About this trip
Nine days across Costa Rica's highlights, built for anyone short on time but not on energy. Expect canopy zip-lines, waterfall hikes and a proper stretch of national park, with your CEO steering you toward the spots most visitors miss.
It's a mix of adrenaline and downtime — one day you're pushing your limits, the next you're on a beach or wandering trails looking for monkeys. A guided introduction to the country's diversity rather than a deep dive into any one corner of it.
What you'll do
- Zip-line through the jungle canopy
- Hike to the base of a waterfall
- Explore Manuel Antonio National Park
- Spot monkeys and wildlife on the trails
- Unwind on the coast with local, less-touristed spots
- Fast-paced — good for adventurers with limited time who want a broad taste of Costa Rica rather than one long stay
- Fully guided throughout, with a CEO leading the group and local knowledge
Worth it if you love nature-focused travel and connect well with your guide. Think twice if you want activities locked in beforehand or prefer fewer optional excursions.
- Guide quality makes or breaks this tour; Steff, Ingrid, Irene and Fernando earned specific praise for knowledge and personal attention.
- Optional activities often aren't guaranteed despite being advertised; water rafting promised in La Fortuna simply wasn't available.
- San Jose's first hotel fell below standard: dirty, remote location, no breakfast included. Budget extra for activities and meals.
- Manuel Antonio and Monteverde have overlapping nature experiences; consider choosing one to avoid repetitive hiking rather than doing both.
Distilled from real traveller reviews on TourRadar — we don't edit out the bad bits.
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Sorted by fit — never by who paid. Price moves and fill fill in from our own tracking as it builds.
Departing in Oct is cheapest — from £899, about 22% below the priciest month (Aug).
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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