Celebrate Costa Rica
Costa Rica Hiking + Walking Tours
Hike, Raft & Explore San Jose, Arenal Volcano & Monteverde Rain Forest
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- Length7 days
- Prices from$1033 Rates
Overview
Introducing an activity-packed tour in enchanting Costa Rica! This little country is big in adventure, amazing landscapes, and a vast, wild, and wonderful biodiversity.
Costa Rica is a celebration. From virgin, primary rainforests to sandy white beaches and crystal clear waters, it offers something for everyone! Those who love nature, welcome. Those who immerse in culture, come. Wellness and adventure lovers, take note. Costa Rica beckons.
We invite you to take a look at the itinerary below, featuring white water rafting, volcano walking, zip-lining, and horseback riding. Keep in mind, if you can dream it, we can help you plan it. We can tailor-make an itinerary based on your adventure preferences.
Whale watching, sea kayaking, surfing, waterfall rappelling, canyoning, or something that focuses more on culture and leisure, a perfect blend. You name it, Costa Rica has it!
Highlights
- San Jose
- Arenal Volcano National Park
- Paradise Hot Springs
- Monteverde Rain Forest
- Whitewater rafting
- Zip-lining
- Horseback riding
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival
Day 2: Whitewater rafting at Pacuare River
Day 3: Arenal Volcano guided walk and entrance to Paradise Hote Springs
Day 4: Lake crossing in Monteverde
Day 5: Hanging bridges and guided walking tour
Day 6: San Jose
Day 7: DepartureDay 1: Arrival
After you go through immigration and customs, our local representative will transfer you to your first hotel located close to San Jose. It is a 15 - 30 minute transfer. During the short drive, you will receive a brief introduction to Costa Rica and some recommendations for your trip. The guide will explain your itinerary in detail once you are in the hotel.San Jose is considered to be among the most cosmopolitan cities in Latin America. You can explore a maze of streets and avenues with their many attractions, such as the National Theater, the National Museum, and the Jade Museum. Also, several parks like Plaza de La Cultura and Parque Morazan with their green expanses are lovely. And food? Each corner of the city has great restaurants, such as the famous Barrio Escalante, a gastronomic center where high-quality food is offered. For more local and typical food, the central market is the place to go! Overnight in San Jose.
Sample accommodation: Country Inn & Suites by Radisson
Day 2: Whitewater rafting at Pacuare River
Activity: Whitewater rafting
Difficulty level: Moderate
You will be picked up from your San Jose area hotel and transferred to the rafting operations center, located in Siquirres (2 hours 45 minutes driving time). After enjoying a traditional Costa Rican breakfast, you change into rafting gear, and head to the banks of the Pacuare River. Here, the professional rafting guides will outfit you with all necessary equipment, give you a comprehensive rafting safety talk, and instruct you on paddling basics. Then, you and your group will launch your raft and begin to paddle deep into the heart of one of Costa Rica’s most impressive primary rainforests. It’s an adrenaline-packed day running the Pacuare’s renowned rapids. You will raft through the incredible rainforest on 19 miles of Class III-IV whitewater. Cascading waterfalls, lush forests, exotic plants, birds and other animals, and exciting rapids make this a tropical adventure packed with rich experiences that you’ll remember forever. At the end of your rafting trip, you’ll return to the operations center for a delicious lunch, and time to shower and change clothes. Then, is off to your next destination by transfer. Overnight in Arenal. Breakfast and lunch included.Sample accommodation: Arenal Montechiari Hote
Day 3: Arenal Volcano guided walk and entrance to Paradise Springs
Activity: Arenal Volcano Guided Walk
Difficulty level: Moderate
Your day begins with a transfer directly from your hotel to the Arenal Volcano National Park, where you will walk along the old lava beds with your knowledgeable guide and learn about the volcano, the tropical forest surrounding it, and the abundant wildlife. This captivating ecological paradise is one of the fascinating highlights of your tour. You will then be taken to Paradise Hot Springs, a tropical oasis featuring five different pools. The temperatures increase as you go up in elevation. The pools are constructed so that they blend in naturally with the beautiful gardens. After some time enjoying the thermal pools and feasting on dinner, you will be transferred back to your hotel. Overnight in Arenal. Breakfast and dinner included.Sample accommodation: Arenal Montechiari Hote
Day 4: Lake crossing in Monteverde
Activity: Lake Arenal cruise and horseback riding
Difficulty level: Easy
Today combines comfortable door-to-door minivan transfers with a 45-minute scenic cruise across the tranquil Lake Arenal, where you will experience beautiful views of the majestic volcano and the forested Tilaran Mountain Range. You will also have the chance to see various wetland birds such as kingfishers, flycatchers, waders, and other exotic species that abound on the lakeshore. Next, you will begin the impressive 1.5-hour journey up the mountainside on a steep road offering stunning views of the lush, green valley.Passengers should expect to carry their bags/luggage to and from the boat. Drivers will do their best to help if you have any problems with carrying heavy bags. Just let them know in advance. You will then be driven directly to your Monteverde area hotel.
Home to cool, misty cloud forests, and deep green foliage almost everywhere you look, there’s no mistaking that you’ve stepped away from everyday life. If spending time in nature is at the top of your travel to-do list, you’ll get your fill of adventure in this part of Costa Rica’s Central Highlands. Monteverde is translated as “green mountain”, and once you’ve reached the mountaintop, you’ll first come upon the quaint town of Santa Elena. Here you’ll find gift stores, accommodations, a bus stop, restaurants, cafes, a supermarket, banks, and much more. Though Monteverde proper does not have a town center, it is comprised of a dirt road that leads to the Cloud Forest Reserve.
In the afternoon, enjoy a horseback riding tour in Monteverde that allows you to observe the activities of a traditional farm in Costa Rica, crossing plantations of coffee, banana, sugar cane, livestock ranges. Top it off by enjoying the best panoramic views of the Gulf of Nicoya and the magical mountains of the cloud forest. This tour is with excellent horses suitable for all ages. Overnight in Montverde. Breakfast included.
Sample accommodation: Monteverde Country Lodge
Day 5: Hanging bridges and guided walking tour
Activity: Hanging Bridges guided walk and Canopy tour
Difficulty level: Easy
The tour begins at your hotel reception where a bilingual guide will welcome you and accompany you throughout the journey, helping you discover the animals and plants that inhabit the exuberant cloud forest. The tour, which is approximately 3 kilometers, consists of a combination of trails and seven bridges where you will have the opportunity to explore all the levels of the cloud forest, as well as the habitats of every single one, starting from the ground and getting to the top of the great trees.The canopy tour (also called zip line) is the most popular Costa Rican adventure tour. Enjoy a fantastic day of zip lining, and riding a giant swing in the beautiful cloud forest setting. Experience a unique perspective of the forest as you glide over the beautiful Costa Rican landscape. While the nine zip lines are sure to amaze you, the real thrill comes from two superman zip lines, including the longest zip line in Costa Rica! Swing like Tarzan on a mega swing, float down a rappel, and keep your balance on a hammock bridge. Everything is included in the same tour. (Maximum weight for a person to participate in the tour is 240 lbs. Overnight in Montverde. Breakfast included.
Sample accommodation: Monteverde Country Lodge
Day 6: San Jose
Shuttle transfer from Monteverde to San Jose. Travel time: 4 hours and 30 minutes. In the afternoon, enjoy a leisure time in San Jose. You can explore the city by yourself. Anything that you were not able to explore on your arrival day, you can catch up on now. Overnight in San Jose. Breakfast included.Sample accommodation: Country Inn & Suites by Radisson San Jose
Day 7: Departure
All the good things come to an end. Farewell to beautiful Costa Rica and its people! Your driver will pick you up at the hotel and take you straight to the International Airport. In Costa Rica. Please note that you must be at the airport 3 hours before the departure time.Map
Accommodation
On each day’s details, you will find listed the preferred accommodation for that night. Please keep in mind that the final hotel list is always based on availability. If the preferred hotel is fully booked, you will be informed and offered a comparable establishment.
Inclusions
What’s Included
- Lodging for 2 nights in San Jose.
- Lodging for 2 nights in Arenal Volcano.
- Lodging for 2 nights in Monteverde
- Private arrival transfer from the airport to your first hotel
- Private departure transfer from your last hotel to the airport
- Shuttle shared transfers between destinations as indicated in the itinerary
- Van-Boat-Van Shared Transfer from Arenal to Monteverde, Lake Crossing
- Whitewater Rafting at Pacuare River (breakfast & lunch included)
- Arenal Volcano guided walk & entrance to Paradise Hot Springs (dinner included)
- Horseback riding tour in Monteverde
- Hanging Bridges guided walking tour
- Canopy tour in Monteverde
- Local taxes
What’s Not Included
- Any excursion or tours not mentioned as included
- Departure taxes ($29 per person)
- Meals not mentioned as included
- Tips
- Travel Insurance
Dates & Pricing
Dates
Daily arrivals possible, year round.
Please Note
- Rates are per person, based on double occupancy
- Tour prices are based on the fuel costs at time prices are set, often months or years in advance. In rare cases, additional fees may apply for fuel cost increases.
- Information to read before you book
- We recommend purchasing trip insurance
- Please see our FAQ
Pricing
2024
Number of participants 2 3 4 6 8 Twin/double $ 1673 £ 884 $ 1,514 € 1027 kr 154429 ₪ 4125 ¥ 172396 Mex$ 18571 NZ$ 1839 NOK 12000 zł 4422 S$ 1499 kr 12023 $ 1,085 €1059 $ 1595 £ 842 $ 1,443 € 978 kr 147170 ₪ 3932 ¥ 164293 Mex$ 17698 NZ$ 1752 NOK 11436 zł 4214 S$ 1429 kr 11458 $ 1,034 $ 1579 £ 834 $ 1,429 € 969 kr 145747 ₪ 3894 ¥ 162704 Mex$ 17527 NZ$ 1735 NOK 11325 zł 4173 S$ 1415 kr 11347 $ 1,024 $ 1593 £ 841 $ 1,441 € 978 kr 147028 ₪ 3928 ¥ 164134 Mex$ 17681 NZ$ 1750 NOK 11425 zł 4210 S$ 1428 kr 11447 $ 1,033 Triple* - $ 1528 £ 807 $ 1,383 € 938 kr 141050 ₪ 3768 ¥ 157460 Mex$ 16962 NZ$ 1679 NOK 10960 zł 4039 S$ 1370 kr 10981 $ 991 $ 1490 £ 787 $ 1,348 € 914 kr 137492 ₪ 3673 ¥ 153488 Mex$ 16534 NZ$ 1637 NOK 10684 zł 3937 S$ 1335 kr 10704 $ 966 $ 1474 £ 779 $ 1,334 € 905 kr 136068 ₪ 3635 ¥ 151899 Mex$ 16363 NZ$ 1620 NOK 10573 zł 3896 S$ 1321 kr 10594 $ 956 $ 1488 £ 786 $ 1,346 € 913 kr 137349 ₪ 3669 ¥ 153329 Mex$ 16517 NZ$ 1635 NOK 10673 zł 3933 S$ 1334 kr 10693 $ 965 Quad** - - $ 1439 £ 760 $ 1,302 € 883 kr 132795 ₪ 3548 ¥ 148245 Mex$ 15969 NZ$ 1581 NOK 10319 zł 3802 S$ 1289 kr 10339 $ 933 $ 1423 £ 752 $ 1,288 € 873 kr 131371 ₪ 3509 ¥ 146656 Mex$ 15798 NZ$ 1564 NOK 10208 zł 3762 S$ 1276 kr 10228 $ 923 $ 1437 £ 759 $ 1,300 € 882 kr 132652 ₪ 3544 ¥ 148086 Mex$ 15952 NZ$ 1579 NOK 10308 zł 3798 S$ 1288 kr 10328 $ 932 Single supplement $ 591 £ 312 $ 534 € 362 kr 54513 ₪ 1456 ¥ 60855 Mex$ 6555 NZ$ 649 NOK 4236 zł 1561 S$ 529 kr 4244 $ 383 Solo traveler*** $ 2910 £ 1537 $ 2,633 € 1786 kr 268578 ₪ 7175 ¥ 299826 Mex$ 32298 NZ$ 3198 NOK 20870 zł 7690 S$ 2608 kr 20910 $ 1,887 *Triple room has 2 beds, 1 double and 1 single.
**A quad room typically consists of 2 queen beds.
***A solo traveler supplement is incurred if the reservation is made for just one person (with zero travel companions). Many of the excursions offered require a minimum of 2 people and a supplement will be incurred for a single participant.
Extra Info
Skill Level — Easy–Moderate
The activities offered on this tour can be tailored to your preferences and abilities. The whitewater rafting expedition is a guided excursion, and though you will be an active part of this adventure, you will be “taught” what you need to know and of course, the guide(s) will accompany you.
Airport Info
Fly to San Jose International Airport (SJC)
Local Travel
Arrival and departure transfers are included in your tour price.
Climate
Costa Rica is a year-round destination. It is a tropical country where you will find many different climates and microclimates despite the rather small size of the country. It is usually said that there are two seasons in Costa Rica, the dry season from November/December to the end of April and the green season that starts in May and usually ends in November/December. The weather depends on the regions of the country you are looking to visit. Some places are really humid and receive high amounts of rainfall (for example cloud forests and rainforests). Don’t worry, the rain here is actually quite warm and sometimes very enjoyable (temperatures can be very warm in Costa Rica!). Don’t forget your raingear!
Remarks
Costa Rica is an absolute paradise for nature, beach, and adventure lovers and our local partners aim to keep it that way. They are committed to promoting sustainable tourism practices. Zero impact travel does not exist. In fact, there is an impact in every action one decides to take, either a positive or a negative impact. The goal then is to offer responsible tourism options to people who are conscious of the ecological, social, and cultural imprint of travel and who believe that small actions can make a big difference. The mission to provide you the opportunity to discover their country is taken very seriously by our representatives, and they always take into consideration the social and environmental impact of the activities offered.
Important to know
Documents
Entry requirements into Costa Rica depend on your country of origin.
Please visit the website of the Costa Rican embassy of your home country for more details. Visitors coming from the USA, Canada, or the European Union do not need a visa if they intend to stay less than 90 days within the country. You will need to present your return ticket at the immigration desk upon entry to Costa Rica. Bear in mind that you will have to pay a departure tax of US $ 29,00 (some airlines include the departure tax in the price of your ticket) before leaving the country.
Please be sure to further research entry requirements.
Tour Operator
This tour is run by Green World Adventures.
We value the strong relationship we have with our local partners and the services we provide.
We are not a broker.
We do not inflate tour prices.
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