SURF & VOLCANOES

OVERVIEW

This unique adventure holiday in Costa Rica puts you right in the heart of the exquisite beauty of Costa Rica's famous parks. Zip line in the cloud forest of Monteverde; listen to the rumble of Arenal Volcano; walk among the bubbling mud pots of the surreal Rincón de la Vieja, and enjoy the beautiful beaches of Sámara. With snorkelling and wildlife viewing as well, this Costa Rica trip has it all!

WHAT'S INCLUDED

• Services of a professional bilingual tour leader
• All transportation by private adventure vehicle
• 5 nights camping & equipment (except sleeping bag) + 4 nights hotel
• 'Survivor' Adventure Course
• Natural volcanic hot springs
• Guided full-day hike in Rincon de la Vieja
• Scenic walks and hikes in Arenal and Monteverde
• Wildlife viewing
• 4 hotel breakfasts and all meals whilst camping

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

• Mountain biking US$10/hr
• Horseback riding US$35-$40
• Surf lessons US$40
• Snorkelling Tour US$55
• Sea Kayaking US$65
• Canopy Zipline Tour Monteverde US$40
• Selvatura Hanging Bridges US$35
• Turi Bari adventure park US$60-$80

TREK NOTES

Our Costa Rica tours are open aged departures jointly operated by TrekAmerica & Grand American Adventures.

Want even more adventure? Book our jungle lodge packages after your tour. Contact us for more information.

Corcovado National Park Package:

3 day / 2 night inclusive package available from US$759 includes:
- Internal flights (San Jose-Palmar Sur) and roundtrip land transfers Palmar Sur-Corcovado National Park.
- 2 night's accommodation with full board at our comfortable jungle lodge.
- Full day tour to Corcovado National Park and to the Sierpe River Mangroves.

Tortuguero National Park Package:

3 day / 2 night package available from US $359 includes:
- Round trip land and boat transfers San Jose to Tortuguero National Park.
- 2 night's accommodation with full board at our comfortable jungle lodge.
- Boat and hiking tours of Tortuguero National Park and rainforest.

TRIP ITINERARY

Days: 1 San Jose - Puriscal

Start the adventure with an easy walk at the Universidad de la Paz nature reserve, then continue to the Puriscal area for a truly unique experience, the Survivor Adventure course through the jungle. Enjoy a Tarzan rope swing across the river to get the adrenalin flowing, as your team competes for victory! There will also be time for an optional visit to the Turu Bari Adventure Park, whose jungle canopy tours and horseriding will make you say "Pura Vida!"
Accommodation: Camping with meals included

Days: 2-3 Monteverde National Park

Next up, Monteverde. Home to incredible biodiversity (and some fun nightlife), there will be plenty of time to explore the famous cloud forest with many species of insects, amphibians & mammals that live in the trees. For some extra adrenaline, try the zip-line tour among the clouddrenched canopies and across open ravines!
Accommodation: Lodge with breakfast included. Other meals paid locally.

Days: 4-5 Arenal National Park

From the forest to one of the most active volcanoes in the hemisphere, Arenal Volcano will blow you away. You can hike, or horseride to hidden waterfalls before relaxing in the natural hot springs! Watch the night skies for the volcano's natural pyrotechnics!
Accommodation: Camping with meals included

Days: 6-7 Rincon De La Vieja

From Arenal, we travel northwest to the undiscovered Parque Nacional Rincón de la Vieja with its boiling mud pots emanating from beneath the exotic foliage on the forest floor. Here we will explore the park, with a guided full-day trek through the enchanting lowland forest and up to the barren lunar landscape that marks the rim of a smoking cauldron. It is a challenging hike, but well worth the effort!
Accommodation: Camping with meals included

Days: 8-10 Samara & San Jose

Heading south, we arrive at the beautiful Pacific Ocean and Sámara beach. In Sámara, the soft sound of gentle waves is a perennial backdrop to your adventure. It is a perfect place to relax and enjoy Costa Rica's beautiful coastline. Horse ride, snorkel, sea kayak, learn to surf or swim in the warm, clear Pacific Ocean before returning to San Jose.
Accommodation: Lodge with breakfast included. Other meals paid locally.

Tour ends at approx 17:00 hrs in San Jose on day 10.

SURF & VOLCANOES departing from SAN JOSE

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