Walking In Costa Rica

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Explore the cloud & rainforests and the volcanoes of Costa Rica on foot, on this fabulous walking holiday. Combine 6-hour guided hikes along some of the most famous trails in the country, with self-driving to explore the attractions. Visit Arenal Volcano, the Pacific Coast town of Dominical & the Central Valley. Specified guided walks included. Transf...
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Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Visit San Jose
    • Explore Arenal Volcano and Diamante Waterfall , La Fortuna Waterfall
    • Visit Nauyaca Waterfalls, Bagaces and Dominical
    • Discover Buena Vista Mountain and Turrialba Volcano

What's this trip about?

    Explore the cloud & rainforests and the volcanoes of Costa Rica on foot, on this fabulous walking holiday. Combine 6-hour guided hikes along some of the most famous trails in the country, with self-driving to explore the attractions. Visit Arenal Volcano, the Pacific Coast town of Dominical & the Central Valley. Specified guided walks included. Transfer option available on request.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIndependent
Age range6 years and up
Flights and transportN/A
Start CitySan Jose
End CitySan Jose

Travel Themes

  • Hiking & Walking
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

  • North America
  • Central America
  • Costa Rica

Attractions

  • Arenal Volcano
  • California
  • Guanacaste
  • San José

Activities

  • Bird watching
  • Culture
  • Hiking
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Hot Springs
  • Nature
  • Swimming

Trip includes

    • Specified guided walks included
    • Transfer option available on request.

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1

You will be met at San Jose Airport and transferred to this capital city in the Central Valley region, with the Talamanca Mountains to the south and volcanoes to the north.

Check into your hotel and relax in this modern city.

Day 2

This morning your hire car will be dropped off at your hotel. After taking delivery of your vehicle, drive 3.5-hours from San Jose through beautiful Costa Rican scenery to the Arenal Volcano - one of the most active in Central America.

Your route crosses a larg...

Day 3

This morning explore with your private guide the Arenal National Park, with its volcano and hot springs.

We start with a tour of the Hanging Bridges, a series of suspension bridges that offer wonderful views of Lake Arenal and the volcano. The bridges form part...

Day 4

Today enjoy a full day of hiking with your private guide, exploring Chato Hill and walking to La Fortuna Waterfall.

Chato Hill is a domant volcano, known locally as Arenal's brother. We hike up its west side and down into the crater, which has a beautiful lake....

Day 5

Today drive 2.5-hours from Arenal and travel westwards towards San Bernardo de Bagaces, situated on the PanAmerican Highway in the province of Guanacaste.

Here you will find the Rio Perdido (meaning 'Lost River'), a thermo-mineral gorge that draws energy from deep magma flows. Along the riverbed there are 8 active hot springs that produce dozens of soothing pools of varying temperatures.

Day 6

This morning enjoy a guided walk from Las Tumbas to the magnificent Diamante Waterfall. You can either walk the shorter 5 km route, or add on the 10 km loop for a more challeng hike.

As you walk through this primary rainforest you will learn more about the flor...

Day 7

Leave San Bernardo de Bagaces today and drive 4.5-hours to the Pacific coast town of Dominical, popular with surfers because of its year-round waves.

Check into your hotel and explore the town and its splendid beaches.

Day 8

Today enjoy a 6-hour guided hike through the dense jungles of Dominical to the impressive Nauyaca Waterfalls.

Walk through a canyon surrounded by tropical rainforest, to the point where the Barucito River plunges down in a series of waterfalls, into a spectacul...

Day 9

Drive 2.5-hours today, travelling inland from Dominical to San Gerardo de Dota in the beautiful Savegre River Valley.

Check into your hotel close to the cloud forest of Los Quetzales National Park, which is a haven for walkers and bird watchers.

Day 10

Today enjoy a 6-hour guided hike down Buena Vista Mountain.

Your morning starts with a drive to the top of the mountain, where a stunning panorama awaits. On a clear day it is possible to see the central and southern Pacific, as well as some of the volcanoes of...

Day 11

This morning drive 2-hours from San Gerardo de Dota to Turrialba - the gateway to Tuirrialba Volcano National Park.

Check into your hotel in this beautiful but lesser known region of Costa Rica.

Day 12

Spend 6-hours today on a guided hike along the Turrialba Jimenez Biological Corridor on the Finca Monteclaro estate.

Discover many hidden spots unreachable by car and enjoy beautiful views of the valley and meadows below filled with cattle. Keep an eye out for ...

Day 13

After a morning at leisure, drive 2-hours to San Jose Airport for your flight home.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,733
Price per day$210
Last Updated: 4/26/2024

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Erika de la Villa

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Best experience!

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Dido

Oct 2017

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Fabulous countryside & well organised trip

We had a great trip with 2by2 Holidays to Cost Rica and still enjoy looking at all the photos. It's such a beautiful country and the walks were exactly the right lev...

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Cancellation policy

Should you wish to cancel your holiday after you have paid in full, this must be confirmed in writing or by email since we can only act on written instructions from the lead passenger. Such notification will only be deemed to have been given on receipt of your letter or email. A cancellation charge will be payable calculated on the basis set out below. If the reason for your cancellation is covered under the terms of your insurance policy, you may be able to reclaim these charges from your insurers. In the rare event of us cancelling your booking, all monies will immediately be refunded in full, where uponour liability will cease. Part cancellation of a booking may lead to increased costs for there maining party members. No refund will be given for meals and activities included in the booking that you choose not to use or where documentation has been lost.

 

 

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