Costa Rica Hero

Costa Rica Explorer

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Trip Overview

Duration

10 Days

Activities

Boating/Rafting
Cultural
Wildlife Viewing

Physical Rating

Easy

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Costa Rica Rafting
Costa Rica Monkey

Adventure Awaits

This is the only Wild Women adventure that combines whitewater rafting, ziplining and a bow and arrow competition! On this trip we search for crocs and howler monkeys by boat along the snaking Tempisque River in the Cipanci Wildlife Refuge. Birders will go bananas for the roseate spoonbills, wood storks and black-bellied whistling ducks. Expect a truly elevated stay at Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails where the panoramas of the commanding volcano and Lake Arenal pack a punch.


Experience Costa Rica From Tree Canopy to Coast

A Balanced Bite of Central America

On this thoughtfully balanced edible and cultural adventure, we support Retus, a network of women-owned businesses and learn Costa Rican cocina secrets like how to make tortilla de queso (cheese tortillas) with Doña Miriam. Foodies will love the lesson on the chocolate-making process at the cacao plantation and daily dose of hyperlocal coffee! There’s also an introduction to regional favorites like palm heart, a riverside burrito experience and an authentic Indigenous Maleku lunch. Memorable moments are easy to find at the Proyecto Asis Costa Rica Wildlife Sanctuary where we help prep meals and enrichment toys for the rescued animals at the centre and search for the sloths in the treetops!

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Itinerary

  • Day 1

    Arrival

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  • Day 2

    Turrialba

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  • Day 3

    Puerto Viejo De Sarapiqui

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  • Day 4

    Puerto Viejo De Sarapiqui

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  • Day 5

    Arenal La Fortuna

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  • Day 6

    Arenal La Fortuna

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  • Day 7

    Gulf of Papagayo

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  • Day 8

    Gulf of Papagayo

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  • Day 9

    Gulf of Papagayo

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  • Day 10

    Departure

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What’s Included

  • checkmark icon Nine breakfasts, six lunches, eight dinners
  • checkmark icon Ground transportation from ​​Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and to Liberia International Airport (LIR) for departing flights
  • checkmark icon Private air-conditioned van for transfers
  • checkmark icon Nine nights shared accommodations at hotels and eco-lodges
  • checkmark icon Awesome English-speaking female naturalist guide
  • checkmark icon All park entrance fees
  • checkmark icon Tortilla-making class
  • checkmark icon Cacao plantation and chocolate-making tour
  • checkmark icon Palmito tour
  • checkmark icon Eco Termales Fortuna hot springs admission
  • checkmark icon All activity safety gear and equipment as needed
  • checkmark icon Arenal Sky Trek Zipline and Hanging Bridges experience
  • checkmark icon White-water rafting and necessary equipment
  • checkmark icon Boat excursion on Tempisque River
  • checkmark icon Airport transfer (upon arrival) and group transfer on departure (Day 10)
  • checkmark icon All tipping associated with the trip, with the exception of lead and assistant guides, housekeeping, baggage handlers and drivers
What’s Excluded:

Alcoholic drinks, soft drinks and bottled water are not included with the meals and must be purchased separately. Filtered tap water will be provided throughout the trip (jugs will be transported in the van for convenient refilling of personal water bottles).

Please Note:

All applicable taxes are included in the trip price.

Optional single private upgrade, subject to availability.

Itineraries may be subject to change without notice due to weather and other environmental conditions. Please review our Booking Terms.

Trip Details

Know Before You Go

Click HERE all of the logistical details you’ll need to know prior to departure—including the packing list, arrival and departure details and suggested tipping information.

This trip starts in San Jose, Juan Santamaria International Airport (airport code: SJO) and finishes at Liberia International Airport (airport code: LIR).

The Wild Women Way

If you’re wondering how we roll, it’s together. The Wild Women Way is our modus operandi, our mantra and our rock solid foundation. You can learn more about our Wild Ways HERE.

How We Support You

Ready for a big adventure? We’re in it together. On this trip, we get up close with wildlife, . Yes, it can be a challenge, but you’re never alone. Like thousands of women before you, you’ll draw on strength you didn’t know you had and come out feeling like the goddess you are. 

Like all our trips, this trip can be scaled to suit different abilities and comfort levels. If you have concerns or reservations about your ability to complete or enjoy this trip due to any physical or medical reasons, please contact us and let’s talk about it.

What the Trip Entails

This is an adventure for women who love wildlife and want an up-close, interactive experience. The activity level is easy. We would like you to be comfortable with the following:

  • checkmark icon Being in a vehicle on winding, dusty, potholed hairpin roads with some steep exposure
  • checkmark icon Close encounters with wildlife
  • checkmark icon Insects! And exceptionally large, crawling ones
  • checkmark icon Humid and sometimes extreme daytime temperatures
  • checkmark icon A menu that might be unfamiliar to you
  • checkmark icon River boat and whitewater rafting excursions (optional)
  • checkmark icon Ziplining and suspension bridges (optional)
  • checkmark icon Traveling and staying in the area of an active volcano
  • checkmark icon Physical Rating: Easy (Some physical activity included. Trips are the most leisurely with an average of 1 – 4 hours of physical activity each day.)
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