About this trip
Ten days moving through Costa Rica's mix of jungle, cloud forest, volcanoes and coast, with a small group of new travel buddies to share it with.
You start in San Jose then head out to the rural village of Coope San Juan for a taste of local life, before working through La Fortuna's hot springs, Monteverde's wildlife-rich forest and the beach town of Santa Teresa.
It's a trip built around doing rather than sightseeing — hikes, a night safari, ziplining and yoga are all part of the route, alongside genuine downtime by the sea.
What you'll do
- Experience rural village life in Coope San Juan
- Soak in the volcanic hot springs of La Fortuna
- Spot wildlife on a night safari in Monteverde
- Zipline through the Monteverde cloud forest canopy
- Unwind with a sunset yoga class in Santa Teresa
- Covers several distinct regions in 10 days, so expect a fair amount of travel between stops
- Suits travellers keen on a mix of adventure activities and wildlife, not just beach time
Worth it if you value a guide who transforms a trip into genuine friendships and handles logistics seamlessly. Think twice if you need downtime—the itinerary is packed and the pace is relentless.
- Gema's energy and organisation made logistics invisible; the trip ran so smoothly most felt instantly comfortable.
- Group bonded fast and hard; solo travellers felt welcomed immediately, and locals clearly adored the guide too.
- Ten days are intense—monsoons, severe sunburn, insect bites happened; expect raw nature exposure, not pampering.
- Guide quality here is exceptional; trip value hinges almost entirely on having someone like Gema leading it.
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Departing in Oct is cheapest — from £810, about 50% below the priciest month (Aug).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in San Jose · 14 Oct – 15 Oct
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