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Costa Rica Crater & Rainforests 11 days - G Adventures + Hostelworld

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Overview

Volcanoes! Jungles! Beaches! Costa Rica simply has it all. And on this 11-day trip with overnight stays in hostels, you'll get the full load of awesomeness. You'll visit the impressive crater of the active Poás volcano on the way to La Fortuna, where waterfalls, rivers and thermal springs await you. Afterwards, you'll zip across the cloud forest in Monteverde, hike through the jungle to the idyllic waterfall at Rio Celeste and visit the beach resorts on the Nicoya Peninsula, where surfing, nightlife and endless fun are on the programme.

*Female travellers can choose a “female-only” room at no extra charge.

**For an additional charge (usually between 200-300 EUR) you can share a twin room.

***Travel health insurance is mandatory for this tour. We will be happy to help you take out this insurance.

Duration of the trip: 11 days / 10 nights

Begins: San José

Ends: Tamarindo

Transport: boat, private vehicle

Meals: 10x breakfast, 1x lunch

Group size: max. 24, on average 16 people

Age range: 18 - 35 (especially for young, cost-conscious travellers)

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Duration

11 days

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Languages

English

Group Size

24 people

Included/Excluded

  • 10 nights accommodation
  • Hostels (9 nights)
  • Hotel (1 night)
  • 10x breakfast, 1x lunch
  • Welcome meeting
  • Meet new friends
  • Visit to the Poás volcano
  • Tortilla-making course and typical meal at the Mi Cafecito community project
  • Ziplining in Monteverde
  • Hiking to the waterfall at Rio Celeste in Volcán Tenorio National Park
  • Hiking and swimming at a waterfall in Diria National Park
  • Excursion from Nosara to Playa Rosada
  • Visit to the Ostional Wildlife Refuge turtle nesting site
  • Time on the beach in San Juanillo
  • Surf lesson in Tamarindo
  • All transfers between destinations and to and from included activities
  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Visa
  • some meals
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Included/Excluded

  • 10 nights accommodation
  • Hostels (9 nights)
  • Hotel (1 night)
  • 10x breakfast, 1x lunch
  • Welcome meeting
  • Meet new friends
  • Visit to the Poás volcano
  • Tortilla-making course and typical meal at the Mi Cafecito community project
  • Ziplining in Monteverde
  • Hiking to the waterfall at Rio Celeste in Volcán Tenorio National Park
  • Hiking and swimming at a waterfall in Diria National Park
  • Excursion from Nosara to Playa Rosada
  • Visit to the Ostional Wildlife Refuge turtle nesting site
  • Time on the beach in San Juanillo
  • Surf lesson in Tamarindo
  • All transfers between destinations and to and from included activities
  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Visa
  • some meals

Tour Itinerary

San José

Arrival possible at any time. Make yourself comfortable in the hostel or explore the city a little before meeting the other roamies in the evening. Later, head to the San Pedro neighbourhood with the CEO and your new friends to eat and drink in one of the trendy bars. Let the party begin!"

Your opportunity to meet the CEO and your fellow travellers and find out more about your trip. Decide to have dinner with the group on site afterwards. Please check the notice board in the lobby (or ask at reception) for the official time and place for the group meeting.

Accommodation: Costa Rica Backpackers (or similar)

San Jose to La Fortuna

A few highlights await you on the way to La Fortuna today. It starts with a stop at the active Poás volcano with epic views and photo opportunities at the crater. Then it's off to a community coffee project, where you can enjoy a cup and learn more about coffee production. Hungry? Enjoy a typical lunch of freshly caught tilapia from the local fish farm, plantains and the obligatory rice and beans. Afterwards, you'll learn how to make tortillas. Who can make the best? Arrive in La Fortuna in the afternoon, where you have time to check into the hostel and have a drink at the bar. Maybe you'll treat yourself to a dip in one of the many thermal springs here in the evening. After all, you deserve it, don't you?

Accommodation: Arenal Poshpacker (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

La Fortuna

Ready for adventure? There's so much you can do in La Fortuna, we'll give you a whole day to do whatever you want. You're welcome. Maybe you fancy active adventures like abseiling down a waterfall, rafting or stand up paddling on Lake Arenal. Of course, it's always tempting to just hang out with friends and a cool drink at the hostel. What do you say? A combination of both? Sounds perfect!

Accommodation: Arenal Poshpacker (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast

La Fortuna to Monteverde

If you like travelling by different modes of transport, you'll love today. First you'll travel by bus from La Fortuna to Lake Arenal, then by boat across the lake and finally by bus again to the cloud forest of Monteverde. Lots of fantastic landscapes await, so have your camera ready! But that's not all: in Monteverde, we set off into the forest and whizz through the treetops on ziplines. What an adrenaline rush!

Accommodation: Monteverde Backpackers (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast

Monteverde

Today you can do as much or as little as you want. Anything is okay! Maybe you want to look out for birds and other animals on the suspension bridges in the treetops, go horse riding, visit a butterfly garden or just chill out in the hostel with a local craft beer.

Accommodation: Monteverde Backpackers (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast

Monteverde to Liberia

Want to see even more magnificent landscapes and volcanoes? Okay, no problem. In a private car, we head to the Volcán Tenorio National Park, where we hike through the jungle to a bright blue pond and waterfall on the Rio Celeste. Keep your eyes peeled for birds and other animals! In the afternoon, we head to Liberia, where you can spend a relaxing evening after checking into the hostel before travelling on to the Nicoya Peninsula the next day.

Accommodation: Hotel Las Espuelas (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast

Liberia to Nosara

Tick a national park off your list when you hike through the coastal forest to a waterfall and swim a lap in Parque Diria. Keep an eye out for monkeys and birds along the way! Then it's on to the laid-back seaside resort of Nosara on the Nicoya Peninsula, where you'll arrive in time for lunch. Check in at the hostel and then spend the rest of the afternoon exploring or relaxing on the beach. Is it time for a beer yet?

Accommodation: Selina Nosara (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast

Nosara

There's only one thing on the programme today, but it's something special. With your fearless CEO, you walk to Playa Rosada, a pink sandy beach that is only accessible at low tide. A hidden paradise! Chill and swim here and then enjoy the beach in Nosara for the rest of the day or simply hang out with friends and a cool drink at the hostel.

Accommodation: Selina Nosara (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast

Nosara to Tamarindo

Yes, the beach in Nosara is great. But wait until you see the beaches we're visiting today. We'll head north along the coast from Nosara with a first stop at a protected turtle nesting site where you can see where the animals lay their eggs in the sand (when in season). Then we continue to Playa San Juanillo, where we go to a point with marvellous views of the rock formations on the coast and great beaches where you have time to lie down and have a swim. After lunch, we continue to Hostel Tamarindo, where more beach and great nightlife await.

Accommodation: Selina Tamarindo (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast

Tamarindo

Hit the waves! There's an included surf lesson this morning and you can do whatever you want for the rest of the day. Feeling active? Then you can go ziplining, on a kayak tour in the nearby national park or on a snorkelling trip. Can't get enough of the beach? Then just stay here and enjoy the sand and sea. Fancy something different? Chilling out with friends in the hostel is always a good alternative.

Accommodation: Selina Tamarindo (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast

Tamarindo

Departure is possible at any time and we say: See you soon! Of course you can also add a few more nights on the beach.

Meals: Breakfast

Tour Highlights

  • See the active crater of the Poás volcano
  • Learn more about coffee production and support a local community
  • Zipline through the canopy in the cloud forest in Monteverde
  • Hike through the jungle to the marvellous blue waterfall at Rio Celeste
  • Hike and swim at a waterfall in Diria National Park
  • Take a trip to a pink beach that is only accessible at low tide
  • Surf in Tamarindo
  • Use your free time for optional activities or to hang out in the hostels

Frequently Asked Questions

Are many people travelling alone?
Yes, many of our participants are travelling alone. When you join our trip, you immediately become part of a group and have the opportunity to meet other adventurers. It's a fantastic opportunity to make new friends and share unforgettable experiences together!
How does the down payment work?
You can secure your tour with a deposit of 200 EUR. The balance is not due until 45 days before the start of the tour. However, if you book within 45 days of the tour start date, the full tour price is payable immediately. This means you can plan your trip flexibly and look forward to your adventure!
What happens after my enquiry?
If you make an enquiry, we will then contact you by phone to discuss all the details for preparing the offer. For example, we will clarify whether you need a flight offer and discuss all the important travel topics with you. You will then receive a personalised offer from your travel consultant by email. This ensures that all your wishes are taken into account and that you are well informed.
What happens after the booking?
After your booking, you will receive a tour confirmation and your flight documents if you have booked the flight through us. You will be given access to a packing list and to online groups where you can exchange ideas with other participants. Your tour guide will contact you around 2-4 weeks before the start of the tour and provide you with final details about your journey and the start of the tour. This way you are well prepared and can network with your fellow travellers in advance.
Is the international flight to and from the tour included?
As the group participants are travelling from many different countries, the flights to and from the tour are booked individually and are not included in the tour price. We will be happy to create and send you a suitable flight offer. Simply make a non-binding enquiry or let us know in the notes when booking and we will send you a flight offer once your booking has been finalised. This way you can ensure that you get the best possible flight for your needs and that your journey goes smoothly.
How does the journey work on the first day of the tour?
Where should I fly to:


Latest arrival time:


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Your triplanet team will also be happy to put together a suitable flight offer for you.
How does the departure on the last day of the tour work?
Where should I take off:


Latest departure time:


Airport transfer:


Your triplanet team will also be happy to put together a suitable flight offer for you.
When will I meet my group leader?
Your group leader will contact you about a week before your trip. In this message, they will introduce themselves and confirm your meeting point or flight details. They will also provide you with all the important information and final details about your trip. This early contact will help you to clarify any unanswered questions and prepare you for the adventures ahead. On the first day of the tour, you will then meet your group leader in person and be given an overview of the itinerary. So you can start your trip relaxed and well informed.
I am travelling earlier. Can you book accommodation for me?
Yes, we can arrange this for you. An extra night in a single room costs XXXX EUR. This way you can start your journey relaxed and feel comfortable from the very beginning. You can also get to know other travellers beforehand.
I would like a single room. Is this possible?
Yes, this is possible. Please make an enquiry and indicate in the notes that you would like a single room. We will then check availability and let you know the exact price.

Otherwise, you may share a room with another participant. Some rooms may be triple rooms and in rare cases quadruple rooms. You can find more information about the accommodation in the tour PDF.

Care is taken to ensure that, if possible, you are allocated to a room with a person of the same sex.
Where do the other participants come from?
Our tour participants come from all over the world! On our trips, you will meet adventurers from different countries and cultures, which makes every tour a unique and enriching experience. This diversity makes for exciting conversations and new friendships that last beyond the trip.

As a rule, 20-30% of participants come from German-speaking countries. Other frequent countries of origin are the Netherlands, Italy, Sweden, the UK, Australia, Brazil and Japan.
Can I get in touch with participants before the tour starts?
Yes, you can get in touch with other participants before the trip via various online platforms. You will be given access to these platforms after your booking or around 4 weeks before the start of the tour. This allows you to exchange ideas in advance and maybe even find travel partners for the journey!
What should I pack?
You will receive a packing checklist in your pre-travel pack before the start of your tour to help you be well prepared. This list contains recommendations for the most important items of clothing, personal items and useful equipment that you will need for your trip.

The packing checklist contains many more tips to ensure that you don't forget anything important and can enjoy your trip to the full.
Do I have free time during the tour?
Yes, the tour offers a good mix of included activities and free time. You have the option of doing something either with the other participants or on your own. The guide always has great tips for your free time. If you don't want to take part in an activity, that's no problem. Just let the guide know. This way, you can organise your trip entirely according to your wishes.
Do I need to speak good English to take part in the tour?
Don't worry if your English is not perfect. The tour guides are used to working with participants whose native language is not English and will adapt accordingly. There are also often many participants from German-speaking countries, which can make communication easier.

You can find more useful information on this topic in our BLOG.
What happens with the meals that are not included?
You have various options for the meals that are not included. You can join the group and go out to eat together. The guide always has excellent tips for restaurants that offer good value for money. Of course, you are also free to go out to eat on your own or with other participants. There are numerous inexpensive and good options on site to cater for you. This gives you the flexibility to organise your meals according to your own wishes and needs.
I have dietary requirements and/or allergies. Can you cater for these?
Yes, that's no problem. You will be asked about your dietary requirements during the booking process. We can cater for various dietary requirements such as vegetarian, vegan, lactose-free and much more. Our guides are also trained to look out for allergies and take appropriate precautions. So you can enjoy your trip worry-free!
Do I need a visa for XXXX?
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Entry requirements are subject to change. Please check the current regulations under the following links or with your respective ministry before travelling:

German citizenship

Austrian citizenship

Swiss nationality
Do I have internet access while travelling?
Yes, most accommodation offers fast Wi-Fi access. You can also buy a SIM card or eSIM to stay connected while travelling.

If you would like to secure eSIM access before you start your journey, you will find a link to our partner airalo under the link HERE.

So you're always online and can share your experiences!
Is there an age limit for this tour?
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Which travel insurance policies are compulsory or recommended?
Travel health insurance is compulsory on this tour to protect you. This can already be taken out at a reasonable price. We also recommend taking out travel cancellation, trip interruption and baggage insurance. These insurances offer you comprehensive protection and security during your trip.

You can conveniently calculate and take out these insurance policies online via our partners. You will find the corresponding link HERE.
How much pocket money should I take with me for the trip?
We recommend a budget of around €30-60 per day for this tour, depending on your personal expenses. Additional costs may include some meals, drinks, souvenirs and other personal expenses. It's always a good idea to plan a little extra to stay flexible and cover unexpected expenses.
How do I get cash or pay while travelling?
It is best to take a Visa or MasterCard debit or credit card with you. A “normal” debit card will also work at most ATMs. There are many ATMs on site where you can withdraw cash. We also recommend taking a small cash reserve with you and exchanging it locally. We advise against exchanging into the local currency in advance or at the airport, as this is usually associated with higher fees. Your guide will be happy to give you tips on the best places to withdraw or exchange money.

For cash withdrawals abroad, we recommend a DKB debit or credit card. You can find a link and more information HERE.
What luggage should I take with me?
We recommend travelling with a rucksack and packing light! 10-20kg should be enough. It's usually quite hot and it's no fun lugging around a huge suitcase. You can do your laundry or have it done for little money in most accommodation.
However, if you prefer a suitcase, that's no problem. You are also welcome to travel with a trolley or suitcase. The important thing is that you feel comfortable and can transport your luggage easily.

If you are still looking for suitable backpacks, you will find HERE our recommendations.
Do I need any special vaccinations?
There are no compulsory vaccinations for this trip. However, we would like to point out that we are not allowed to make any vaccination recommendations. It is important that you speak to a doctor to find out which vaccinations are recommended in your particular case. Your doctor can give you the best advice to ensure that you are healthy and safe when travelling.
What are the rebooking and cancellation conditions for this tour?
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Will I receive a guarantee certificate for my trip?
Yes, together with the invoice you will receive a security certificate for your trip. This security certificate guarantees that the money you have paid is secured in the event of triplanet's insolvency. So you can book worry-free and look forward to your adventure.

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Language

English

Countries

Costa Rica

Operator

G Adventures
Hostelworld

Tour duration

11 to 15 days