Afternoon

• Arrive at San Jose's Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) and be ready to start your adventure at 3:00 pm.
• Your Trip Leader will pick you up from the airport as a group, and we’ll head to the rainforest! (~3.5-hour drive). 
• If you are prone to motion sickness we suggest taking any medication before the drive. It’s a beautiful winding road through the mountains of Costa Rica.
• Stop for souvenirs and snacks in Los Angeles Cloud Forest as you marvel at all the lush mountains around you.

Evening

• Arrive at a world-renown eco-lodge located at the base of the Arenal Volcano. 
• You’ll be staying on a remote organic farm nestled between cloud and rainforests outside of La Fortuna. “Fortuna,” as the locals call it, is considered Costa Rica’s adventure capital.
• Settle into your bungalows surrounded by nature and enjoy your first delicious dinner at the eco-lodge.

Morning

• Enjoy your first amazing breakfast at the eco-lodge. Fresh coffee, free-range eggs, and homemade bread await you.
• After breakfast, explore the grounds on a tour of the eco-lodge. Learn about the organic farm and the use of sustainable energy sources and clean ecological practices while taking in the views of the rainforest.

Afternoon

• After a nice morning, wander the property and enjoy a tasty farm-to-table lunch.
• Depart to La Fortuna to enjoy more outdoor activities. "La Fortuna" is Spanish for "The Fortune" and was named for the town's fertile lands.
• Visit La Fortuna Waterfall and freshen up in the natural pool (optional activity).
• To view this magnificent 70-meter-high waterfall, visitors must navigate a path of about 530 stairs that takes about 15 minutes.

• Spend your afternoon soaking in the hot springs, warmed by the geothermal energy, at Termalitas del Volcan. Let your muscles relax after a few days filled with incredible adventures (optional activity).

Evening

• Enjoy another farm-fresh dinner at the eco-lodge while listening to the sounds of nature at night.
• Take the evening to get to know your new friends while enjoying a nice tropical drink under the stars.

Morning

• Enjoy a delightful breakfast at the eco-lodge, and get the feel for the true Costa Rican morning flavors with a nice coffee and a plate of tropical fruits.
• Spend the morning hiking various trails on the property or choose from the following optional adventures: whitewater rafting, kayaking on Lake Arenal, or enjoy a horseback riding tour around the farm.
• The optional whitewater rafting located on the Sarapiquí River, offers 10 miles (17 kilometers) of exciting Class II & III+ rapids, making it perfect for first-timers and those seeking a less intense rafting experience. Lunch is included on this optional day trip.

Afternoon

• For those who don’t go whitewater rafting, have lunch at the ranch and, opt for a hike to the Arenal Observatory in search of monkeys, toucans, and other wild animals (optional activity) or relax on the porch of your bungalow. Your Trip Leader can help arrange transportation for you and you can pay the taxi directly.

Evening

• Tonight, enjoy the last dinner at the eco-lodge with your new friends, where you will all share your best moments of the days’adventure.
• Optional night out in La Fortuna to finish your time in this region on a high note with Latin music and cocktails (transportation not included).

Morning

• Wake up early to enjoy the views of Monteverde and another typical Costa Rican breakfast. Be sure to try “gallo pinto,” a seasoned rice and beans dish, serviced with eggs and a tortilla.
• Get your heart pounding by taking a zipline ride at Treetopia through the Costa Rican forest canopy. Whizz along cables slung between canyons, admire incredible views and fly over and in between trees to feel an adrenaline rush like no other.

Afternoon

• Enjoy your lunch and visit the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve (optional activity). Or just enjoy the weather and views from the top of the mountains at the hotel in your bathing suit!

Evening

• After returning to your hotel, it's up to you whether you want to relax or check out the nightlife in the small town of Monteverde.

Morning

• One more amazing “Tico” breakfast before you head toward Costa Rica's world-famous beaches on the Central Pacific coast.
• Begin your drive to Manuel Antonio, where you'll find some of the best beaches that Costa Rica has to offer. (~5-hour drive)

Afternoon

• Make a quick stop at Rio Tarcoles, where you can see enormous Costa Rican crocodiles. These crocs can reach up to 12 feet (4 meters)!
• Enjoy your lunch on your way to Manuel Antonio.
• When you arrive in Quepos, visit the local community of El Cocal, where you will learn how to make empanadas, practice your Spanish, and make friendship bracelets.
• The only way to get to El Cocal is by taking a 5-minute local ferry ride across a beautiful estuary.
• El Cocal is one of Under30Experiences’ flagship sustainability projects. Participating in this cultural exchange supports this underresourced local community.

Evening

• Make your way from El Cocal to your boutique hotel located in Manuel Antonio (~20-minute drive).
• After dinner, it's up to you whether you want to relax at the hotel or explore the nightlife in Manuel Antonio.

Morning

• Have a delicious Costa Rican breakfast with more Costa Rican coffee!
• Take the local bus to Manuel Antonio National Park, one of the top places to see wildlife in the world! Look out for two types of sloths and three types of monkeys!
• For those craving an even further off-the-beaten-path activity, you can spend your morning hiking to the epic Cathedral Point trail in the Manuel Antonio National Park. This trail is a great opportunity to see white-faced monkeys in their natural habitat, especially in the mornings. The trail also has several incredible viewpoints along the way.

Afternoon

• Enjoy lunch and the afternoon on Playa Espadilla, or at one of our Trip Leader’s favorite restaurants. You are free to have a cocktail on the beach or do optional activities such as kayaking, or a sunset catamaran cruise. Look out for bottlenose dolphins!

Evening

• Enjoy dinner in Manuel Antonio and have an optional night out on the town with your new friends.

*During rainy season (roughly mid-April through mid-November), Day 3 morning and afternoon activities may be swapped to accommodate weather and activity availability.

Morning

• Enjoy an authentic Costa Rican breakfast right at your hotel.
• Optional morning of adventure rappelling waterfalls, crossing hanging bridges, and climbing trees.

Afternoon

• Relax at the beach with your group and soak in the tropical views of Costa Rica. Playa Espadilla is consistently ranked as Tripadvisor’s Top 15 Beaches in the World. 
• Sip a coconut cut straight from the tree as you enjoy these special moments in paradise.

Evening

• Enjoy your last dinner out in Manuel Antonio.
• Optional night out or star gazing.

Morning

• Enjoy one final breakfast in Manuel Antonio with your group of friends before departing to the airport to catch your flight back home.
• Transportation is provided back to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) (~2.5 hour drive), and you will arrive at 11:30 am. We suggest booking a departure flight for a few hours after this time.
• We look forward to welcoming you into our close-knit travel community.