Costa Rica Quest: Loges, Volcanoes, Homestay & Wild Swimming - 12 Days
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Starting from£2,425ppfor 12 days, including flights
Price includes:
- International and domestic flights
- All accommodation
- Transfers throughout
- Activities and excursion as detailed
- 24/7 support while travelling
Costa Rica packs more wonder into its small frame than almost anywhere on earth, and this twelve-day self-drive journey is built to seek it out — from Caribbean shores to misty cloud forest to the gold-sand beaches of the Pacific. With the keys in your hand and the open road ahead, you'll travel at your own pace through a country that lives by two simple words: pura vida.
After starting in the capital, San José, you'll plunge into the rainforest along the legendary Pacuare River — ranked among the world's finest whitewater — for two exhilarating days of rafting, with nights at a remote jungle lodge. From there the road leads to the laid-back Caribbean rhythms of Puerto Viejo, a vibrant blend of Latino, Afro-Caribbean and Bribri cultures fringed by white-sand beaches.
At the foot of the near-perfect cone of Arenal Volcano, you'll step beyond the tourist trail for a genuine homestay with the Herrera family — an organic farm tour, a hands-on cooking class, an intercultural exchange with the local community, and a soak in natural volcanic hot springs. The journey then climbs into the ethereal green of Monteverde's cloud forest before winding down to the crescent bay of Samara Beach, one of Costa Rica's most beautiful and relaxed stretches of coast.
Throughout, this is a trip for those who love the water as much as the wild, with rivers, waterfalls, warm springs and two glorious coastlines to plunge into along the way. With characterful lodges, a warm family welcome, free days to explore and the freedom of your own 4WD, the Costa Rica Quest is an invitation to discover this extraordinary country on your own terms.
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Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Where you'll stay
Cariblue Beach and Jungle Resort
Flights
Your journey begins with a comfortable flight
Depart11:15London
1 stop
Arrive20:55Juan Santamaria InternationalDepart15:11London Heathrow
1 stop
Arrive11:30+1London!
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Outbound and return flights are arranged as part of your trip. We'll select the most suitable routes and airlines based on availability and your preferences.
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