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Costa Rica - Outdoorsy Adventure

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9 Days

Dec 1 - Dec 9

Age 18+

4 cities

Overview

TravelBFF is heading to Costa Rica, one of our most adventurous trips yet! We’ll explore volcanoes, waterfalls, and beaches all in one trip, doing beautiful hikes, dip in waterfalls, and have the option to do many outdoor activities.

You'll fly into San Jose airport and we’ll explore Arenal, Guanacaste, Tamarindo, and Monteverde. We’ll stay in three wonderful hand picked hotels, with high quality standards, personalized services and great facilities.

This trip is for you if:

You are in good physical condition. We will be doing 2+ mile hikes and sometimes multiple hikes per day. No worries, if you are not in the best physical condition, you have 2 months to prepare (perfect excuse to start off your fitness goals).

We’ll also have many early and active mornings. For this trip partying and drinking will not be the highlight of it, but rather a good balance of adventure and fun nights in between if you’re up for it.

Price Includes:

8-night accommodation based on double occupancy
8 breakfast meals and 1 lunch
Roundtrip Airport Transfer from San Jose Airport
Exclusive travelbff private bus with a/c & Wifi for our entire trip
Private driver
Private tour guide who will be with us 24/7 (certified, local, and bilingual)
A TravelBFF admin host
Hot springs
3 early yoga sessions
Private catamaran boat cruise with open bar and food included
Coffee & Chocolate tour of a local farm
Entrance fees and tour guide included for the following:
Arenal Volcano Nature Walk 1968
La Fortuna waterfall
Arenal Hanging bridges Hike
Rio Celeste waterfall and hike
Canyoning La Leona waterfall
All tours will be private for our group

Excludes:

Flight
Travel Insurance
Airport transfers outside of designated times
Transportation to excursions not booked through us
Meals not mentioned above

Optional activities for additional price:

White water rafting
Zipline
Surfing lessons
Santa Elena Reserve hike in Monteverde
Any other activities that interest you in the areas we’re visiting may be requested

$642 Due To Booking

Trip total: $1,835 USD

35% of trip total to book ($642)

Payment plans available!! Read under “How to Book” for more info and instructions.

(3.5% additional fee will be charged for cards. Zelle will be accepted for remaining balance to avoid cc fees)

Itinerary:

Day 1

Welcome to San Jose, Costa Rica!

On arrival at the SJO international airport, you will be welcomed by our amazing tour guide Alejandro.

We will then head out to the Arenal Volcano area in the Northern Plains region to check into our hotel. The volcano is one of the country’s natural wonders. While the volcano is quiet these days and there are no lava eruptions, you can still see clouds of smoke or ash emanating from the top of the cinder cone.

Once arrived to the hotel, you will finally get the opportunity to meet everyone and settle in for the adventures that awaits. The hotel offers bars, heated pools, swim-up bars, hot springs, and restaurants so you can enjoy while you start to meet everyone.

Arrival: Your flight must arrive before 2PM, if arrival after 2 pm, you will have to purchase a transfer to our hotel in Arenal (3.5 hours) which will cost around $180.

Hotel: Arenal Springs

Day 2

ARENAL VOLCANO – NATURE WALK 1968 - LA FORTUNA WATERFALL - HANGING BRIDGES

It’s time to go on a full adventure in one of Costa Rica’s most famous regions.

We will start off by going on a Morning Nature walk through the 1968 Trail tour: This park got its name from the Arenal Volcano eruption of 1968. The reserve is one of the best places in the area to observe and witness these lava fields.

1968 Trail Hike - 2.5 hours~

Later on, we will visit Rio Fortuna Waterfall Reserve, with more than 4000 ml of precipitation per year, we’ll reach the base of the 70-meter high waterfall. At the base of this beautiful waterfall, a natural pool is formed in which you can swim in.

In the afternoon, we will walk along the famous hanging bridges. We will explore the rainforest on a 4km (2.5mi) circuit trail that snakes through distinct levels of the diverse ecosystem. Trails include some uneven surfaces and several ascents and descents.

Head back to the hotel and relax your muscles in the hot springs.

Hotel: Arenal Springs

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Day 3

ARENAL VOLCANO – WHITE WATER RAFTING

After a long day of exploring the day before, this will be your free day to explore the area or just relax and enjoy the hotel facilities.

OR you can add

Optional tour: White Water Rafting Sarapiqui River

Price per person: $65.00

Today you will be transferred to Sarapiqui region. Sarapiqui is known throughout Costa Rica for its amazing and rich biodiversity as well as for being an adventure seeker’s dream destination.

This tour begins in the community known as La Virgen de Sarapiquí, one of the most important communities of the area. This tour takes us through a beautiful part of the river filled with exciting white water rapids and beautiful ponds, all surrounded by a wonderful natural scenery. This is a great tour for people who are going rafting for their first time, but who also want excitement and great rapids. It is also a great tour for people with previous experience in rafting.

Hotel: Arenal Springs

Day 4

ARENAL VOLCANO – RIO CELESTE TREKKING - TAMARINDO BEACH

Today you will visit the enchanting Celeste River, whose vivid sky blue color makes it a popular attraction in the Tenorio Volcano National Park. Explore the park on a 4.5-mile (7 km) hike through the rainforest. You will also visit the famous “Borbollones” or bubbling pools to learn more about volcanic activity. As you walk along the trails, you might meet some resident animals passing through the forest.

Later on, transfer to Tamarindo Beach.

You’ll have the night free to enjoy and the option to explore the night life or have a relaxing night.

Hotel: Wyhdham Tamarindo

Day 5

LA LEONA WATERFALL Canyoning

You will have the option to enjoy the beach town or join in our on our most adventurous hike, La Leona waterfall.

Located in Curubandé, Guanacaste near Rincon de la Vieja Volcano. We will walk in the forest next to the blanco river that comes from the volcano, go around incredible rock formations, cross streams of water, go up small ladders until at the very end we will pull ourselves with a rope inside the water to get into a big cave to see La Leona Waterfall

*Not suitable for guests with knee, ankle, walking, or mobility limitations. Not recommended to claustrophobics due to the caves. Life jackets are optional.

Hotel: Wyhdham Tamarindo

Day 6

TAMARINDO BEACH – CATAMARAN TOUR

You’ll have the morning to enjoy the beach or add an optional Surfing lessons in Tamarindo beach

In the afternoon transfer to Potrero Beach to enjoy a catamaran tour with open bar and food.

You will enjoy a catamaran tour when you silently glide along Costa Rica’s Gold Coast while passing some of Guanacaste’s exotic bays, white sand beaches, and tropical jungles. Gaze off the bow with a cold tropical drink, prepared and served by the crew, as you scan the seas for dolphins, sea turtles, flying fish, or even a breaching whale.

Enjoy the wonderful view and bask in the sun, snorkeling, paddle boarding or kayaking in the blue waters. The expert crew will give you personal attention, preparing delicious food and top shelf cocktails.

Hotel: Wyhdham Tamarindo

Day 7

TAMARINDO BEACH – MONTEVERDE – COFFEE & CHOCOLATE TOUR

It’s time to leave the beach area and transfer to Monteverde. Encompassing rainforest, cloud forest, and spectacular biodiversity, Monteverde has one of the rarest and most unique habitats on the planet, not to mention an astonishing variety of flora and fauna.

In the afternoon experience a coffee and chocolate tour, we’ll show you the entire coffee process, from the seed to the delicious cup of coffee.

Once the coffee tour is finished, we will start with the sweetest part of the tour, the delicious chocolate. Like coffee, we will talk about the entire chocolate process. Once finished you will have the opportunity to taste several types of chocolate such as dark chocolate, milk, and white chocolate.

Hotel: El Establo

Day 8

MONTEVERDE – ZIPLINES-Santa Elena Hike

Day for free to explore the area/hotel facilities or:

Optional tour: Canopy

Price per person: $70.00

Enjoy a thrilling zip line circuit that’s located in the magical forests of Monteverde. You will ride down a unique zipline circuit that stretches across canyons, going from one mountain to another, and in between treetops. It truly is an exhilarating adventure of zip lining down the mountains. You’ll ride 7 cables that go up to 100m (328ft) in height and 750m (2460ft) in length where you will be astounded by its impressive heights, speeds that go up to 70km/h (43.5mph), views, and because you will be able to admire the surrounding mountains like in no other place. You’ll have the option to do the Tarzan swing or the Superman zip line.

Optional tour: Santa Elena Reserve Hike

Price per person: $15.00

Walk in the Santa Elena Reserve where you will be surprised by the diversity and richness of the area walking along the many trails of any of them.

Explore and discover the corners of the reserve, with a network of 5 trail set up for your personal experience.

We’ll take the evening to have our last night together.

Hotel: El Establo

Day 9

MONTEVERDE- SAN JOSE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

After exploring some of the best Costa Rica has to offer, it is time to say goodbye to your new TravelBFFs. As we head back to the airport, we will stop by a souvenir shop.

Transportation: We will be transporting you back to San Jose airport so be sure to select a flight AFTER 2 pm on Dec 9th (selecting the latest available flight is recommended for ease of mind as we will be driving 3.5 hours back to the airport) Estimated arrival to the airport is 12pm

Things to note:

A week before the trip, we will send out an itinerary with all the planned times for the activities each day. A month in advanced we will be sending a recommended packing list.

*Please note that the itinerary may be subject to change

Important things to know before booking

Refund policy and Travel Insurance

This trip is NON-refundable. But, you may transfer it to another member to receive your money back (depending on the trip there may be a replacement fee to change names on the reservation). Please only purchase this trip if you are 100% sure you can come and you have checked flights. Unexpected life courses are understandable.
How replacements work:
You are responsible for finding a replacement. You may post the details on our TravelBFF Facebook group. Once found and 100% ready to pay, contact the trip host for approval. Your replacement will pay you through a bank transfer such as Zelle.
Also, travel insurance protects your purchase and sometimes flights. Medical Travel insurance is required for our Costa Rica trip, but you may add extra coverage for flight delays, cancellations, or cancel for any reason from your part. Insurance can vary from $25-$150 depending on the coverage you choose, your age, and where you live.
Bring your best energy

We are all here for a pleasant experience and to enjoy our vacation. Come with an open mind, ready to meet a diverse group of people with different personalities. Be respectful to everyone and be inclusive. Anyone causing disruption, drama, harassment, fights, damage, theft, or anything else illegal will be removed from this trip at any time without a refund. This includes the group chat. Authorities will be contacted if necessary.
Please click here to read our principles to see if our group trips are a good fit for you
Accommodations

For this trip, we will be staying in hotels. You will be sharing a room with another member and you will each have your own bed. Having your own room is optional but not guaranteed for an additional $954 to the base price.
Flights and airport transfers

Please purchase your flight as soon as you have a confirmed spot to avoid high flight prices.
Many times our members end up flying in days earlier or days later. If you do, we’ll be happy to help you find accommodations..
If your times do not meet up with our included airport transfer times, we do offer private airport rides for around $180. Note that you’ll be in a 3.5 hour car ride.
The included transfer times are listed in the itinerary.
Are our trips a good fit for you?

We create trips for different type of travelers. Booking travel packages or traveling with strangers with a host is not always for everyone.
The previous trips you've seen may not be a reflection of the next trip. Some are catered towards parting, or outdoors, or luxury, or budget, or culture, or a mixture of everything. That's why it's important to FULLY read the itinerary, hotel reviews, inclusions, exclusions, on our website before booking.
It's also important to book knowing that you're a person who can maintain respectful/cheerful towards the group, locals, and host.
The people who book are a huge part of the experience for everyone, so it's important that you self analyze that this is something you think you're a good fit for & you'll enjoy.
Please don't bring plus ones unless they are also fully informed on what TravelBFF is and the itinerary

How To Book

Booking Page

*Our trips usually sell out in minutes so set an alarm and book instantly once the link is up to secure a spot*
We will have 2 booking dates. Pre-booking available for purchase Wednesday Oct 11th and regular booking opens Friday Oct 13th.
Please Note: The booking page will ask you for your instagram account, and a picture of you holding a valid passport right next to you. Please have the picture ready in your camera roll.
You must agree to the requirements and then it will take you to the payment page.
Deposit/Payment & Payment Plan Options

35% of the trip total will be required plus cc fees, totaling $665 to secure a spot.
Deposits are non-refundable.
The remaining balance will be due before Oct 31, 2022. Payment plans are available through Klarna when qualified, and you can start your payment plan as soon as possible or latest Oct 30th.
If you are paying in full and you’d like to avoid the credit card 3.5% fee, you may pay through zelle.
Information on Klarna payment plan:
You can do 4 installments interest-free with 0 impact to your credit score. They also have options to do a longer monthly payment plan, but that option depends on your credit.
All you have to do is download the app, register and then paste the payment link on the app. You can read the full information through their website.
Once Confirmed

Once payment has been successful, you will receive a email confirming your purchase right away (check spam folder).
Six weeks before the trip date, your host will send you a email with the link to the group chat and other important info. Join the group chat as soon as you get it and stay tuned for important info. We will also have at least 1 zoom meeting.
Before the Trip

You will have the chance to interact with everyone else going on the group chat and prepare/get excited together. We will also have a mandatory zoom meeting. The host will also provide you with info such as:
Things you should pack
and a detailed itinerary a week before the trip

Our Safety Measures When It Comes To “Traveling with Strangers”

When booking, we require all of the information to match. This includes having a valid passport and taking a CLEAR picture of you holding it right next to your face. The card used for purchase must also be yours. Through this we verify that each person booking and making the payment is who they say they are. Additionally we require at least one zoom call with your camera on. We are alert of any suspicious behavior from the point you book, the group chat, and to being on the trip. We ask everyone to not share any info you wouldn’t want any random people to know of including home address. We also do not allow anyone not part of this trip to join us in our hotel accommodation rooms.

We want everyone to be safe, so please be responsible for your actions during the trip. This includes wandering off from the group, meeting up with other strangers, and taking alcohol or substances. We require you to purchase travel insurance, especially because we’ll be doing many outdoor activities, as we are not liable. We also encourage everyone to stay alert and not get “too intoxicated” and have a buddy system with your roommates. We provide as much help as we can and look out for each other, but essentially you have to be on the lookout and responsible for yourself as well. Our goal with our trips is to simply provide those who like to travel, a fun experience with new people to meet. It is perfect for those who aren’t afraid to explore solo travel.