Costa Rica Adventure
10 days, 4 cities | From $2,149 before flights | Estimated biweekly payments as low as $69
Which trip style is right for you?
Essential: Room with 3+ other travelers in conveniently located hostels. For social butterflies who thrive on meeting other people.
Plus: Stay with just one other person in 3 or 4-star hotels. Perfect for couples or anyone who enjoys recharging in their own space.
Why go?
In Costa Rica, you’ll discover a new way of life—la pura vida. Experience lush rainforests, rich biodiversity and unspoiled beaches on an adventure to reconnect with nature, and hey, maybe even yourself.
What you'll get
- Round-trip flights & airport transfers (or book 'em yourself)
- 9 nights in handpicked accommodations
- 9 breakfasts
- 2 dinners
- Kayaking tour and hot springs experience in Arenal
- Waterfall and cloud forest hikes
- Beach days at Playa Manta and Manuel Antonio National Park
- Expert Tour Director
- 24/7 support
Picture yourself
- Sipping the best coffee you’ve ever had, right at the source
- Basking in the sun next to turquoise-blue waters
- Snapping selfies with sloths, monkeys, and dolphins
- Ziplining high above the lush Santa Elena Cloud Forest
- Paddling through the rapids of the Sarapiqui River
Itinerary
Day 1: Fly to San José
Welcome to San José, Costa Rica, the cultural and political capital of this vibrant, thriving nation. Crack open a coconut and crank up the calypso music, you’re about to get tropical for the next 10 days.
- Land at the airport and meet a waiting EF representative.
- Transfer to your hotel to check in and check out your room.
- Explore the area as you meet up with your fellow travelers, arriving one-by-one.
Day 2: Travel to Arenal Region + Kayak Lake Arenal + Welcome Dinner
The rainforest is filled with secrets and today you get to be its closest confidant; Travel by bus to the Arenal region of Costa Rica, a quaint tropical town known for it’s not-so-quaint andesitic stratovolcano. Keep your eyes and ears open as you explore all of Arenal’s mysterious landforms, wildlife, and waters.
In the evening, enjoy a Welcome Dinner of local cuisine and drinks with fellow travelers at an authentic local spot. Afterwards, you’re free to take the party elsewhere!
- Travel by bus from San Jose to your next Costa Rican destination
- Kayak the pristine waters of Lake Arenal and take in volcanic views of the surrounding dormant magma-makers
- Enjoy an included Welcome Dinner in Arenal at a local spot
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Accommodations
We handpick every accommodation and focus on locations and properties where local culture is at your doorstep. Specific accommodations will vary based on your departure date, but these are frequently used properties for this tour.
Flights
When you include flights with your trip, our dedicated team of experts will handle all the details, so your travel experience is as seamless as possible. Just select your dates and airport to see pricing.
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Reviews
Overall rating based on 1014 traveler ratings
Showing 1-6 of 1002 traveler reviews
This was one of the best things i’ve ever done in my life …. all of the things we did were amazing and I made the best memories ever. Special shoutout to our tour guide Erick C for making it even better.
This trip was absolutely incredible! If you are lucky enough to have Olman as your tour director you will truly have memories that will last a lifetime. He was super accommodating for our group whenever a hiccup may have arrived and was the sweetest person we could’ve asked for!...
Costa Rica is absolutely gorgeous and you definitely get to see it all on this tour! We had Olman as a TD and he was absolutely incredible. He was knowledgeable, patient, and did everything he could to quickly resolve some mishaps. This tour is fast paced, we did not have more...
My first EF experience was fantastic! Everything was planned and set. All I had to do was pay and show up. At first I was nervous but eased into a large group, had loads of fun. Our tour guide was jam packed with knowledge of Costa Rica and was very organized which made every...
This was my first EF trip, and though it was a big group, everything was well organized. I normally plan my own trips, but this was a great tour to join because of all the driving involved. It was nice to have everything planned out for me! Our tour director Rhyan was so great,...
Amazing trip. Rhyan was the best tour guide I could ever ask for. Met great friends and made great memories. Activities were tons of fun. Also we had a dance circle and sang karaoke
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| 2025 | ||
Call to book | Essential | $2,609 |
Call to book | $2,939 | |
Call to book | Essential | $2,559 |
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Special departure | Essential | $2,429 |
Special departure | Essential | $2,429 |
| 2026 | ||
$2,579 | ||
| Essential | $2,209 | |
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Special departure | Essential | $2,479 |
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