Trek Hidden Costa Rica - 12 Days

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Who is this trip for

Genders

  • Female67%
  • Male33%

Average age

37
12 Min100 Max

Start / End

  • San José
  • San José

Physical rating

4/5

Group size

1 - 16

Meals included

13

Highlights

  • Trek into a remote community to live with the locals
  • Make your own sugarcane candy
  • Rappel down hidden waterfalls
  • Whitewater raft on the Savegre River.
  • Camp for a night in the Costa Rican jungle

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Summary

Think you know Costa Rica? Trade in the same old settings for the real deal. Trek into the heart of the jungle to live with three families in a remote village. Discover the emerald core of a diverse land while bunking down amid the beauty of the jungle. Learn about the medicinal plants native to these parts and how to make sugarcane candy. This is a spectacular country with opportunities for waterfall rappelling, surfing, and whitewater rafting. This is what adventure is all about.

Itinerary

  • Day 1

    San José

    There are no planned activities during the day, so check into the hotel and explore the city. As it is located in the central highlands, San José enjoys a moderate climate.

    Amid the hustle and bustle, San José has beautiful parks, museums and the ornate Costa Rica National Theatre downtown. Enjoy the view of the surrounding mountains from the downtown streets.

    The central plaza is a good place to people-watch. A mime, juggler, marimba band, magician, or storyteller may be performing for whatever is collected when the hat is passed. Artisan booths are common, creating a regular arts and crafts fair atmosphere.

  • Day 2

    San José/San Isidro

    Spend the day visiting some shops and stock up before the next day's trek into the jungle. Located near three rivers and Costa Rica's highest mountain, Mt Chirripó, this region is well-known but few travelers stay to find out why.

  • Day 3

    San Isidro/Piedras Blancas

    The journey is always half the fun! Travel in the back of a pickup truck through lush green landscapes and end in the small town of Brujo. Enjoy a 4-hour hike to a jungle homestay while spotting tropical fauna and plenty of wildlife along the way.

  • Day 4

    Piedras Blancas

    Wake up with the sun today and get ready for loads of activities. Enjoy a delicious traditional Costa Rican breakfast to start the day off right. In small groups, make 'dulce' (candy) at the family's traditional 'trapiche' (sugar cane mill). Cool off in the river that flows right by the house while the sugar simmers over the fire and lunch is being prepared.

    Hike one hour to another household and stay the night. While there, local guides and members of the family will explain how to make fresh cheese and breads, play card games and enjoy tasty traditional Tico cooking. Once the evening winds down, head to bed for a well-deserved rest.

  • Day 5

    Piedras Blancas

    Start the day with a delicious home-cooked breakfast and fortify for the two-hour hike through the rainforest to tonight's home stay retreat. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the rushing waterfall directly in front of the dining area. Watch wildlife and hummingbirds up close. Reward yourself homemade chocolate made from cocoa beans collected right from the garden.

  • Day 6

    Piedras Blancas/Dominical

    Today is a full, action-packed day. Set your alarm for an early morning start and a two-hour hike back to Brujo where we jump into rafts and head off on the Savegre River.

    Paddle toward the Pacific coast, then take a van to Dominical. Spend the rest of the day at the local bungalows, in the swimming pool or walking along the beach.

  • Day 7

    Dominical

    Enjoy a free day in beautiful Dominical. Take a surf lesson, hike to a local waterfall for a swim, go on a whale watching cruise, or kick back and relax.

  • Day 8

    Dominical/Diamante Verde

    Time to put the boots back on and hike to Catedral de Piedra ('Cathedral of Stone').

    A free day for exploring the area, the local guides will plan a number of activities depending on the group’s interest and energy levels.

    Options include a number of hikes to the surrounding falls, waterfall rappelling, cliff jumping and swimming in the natural pools.

  • Day 9

    Diamante Verde/Uvita

    Wake up early and set off on foot back to Las Tumbas. At the trail's end, hop in a private van and enjoy the ride to Uvita, a small beach town on the southwestern Pacific coast.

    Take some much deserved time to rest and relax.

  • Day 10

    Uvita

    This is a perfect day for some quality hammock time. Still need to move? There's lots to do. Take a surf lesson, horseback ride, snorkel, SCUBA dive or take a trip to nearby Caño Island.

  • Day 11

    Uvita/San José

    Transfer back to the capital for a final evening with the group.

  • Day 12

    San José

    Depart from San José at any time.

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    Hotels (5 nts twin-share, 2 nts triple-share), jungle homestay (3 nts, multi-share), camping (1 nt, sleeping bags, no electricity).

  • Meals

    Breakfasts: 4, Lunches: 5, Dinners: 4

    Vegetarian options are available on all meals throughout the adventure.

    Vegetarian options available

  • Local Guide

    Guided

    This adventure is led by a local guide throughout. The main language of this adventure is English. Please contact us for other languages available.

  • Wifi

    Wifi is available during the adventure. In some areas and / or accommodation / transport Wifi may be free.

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Customer reviews & ratings

(4.8 out of 5)
Based on 306 reviews
  • Incredible! Getting outdoors and trekking was such a unique way to experience Costa Rica. The homestays were a highlight! I had an amazing time on this trip! Getting outdoors and trekking and exploring was incredible.

    Katie Aug, 2024 Verified
  • Relaxing but exciting I had a great time

    Kathryn Aug, 2024 Verified

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