Costa Rica: Volcanoes, Cloud Forests & Zip-Lines
Experience Overview
Hey, bucket list: prepare to get shorter, because this six-day trip through Costa Rica’s interior is jam packed with once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Staying in amazing hostels as you go, you’ll kick things off by catching views of the Poás Volcano’s massive crater en route to the outdoor adventure capital of La Fortuna. Hop on a boat and cruise across Lake Arenal on the way to Monteverde for some zip-lining above the cloud forest and whatever other optional activities get your adventure senses tingling.
Highlights
- Look across the active crater of Poás Volcano
- Learn about coffee production and support a local community
- Go zip-lining above the cloud forest canopy in Monteverde
- Take advantage of free time to enjoy the hostels and choose from optional activities
Trip Details
Product Code: 1859
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Basic
Transport: Private vehicle, boat.
Guide Language: English
Tour Operator:
G Adventures
Supplier Code: CRSLHW
Starts: San José, Costa Rica
Finishes: Monteverde, Costa Rica
Duration: 6 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Light
Includes
Activities
- Your G for Good Moment: Mi Cafecito Coffee Cooperative Tour, Sarapiquí Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Visit to Poás Volcano
- Tortilla-making lesson and typical lunch at Mi Cafecito community project
- Zip-lining in Monteverde
- Orientation walks in La Fortuna and Monteverde
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hostels (5nts).
- 5 breakfasts, 1 lunch
Transport
- Private vehicle, boat.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $787 ($131 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: San José
Arrive at any time, and choose to kick back at the hostel, or head out to explore the city before meeting up with fellow Roamies in the evening. Later, head out in the San Pedro neighborhood with your CEO and new mates in search of food and drink at one of the nearby happening spots. Buckle up, it's on!
Day 2: San José/La Fortuna
Set off today bound for La Fortuna with plenty to do along the way. First stop, the active Poás Volcano for epic views and photo opportunities by the crater. Next, head to a community coffee project to sample a cup and to learn about coffee production. Hungry? Sit down for a delicious typical lunch of freshly-caught tilapia from the local fish farm with plantains and the ever-present rice and beans. Then get hands-on with a tortilla-making lesson, full points for the best one! Roll into La Fortuna in the afternoon with time to settle into the hostel and grab a drink at the bar, and in the evening maybe treat yourself to a long soak in one of the many local hot springs. Hey, you deserve it right?
Day 3: La Fortuna
Ready for Adventure? There's so much to do in La Fortuna that we've given you an entire free day to choose for yourself, you'll thank us for it later. Maybe it's something active that's your jam like rappelling down a waterfall, whitewater rafting, or paddleboard on Lake Arenal. Otherwise, hanging out in the hostel with friends and a cold beverage is never a bad option either. A combination of these things you say? Sounds perfect!
Day 4: La Fortuna/Monteverde
If variety of transport is something you're looking for then you're going to love today. We'll make our way from La Fortuna by bus then boat across Lake Arenal then by bus again to the cloud forest of Monteverde. Scenery galore, keep the camera handy! Once we get to Monteverde don't get too comfortable yet as we'll head into the forest to fly across the canopy on zip lines for an adrenaline rush. Phew!
Day 5: Monteverde
Today is all about you, to do as much (or as little) as you want, it's all good! Maybe check out the hanging bridges in the canopy to look for birds and wildlife, go horseback riding, visit a butterfly garden or just kick back at the cozy hostel and relax with a local craft beer in hand.
Day 6: Monteverde
Depart at any time, or keep the adventure going to the beaches of the Nicoya Peninsula on the next leg of this journey.
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Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.
In Business Since 1990
Reviews
Jose Fabian Deryck G. - Traveled, December 2023
The adventures planned for this trip were 9/10 for me, they were all fun. With the exception of the Coffee Tour which I felt should have been an optional activity as not everyone is interested in this particular one. The hostels varied widely in terms of quality, overall it would be a 6/10 for me
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/24/2023
Jastara G. - Traveled, December 2023
It was well organized with a good mix of organized activities and free time. Guide was very helpful, patient and flexible. It made travelling stress free.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/24/2023
Manal M. - Traveled, December 2023
Good mix of culture, adventure, and local guide's knowledge
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/24/2023
Meghan N. - Traveled, November 2023
it's a lot of fun and takes the stress of organizing accommodation and activities away, plus you meet lots of nice people
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/10/2023
Jack R. - Traveled, November 2023
I think it is a great way of travelling. Only gave a lower score as a lot of my family and friends wouldn't consider this sort of trip as an option.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/10/2023
Julia M. - Traveled, November 2023
I gave it a 10 because my trip was amazing and so was our CEO Natalie.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/10/2023
Nicole V. - Traveled, November 2023
1) Natalie was so informative and helpful the entire trip! She made sure we had everything we needed and provided some incredible side adventures too! Absolutely adore Natalie! 2) The adventures were top notch, very well organized! 3) The people I met are some of my new favorite humans. LOVED this trip!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/10/2023
Leanne M. - Traveled, November 2023
There were no alternative plans for days the weather didn't suit the attraction, didn't have any clear information about the welcome meeting I ended up waiting the lobby all day with all my luggage because they couldn't tell me when the meeting was but I wasn't allowed to check in until our guide met us and one of the nights a random man was in our (supposed) girls only dorm in the first hostel
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/10/2023
Keeley P. - Traveled, October 2023
Excellent value for money, selection of activities and CEO
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/26/2023
Daria Z. - Traveled, October 2023
The CEO and that the tour is well thought through
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/26/2023
Shelly O. - Traveled, October 2023
The effort put in to make sure we all get what we need was amazing and we can get so many experiences into one trip by following this pre-designated itinerary
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/12/2023
Caitlyn D. - Traveled, October 2023
I had an incredible time on this trip. It was so well thought out and curated. However, the hostels were each worse than the last. Lack of working showers, washrooms and outlets.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/12/2023
Lateef E. - Traveled, October 2023
This style of travel is fun. It is more pleasant as you get to meet individuals and connect on a deeper level.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/12/2023
Stephanie O. - Traveled, October 2023
It was a really great trip and the style works well for a group tour for younger people!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/12/2023
Sarah G. - Traveled, September 2023
Flexibility and good hostels
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/15/2023
Trizia T. - Traveled, September 2023
This was my very first trip by myself without any friends or family and it was such an amazing first time experience. I am so thankful for all the people I met on this trip, my group was amazing, and it wouldn't have been the same if it weren't for our tour guide Jossi. It may have only been a week but they felt like family and I felt so safe in their company. I wouldn't change a thing about the trip if I could! The itinerary was well thought out, although I found the extra activities quite on the expensive side. However, Jossi was very informative and helpful when it came to suggesting cheaper alternatives. Thank you so much Jossi I will definitely be back!!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/15/2023
Linda R. - Traveled, September 2023
Amazing experience
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/04/2023
Steven H. - Traveled, September 2023
Trip was fantastic with a great itinerary and tons of fun optional activities to choose from. The transportation was planned seamlessly, with our CEO giving us fun facts and stories along the way, so time went by quickly. The hostels in La Fortuna and Monteverde were unbelievable (the amount of wildlife in the Monteverde hostels was particularly striking, with agoutis and raccoons running around, and the two friendly resident cats!). The only reason I'm refraining from giving 10 points is that I was not a fan of the first accommodation in San Jose. The hostel is situated next to a train track, with the horn blaring incessantly starting at around 5am. So it was not a peaceful slumber. Additionally, the water stopped working during my stay, meaning that the toilets wouldn't flush, resulting in some pretty disgusting conditions in the bathrooms.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/04/2023
Martine N. - Traveled, September 2023
Good value, great CEO, tons of adventures and easy
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/04/2023
Sara R. - Traveled, September 2023
Great guide Francisco, awesome activities!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/04/2023
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