
Trip Overview
This Costa Rica trip is for those who want a slice of adventure and to experience Costa Rica in all it's biodiverse glory. It's one for the nature buffs as we look out for sloths, toucans, macaws, crocodiles... even the opportunity to ride horses through pristine jungle onto a beach with no one but a few sea urchins on it. It truly is a once in a lifetime adventure and who gets to say they spent the morning on horseback, followed by a cooked meal from a local family and then spent the afternoon basking in the Pacific Ocean heat before kayaking through mangroves at sunset with bioluminescence plankton with every swipe of your padel. I can wholeheartedly say I'm thrilled to be hosting and running this trip for the second year running. If you'd like to join me as we explore the conutry's most famous coffee-growing regions, head to the crown jewel of Costa Rica in Corcovado National Park, traverse up the Pacific coast for cocktails at sunset, and being woken up to pelicans gliding through the morning waves. Then it's our turn to surf those waves before heading up for our final stretch to La Fortuna, home of the iconic Arenal Volcano. We'll explore waterfalls, walk through the canopy on hanging bridges, white water raft and end our day soaking in natural geothermal hot springs. It's a wonderful trip and I hope to welcome you on it.


Itinerary
Day 1 – San José & San Gerardo de Dota
Arrive in San José, visit a family-run coffee farm, enjoy lunch in Quetzales National Park, and settle into a jungle lodge.
Day 2 – San Isidro to Puerto Jiménez
Optional quetzal-spotting hike, visit the UNESCO stone spheres, and continue south to Puerto Jiménez on the Golfo Dulce.
Day 3 – Horseback Riding & Coastal Adventures
Ride horseback through jungle and along the beach, enjoy a ranch lunch, and opt for a night walk or bioluminescent kayaking.
Day 4 – Corcovado National Park
Take a boat into the Golfo Dulce for wildlife spotting before hiking rainforest trails at Sirena Station in Corcovado.
Day 5 – Kayaking & Pacific Coast
Paddle the mangroves by kayak at sunrise, then road-trip north with a cliffside lunch and sunset dinner on Playa Hermosa.
Day 6 – Surfing & La Fortuna
Start with a surf lesson and beach time at Playa Hermosa, then drive north to La Fortuna near Arenal Volcano.
Day 7 – Hanging Bridges & Waterfalls
Walk the famous Mistico hanging bridges, visit local waterfalls, and enjoy dinner in La Fortuna.
Day 8 – Rafting & Hot Springs
Raft the thrilling River Blanco rapids, then relax in geothermal hot springs with massages and a farewell group dinner.
Day 9 – Departure
Enjoy a final breakfast before saying goodbye and heading home.
What's Included

What's not included?
- Travel insurance
- Souvenirs
- Gratuities