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Costa Rica Adventure, 13 Days

Volcano hikes, hot springs, white-water rafting and sloths, then surf lessons on the Pacific.

Volcano hikes and rainforest hot springs, white-water rafting, sloths and toucans, then surf lessons and Pacific beach days at Samara and Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica's pura vida, San José to San José.

⭑ 4.9 575 Trustpilot reviews 📍 Costa Rica ⏱ 13 days · 12 nights · San José → San José 👥 ~30 travellers 🔥 Active 🎂 Ages 18 to 40s

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Why you'll love it

  1. 1

    Rainforest volcano hikes

  2. 2

    Natural hot springs

  3. 3

    White-water rafting

  4. 4

    Surf lessons at Samara

  5. 5

    Manuel Antonio National Park

  6. 6

    Sloths, toucans & waterfalls

Day-by-day itinerary

COSTA RICA PACIFIC OCEAN CARIBBEAN SEA San José Days 1–3 La Fortuna Days 4–6 Samara Beach Days 7–9 Quepos Days 10–11
Your route, day by day
1 Day 1 · Arrive in San José

Land in the Costa Rican capital, meet your group and your tour leader, and settle in.

2 Day 2 · Explore San José

A walking tour to get your bearings, plus a butterfly garden and a first taste of pura vida.

3 Day 3 · Rafting & night walk

White-water rafting through tropical rivers by day, and a guided jungle night walk after dark.

4 Day 4 · La Fortuna & local farm

Travel to the La Fortuna region with a farm visit and lunch hosted by locals.

5 Day 5 · Hanging bridges & hot springs

A canopy walk across rainforest hanging bridges, then a soak in natural volcanic hot springs.

6 Day 6 · Waterfalls

A day discovering and swimming beneath the region's rainforest waterfalls.

7 Day 7 · To Samara Beach

Head to the Pacific coast and the laid-back sands of Samara.

8 Day 8 · Surf & salsa

A morning surf lesson, then a salsa class as the sun goes down.

9 Day 9 · Beach day, Samara

A free day to swim, sunbathe and explore the beach at your own pace.

10 Day 10 · Glamping in Quepos

Move to upscale glamping near Manuel Antonio on the central Pacific coast.

11 Day 11 · Manuel Antonio NP

A full day in the park among sloths, monkeys, toucans and jungle-fringed beaches.

12 Day 12 · Back to San José

Return to the capital for your final night together.

13 Day 13 · Checkout & onward travel

Say goodbye to the group and travel on.

What's included

✓ What's included

  • 12 nights accommodation
  • 16 meals
  • Awesome group leader
  • San José walking tour
  • Butterfly garden visit
  • White-water rafting
  • Guided jungle night walk
  • Local farm visit with lunch
  • Hanging bridges canopy walk
  • Natural volcanic hot springs
  • Waterfall day
  • Surf lesson at Samara
  • Salsa class
  • Cacao (chocolate) experience
  • Manuel Antonio National Park
  • All transport costs

✕ Not included

  • ✕Flights
  • ✕Travel insurance (required by the operator)
  • ✕Visas
  • ✕Personal spending

Accommodation

Curated stays along the route, a mix of characterful hotels, traditional lodgings and social hostels, all with the essentials sorted.

La Fortuna hotel

3 nights near Arenal volcano, twin/double/triple ensuite rooms with Wi-Fi, air-con, pool and restaurant.

Sarapiquí rainforest lodge

2 nights surrounded by jungle, twin/double ensuite rooms with Wi-Fi, two pools and a restaurant-bar.

Samara beach hotel

3 nights a short stroll from the sand, twin/double ensuite rooms with Wi-Fi, air-con and two pools.

Manuel Antonio glamping

2 nights of upscale glamping near the national park, twin/double/triple ensuite tents with Wi-Fi and air-con.

Rooming is typically same-gender multi-share unless a private/twin upgrade is noted, ask us if you'd like a private room.

Common questions about this trip

  • What's the cancellation policy?

    Dates or tours can be changed free up to 30 days before departure, and changes inside 30 days may incur a fee. If you cancel 30 or more days out, you can keep 100% of your payment as credit, or take a refund of 75% of the tour value. Inside 30 days the operator retains the full amount. Wanderlust handles the refund for you, refunds mirror the operator's terms 1:1 (including if the operator cancels) and we chase it on your behalf.

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What travellers say

Reviews from real travellers

Public reviews of the operator who runs this tour on the ground.

The operator's track record

4.9 on Google · 5 on Tripadvisor · 15,000+ five-star reviews · 20+ years operating
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"My 13-day [tour name] trip to Costa Rica was an unforgettable experience and the perfect introduction to this incredible country. As it was my first time visiting Costa Rica, I wasn't sure what to expect, but it exceeded all of my expectations. …"
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Eve Trivett

Google review · 3 weeks ago

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"My partner and I had an amazing time on our [tour name] “Costa Rica Adventure”—easily a 5-star experience! Everything was so well organised, from the activities to the transport, and it made exploring such a beautiful country completely stress-free and unforgettable. …"
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Fredrick Holland

Google review · 3 months ago

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"Wonderful time on the Costa Rica Adventure these past two weeks. Highly recommend it and [the company] generally for the range of activities and experiences included as well as the expert local guide for this tour Maryangel"
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Liz Chapman

Google review · 3 months ago

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