About this trip
Thirteen days across Costa Rica built around one idea: keep moving. Trekking, biking, horseback riding, kayaking and ziplining are all in the mix, alongside whitewater rafting and a stretch at a remote rainforest lodge reachable only by the jungle around it.
You start in San José, then spend four days based around Monteverde and Arenal Volcano before rafting the Pacuare River and heading deep into rainforest. The trip closes on the Caribbean coast at Puerto Viejo, trading adrenaline for beach time.
This is a trip for people who want to be doing something most days rather than lying still — the pace is steady and the activity list is long.
What you'll do
- Explore the cloud forest and volcano landscapes around Monteverde and Arenal
- Raft the Pacuare River
- Stay at a remote rainforest lodge surrounded by jungle
- Zipline through the canopy
- Kayak and ride horseback as part of the multi-activity itinerary
- End the trip on the beach at Puerto Viejo
- Fast-paced and activity-heavy — suits people who want to be doing something most days
- Includes a stay at a remote lodge with no easy access beyond the surrounding rainforest
- Runs over Christmas and New Year
Worth it if you want varied nature activities with genuinely knowledgeable guides. Think twice if budget's tight—it costs more than expected.
- Jungle-rafting and wildlife experiences genuinely stand out; guides like Fernando, Dorian and Marco elevate the trip significantly.
- Tour costs noticeably more than advertised; one reviewer noted wishing for cheaper activity options with smaller operators.
- Diverse landscapes, cultures and food mix prevent monotony; you get genuine Costa Rica, not tourist sanitisation.
- Group chemistry matters here—most reviewers bonded well, but activity roster could be broader for repeat adventurers.
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Departing in Oct is cheapest — from £1,215, about 25% below the priciest month (Jan).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in San Jose · 30 Oct – 31 Oct
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