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Costa Rica Adventure

10 days, 4 cities  |  From $2,019 before flights  |  Payments as low as $72.46

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4.8 out of 5 stars

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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.

Today’s highlights
  • 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!

Today’s highlights
  • 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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Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars

Overall rating based on 632 traveler reviews

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Costa Rica

5 out of 5 stars

Traveler Yuliana, traveled in Jun 2021

Tour guide was amazing friendly people and beautiful places

Just do it

5 out of 5 stars

Traveler Samantha, traveled in Jun 2024

Javi is such an a amazing guide! We learned so much about Costa Rica and truly immersed in the culture. The itinerary is filled with fun activities like white water rafting, zip lining, kayaking, with a healthy balance of coffee farm tours and other activities for those who need...

PURA VIDA

5 out of 5 stars

Anonymous traveler, traveled in Jun 2022

This was my first EF but after going on 3 this may still be my favorite. the nature is breathtaking, and the people are amazing in the country, I felt safe at all times. the accommodations aren't amazing and there are bugs so go in expecting that because you are in the jungle,...

Costa Rica

5 out of 5 stars

Traveler Kelsey, traveled in Jun 2024

I loved this trip! I have previously gone on two other EF trips that were more in a bustling city, so this trip was the perfect match for me because it was so immersed in nature and exploring different adventures. As someone who grew up near water, I loved that we got to go to a...

Costa Rica 2024

5 out of 5 stars

Traveler Paola, traveled in Jun 2024

EF is perfect for solo travelers. Everything is planned and they also allow for free time activities to do on your own (or with the new friends you will for sure make) I loved my experience.

Pura Vida

5 out of 5 stars

Anonymous traveler, traveled in Feb 2024

This was my second trip with EF and I loved it! This trip was the perfect mixture of free time + activities. I would not book this trip if you’re not an active person as it includes lots of walking especially uphill during zip lining and hiking to the waterfall! I loved it so...

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