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This trip was awesome. Although it only lasted a little over a week, it felt more like a month due to the frenetic pace of activities that were open to us. I didn't get a lot of rest and relaxation but I still definitely had one of the best adventures of my life - in a remarkably short period of time to boot. Originally I was a bit hesitant about the whole concept of a guided ... [more]

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15 days ex San José

Trip Code: RCR

Trip Style

ROAM

San José, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Cahuita, Arenal Volcano, Monteverde Cloud Forest, Playa Sámara, Playas del Coco.

Hitting some of Costa Rica's best natural highlights, this 15 day tour provides ample opportunities for hiking, horseback riding and swimming.

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Day 1 Arrive San José

Arrive in San José at any time.

Day 2-3 Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

Take an incredible bus ride down through the mountains to Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast. Puerto Viejo features white and black sand beaches surrounded by exotic tropical vegetation. Rent a bike or go for a hike through Manzanillo National Wildlife Refuge.

Day 4 Cahuita

Continue north to Cahuita, a laid back Caribbean town with attractive beaches and a great national park. Spend the day hiking the park's trails, snorkelling vibrant reefs, eating coconuts with the monkeys or simply relaxing in the sun.

Day 5-7 La Fortuna

La Fortuna sits at the foot of still-active Arenal Volcano. Take a night hike around its base and listen to the sounds of the monkeys and the distant rumbling of the Volcano. Other activities include white water rafting, horseback riding, a tour of the Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge, or relaxing in magma-heated hot springs.

Day 8-9 Monteverde

Travel from Lago Arenal up an alluring green mountain road into the misty mountain air of the Monteverde Cloud Forest. Explore the town and the Cloud Forest Reserve, truly a bird lover's paradise. This unique community has several co-operatives worth visiting. Optional activities include the Sky Walk, butterfly garden and canopy tour.

Day 10-11 Playa Sámara

Journey to beautiful Playa Sámara on the Pacific Coast of the Nicoya Peninsula and enjoy time relaxing on the long white sand beach. If you're feeling active, spend the day swimming and snorkelling in calm waters or learning to surf at one of the surf schools.

Day 12-13 Playas del Coco

A small, relaxing Pacific town at the northern end of the peninsula, Playas del Coco offers several beautiful beaches in the area and the warm water is ideal for swimming, fishing and diving. At the end of the day, enjoy one of the famous sunsets with a horseback ride along the beach.

Day 14 San José

Return to San José for a final night on the town.

Day 15 Depart San José

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