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Costa Rica Classic 12 Day - One Life Adventures

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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 3 - 20
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    San José to Escazú

    Start point
    Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría (SJO), Ruta Nacional 1, Alajuela, Alajuela 20109, Costa Rica (Arrival Area)
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Triples - Costa Verde Inn or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome dinner at a charming local restaurant with traditional Costa Rican cuisine

    Optional Activities

    • Explore San José (not included in tour itinerary)
    Landmarks
    San José
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  2. Day 2

    Poás Volcano & Rainforest Lodge

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Triples - La Quinta Lodge or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Walk to the crater of Poás Volcano
    • Family farm-to-table cooking class

    Optional Activities

    • Trek to the lagoon rim at Poás Volcano
    • Red-eyed tree frog spotting in the evening
    Landmarks
    Poás Volcano
    La Paz Waterfalls
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  3. Day 3

    La Fortuna - Wildlife & Chocolate

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Multi-share - Pura Vibra Hostel)

    Included Activities

    • Sloth & Wildlife Sanctuary Tour
    • Coffee & Chocolate Family Farm Tour

    Optional Activities

    • Ziplining adventure through the forest canopy
    • Visit to La Fortuna Waterfall
    • Swimming at El Salto swimming hole with rope swing
    • Natural hot springs soak
    Landmarks
    Proyecto Asis Wildlife Rescue Centre
    La Fortuna Waterfall
    El Salto swimming hole
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  4. Day 4

    La Fortuna - Free Time & Hot Springs

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Multi-share - Pura Vibra Hostel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit El Choyin Hotsprings

    Optional Activities

    • Hiking through national parks with wildlife viewing
    • Zipline tour through canopy
    • Waterfall visit and swim
    • National park exploration with drop-off service
    Landmarks
    El Choyin Hotsprings
  5. Day 5

    Journey to Monteverde Cloud Forest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Local hot chocolate)
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Multi-share - La Casona Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Jeep-Boat-Jeep Trip to Monteverde
    • Cloud Forest Night Safari Walk with ranger
    Landmarks
    Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
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  6. Day 6

    Monteverde Cloud Forest - Volunteering & Wildlife

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Multi-share - La Casona Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Cloud Forest Trail Management with a Ranger
    • Cloud Forest Night Safari Walk

    Optional Activities

    • Wildlife spotting (quetzals and monkeys)
    • Visit to Hummingbird Café
    • Hanging bridge walks
    • Ziplines
    • Rope swings
    • Bungee jumps
    Landmarks
    Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
    Hummingbird Café
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  7. Day 7

    Monteverde to Santa Teresa Beach

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Multi-share - La Posada Hostel)

    Included Activities

    • Guided Ocean Kayaking with Trash Collection in Paquera
    Landmarks
    Paquera
    Santa Teresa
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  8. Day 8

    Santa Teresa Beach Free Day

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Multi-share - La Posada Hostel)

    Optional Activities

    • Surf lessons
    • Beach relaxation and sunbathing
    • Sunset yoga session near the beach
    • Bioluminescent night kayaking tour
    • Full moon tour
    Landmarks
    Santa Teresa Beach
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  9. Day 9

    Gulf Ferry to Manuel Antonio

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Multishare Rooms – Hostel Plinio (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Jeep-Boat-Jeep Trip

    Optional Activities

    • Explore small trails from the hotel for wildlife spotting
    • Beach access via local bus
    • Sunset viewing from the beach
    Landmarks
    Manuel Antonio National Park
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  10. Day 10

    Manuel Antonio - National Park Exploration

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Multishare Rooms – Hostel Plinio (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Manuel Antonio National Park Entrance

    Optional Activities

    • Jungle swimming
    • Forest trail exploration
    • Sloth and monkey spotting
    • Beach activities
    • Bird watching
    • Bioluminescent kayaking night tour
    • Snorkelling
    • Surfing
    Landmarks
    Manuel Antonio National Park
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  11. Day 11

    Manuel Antonio to Escazú Farewell

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Triples - Costa Verde Inn or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Farewell dinner in Escazú

    Optional Activities

    • Explore winding rainforest trails
    • Glide through serene mangrove waterways
    • Unwind on pristine beaches
    • Join optional yoga session
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  12. Day 12

    Departure from Costa Rica

    Meals
    Breakfast (Hearty breakfast)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore San José (not included in tour itinerary)
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4.9
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    4.7
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    4.9
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    3.9
  • Food
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  • A
    March 6th, 2026
    5
    Really great! Good mix of mountains and beach, but wish it wasn’t so rushed- a couple more days would have been good....
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    Traveled in February 2026
  • Costa Rica Classic 12 Day - One Life Adventures reviewer 2
    February 18th, 2026
    5
    I had a great time in Costa Rica, it is a wonderful country with such great diversity. We saw an incredible selection...
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    Traveled in January 2026
    Reply from: One Life Adventures
    Thank you so much for the five star review, Holly. We’re really happy you had a great time on the tour and enjoyed the experience with us. Hope to welcome you back again soon :)
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  • Costa Rica Classic 12 Day - One Life Adventures reviewer 3
    February 18th, 2026
    4
    I loved it but the hostels could have had a higher standard. Our Guide was the best tho!!! Love Valery she made...
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    Reply from: One Life Adventures
    Thank you for your review, Sara. We’re glad you enjoyed the experience and also value your honest input. This helps us grow and improve for future travelers. Hope to have you join us again!
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  • P
    February 17th, 2026
    4
    This tour was an amazing way to explore Costa Rica. From volcanoes and the cloud forest to the beach, I got to...
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    Thank you for your review and for traveling with us, Pia. We hope to welcome you back on another adventure in the future!
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  • J
    February 16th, 2026
    5
    It’s been an amazing experience getting to know both the nature and culture of Costa Rica! Especially the ziplining...
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    Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us, Jule. It was truly a pleasure having you on the tour, and we’re so happy to hear that you loved it. We’d absolutely love to welcome you again on another adventure in the future.
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  • R
    February 15th, 2026
    5
    This trip was amazing!! costa rica is a beautiful country full of incredible wildlife and beaches. our tour guide,...
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    Traveled in February 2026
    Reply from: One Life Adventures
    Thank you so much for this amazing review, Rachel. We’re so happy to hear you had such a great time in Costa Rica and got to experience the wildlife, beaches, and culture in such a special way. Glad to know Valery helped make everything ran smoothly for you. Thank you for the recommendation, and we’d absolutely love to welcome you back on another adventure in the future :) Pura Vida!
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  • Costa Rica Classic 12 Day - One Life Adventures reviewer 7
    February 14th, 2026
    5
    This tour was an absolutely incredible experience, from spotting diverse wildlife and breathtaking nature to enjoying...
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    Reply from: One Life Adventures
    Thank you for traveling with us and sharing your feedback, Clara. We’re happy to hear you loved the tour. We’d love to welcome you back on another adventure!
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  • Costa Rica Classic 12 Day - One Life Adventures reviewer 8
    February 14th, 2026
    5
    Fun tour, awesome guide, great activities
    Traveled in February 2026
    Reply from: One Life Adventures
    Thank you so much for your review, Caleb! Hope to welcome you back!
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  • Costa Rica Classic 12 Day - One Life Adventures reviewer 9
    February 14th, 2026
    5
    It was a great taste of Costa Rica seeing amazing wildlife including sloths. The cooking class was wonderful and the...
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    Traveled in February 2026
    Reply from: One Life Adventures
    Thank you so much for sharing your experience, George. We’re really glad you loved the tour and enjoyed traveling with us! We’d love to welcome you back on another trip someday :)
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  • Costa Rica Classic 12 Day - One Life Adventures reviewer 10
    January 25th, 2026
    5
    Josue was an amazing guide. Highlights: horseback riding, bioluminescent tour and La Fortuna waterfall and souvenir...
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    Reply from: One Life Adventures
    Thank you for choosing to travel with us and for the five stars, Judy. We’re glad you loved the tour and had a great time. Hope to welcome you back again.
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      There are currently 6 travellers, from the UK, Nethlerlands, Norway and USA. The age range is from 1994-2005. 3 travellers are male and 3 are female. All are solo travellers.

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