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Costa Rica Backpacker

11 days

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Start and end in San Jose

4.8 (17,770 reviews)

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Adventure & Adrenaline: Seek thrilling adventures that keep you moving
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 20
Ages 18-39

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
San José
San José
Day 2
San José to Monteverde
San José to Monteverde
Included Activities
- Monteverde Evening Walking Tour
Landmarks
Monteverde
Day 3
Monteverde
Monteverde
Landmarks
Monteverde
Day 4
Monteverde to La Fortuna
Monteverde to La Fortuna
Landmarks
La Fortuna
Day 5
La Fortuna
La Fortuna
Optional Activities
- Ziplining through the rainforests
- Hiking through landscapes
- Visit waterfalls
Landmarks
La Fortuna
Day 6
La Fortuna to Coope San Juan Homestay
La Fortuna to Coope San Juan Homestay
Meals
Lunch, Dinner (Community dinner)
Included Activities
- Coope San Juan Homestay
- Tractor farm tour
- Swim spot visit
- Community football and volleyball games
- Community dinner
Day 7
Coope San Juan to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Coope San Juan to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Surfing
- Beach relaxation
Landmarks
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Day 8
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Included Activities
- Cahuita National Park access
Optional Activities
- Beach relaxation at Cahuita
- Coastal hiking paths
- Snorkelling
Landmarks
Cahuita National Park
Day 9
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Included Activities
- Bike Hire in Puerto Viejo
Optional Activities
- Biking exploration
Landmarks
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Day 10
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to San José
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to San José
Optional Activities
- Final beach time
Day 11
San José
San José

Landmarks
Monteverde

Landmarks
Monteverde

Landmarks
La Fortuna

Landmarks
La Fortuna

Landmarks
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

Landmarks
Cahuita National Park

Landmarks
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

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4.8

Bea5.0•February 2026
Led by Gema
Not enough words to describe how great Gema was! From start to finish she was an excellent tour guide. She showed...
Not enough words to describe how great Gema was! From start to finish she was an excellent tour guide. She showed a great knowledge of Costa Rica. She was very organised and the trip ran so smoothly. She communicated so well with the locals, and if there were any problems along the way we didn’t notice because she dealt with everything. She communicated well with us, even before the trip started to make sure everything was organised. Gema had the most amazing energy, we all loved her instantly. She has such a warmth that made us all feel comfortable on an otherwise daunting trip! We could see that she carried the same energy to whoever she met - it was clear how much the locals at the homestay loved Gema, as well as our bus drivers and anyone we met. Gema provided fun, bubbly, positive energy which was infectious to all of us. Gema went above and beyond her role as tour guide, continuing to help us even after our tour had ended, offering to book dinners for us etc. I couldn’t fault Gema as a tour guide, and think she is a complete asset to TruTravels, she will be great at whatever she does in her future endeavours, and is without a doubt the reason that we loved Costa Rica so much.Show more
Isabella5.0•May 2025
Led by Gema
Gema was an absolutely incredible guide. she was obviously very knowledgeable and organized as a guide which made the...
Gema was an absolutely incredible guide. she was obviously very knowledgeable and organized as a guide which made the logistics of the trip run smoothly, but her energy was what made the trip so incredible and memorable. she was so friendly and accepting and was excited to meet new people and include everyone in our activities. even with the locals and people that we were working with, it was so obvious that everyone loves her and being around her. she was able to make you feel comfortable immediately even though it was nerve wracking to do this trip alone with no idea what to expect in terms of relationships and connections with the other girls. she facilitated our connections in the beginning very well with ice breakers and just being an overall ball of good energy that you can relate and connect to very well. Gema was absolutely the reason that this trip was everything and more that i had hoped for when I booked this solo trip to Costa Rica.Show more
Julie5.0•July 2026
Very cool. Igor is the best

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Costa Rica Backpacker

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