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Costa Rica: Ocean Waves & Sunsets

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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    San José

    San José
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Boutique Hotel Casa Las Orquideas)

    Included Activities

    • Meet Your CEO and Group
    • Connect With New Friends

    Optional Activities

    • Explore San José nightlife and bars
  3. Day 2

    San José to La Fortuna

    San José to La Fortuna
    Accommodation
    Resort (Arenal Backpackers Resort)

    Optional Activities

    • Hike nature trails in La Fortuna area
    • Swim in La Fortuna waterfall
    • Canyoning (rappelling) with forest canopy views
    • Full-day white water rafting on Toro or Balsa Rivers
    • Mountain biking
    • Caving
    • Horseback riding
    • Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge tour
    • Pacuare River Whitewater Rafting (only available on certain dates)
    Landmarks
    Arenal Volcano
    La Fortuna Waterfall
    Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge
  4. Day 3

    La Fortuna

    La Fortuna
    Accommodation
    Resort (Arenal Backpackers Resort)

    Optional Activities

    • Volcano park hikes
    • Waterfall swimming
    • Hanging bridges walk
    • Arenal hot springs soak (49 USD per person)
    • La Fortuna Waterfall Swim (20 USD per person)
    • Gravity Falls Waterfall Jumping (133 USD per person)
    • Whitewater Rafting (82-107 USD per person)
    • Lost Canyon Adventures Canyoning
    • Kayak Lake Arenal (65 USD per person)
    • Hanging Bridges (77 USD per person)
    • Arenal Volcano Park Hike (67 USD per person)
    • Mountain biking
    • Caving
    • Horseback riding
    • Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge tour
    Landmarks
    Arenal Volcano
  5. Day 4

    La Fortuna to Southern Nicoya Peninsula

    La Fortuna to Southern Nicoya Peninsula
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Aurora Montezuma)

    Optional Activities

    • Surfing in Playa Santa Teresa or Malpais
    • Hiking in Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve
    • Snorkeling at Secret Beach
    • Swimming and beach relaxation
    • Snorkeling in Malpais
    Landmarks
    Playa Santa Teresa
    Malpais
    Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve
    Secret Beach
  6. Day 5

    Santa Teresa to Montezuma

    Santa Teresa to Montezuma
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Aurora Montezuma)

    Optional Activities

    • Surfing
    • Day trip to Isla Tortuga with snorkeling along volcanic rock reef
    • Explore Mal Pais and Santa Teresa surf havens
    • Ziplining
    • Boogie boarding
    • Horseback riding
    • Scuba diving
    • Yoga class
    • Leisurely hike searching for orchids
    • Explore local nightlife
    • Santa Teresa Surf Lessons (only available on certain dates)
    Landmarks
    Isla Tortuga
    Mal Pais
    Santa Teresa
  7. Day 6

    Santa Teresa / Montezuma

    Santa Teresa / Montezuma
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Aurora Montezuma)

    Optional Activities

    • Surfing
    • Isla Tortuga day trip with volcanic rock reef snorkelling (85 USD per person)
    • Surf lesson (Santa Teresa Surf Lesson)
    • Ziplining
    • Boogie boarding
    • Horseback riding
    • Scuba diving
    • Yoga class
    • Orchid hike
    • Nightlife exploration
    • Santa Teresa Surf Lessons
    • Tortuga Island Snorkelling Tour (85 USD per person)
    • Montezuma Day Tour (55 USD per person)
    Landmarks
    Isla Tortuga
  8. Day 7

    Southern Nicoya Peninsula to San José

    Southern Nicoya Peninsula to San José
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Boutique Hotel Casa Las Orquideas)

    Optional Activities

    • Morning beach time
  9. Day 8

    San José

    San José

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  • Guide
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  • William5.0•July 2026
    The tour was amazing!
    Traveled in May 2026
  • Marlene5.0•May 2025
    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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    Traveled in May 2025
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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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  • Rebecca
    Rebecca5.0•March 2024
    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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  • Vienna5.0•June 2022
    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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    Traveled in April 2022
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  • Jacqueline5.0•June 2022
    It was an emotional adventure. I was challenged physically, emotionally, and mentally. Despite our ups and downs, I...
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    Traveled in April 2022
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  • Isabell5.0•June 2022
    always there for you Great experiences and activities Unforgettable time
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  • Kristina4.0•March 2023
    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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  • Rachel
    Rachel4.0•February 2023
    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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  • Maria
    Maria5.0•February 2023
    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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  • Sebastian
    Sebastian5.0•January 2023
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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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  • L

    Laurie

    Asked on August 14th, 2026

    We are 2 young ladies who would like to join. Do you have space for us. Also, we are 40 and 46 years old - does that work for you, but very fit and active

    Age Range
    Group size
    • G AdventuresOperator•Written August 2026

      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. Our other travel styles, such as Classic, Active, National Geographic Journeys, etc., do not have any age restrictions.

  • M

    Monica

    Asked on May 10th, 2026

    Can I use my Lifetime Deposit for this trip? Is so? How do I add it to the trip?

    Payments
    • G AdventuresOperator•Written May 2026

      Yes the lifetime credit can be applied to your new tour booking.

  • R

    Rick

    Asked on April 10th, 2026

    Where do I need to go exactly? Where is the meeting?

    Tour Details
    • G AdventuresOperator•Written April 2026

      The meeting point is the start hotel of the tour, Hotel Lluvia de Oro in San José

  • R

    Robyn

    Asked on April 1st, 2026

    Is there a single supplement ? I would like to go on the tour but have a room to myself and not a shared room. Is that possible?

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    Single supplement
    • G AdventuresOperator•Written April 2026

      This is an 18-30 something tour style and in regards to the accommodation style they are hostels which means multi share accommodation. You may be sharing accommodation with other travellers of the same sex. A single supplement is not available for this tour.

  • J

    Jean

    Asked on February 28th, 2026

    Is there a space in the march 14 trip for 1 person still? I will need to be back to san jose on Saturday night to fly at 3AM from San Jose back to Houston TX, Can I be back to not miss my flight? what will be the cost then?

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    • G AdventuresOperator•Written February 2026

      The 14-21st March departure is still available, prices are shown online.

      We do not book flights these are something you must book separately yourself.

    • J

      Jean

      Traveler•Written March 2026

      Do you mind mentioning what activities are included in each day and what cost for a solo male traveller? Also if the hotels are set, which ones? Also I will be in San Jose on Mar 13 at 11 pm, how will i find the group and will I be taken back to San Jose Airport on March 21 at night? I have a flight booked at 5am on March 22?

    • J

      Jean

      Traveler•Written March 2026

      Please note this is a 14 days Itinanry attached. The trip I'm looking at is Costa Rica Ocean Waves and Sunsets? Also, I think I will need to be back to San Jose on night of March 21, will I get a ride back to airport on the night of 21-22 please?

    • G AdventuresOperator•Written March 2026

      We can assist with a departure transfer however it is not included in the tour. You would have to pay to add it. Please note that tour is now in late request as it departs very soon.

      In order to request confirmation of the tou, we require the full payment and your acknowledgement that you agree to these terms, then sends the request to our local office to try and add you to the departure(s). It generally takes 2-4 business days to receive a response (though it can take 5-10 business days for Japan, Europe, Turkey and Roamies trips). If space is available, you will be booked and confirmed on the tour(s), if space is not available, then we can look at alternative tours/dates, or Tour Radar will issue a full refund if nothing else works for you. During this time, we recommend holding off on booking flights until the trip is confirmed, as most airlines have steep cancellation/change penalties.

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    Bill

    Asked on February 26th, 2026

    I'm an extremely fit 60 year old man. The your age cut off says 39. May I join the group? I'm very active and in shape.

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    • G AdventuresOperator•Written February 2026

      We cannot make any exceptions to this rule with our '18-30 Somethings' terms & conditions, it is a strict policy we must adhere to.

      At G Adventures we pride ourselves in finding the right trip for the right person - categorizing our tours into travel styles is just one way in which we can do this. In particular, for our '18-30somethings' tours, G Adventures is trying to cultivate a particular demographic.

      The majority of our '18-30somethings' tours have multi-share or very basic accommodations such as camping or hostels. The itineraries are fast-paced, have fewer included activities and instead focus more on the interpersonal aspect of travel. Additionally, to deliver the experience we advertise, G Adventures must enforce this age limit in fairness to other travellers in the group who may have specifically chosen this travel style, based on its age demographic.

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      Bill

      Traveler•Written February 2026

      My open window of travel is April 1 to April 11. I need to be in San Jose early morning on the 11th for a flight. What tour can I take?

    • G AdventuresOperator•Written February 2026

      We have a tour date from 04 April - 11 April 2026. You would have arrived back in San José by the morning of the 11th to catch your flight.

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    Katrina

    Asked on February 21st, 2026

    I'm 42. How strict are you with the age limit?

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    • G AdventuresOperator•Written February 2026

      Our age restriction is strict and you would need to be between the ages of 18 and 39 to join this tour, If you would like I can have a look at our other travel styles that doesnt have a strict age requirement and send you some recommendations, please let me know.

  • K

    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 AdventuresOperator•Written 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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    • L

      Leanne

      Traveler•Written 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 AdventuresOperator•Written 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 AdventuresOperator•Written 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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