Trek Hidden Costa Rica

12 days*

From 12356 SEK was 15434 SEK

Overview

Map & Itinerary

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Overview

Think you know Costa Rica? Trade in the same old settings for the real deal. Trek into the heart of the jungle to live with three families in a remote village. Discover the emerald core of a diverse land while bunking down behind a massive waterfall in a hidden cave. Learn about the medicinal plants native to these parts and how to make sugarcane candy. This is a spectacular country with opportunities for waterfall rappelling, surfing, and whitewater rafting. This is what adventure is all about.

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Overview

Departs/Ends: San José to San José
Travel style: Active
Physical rating: 4
Age requirements: You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on a G Adventures tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.
Trip type: Max 16, avg 10.

What you get

Accomodation: Hotels (5 nts twin-share, 2 nts triple-share), jungle homestay (3 nts, multi-share), cave camping (1 nt, sleeping bags, no electricity).
Transport: Local bus, pickup truck, private vehicle, raft, hiking.
Meals: 4 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners
Team leader: CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Extras

The international flight to and from start and finish city is not included in the tour price. Allow USD270-355 for meals not included.

Map & Itinerary

Day 1 San José

Arrive at any time.

Day 2 San José/San Isidro

Travel by local bus over the highest mountain pass in the country. Arrive in the valley of San Isidro de El General and take a walk in the main plaza.

Day 3 San Isidro/Piedras Blancas

Embark on a three-day, three-night excursion with a locally owned and operated adventure company to the community of Piedras Blancas, found in the heart of the Zona de los Santos region. Meals included: lunch, dinner

Day 4 Piedras Blancas

Experience life in a remote community in and around a local family farm. Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 5 Piedras Blancas

Travel across the Savegre River to the next homestay with an included medicinal plant walk. Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 6 Piedras Blancas/Dominical

Raft the Savegre River and relax at the end of the day by stretching out on the beach. Try the local seafood at an optional group dinner. Meals included: breakfast, lunch

Day 7 Dominical

Enjoy a free day in beautiful Dominical. Take a surf lesson, hike to a local waterfall for a swim, go on a whale watching cruise, or kick back and relax.

Day 8 Dominical/Diamante Verde

Trek to a unique fully equipped cave with twin 26m (85 ft) waterfalls. Go swimming in three natural pools and explore surrounding trails. Meals included: lunch, dinner

Day 9 Diamante Verde/Uvita

Enjoy a morning of waterfall rappelling before trekking out of the jungle and travelling to beautiful seaside Uvita. Opt to surf, whale-watch, horseback-ride or kick back and relax. Meals included: breakfast

Day 10 Uvita

Spend the morning swimming, relaxing, and watching humpback whales off the coast of Ballena Marine National Park, before enjoying free time in Uvita.

Day 11 Uvita/San José

Transfer back to the capital for a final evening with the group.

Day 12 San José

Depart at any time.

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