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Epic Costa Rica: Craters, Rainforests & Hanging-10

Volcanoes! Jungles! Beaches! Costa Rica has it all — and this 11-day hostel-fuelled adventure will smack you in the face (in a good way) with the best of it. You’ll stare in awe at the active crater of the Poás Volcano en route to La Fortuna, where waterfalls, rivers, and...

  • 11 Days
  • Trip Start: San José
  • Trip End: Tamarindo
  • Trip Code: CRSTHW
  • From: $1034.1

Volcanoes! Jungles! Beaches! Costa Rica has it all — and this 11-day hostel-fuelled adventure will smack you in the face (in a good way) with the best of it. You’ll stare in awe at the active crater of the Poás Volcano en route to La Fortuna, where waterfalls, rivers, and hot springs await. After that, you’ll be zip-lining over the cloud forest in Monteverde, hiking through the jungle to the idyllic waterfall at Rio Celeste, and then heading to the beach towns on the Nicoya Peninsula for surfing, nightlife, and non-stop good times.

Is this tour for me?

Travel Style: Roamies by Hostelworld & G Adventures

Immersive, social, wallet-friendly adventures where epic hostels are your home-base.

Service Level: Basic

Simple and clean hotels and hostels; affordable public and private transport; lots of optional activities.

Physical Grading: 2 - Light

Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.

Merchandising: Planeterra Project

Trip Type: Small Group

Group trips average 12 travellers per departure, depending on the adventure. The maximum is usually no more than 16, but some can be smaller or bigger, depending on the trip. Check individual trips for details.

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Epic Costa Rica: Craters, Rainforests & Hanging-10 - Itinerary

Trip Start: San JoséTrip End: Tamarindo

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!

Welcome Moment - 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.

Costa Rica Backpackers:
Costa Rica Backpackers

Epic Costa Rica: Craters, Rainforests & Hanging-10 - Itinerary

Trip Start: San JoséTrip End: Tamarindo
DAY 1
San José

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!

Welcome Moment - 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.

Costa Rica Backpackers:
Costa Rica Backpackers

DAY 2
San José/La Fortuna
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DAY 3
La Fortuna
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DAY 4
La Fortuna/Monteverde
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DAY 5
Monteverde
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DAY 6
Monteverde/Liberia
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DAY 7
Liberia/Nosara
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DAY 8
Nosara
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DAY 9
Nosara/Tamarindo
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DAY 10
Tamarindo
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DAY 11
Tamarindo
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Epic Costa Rica: Craters, Rainforests & Hanging-10 Departure Dates

All Years

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Tue, Jan 20 2026Fri, Jan 30 2026Open (20)$1,061.65 USD
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Tue, Feb 03 2026Fri, Feb 13 2026Open (20)$1,061.65 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Tue, Feb 17 2026Fri, Feb 27 2026Open (24)$1,061.65 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Tue, Mar 17 2026Fri, Mar 27 2026Open (23)$1,061.65 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Tue, May 05 2026Fri, May 15 2026Open (22)$1,034.1 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Tue, May 19 2026Fri, May 29 2026Open (24)$1,034.1 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Tue, Jun 02 2026Fri, Jun 12 2026Open (24)$1,034.1 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)

USEFUL INFO

What's Included

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. Hike to Rio Celeste Waterfall in Volcán Tenorio National Park. Walk to a waterfall and swim in Poza Los Coyotes. Excursion to Playa Guiones from Nosara. Pottery demonstration in Guaitil. Surf Lesson at Tamarindo. Orientation walks in La Fortuna, Monteverde, and Liberia. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Look across the active crater of Poás Volcano, Learn about coffee production and support a local community, Zip-line above the cloud forest canopy in Monteverde, Hike through the jungle to the deep blue waterfall of Rio Celeste, Go surfing in Tamarindo, Enjoy free time to choose from optional activities or hang out at the hostels.

The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary.

VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.

While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission.

Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.

COMBO TRIP
Please note that this tour combines with other G Adventures tours. As such, the staff and some travel companions on your tour may have previously been traveling together with G Adventures, prior to Day 1 of your tour. Likewise, some staff and travel companions may be continuing together on another G Adventures tour, after your trip concludes.

Included

  • 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
  • Hike to Rio Celeste Waterfall in Volcán Tenorio National Park
  • Walk to a waterfall and swim in Poza Los Coyotes
  • Excursion to Playa Guiones from Nosara
  • Pottery demonstration in Guaitil
  • Surf Lesson at Tamarindo
  • Orientation walks in La Fortuna, Monteverde, and Liberia
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Accommodations

  • Hostels (9 nts), Hotel (1 nt)

Meals

  • 10 breakfasts, 1 lunch

Transportation

  • Private vehicle, boat.

Staff & experts

  • CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
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