benefits the local people and places we visit.

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Help us spread love around the world with Trees for Days. Together with Planeterra, we'll plant one tree in your name for every travel day.

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Trees planted for this trip: 13

100

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Create ripples that change lives. The higher the Ripple Score percentage, the more money stays in the local communities you visit.

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Ripple Score for this trip: 100

Map of the route for Costa Rica Active Adventure

Places visited

Costa Rica

Itinerary

Day 1San José

Arrive at any time.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group

Day 2San José/Monteverde

Drive through Costa Rica's beautiful countryside to Monteverde to explore the verdant cloud forest and enjoy the surrounding area.

Day 3Monteverde

Enjoy a free day for optional activities in and around Monteverde like ziplining, horseback riding, or touring the cloud forest.

Day 4Monteverde/La Fortuna

Travel through rolling hills and across a lake to La Fortuna, where there is free time to explore.

Day 5La Fortuna

Enjoy a free day in La Fortuna. Opt to go whitewater rafting, waterfall rappelling, paddleboarding or one of the many other optionals this region has to offer. Spend another day getting your adrenaline pumping, viewing local wildlife, marveling at the Arenal Volcano and getting to know more about La Fortuna's Costa Rica.

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Day 6La Fortuna

Cycle the area around La Fortuna on a guided half-day biking tour. At night, opt to relax and soak in hot springs at the base of Arenal Volcano.

Day 7La Fortuna/Pacuare

Enjoy a two-day guided rafting expedition along the Pacuare River, stopping at times to explore on foot, then stay the night in rustic cabins built along the river.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 8Pacuare

Get off the river for the day to explore the jungle by foot.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 9Pacuare/Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

Continue down river to the take-out point, then travel to the Caribbean coastal town of Puerto Viejo.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 10Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

The Caribbean is famous for its sun, sand and surf. Hop on a bike and take a ride to the beach, then pull on a rash guard, grab a big board and get ready to hang ten like a local with an included surf lesson.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Surfing Lesson

Day 11Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

Enjoy free time in Puerto Viejo and soak up the sun on the Caribbean. The warm turquoise water is ideal for swimming, fishing, kayaking, boogie boarding, and surfing. Opt to take a boat trip, snorkel the nearby reefs, or cycle down the coast.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Day 12Puerto Viejo de Talamanca/San José

Return to San José and take advantage of a final day to shop for souvenirs (coffee anyone?).

Day 13San José

Depart at any time.

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What's Included

Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your Discover Moment: La Fortuna
Your Hands-On Moment: Surfing Lesson
Your Discover Moment: Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Overnight Pacuare River rafting trip
Guided hike (Pacuare River)
Guided cycling excursion (La Fortuna)
Bike ride (Puerto Viejo)
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodations

Hotels (10 nts), jungle lodge (2 nts).

Meals

3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
Allow USD460-600 for meals not included.

Transportation

Public bus, private vehicle, bicycle, boat, raft, hiking.

Staff & experts

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Available extras (Add these to your tour when you book)

Costa Rica Adrenaline Bundle - From $1179.00

CANYONING (Half-day Arenal) Rappel, down-climb, river-trace, and descend huge waterfalls in the rugged mountains and lush rainforests around Costa Rica’s Arenal Volcano. ZIPLINING (Half-day Monteverde) Get a true bird’s-eye view of the rainforest canopy as you soar through the trees on a Tarzan swing, a giant rappel, and a 137-meter-high (450-foot) zipline. Please note the prices listed does not include the IVA Tax. Please note that passengers must weigh between 45-100kg (100 – 220 lbs) and be at least 130cm (4'3 ft) tall to participate in these activities.

Guided Cloud Forest Night Walk - From $239.00

Join a naturalist guide for a 1.5-2 hour tour in the cloud forest after dark. Learn more about the habits of the area's nocturnal wildlife including mammals, birds, insects, reptiles, and amphibians, and keep your eyes and ears open on this slow-paced walk. You never know what you might see – it depends on the day and your luck!