Overview
Simply say “Costa Rica" and vivid images of paradise instantly flood the imagination. This eight-day tour makes those dreams a reality while letting you connect with the country's charming people. Your spirits will be lifted with a visit to Mi Cafecito Community Coffee Plantation, a G for Good project supporting 200 local farmers, before carrying on to the outdoor utopia that is La Fortuna. There you'll be treated to a world of wellness, with yoga sessions overlooking the Arenal Volcano, hiking, free time for meditation, and a rejuvenating trip to thermal hot springs. Continue on to remote Rincón read morede la Vieja for more yoga and a therapeutic mud bath before a final stop in Playa Carrillo – home to a beach devoid of buildings, hotels, and restaurants that will give your mind a sense of clarity you may have previously thought impossible.
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Trip Length
8 Days
Trip Starts
San Jose
Trip Ends
San Jose
Departures
Nov 2026 to Nov 2028
Countries Visited:
Trip Style
Wellness
Budget
Affordable
Age Range
12-99 Years
Max. Group Size
16
Pace
Moderate
Guide Style
Fully Guided
Tour Code
CRSSW
Itinerary
Arrive at any time and meet your included transfer to the hotel. This evening, meet the group and CEO for a welcome meeting. Take this opportunity to set your intention for the trip ahead.
Accommodation:
Hotel Radisson San Jose
Included Experiences
- Arrival Transfer: You will be met at the airport and transferred to the hotel to start your adventure.
- Meet Your CEO and Group: Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Drive to Sarapiquí to visit the G Adventures-supported Mi Cafecito Community Coffee Plantation. Learn about the impact this project has had on the community and sample some of the products they sell. Continue on to La Fortuna, an outdoor paradise and the adventure capital of Costa Rica. Join the group for the first included yoga session on the hotel grounds overlooking Arenal Volcano.
Accommodation:
Magic Mountain
Included Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Experiences
- Mi Cafecito Coffee Cooperative Tour: Find out where your cup of java comes from. Visit the Mi Cafecito coffee cooperative in San Miguel de Sarapiqui, see shade-grown coffee plants, learn about everything from harvesting, to husking, drying, and roasting the beans before enjoying the best part – a fresh cup! Enjoy a typical lunch of plantains, beans, and freshly caught tilapia fish. Feel good about all this eating and drinking knowing that you are supporting a G Adventures for Good project that helps 200 farmers and their families.
- La Fortuna Yoga Class: Join the group for the first included yoga class. Led by a teacher from a local studio with a stunning backdrop of Arenal Volcano, the tranquil setting sets the mood for the week to come.
Explore Experiences
Arenal Volcano
Visit nearby Lake Arenal this morning for a stand-up paddleboard (SUP) class. Enjoy free time in the afternoon to take part in optional activities around La Fortuna – opt to go canyoning, hiking, or use the time for rest and meditation. In the evening, visit nearby hot springs for a relaxing soak in the thermal waters.
Accommodation:
Magic Mountain
Included Meals:
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Experiences
- Stand-up Paddleboard Class on Lake Arenal: Head to nearby Lake Arenal for an included stand-up paddleboard class. If this is your first time on a SUP, the instructor will help you get set up before starting the class. Afterwards, take part in a yoga class back on the hotel grounds on a yoga deck (el salto).
- Free Time: Experience the outdoor adventures, amazing wildlife and natural wonders in this area.
- Hot Springs Soak: After a long day of exploring, take a relaxing soak in the hot springs around La Fortuna. Situated at the base of the Arenal Volcano, immerse yourself in therapeutic waters heated by earth’s magma and infused with healing minerals and salts. Rejuvenate your muscles, detox your cells, and stimulate all your senses in nature’s thermal spa. Breathe in the pure rainforest air and marvel at the mystic surroundings of these outdoor pools of paradise.
Optional Experiences
- La Fortuna Waterfall Swim: Take a walk, taxi, or horse just outside the town of La Fortuna to the nearby waterfall. Once at the gate, pay a fee then start the descent on rough steps (more than 500 of them!) to get to the base of the falls. The water cascades 65m (200 ft) down the side of the dormant Cerro Chato. Sit on the rocks, get sprayed, watch for iridescent blue morpho butterflies and then plunge into the cool waters. Please note the price listed does not include the IVA Tax.
- Lost Canyon Adventures Canyoning: Hold on tight and get ready to rappel down the face of rushing waterfalls. Fear and fun collide in the rainforest as you throw caution to the monkeys and launch yourself into nature. Get soaked and feel completely alive. Trek through rivers and keep your eyes peeled for exotic birds and wildlife. Let the action begin! Please note the price listed does not include the IVA Tax. Minimum age: 8.
- Hanging Bridges: Come join the monkeys and perhaps spot a sloth lazing in the treetops of this protected rainforest that’s set in the shadows of the Arenal Volcano. Trek 3km (2 mi) of winding trails up, down, across, and over 16 different bridges. One of higher suspended bridges overlooks a gorgeous gorge and 60m (37 mi) waterfall. Look up and down to spot birds, snakes, frogs, lizards, howler monkeys, and more. Don’t forget to bring binoculars, bug spray, and a long lens as you reach new heights in the canopy of Costa Rica. Please note the price listed does not include the IVA Tax.
Travel to the Guanacaste province and head to Rincón de la Vieja National Park. Join an afternoon yoga session on the way to the eco-lodge before free time to relax or explore the great outdoors. Home to two volcanoes, Rincón de la Vieja is the epitome of Costa Rica: lush jungle, extensive flora and fauna, bubbling mud pools next to volcanic thermal waters, and an escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Accommodation:
Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin
Included Meals:
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Experiences
- Rincón de la Vieja Yoga Class: Enjoy another rejuvenating yoga class on the way to the hotel before arriving in Rincón de la Vieja.
Enjoy a day of exploring Rincón de la Vieja National Park. Start by taking a short hike to one of the volcanic mud pools in the area. After a rejuvenating exfoliation with the volcanic mud, rinse off at nearby thermal pools. This afternoon is free to explore the park, or spend time enjoying the lodge.
Accommodation:
Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin
Included Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Experiences
- Volcanic Mud Bath and Hot Springs: Visit natural hot springs which give rise to very hot mountain streams; sulfuric ponds filled with bubbling mud. Dare to step in and get muddy. Soak in the hot, therapeutic waters and feel invigorated and alive.
- Free Time: Opt to hike one of many trails in the park, go ziplining, or tubing along the Rio Negro.
Optional Experiences
- Canyon Canopy Tour: Enjoy a zipline tour that has you flying through the trees on ziplines, rappelling, rock climbing, and cross hanging bridges over a narrow river canyon. Explore the White River Canyon with 7 zip line cables, 1 hanging bridge, 2 Tarzan swings, a controlled 20m (65 ft) rappel, natural rock climbing wall, and via ferrata traverses and climbs.
- Rio Negro Hot Springs: Enjoy the beautiful and relaxing volcanic hot springs bubbling up in the Rio Negro (“Black River”), heated naturally by the Rincon de la Vieja Volcano – the largest and most active volcano in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Surrounded by thick forest, the crystal clear river flows through 10 man-made pools. Heated volcanic clay is available, too. After it dries, wash it off with a cool shower or jump in the river before soaking again in the hot pools.
- Simbiosis Spa and Hot Springs: A visit to the Simbiosis Spa & Hot Springs is a relaxing option for a more private hot springs experience. There, enjoy volcanic mud baths, volcanic clay, hot springs pools in the forest, a sauna, massages, and body treatments.
Travel to Playa Carrillo on the Nicoya Peninsula, a laidback beach town on the Pacific Coast. Take part in a sunset yoga class near Playa Carrillo to really relax and tap into the laid-back vibes on the Nicoya Peninsula. Known for being less busy than other beaches along the coast, Playa Carrillo is perfect for rest and relaxation as there are few distractions and minimal noise. The beach itself has no buildings, hotels or restaurants, and is considered one of the most beautiful beaches in Costa Rica.
Accommodation:
Hotel Nammbu
Included Meals:
Breakfast
Included Experiences
- Playa Carrillo Sunset Yoga Class: Enjoy an evening yoga class on the hotel grounds near the idyllic crescent bay of Playa Carrillo. The sunsets here are guaranteed to impress!
Head to the beach to learn how to hang 10 at an included surf lesson. Take the rest of the day to do beach activities, meditation, or reflect on the journey of the past week. In the evening, take part in a sunset yoga class and enjoy the ocean breeze.
Accommodation:
Hotel Nammbu
Included Meals:
Breakfast
Included Experiences
- Surf Lesson: Slather on the sunscreen, strap on a leash, pull on a rash guard and get ready to hit the waves. Take a lesson, learn tips and techniques, then hang ten like a local.
- Free Time: Enjoy free time this afternoon to relax on the beach or back at the hotel.
- Playa Carrillo Sunset Yoga Class: Enjoy an evening yoga class on the hotel grounds near the idyllic crescent bay of Playa Carrillo. The sunsets here are guaranteed to impress!
Optional Experiences
- Ocean Kayak and Snorkel: Enjoy the natural beauty of the Pacific Ocean by kayaking to a tropical island where you can snorkel amongst the marine life.
- Stand-up Paddleboarding: Try your hand at Standup Paddleboarding on the Pacific Coast. You'll have a guide to offer instructions and support as you paddle across the bay to the to Chora Island. There you will have an opportunity to swim, spot iguanas, enjoy fresh tropical fruit, or just relax.
Bid farewell to the coast and travel back to San José. Trip ends on arrival at San José Airport.
Please note, your tour ends on arrival to the airport in San José. Please do not book departing flights prior to 5pm.
Please note, your tour ends on arrival to the airport in San José. Please do not book departing flights prior to 5pm.
Included Meals:
Breakfast
Included Experiences
- Departure Day: Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with any onward travel arrangements you require.
Trip Inclusions
- Relax during a yoga class with the stunning Arenal Volcano as your tranquil backdrop.
- Breathe in pure rainforest air hiking near La Fortuna.
- Escape the city in Rincón de la Vieja National Park.
- Bask in a rejuvenating volcanic mud exfoliation.
- Balance yourself during a surf lesson.
- Your G for Good Moment: Mi Cafecito Coffee Cooperative Tour, Sarapiquí
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your Wellness Moment: Stand-up Paddleboard Class on Lake Arenal, La Fortuna
- Your Wellness Moment: Hot Springs Soak, La Fortuna
- Your Wellness Moment: Volcanic Mud Bath and Hot Springs, Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park
- Arrival transfer
- 5 regional yoga classes
- Surf lesson
- Free time for rest and meditation
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
- Private vehicle, walking
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides
- Hotels (5 Nights), Eco-lodge (2 Nights)
- Please also note that La Fortuna, Rincon de la Vieja and Playa Carrillo have fairly small centres with shopping and some great restaurants, but most of the upgraded accommodations in these areas are located outside of the main town/city centre to take better advantage of the natural beauty of these areas.
- 7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners
- 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, more giving you meaningful 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: Wellness
Wellness tours are designed to nourish both body and mind. These slower-paced journeys combine meaningful travel with rejuvenating experiences like daily yoga, meditation, and outdoor activities in beautiful natural settings.
Meals focus on healthy, local ingredients and shared conversation, while upgraded stays and private transport ensure you rest as well as you explore.
Dates & Pricing
AUD
Saturday
18 Jul 2026
18 Jul 26
San Jose
Saturday
25 Jul 2026
25 Jul 26
San Jose
Details
Definite Departure
Our Price
A$3,219
Twin Share (Per Personpp)
Sold Out
Saturday
25 Jul 2026
25 Jul 26
San Jose
Saturday
01 Aug 2026
01 Aug 26
San Jose
Details
Definite Departure
Our Price
A$3,219
Twin Share (Per Personpp)
Sold Out
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 Enquire. 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 Enquire. 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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