Solo-ish Costa Rica

Solo-ish Costa Rica

• Trip code: 414X024
• Dauer: 8
• Stil: Solo-ish Adventures

Costa Rica beckons, and this 8-day Solo-ish adventure is your perfect chance to answer. Designed for adventurous spirits craving both connection and independence, this trip dives deeper into the heart of Costa Rica’s incredible biodiversity. You'll hit all the must-see spots while discovering hidden gems that keep things exciting. Learn to cook local cuisine with fellow solo travellers in vibrant San José, visit a community coffee project in Sarapiquí, and spend an unforgettable day in La Fortuna with a special G twist. From the volcanoes of Arenal to the cloud forests of Monteverde and the beaches of Manuel Antonio, you’ll return home more connected — to yourself and the world.

Übersicht

Accommodation

Hotels (7 N) auf Basis Zweibettzimmer. Wenn du ein eigenes Zimmer haben willst, siehe unten für die Option „My Own Room“

Checklist

Costa Rica Water Activities:
• Drybag (Will help keep cameras and essentials dry)
• Sport Sandals or Water Shoes (if you plan to do waterfall rappelling and/or rafting)

Documents:
• Flight info (required) (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border)
• Insurance info (required) (With photocopies)
• Passport (required) (With photocopies)
• Vouchers and pre-departure information (required)
• Visas or vaccination certificates (With photocopies)

Essentials:
• Toiletries (required) (Shampoo, bodywash, soap, etc.)
• Binoculars (optional)
• Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)
• Cash, credit and debit cards
• Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)
• Ear plugs
• First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids/plasters, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)
• Flashlight/torch (Headlamps are ideal)
• Fleece top/sweater
• Footwear
• Hat
• Locks for bags
• Long pants/jeans
• Moneybelt
• Outlet adapter
• Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)
• Reusable water bottle
• Shirts/t-shirts
• Sleepwear
• Small travel towel
• Sunglasses
• Swimwear
• Watch and alarm clock
• Waterproof backpack cover
• Windproof rain jacket

Health & Safety:
• Face masks (Clients will be only be required to wear a face mask where it is mandated by local regulations.)
• Hand sanitizer
• Pen (Please bring your own pen for filling out documents.)

Warm Weather:
• Sandals/flip-flops
• Shorts/skirts (Longer shorts/skirts are recommended)
• Sturdy water shoes/sandals
• Sun hat/bandana
• Swimwear

Group Leader

CEO während der ganzen Reise

Group Size Notes

Max 16, avg 14

Highlights

Rappel down a waterfall in La Fortuna surrounded by lush landscapes and jungle views, Dive deep into local culture with an insightful tour of the Mi Cafecito Coffee Cooperative – a G for Good Moment, Take a well-deserved Me Day in Monteverde and explore or relax at your own pace, Enjoy free entrance to the breathtaking Manuel Antonio National Park where wildlife and beaches await, Look out for the elusive quetzal bird as you wander through the misty cloud forests

Meals Included

2 Mittagessen, 1 Abendessen

Meal Budget

Plane USD305-400 für nicht inbegriffene Mahlzeiten ein

Optional Activities

Monteverde
- Schmetterlingsgarten Monteverde (20USD pro Person)
- El Trapiche Tour (33USD pro Person)
- Zipline (73USD pro Person)
- Monteverde Hängebrücken (56-60USD pro Person)
- Führung durch den Nebelwald von Santa Elena (50USD pro Person)
- CASEM Coop Visit
- Monteverde Reiten (45USD pro Person)

Manuel Antonio National Park
- Kajakfahren (70USD pro Person)

Manuel Antonio
- Manuel Antonio Katamarantour
- Wildwasser-Rafting (75-98USD pro Person)

Start / Finish

San José nach Manuel Antonio

Transport

Privatfahrzeug, Boot, zu Fuß

What's Included

Dein G-for-Good-Moment: Besuch der Kaffee-Kooperative Mi Cafecito, Sarapiquí
Dein Welcome-Moment: Anreise und Begrüßungstreffen
Dinner Party: Costa Rican Cooking Experience, San José
We Day: Tastes and Flavours of the Arenal Region, Arenal
G Day: The Thrills and Surprises of La Fortuna, La Fortuna
Me Day: Monteverde Me Day, Monteverde
Dein Discover-Moment: Quepos. Complimentary arrival transfer. Night walk in Monteverde. Entrance to Manuel Antonio National Park. Free time in La Fortuna Monteverde and Manuel Antonio for your own choice of activities. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Introduction

Costa Rica beckons, and this 8-day Solo-ish adventure is your perfect chance to answer. Designed for adventurous spirits craving both connection and independence, this trip dives deeper into the heart of Costa Rica’s incredible biodiversity. You'll hit all the must-see spots while discovering hidden gems that keep things exciting. Learn to cook local cuisine with fellow solo travellers in vibrant San José, visit a community coffee project in Sarapiquí, and spend an unforgettable day in La Fortuna with a special G twist. From the volcanoes of Arenal to the cloud forests of Monteverde and the beaches of Manuel Antonio, you’ll return home more connected — to yourself and the world

Minimum Age 18+

The minimum age for this trip is 18 years

Itinerary

Day 1 Dinner Party: San José

Please ensure your flight lands in San José prior to 3pm. Enjoy an included arrival transfer to the start hotel where you will attend a welcome briefing with your newest travel pals. Then, experience a hands-on cooking lesson with the whole group. Learn how to prepare a few tasty Costa Rican treats and witness first-hand how the joy of sharing a meal can bring strangers together

Day 2 We Day: Arenal Region

Today is all about the impressive landscapes of Costa Rica. Start by driving to Sarapiquí to visit a G Adventures-supported community coffee plantation. Here, you will learn about the project’s impact on the local community and have a chance to sample some of the products being sold. From here, travel onwards to La Fortuna in the Arenal region known for its dramatic volcano, natural hot springs, and abundance of outdoor activities. Later, deepen those connections with the group during a cocktail demonstration. Discover local ingredients from fresh fruits to herbs and spices native to this landscape, and explore the different flavours that embody this lush jungle region

Day 3 G Day: La Fortuna

Prepare to experience what G Adventures does best and enjoy an epic adventurous day in La Fortuna with a surprise G twist occurring somewhere along the way. Feel your heart pound in your chest and the adrenaline surge as you rappel down alongside a waterfall. Hear the rush of the falls, feel the spray hit your face, and smell the fresh air of the La Fortuna rainforest environment. Then, enjoy time for yourself and choose to remain adventurous or relax in your abundantly green surroundings. Who knows where you might end up to cap off this epic G Day

Day 4 La Fortuna/Monteverde

Enjoy a boat ride through the stunning landscape and continue driving up into the cloud forests of Monteverde. Spend the afternoon free to wander the town on your own getting a sense of one of the rarest environments on earth. Meet back up as a group for a guided forest night walk to witness the nocturnal sights, sounds, and smells of this unique habitat

Day 5 Me Day: Monteverde

It’s time for a day that belongs to you! The choice really is all yours. From spending the day doing an array of optional activities available like ziplining or a hanging bridges tour, take the itinerary into your own hands. There is also an option to join your CEO for a short, easy walk through the trails of “La Raiz”, a bridge trail formed by a tree that fell, but whose roots continued to grow vertically downward. The small stream that runs underneath is responsible for washing away soil and further exposing the shape of the tree's 'skeleton'. Dinner will be at your leisure this evening

Day 6 Monteverde/Manuel Antonio

Travel away from the misty green hills of Monteverde to the coastal lush jungle of Quepos, just outside Manuel Antonio National Park. Discover the lush tropical forests and white-sand beaches of Costa Rica’s smallest national park. Hike through the dense forest, climb up to rocky outcrops for views of the dazzling Pacific Ocean, and go swimming in the park’s lovely lagoons and tidal pools

Day 7 Manuel Antonio

Enjoy a full free day in the area. You can choose to pre-book a catamaran on the ocean, or swim in the warm waters of the Pacific. Other activities available to choose from include kayaking through the mangroves or whitewater rafting

Day 8 Manuel Antonio

You arrived a solo traveller and are leaving with many new friends. Say goodbye to your fellow Solo-ish travellers and depart at any time

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Dinner Party: San José

Day 2 We Day: Arenal Region

Day 3 G Day: La Fortuna

Day 4 La Fortuna/Monteverde

Day 5 Me Day: Monteverde

Day 6 Monteverde/Manuel Antonio

Day 7 Manuel Antonio

Pre-book the Manuel Antonio Catamaran Tour on the checkout page to include this optional activity on your tour or ask your GCO or travel agent for assistance.

Day 8 Manuel Antonio

Your CEO can help you secure transportation back to San José. We advise booking onward travel no earlier than 12pm