Explore Costa Rica 25th July – 5th August 2025

Price for one tour per person

£999.00

Tour Features

Length

12 days

Trip dates

25th July – 5th August 2025

Flexible Deposit

Pay a 15% deposit to secure your space, and a final balance 90 days before your trip start date.

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Join a group trip across Costa Rica’s rainforests, beaches, and volcanoes. Ethical, eco-conscious travel and wildlife adventures await. Book now!

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Get ready for 12 unforgettable days of pura vida in Costa Rica. From ziplining through rainforest canopies and soaking in natural hot springs to dancing by the beach and hiking to breathtaking viewpoints, this trip is packed with adventure, connection, and incredible landscapes. Swim beneath waterfalls, ride horseback through lush jungle trails, and spot wildlife in stunning national parks — all while supporting local communities and embracing the laid-back spirit that makes Costa Rica so special. Whether you’re unwinding in a private yoga class or laughing your way down a jungle waterslide, every moment here invites you to live life to the fullest.

What’s Included?

  • 11 nights of accommodation in hostels and hotels
  • All transport between tour locations
  • 2 light breakfasts
  • 1 lunch
  • Professional and trusted local guide to handle logistics
  • Ziplining adventure above the jungle canopy
  • Sunset hike to panoramic viewpoints
  • Relaxation at a geothermal hot springs spa
  • Waterfall swimming experience
  • Mineral mud bath therapy
  • Trapiche cultural experience
  • Private yoga session with scenic views
  • Guided visit to Manuel Antonio National Park
  • Jungle waterslide experience — the longest in Costa Rica
  • Horseback riding with a trusted local partner
  • Access to private hiking trails and hanging bridges

What’s Excluded?

  • International flights. You will want to book a flight that arrives and departs from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO). Feel free to reach out to our lovely customer service team if you’d like any help finding flights!
  • Your personal travel insurance.
  • Some meals. Meals start as affordably as £4 per plate for some local dishes.
  • Optional activities. Our itinerary is pretty jam-packed with included activities, however should you choose to do more in your free time, this is at your own expense.

Frequently Asked Questions

Spanish is the official language. However, English is commonly spoken in tourist areas.
The official currency is the Costa Rican colón (CRC). U.S. dollars are also widely accepted, especially in tourist areas.
Yes, ATMs are available in urban areas and tourist hotspots. Look for machines that accept international cards; fees may apply.
Credit cards are widely accepted in hotels, restaurants, and shops, though it’s good to carry cash for smaller establishments and markets.
Costa Rica is home to diverse wildlife, including sloths, howler monkeys, toucans, jaguars, and various reptiles and amphibians. Each region offers unique species.
Pack lightweight clothing, swimwear, a rain jacket, hiking shoes, insect repellent, sunscreen, and a reusable water bottle. Don’t forget your camera!
The dry season runs from December to April, making it ideal for beach and outdoor activities. The rainy season (May to November) offers lush landscapes and fewer tourists, but little more rain is expected.
Popular activities include zip-lining, surfing, hiking, birdwatching, and soaking in hot springs. Adventure tours are widely available.
Prices can vary widely depending on location. Tourist areas tend to be more expensive. Local markets and smaller eateries often offer better deals.
Yes, always choose ethical tours that prioritise animal welfare and conservation. Avoid attractions that promote direct interaction with wild animals.

Travel With Purpose

We know you’re here to travel the world, have once in a lifetime experiences, and meet lifelong friends, but we also think it’s important to know about the kind of company you’ll be supporting and travelling with.

We’re investing heavily into brand new, patented technologies that make the world a safer place for women through their smartphones and watches. This technology accurately detects, quietly alerts emergency services, and records a complete evidence pack in order to increase offender conviction rates in the event a user is attacked. You can read more about this (as well as how to get involved, if you’d like to!) here.

We believe that carbon neutral is the bare minimum. Beyond accurately calculating and offsetting our travel operations, we’re heavily involved in climate action. As a certified partner of the United Nations in Sustainable Tourism, we’re working to have the lowest emission tours on the market, we’re making our way into UK climate politics, and you can read more about our climate action programme and goals here.

We’re a small, female founded business with a powerhouse team. We care about fostering friendships for life, making the trips of a lifetime more affordable, working with the most incredible local communities all over the world to make this possible, having the best guides to ensure a safe, exciting experience, and putting purpose over profit. That’s why we spent pretty much all of our first year profits on making tangible progress on our purpose, as you’ve read above. We’re just getting started, and we’re hope you’re as excited as we are to join us on this journey! You can read more about us here.

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