costa
rica
from jungles and volcanic hot springs to exotic wildlife. an incredible 10 days exploring costa rica's hotspots!
why you'll love this trip
from jungles and volcanic hot springs to exotic wildlife. an incredible 10 days exploring costa rica's hotspots!
local experience 
bucket list experience 
yoga 
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your 10 day adventure
welcome to costa rica!!! 🇨🇷
welcome to san jose! And if you hear us shouting pura vida baby, it's because it's costa rica’s national tagline meaning ‘pure life’ today is all about getting situated, meeting the gals, and getting your first feel of this amazing country. you’ll arrive in costa rica’s capital san jose and we’ll meet you at the airport before we take you to our hotel. settle in, check out the local city or just sit back and relax as you’re about to start the most incredible 10 days of your life with a group of other incredible gals. all of us will meet up as a group, head out for a welcome dinner, and then follow it up with some welcome drinks in costa rica’s largest city and getting to know each other <3
local costa rican homestay 🌴
day 2 and we’re straight into costa rica’s rich culture, we’re heading to coop san juan, a rural costa rican village off the beaten path where we will experience life just as the locals do. we have a quick scenic drive through the country (3 and a half hours, travel sick girlies bring your tablets) we make it to our picturesque village where we check into our homestays. if you want to get to know the real costa rica. this is it. the families have so kindly let us stay with them in their gorgeous homes, so get to know them as they show us a cooking demonstration. gals…you will love the costa rican food, especially as here it will be so authentic and delicious! before the sun goes down we head out to explore the area - keeping an eye out for wildlife and getting a true feel for the costa rican countryside. as we watch the sunset, we gather around the bonfire, a special moment to take in our gorgeous scenery and how we all get to be here together enjoying this wonderful country!
arenal volcano hike & hotsprings 🌋
today we head for la fortuna - adventure capital of costa rica. a beautiful mountain town sat at the base of the epic arenal volcano. la fortuna is an adrenaline lover's playground. after getting settled into our accommodation, we head straight for a hike around the base of arenal volcano! the views are going to be something special! after we have walked and explored, we'll get some r&r in some natural hot springs and enjoy a group dinner.
el salto swimming hole 🩱
today is a full day dedicated to exploring la fortuna we have made sure you gals have got all the options! your gals who tour guide will be taking those looking for a more chilled day down to the local swimming hole called el salto, and those who are craving some adrenaline can choose to spend the day as they please. there are a few optional extras. whether your activity of choice is canyoneering, whitewater rafting, volcano hikes, ATVing, ziplining, rappelling, or something else, la fortuna will not disappoint. the day is pretty much yours to spend how you want whether it's chilling or exploring.
monteverde and night safari 🦥
today we pack up and begin one of the most scenic journeys of our trip to monteverde. this route takes us high through the jungle mountains where we cross a scenic lake with panoramic views of the arenal volcano. after we make it monteverde we have time to check in and get settled before heading out for a night safari later in the evening. the diversity of wildlife in costa rica is unmatched, and tonight we are going to get a first-hand look at the nocturnal nightlife. sloths, armadillos, vipers, colourful tree frogs and exotic birds are a few of the animals you will likely be lucky enough to come across on the night safari. it's giving david attenborough documentary, genuinely stuff you would see on tv!!!
ziplining through the cloud forests ☁️
when people mention costa rica, ziplining through a cloud forest is likely one of the first images that comes to mind. in the 1970s, scientists used ziplines to explore the country's rich canopy without disturbing the environment, and from there, the idea of using ziplines for recreation was born. as the birthplace of the zipline and hands down one of the most amazing possible locations to try the activity, it's a no-brainer that we include a day of ziplining in the earth's most famous cloud forest. not to mention, these are some of the longest and most thrilling ziplines out there, a truly once-in-a-lifetime opportunity you won’t want to miss out on!
next stop - santa teresa!!! 🏝️
it's time for the beach! costa rica is world-renowned for its beautiful coastline and world-class surfing, so today we head to our favourite beach town in the country. SURF’S UP BABY! we love santa teresa because it’s got the best vibes and everything you could want in a beach town. beautiful, not too touristy, plenty of fun activities in the area and a fun, young vibe. if you’ve been to bali, we like to think of it as costa rica’s version of cangu. today is just a travel day but when we get settled in, we’ll head over to the beach for some drinks and to enjoy our first sunset over the pacific.
beach day & yoga 🧘🏼♀️
more chill today as it’s been a jam-packed few days and we may as well try out that pura vida lifestyle whilst we are here! our accommodation is just a short walk from the beach, so spend the day relaxing at the beach or if you’re feeling super energised you can head off on one of the many activities santa teresa has to offer. if you are looking to do a bit of surfing while on the trip, today is the perfect chance as there are plenty of great surf schools along the beach. in the afternoon we have the most perfect sunset yoga class, altogether, where you can unwind and get a bit of zen in after the last few busy busy days.
waterfalls & montezuma town 🥥
not far from santa teresa is a lesser-known costa rica highlight - the bohemian beach town of montezuma. we’ll grab transport over to montezuma where we will grab lunch by the beach before going to see one of costa rica’s iconic jungle waterfalls (and hopefully catch a glimpse of some howler monkeys and other wildlife!). after the waterfall, we go and explore montezuma town, a super colourful and chilled beach town, filled with local artisans and home to an incredible beach that is not to be missed. tonight is the last night of our trip, so we head back to santa teresa to prepare for a farewell dinner if you gals fancy it a super fun night out to celebrate the incredible trip we have all just experienced and friendships that will last a lifetime.
chilled check out 🧳
all good things must come to an end, we’re not crying...you are. we’re in one of the best spots in costa rica, so if you feel like it, you could hang around and explore more of santa teresa. Your gals who guide is on hand for any onward travel plans you have. whatever you need, they’ve got you covered.
gals, we know you don’t want to miss out on this, so check out our departure dates and get yourself straight over to paradise!
hand picked stays
this hotel is located in san josé, just 250 metres from la sábana metropolitan park. it offers a spa with a fitness centre and hot tub. rooms have free Wi-Fi too! all the main san josé hotspots are nearby so after you're up for it, you can explore the metropolitan cathedral, national theatre of costa rica and pre-colombian gold museum before you grab some drinks and head off on the most epic 10 days of your life in costa rica. (accommodation is subject to change dependent on season but will be of a similar standard)
stop numero dos on our costa rica adventure is coop san juan, a rural costa rican village off the beaten path where we will experience life just as the locals do. a quick scenic drive through the country takes us to a picturesque village where we check into our homestays - we can't wait for you to experience the real costa rica!
located right next to la fortuna's national park, our hotel is certified as eco-friendly, so you can be sure that you're travelling sustainably! it also features a large terrace where you can relax or munch on regional specialities from their restaurant with unbelievable views of arenal volcano. obviously, the volcano is the biggest attraction in this area and since it's just a few minutes from la fortuna central park and a 10-minute drive to arenal volcano, this hotel is in a prime location. the spacious rooms are fully air-conditioned and they have an en suite bathroom, cable TV and a minibar.
located by the costa rican jungle, this eco-friendly, self-sustaining hotel is just a 5-minute drive from monteverde national park and has nice restaurants and bars nearby so you can easily grab a beer or some costa-rican cuisine nearby. our guesthouse has a lovely garden and a terrace with amazing views of the nearby jungle, which some rooms have views of, and has free wifi throughout. every room includes a private bathroom and free toiletries.
the final stop on the best 10 days of your life takes us to santa teresa, a place famous for world-class surfing. it's a lucky thing that this hotel is super close to the beach then, with easy access to the waves. surrounded by a broad strip of forest too, this is the pinnacle of costa rican accommodation and the best place ever to end your trip. you won't want to leave santa teresa at the end of your trip.
got questions?
yess!!! nearly 90% of our gals come solo so don't worry!!! you'll get added to a group chat before you even land in san jose, so you're already chatting with your gals and tour leader before day one starts.
Every tour is led by one of our incredible gals who leaders! They are all fully trained, LOVE to travel and know all the hidden gems in the areas they are showing you!! we believe the best way to see a destination is through the eyes of the locals that live there so learn, try and experience it all!!
The Costa Rican government recently advised that yellow fever vaccination is mandatory if arriving from certain countries, this currently includes Colombia, Peru and Brazil. Please check your government website for more information.
you can stay up to 90 days without a visa in costa rica!!
It takes approximately 5/6 hours to get back to San Jose by public bus, shared shuttles are $85 alternatively you can fly.
the closet airport to the start of the trip is Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and the closet airport to the end destination is Santa Teresa is Cobano Airport (CBO), located approximately 40 minutes away by car. From here, you can get a 30-minute flight to SJO, where you'll be able to get international flights. To get to the CBO airport, you can also take a:
Taxi: Local taxis are available and can take you directly to the airport. The price is around USD$35.
To get to San Jose (SJO) airport: You can get a shuttle bus that goes from Santa Teresa to San Jose (SJO) airport. This costs around $50. The Shuttle runs from 06:45am arriving at 2pm and at 2.45pm arriving at 9.30pm. Therefore, we recommend not booking a flight earlier than 5pm If taking the bus. Alternatively, while on tour, we can provide links to suppliers who can provide a private transfer.
The trip starts in san jose and finishes in santa teresa
