Overview
Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on G Adventures 8 Day Costa Rica: Ocean Waves & Sunsets. Hit two of Costa Rica's famed features — volcanoes and beaches — on this exciting trip that isn't too hard on the wallet. Get the adrenaline pumping in La Fortuna, then travel to Santa Teresa and relax on the beach. While you're free to choose your own adventure with optional adrenaline-inducing activities like waterfall rappelling, your accommodation and transportation are included. Our expert CEOs (Chief Experience Officers) will help you make the most of your time. Take a trip that's packed with read more just the essentials — eight days of maximum Costa Rica at minimum cost.
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US$749 per person
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Trip Length
8 Days
Trip Starts
San Jose
Trip Ends
San Jose
Departures
Feb 2026 to Dec 2027
Countries Visited:
Operator
G Adventures
Trip Style
18-to-Thirtysomethings
Budget
Affordable
Age Range
18-39 Years
Max. Group Size
18
Pace
Leisurely
Guiding Style
Fully Guided
Itinerary
Please try to arrive before 6pm for an important group meeting where you can meet the CEO (Chief Experience Officer) and the other group members. Stay: Boutique Hotel Casa Las Orquideas
La Fortuna, the town near the foot of Arenal Volcano, is an excellent base for adventure. Optional activities in this area abound. Hike the area’s nature trails, swim in chilly La Fortuna waterfall or go canyoning (rappelling) and catch a bird’s eye view of the forest greenery. Other optional activities include full-day white water rafting on the Toro or Balsa Rivers, mountain biking, caving, horseback riding, or a tour of the Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge. Stay: Arenal Backpackers Resort
Enjoy a full day in La Fortuna to relax or experience some of the many optional activities available. From volcano park hikes to waterfall swimming, and walking along the hanging bridges there's plenty to do and no time to be bored. Stay: Arenal Backpackers Resort
Enjoy time on the Pacific coast and relax on the beach as the blue ocean beckons you for a swim. From snorkelling to nature reserve visits, the options are plentiful for you to explore this serene environment. Stay: Hotel Aurora Montezuma
Want to learn how to surf in Costa Rica? Pre-book the Santa Teresa Surf Lesson on the checkout page to include this optional activity on your tour or ask your GCO or travel agent for assistance. Stay: Hotel Aurora Montezuma
Want to learn how to surf in Costa Rica? Pre-book the Santa Teresa Surf Lesson on the checkout page to include this optional activity on your tour or ask your GCO or travel agent for assistance. Stay: Hotel Aurora Montezuma
Squeeze in morning beach time before embarking on our journey back to the capital, San José. Arrive in the evening (approx 9pm) in time to shower and head out for a final night on the town. Stay: Boutique Hotel Casa Las Orquideas
Depart at any time.
Trip Inclusions
- Try adrenaline sports like whitewater rafting and surfing.
- Take in the views of Arenal Volcano towering over La Fortuna.
- Chill out by the Pacific Ocean.
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
- Your Discover Moment: La Fortuna
- Beach time in Santa Teresa
- Free time in La Fortuna
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
- Simple hotels (3 Nights), hostels (4 Nights, multi-share)
- Accommodation will be varied throughout your adventure. Some nights on this tour will be multi-share. This may involve 4-6 group members sharing a room. The majority of accommodation will have shared bathroom facilities.
- Where we use multi-share hostels, rooming requests of any kind cannot be taken. For private accommodation please see tours in our Classic Travel Style.
- Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout
- No meals included
- Local bus, ferry, taxi, walking
- Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included
Operator
G Adventures came from a desire to deliver authentic and responsible small group travel adventures that were equally life-changing for travellers and the communities they visit. And we’re been doing just that for almost 30 years. Our award-winning trips span seven continents and over 100 countries, giving you meaningful more experiences with people, cultures, landscapes and wildlife, as well as offering you the freedom and flexibility to explore on your own.
On all of our tours, you get to know locals every step of the way, from the places you visit and stay to where you eat and drink. You’ll also get to experience our ‘G for Good’ social impact initiatives on-trip, including our industry-leading ‘Ripple Score’. This score measures, as a percentage, the amount of money that stays in the local community through on-trip services like accommodation, restaurants and transport.
On all of our tours, you get to know locals every step of the way, from the places you visit and stay to where you eat and drink. You’ll also get to experience our ‘G for Good’ social impact initiatives on-trip, including our industry-leading ‘Ripple Score’. This score measures, as a percentage, the amount of money that stays in the local community through on-trip services like accommodation, restaurants and transport.
Trip Style: 18-to-Thirtysomethings
Built for young travellers ready to break free from the everyday grind, these trips bring together a safe and supportive group of like-minded people in their twenties and early thirties.
Connect on the First Night Out, explore with a Chief Experience Officer (CEO), enjoy free time, and celebrate unforgettable moments with new friends - without breaking the bank. Travel confidently, respectfully, and affordably.
Dates & Pricing
USD
Saturday
14 Feb 2026
14 Feb 26
San Jose
Saturday
21 Feb 2026
21 Feb 26
San Jose
Details
Definite Departure
Our Price
US$999
Twin Share (Per Personpp)
Sold Out
Saturday
21 Feb 2026
21 Feb 26
San Jose
Saturday
28 Feb 2026
28 Feb 26
San Jose
Details
Definite Departure
Our Price
US$999
Twin Share (Per Personpp)
Monday
23 Feb 2026
23 Feb 26
San Jose
Monday
02 Mar 2026
02 Mar 26
San Jose
Details
Definite Departure
Our Price
US$999
Twin Share (Per Personpp)
Sold Out
Saturday
28 Feb 2026
28 Feb 26
San Jose
Saturday
07 Mar 2026
07 Mar 26
San Jose
Details
Definite Departure
Our Price
US$999
Twin Share (Per Personpp)
Note
A definite departure means minimum numbers have been reached for this departure to operate. Your Global Journeys Travel Advisor will check the availability of your departure date when you Inquire. Additional savings may apply. T&C’s apply.
A definite departure means minimum numbers have been reached for this departure to operate. Your Global Journeys Travel Advisor will check the availability of your departure date when you Inquire. Additional savings may apply. T&C’s apply.
Note
Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Pricing and trip details are correct at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by G Adventures. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from the cruise-line and should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.
Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Pricing and trip details are correct at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by G Adventures. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from the cruise-line and should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.
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