Costa Rica: Ocean Waves & Sunsets

Location: San José

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Lluvia de Oro (or similar)

Meals: No Meals

Arrive at any time. Tonight, explore the La California barrio with your fellow travellers. Stop in at one of the many bars to get to know your group over a few drinks. Cheers to new friends and new adventures!

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.

ACTIVITY: 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.

ACTIVITY: Connect with new friends on your first night out in a new destination. Only available on 18-to-Thirtysomethings tours.

Location: San José, Arenal Volcano, La Fortuna

Accommodation: Hostel

Accommodation Name: Selina Hostel La Fortuna (or similar)

Meals: No Meals

Travel to La Fortuna with stunning Arenal Volcano as its backdrop. Options abound—soak in Arenal's hot springs or get the adrenaline pumping with whitewater rafting or waterfall rappelling.

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.

TRANSPORT: Taxi to bus station.

TRANSPORT: Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.

Location: La Fortuna, Arenal Volcano, Monteverde, La Fortuna

Accommodation: Hostel

Accommodation Name: Selina Hostel La Fortuna (or similar)

Meals: No Meals

Enjoy a full day in La Fortuna to relax or experience some of the many optional activities available.

FREE TIME: FULL DAY Get out and explore La Fortuna and beyond.

Location: La Fortuna, Punta Arenas, Paquera, Santa Teresa

Accommodation: Hostel

Accommodation Name: Selina Santa Teresa (or similar)

Meals: No Meals

Travel to the best of Costa Rica's Pacific coast. Kick back and enjoy this beach paradise.

Head to the Pacific coast for some much needed beach time and relaxation. Playa Santa Teresa and Malpais are small towns frequented by surfers. Opt to hit the waves, or visit Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve – take a hike to explore the area or check out the snorkelling at Secret Beach.

TRANSPORT: Climb aboard, take your seat, and enjoy the ride.

TRANSPORT: Get to the next spot on your route aboard a convenient and efficient ferry boat.

TRANSPORT: Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Location: Santa Teresa, Malpais, Montezuma, Santa Teresa

Accommodation: Hostel

Accommodation Name: Selina Santa Teresa (or similar)

Meals: No Meals

Try out surfing, visit Cabo Blanco NP, or just chill out on the beach. Don't miss the night life.

Check out Cabo Blanco NP to spot some wildlife, hike to the nearby waterfall for a dip or a jump in the local swimming hole or simply lounge on the beach. Take a day trip to the beautiful Isla Tortuga, where you can snorkel along a volcanic rock reef or check out the nearby surf havens of Mal Pais and Santa Teresa. Adrenaline junkies can take their pick of activities as well - surfing, ziplining, boogie boarding, horseback riding or scuba diving are all options. On the other hand, if relaxation is what you seek, opt for a yoga class or take a leisurely hike to search for orchids. 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.

FREE TIME: Get out and explore the southern part of the Nicoya Peninsula.

Location: Santa Teresa, Malpais, Montezuma, Santa Teresa

Accommodation: Hostel

Accommodation Name: Selina Santa Teresa (or similar)

Meals: No Meals

Try out surfing, visit Cabo Blanco NP, or just chill out on the beach. Don't miss the night life.

Check out Cabo Blanco NP to spot some wildlife, hike to the nearby waterfall for a dip or a jump in the local swimming hole or simply lounge on the beach. Take a day trip to the beautiful Isla Tortuga, where you can snorkel along a volcanic rock reef or check out the nearby surf havens of Mal Pais and Santa Teresa. Adrenaline junkies can take their pick of activities as well - surfing, ziplining, boogie boarding, horseback riding or scuba diving are all options. On the other hand, if relaxation is what you seek, opt for a yoga class or take a leisurely hike to search for orchids. 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.

FREE TIME: Get out and explore the southern part of the Nicoya Peninsula.

Location: Santa Teresa, San José

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Lluvia de Oro (or similar)

Meals: No Meals

Enjoy a morning at the beach, then transfer back to the capital for a final evening with the group.

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.

TRANSPORT: Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.

Location: San José

Meals: No Meals

Depart at any time.