Trek Hidden Costa Rica
FROM 1349 EUR
Think you know Costa Rica? Trade in the same old settings for the real deal. Trek into the heart of the jungle to live with three families in a remote village. Discover the emerald core of a diverse land while bunking down behind a massive waterfall in a hidden cave. Learn about the medicinal plants native to these parts and how to make sugarcane candy. This is a spectacular country with opportunities for waterfall rappelling, surfing, and whitewater rafting. This is what adventure is all about.
Travel Style: Active
Hiking, trekking, biking, rafting, and kayaking adventures all over the world, made for outdoor types.
Service Level: Basic
Simple and clean hotels and hostels; affordable public and private transport; lots of optional activities.
Physical Rating: 4 – Demanding
Some high-altitude hikes or more strenuous activities, but accessible to most healthy travellers.
Trip Type: Small Group
Small group experience; Max 16, avg 10.
Age requirement: 12+
All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
* Please contact Croatia Active team for detailed itineraries, dates ,exact prices and COVID-19 regulations
ITINERARY
Itinerary
Day 1 San José
Arrive at any time.
Exclusive Inclusions:
Your Welcome Moment Meet Your CEO and Group
Day 2 San José/San Isidro
Travel by local bus over the highest mountain pass in the country. Arrive in the valley of San Isidro de El General and take a walk in the main plaza.
Day 3 San Isidro/Piedras Blancas
Embark on a three-day, three-night excursion with a locally owned and operated adventure company to the community of Piedras Blancas, found in the heart of the Zona de los Santos region.
Meals included:
Lunch | Dinner
Day 4 Piedras Blancas
Experience life in a remote community in and around a local family farm.
Exclusive Inclusions:
Your Foodie Moment Bread Making
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 5 Piedras Blancas
Travel across the Savegre River to the next homestay with an included medicinal plant walk.
Exclusive Inclusions:
Your Foodie Moment Chocolate Making
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 6 Piedras Blancas/Dominical
Raft the Savegre River and relax at the end of the day by stretching out on the beach. Try the local seafood at an optional group dinner.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch
Day 7 Dominical
Enjoy a free day in beautiful Dominical. Take a surf lesson, hike to a local waterfall for a swim, go on a whale watching cruise, or kick back and relax.
Day 8 Dominical/Diamante Verde
Trek to a unique fully equipped cave with twin 26m (85 ft) waterfalls. Go swimming in three natural pools and explore surrounding trails.
Meals included:
Lunch | Dinner
Day 9 Diamante Verde/Uvita
Enjoy a morning of waterfall rappelling before trekking out of the jungle and travelling to beautiful seaside Uvita. Opt to surf, whale-watch, horseback-ride or kick back and relax.
Meals included:
Breakfast
Day 10 Uvita
Spend the morning swimming, relaxing, and watching humpback whales off the coast of Ballena Marine National Park, before enjoying free time in Uvita.
Day 11 Uvita/San José
Transfer back to the capital for a final evening with the group.
Day 12 San José
Depart at any time.
IS THIS THE TOUR FOR ME?
Adventure
Our adventure tours get you up & close to the destination by providing you with activities, so you can hike, bike, and multi-sport your way through beautiful scenery and wild nature. We provide the equipment, the expert guides, and the opportunity to explore Croatia in an exciting way. Prepare yourself to travel for experiences that engage the muscles as much as the mind or the heart. Whether that’s a light hike through island villages, a trek to the top of Velebit Mountain, or more physical activities like rock-climbing, ziplining or paddleboarding, adventure tours deliver as much or as little action as you need.
Standard
3* hotels or apartments. Private transfers.
Active
Some hiking or cycling on higher altitudes or more strenuous activities like rafting, but suitable for all healthy travellers.
Small group
Minimum 4 persons, maximum 16 persons. Average 10 persons. Bigger groups on request. If there is less than 4 persons, also on request.
18+
WHAT IS INCLUDED:
What’s Included
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your Foodie Moment: Bread Making, Piedras Blancas
- Your Foodie Moment: Chocolate Making, Piedras Blancas
- Hiking excursion to Piedras Blancas (4 days)
- Overnight hiking excursion to Diamante Verde Cave
- Waterfall rappelling
- Whitewater rafting on the Savegre River
- Trapiche demonstration
- Ballena Marine National Park visit
- Free time in Dominical and Uvita
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
ACCOMMODATION:
Accommodations:
Hotels (5 nts twin-share, 2 nts triple-share), jungle homestay (3 nts, multi-share), cave camping (1 nt, sleeping bags, no electricity).
MEALS:
Meals:
4 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners
Allow USD270-355 for meals not included.
TRANSPORT:
Transportation:
Local bus, pickup truck, private vehicle, raft, hiking.
GUIDES AND STAFF:
Staff & experts:
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.