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Costa Rica: Ocean Waves & Sunsets

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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 18
Ages 18-39
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    San José

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Boutique Hotel Casa Las Orquideas)

    Included Activities

    • Meet Your CEO and Group
    • Connect With New Friends
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  2. Day 2

    San José to La Fortuna

    Accommodation
    Resort (Arenal Backpackers Resort)

    Optional Activities

    • Hike nature trails in the La Fortuna area
    • Swim in La Fortuna waterfall
    • Canyoning (rappelling) with bird's eye view of forest
    • Full-day whitewater rafting on Toro or Balsa Rivers
    • Mountain biking
    • Caving
    • Horseback riding
    • Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge tour
    • Pacuare River Whitewater Rafting
    Landmarks
    Arenal Volcano
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  3. Day 3

    La Fortuna

    Accommodation
    Resort (Arenal Backpackers Resort)

    Optional Activities

    • Volcano park hikes
    • Waterfall swimming
    • Walking along hanging bridges
    • Ecotermales Hot Springs
    • Gravity Falls Waterfall Jumping
    • Whitewater rafting
    • Lost Canyon Adventures Canyoning
    • Kayak Lake Arenal
    • Arenal Volcano Park Hike
    • Hanging Bridges walk
    Landmarks
    Arenal Volcano
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  4. Day 4

    La Fortuna to Southern Nicoya Peninsula

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Aurora Montezuma)

    Optional Activities

    • Surfing in Playa Santa Teresa or Malpais
    • Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve hike
    • Snorkeling at Secret Beach
    • Swimming
    • Snorkeling in Malpais
    Landmarks
    Playa Santa Teresa
    Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve
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  5. Day 5

    Santa Teresa / Montezuma

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Aurora Montezuma)

    Optional Activities

    • Surfing
    • Isla Tortuga day trip with snorkeling
    • Snorkeling along volcanic rock reef
    • Ziplining
    • Boogie boarding
    • Horseback riding
    • Scuba diving
    • Yoga class
    • Orchid hike
    • Nightlife
    • Santa Teresa Surf Lessons
    Landmarks
    Isla Tortuga
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  6. Day 6

    Santa Teresa / Montezuma

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Aurora Montezuma)

    Optional Activities

    • Surfing
    • Isla Tortuga day trip with snorkeling
    • Snorkeling along volcanic rock reef
    • Ziplining
    • Boogie boarding
    • Horseback riding
    • Scuba diving
    • Yoga class
    • Orchid hike
    • Nightlife
    • Santa Teresa Surf Lessons
    Landmarks
    Isla Tortuga
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  7. Day 7

    Southern Nicoya Peninsula to San José

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Boutique Hotel Casa Las Orquideas)

    Optional Activities

    • Morning beach time
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  8. Day 8

    San José

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4.7
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    4.5
  • Transport
    4.4
  • Guide
    4.9
  • Accommodation
    4.2
  • Food
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  • M
    May 29th, 2025
    5
    This tour gave me new wrinkles - not only sun but laughter all around the clock made this vacation one of the best...
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    Thanks so much for this wonderful review, Marlene! We are delighted to know that you had such a wonderful time in Costa Rica and hope to welcome you on another adventure in the future!
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  • Costa Rica: Ocean Waves & Sunsets reviewer 2
    March 11th, 2024
    5
    It was a fantastic experience! We saw some of the most beautiful places! It was so nice to just relax and be shuffled...
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    Traveled in March 2024
    Reply from: G Adventures
    Thanks so much for sharing your feedback! Your photos highlight the trip so well. We hope to see you on another adventure soon!
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  • A
    June 19th, 2022
    5
    This trip was the honeymoon for my partner and I that got put off for 2 years because of Covid. Waiting was hard but...
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    June 17th, 2022
    5
    It was an emotional adventure. I was challenged physically, emotionally, and mentally. Despite our ups and downs, I...
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  • A
    June 25th, 2022
    5
    always there for you Great experiences and activities Unforgettable time
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  • K
    March 5th, 2023
    4
    The white water rafting was amazing and the waterfall at the end was a nice touch from the guide.
    Traveled in February 2023
    Reply from: G Adventures
    Hi Kristina, Thank you for your feedback! Costa Rica is beautiful.
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  • Costa Rica: Ocean Waves & Sunsets reviewer 7
    February 3rd, 2023
    4
    Marina was a wonderful guide, so knowledgeable and friendly. She always had great suggestions for each location. I...
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    Traveled in January 2023
    Reply from: G Adventures
    Hi Rachel - Thanks for the positive feedback about Marina. She is an incredible CEO :)
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  • Costa Rica: Ocean Waves & Sunsets reviewer 8
    February 3rd, 2023
    5
    We received a good amount of free time to plan our own activities but there were a lot of opportunities to eat dinner...
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    Traveled in January 2023
    Reply from: G Adventures
    Hi Maria, Thank you for taking the time to send through your feedback. It's so great to hear that you had a great time with us in Costa Rica!
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  • Costa Rica: Ocean Waves & Sunsets reviewer 9
    January 3rd, 2023
    5
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    Tolle Reise, toller Guide. Hätte nicht besser sein können.
    Traveled in December 2022
    Reply from: G Adventures
    Hi Sebastian! Thank you so much :)
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  • S
    October 2nd, 2022
    5
    Yinier was the best guide ever!
    Traveled in September 2022
    Reply from: G Adventures
    Hi Julia, Thank you for your feedback! Yinier is a really great guy.
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    Kristina

    Asked on December 17th, 2025

    is there a way to upgrade the hotels for this tour? Also, I'm 52 but very active. Is there an age limit for this tour?

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten December 2025

      There is no way to upgrade hotels on the tour, this is an 18-39 tour where travellers will be staying in a mix of hotels and hostels in multishare rooms. Since this tour is a part of our 18-30somethings travel style, which is only available for travellers between the ages of 18 - 39 to book onto.

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    Leanne

    Asked on November 26th, 2025

    I would like to explore rain forest, night forest tour, hot springs and sloths watching. May I please of all of this are covered in this package.

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      Leanne

      TravelerWritten November 2025

      I don't understand from the itinerary that you have 1. rain forest, 2. night forest tour, 3. hot springs and 4. sloths watching. Could you please let me know if it covers above, thanks!

    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten November 2025

      Here is a list of the optional activities you can add: La Fortuna- Ecotermales Hot Springs (64USD per person), La Fortuna Waterfall Swim (20USD per person), Arenal Volcano Park Hike (53USD per person), Hanging Bridges (75USD per person). You are also more than welcome to book any other activities locally in your free time.

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    Adriana

    Asked on November 15th, 2025

    Looking for a trip for our high school seniors. They are 17. The package says ages 18+. Confirming that they would not be allowed since they aren't 18 yet.

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten November 2025

      Yes that is correct our tours are 18+ however we could put you in contact with our private groups team who could help find a tour that will work in that setting. We don't offer any customised tours, but we can run one of the tours selected from our website as a private departure for your group. Typical private group size is 8 or more.

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    Philip

    Asked on October 31st, 2025

    How much extra is it to have a private room? Also if I want to stay 2 days longer somewhere on a beach how much would it cost?

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten October 2025

      This tour is an 18-thirtysomethings tour which uses Hostels (Mutlishare) for most nights, single occupancy is not an option for this tour. If you would like to stay extra nights near the beach, you would need to book this on your on as this tour ends in San Jose and we can only offer additional nights booking at the ending hotel in San Jose.

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    Sherry

    Asked on October 1st, 2025

    is this suitable for 10 year old and 61 year old is there any tour starts Nov 23

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten October 2025

      The 'Costa Rica: Ocean Waves & Sunsets' tour is part of the '18 to 30 somethings' travel style so all travellers booked on these tours must be between the ages of 18 to 39. We do have two family tours in Costa Rica that we can recommend!

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    Linda

    Asked on September 28th, 2025

    I am 32 and looking for a trip with people similar in age late 20's to late 30's to explore Costa Rica. I am looking for right around Christmas and into the first week in Jan. Dates are flexible.

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten September 2025

      Usually for our Journeys style tours the travellers tend to be in their 50's-70's. I did see we have the December 18-31 departure which currently has 4 people confirmed on it who are all in their 40's, but we could have more travellers book on it who are in different age ranges. If you were wanting to travel with people in your age range I would recommend the 18-thirty somethings tours which are for travellers from 18-39, I would recommend the Basic Costa Rica: Coastlines & Cloud Forests tour.

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      Linda

      TravelerWritten September 2025

      I would be interested in the clouds and coastline tour for December with the 18-30s age range. I am 32, do you see it being more 18-20s?

    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten September 2025

      Generally speaking on 18 to 39 yrs old tours, we do have many travelers in their 20s, more than in their 30s (generally 60/40 percent) We could also check the demographics for a specific departure and give you an idea of the travellers signed up, before you book

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    Andy

    Asked on June 6th, 2025

    First question it says to age 39. I'm 40 so is that ok? Next question if I book and need to change dates (not cancel ) for any reason can I without a charge?can I do single room ? Last question can I add a tour later?

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten June 2025

      This tour is a part of our 18-30somethings travel style, which is only available for travellers between the ages of 18 - 39 to book onto. A 20% deposit is required to confirm a trip. This deposit is non refundable, however, if the tour is cancelled it becomes lifetime deposit on file for future use. If you decide to change the date up to 30 days prior to departure, we can cancel and book on the new date, and use the lifetime deposit towards it, so you will not lose it. You can book your own room for an additional charge. There are a few optional activities that can be pre booked, and it can be added later.

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    Eileen

    Asked on February 12th, 2025

    how strict is this tour age wise? I'm 59, but I'm pretty active.

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten February 2025

      the tour is specifically designed for 18 - 39 year old travellers. As you don't fit within that age bracket we won't be able to book you on this trip.

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    Lindsay

    Asked on February 10th, 2025

    is it possible please to add an extension on the beach at the end of the tour for a couple of extra days?

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten February 2025

      Unfortunately, there is no way for us to customize the tour. If you wanted to stay in Montezuma longer, you would need to sign off the tour and make your own arrangements back to San Jose. You would not be reimbursed for the unused services.

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    Lynda

    Asked on February 9th, 2025

    Can I get an exception for that trip? I'm 41 currently and the tour is for ages 39 and under.

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten February 2025

      No, we cannot make an exception to the age range for this tour's travel style. Our 18-to-30 Somethings tours are designed for travellers aged 18-39 years old wishing to form interpersonal connections with travellers around their age. Travellers must be 39 years old or younger (but at least 18 years old) as of Day 1 of the departure date of the tour.

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