Walks & Treks – Costa Rica Walking

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Few places in the world offer such incredible contrasts in scenery than Costa Rica, join us on this wonderful holiday to walk through some of Costa Rica’s most dramatic landscapes
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Overview

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

Highlights

    • Enjoy walking through the lush rainforests at Monte de Barva
    • Chance to take a dip and relax in the Arenal Volcano’s thermal waters atEcotermales Hot Spring
    • Hike past boiling mud springsin Rio Celeste National Park
    • Enjoy a hike along the suspension bridges trail at the Heliconias Lodge

What's this trip about?

    Few places in the world offer such incredible contrasts in scenery than Costa Rica, join us on this wonderful holiday to walk through some of Costa Rica’s most dramatic landscapes

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Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeIndependent
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CitySan Jose
End CitySan Jose

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Hiking & Walking
  • National Parks
  • Singles Travel

Destinations

Activities

  • Hiking
  • Hot Springs
  • Kayaking
  • Nature
  • Whitewater Rafting
  • Wildlife Viewing

Trip includes

    • Scheduled flights London Gatwick/ San Jose with British Airways & transfers
    • Airport taxes and charges
    • Twin/double rooms for single use or single rooms with private facilities
    • Welcome drink and information meeting
    • 6 escorted walks
    • Accompanying Solo's Tour Leader

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1

London – San Jose

Day 2

Monte de Barva hike (approx 10km)

Day 3

Toro River Waterfalls Hike (3km) Arenal Volcano Hike (5km)

Day 4

Celeste National Park Hike & Waterfall Hike (approx 7.5km)

Day 5

Bijagua to Canalete village hike (12km)

Day 6

At leisure - optional hikes, possibly in rain forest

Day 7

Arenal Volcano National Park Hike (approx 5km)

Day 8

Hike at Horizontes Experimental Biological Station (14km)

Day 9

At leisure – Tamarindo Beach

Day 10

At leisure – Tamarindo Beach – optional coastal hike (6km)

Day 11

San Jose – London (overnight flight)

Day 12

Arrive London

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Last Updated: 5/17/2024

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Christopher

Jan 2017

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Met all my expectations, and I had a thoroughly enjoyable time.

Met all my expectations, and I had a thoroughly enjoyable time. The tour manager, Gary, was the best I have come across - very hard working, making sure everyone in...

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Michael

Jan 2017

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Golf course good ,hotel not so good

With the exception of New Year's Eve the food was poor. The bedrooms need a refurbishment

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Carole

Jan 2017

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Brilliant New Year

Our host despite her inexperience did a brilliant job in getting individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and different ages involved. The majority of guests wer...

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Passport and Visa Charges
    • Personal Expenses

Accommodation

We stay in comfortable accommodation throughout, examples of which are detailed below (subject to change).

 

  • Country Inn & Suites Hotel, San Jose *** (2 nights)
  • Celeste Mountain Lodge, Bijagua *** (2 nights)
  • Arenal Manoa Hotel, Arenal *** (3 nights)
  • Tamarindo Diria Hotel, Tamarindo Beach **** (3 nights)
Cancellation policy

The figures are expressed as percentages of the total price excluding insurance, administration charges and ATOL levy which are forfeited in full.

 

  • More than 55 days prior to departure – loss of deposit
  • 36 – 55 days 35% of the total cost of the holiday
  • 22 – 35 days 50% of the total cost of the holiday
  • 11 – 21 days 80% of the total cost of the holiday
  • 1 - 10 days 100% of the total cost of the holiday
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Meals Included

12 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches and 12 Dinners

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Optional Activities
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Trip ID
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