Costa Rica multisport holiday
“13 days of group fun and games with optional and included activities allowing for a choose your own style of tropical adventure without too much travelling.”
Highlights
San José | Monteverde | La Fortuna | Pacuare | Puerto Viejo de Talamanca |Description of Costa Rica multisport holiday
Aside from being one of the world’s premier countries for wildlife watching, Costa Rica is equally well regarded in terms of adventure sports with everything from jungle trekking and zip lining to horse riding and kayaking providing no end of thrills against a totally tropical backdrop to truly savour.This 13 day multi sports holiday does exactly as it says on the tin and provides travellers with every excuse to get outdoors and active in Costa Rica all the way from the streets of San José to the beaches of Puerto Viejo via the awesome national parks of Monteverde and Arenal Volcano.
If you’ve ever wanted to raft down the Pacuare River and spend a night in remote rainforest lodgings or take a free day in Fortuna for white water rafting or hiking around a dormant volcano, this Costa Rica holiday is exactly what you’re looking for and now’s your chance to dive right in.
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06 Feb 2021
£1130
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27 Feb 2021
£1130
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03 Apr 2021
£1079
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17 Apr 2021
£1079
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08 May 2021
£1037
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26 Jun 2021
£1037
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24 Jul 2021
£1079
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07 Aug 2021
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21 Aug 2021
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23 Oct 2021
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£1130
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02 Apr 2022
£1269
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£1269
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£1269
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14 May 2022
£1219
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04 Jun 2022
£1219
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£1219
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02 Jul 2022
£1269
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16 Jul 2022
£1269
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30 Jul 2022
£1269
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13 Aug 2022
£1269
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27 Aug 2022
£1269
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24 Sep 2022
£1219
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22 Oct 2022
£1219
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05 Nov 2022
£1269
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£1269
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03 Dec 2022
£1329
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17 Dec 2022
£1329
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24 Dec 2022
£1329
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Vouchers
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Holiday type
Small group holidays
Small group travel is not large group travel scaled down. It is modelled on independent travel – but with the advantage of a group leader to take care of the itinerary, accommodation and tickets, and dealing with the language. It’s easy to tick off the big sights independently – but finding those one-off experiences, local festivals, travelling markets and secret viewpoints is almost impossible for someone without the insider knowledge gained from years in the field. If you’re heading off on a gap year your, perhaps – but for those with a two-week holiday, a small group tour will save valuable planning time.
The leaders are not guides – they’re not there to shepherd you around. Instead, they’ll let you know which local restaurant serves great value food – without running the risk of travellers’ tummy. They’ll allow you to avoid hour-long queues at train stations and attractions.
We like to think of small group travel as the Goldilocks option. It is independent travel without the fuss, worry and bunk beds – and organised travel without the coaches. And it’s cheaper than a tailor made tour. It’s sits somewhere in the middle – and we think it’s just about right.
What are the main benefits?
Big experiencesHave big, life-enriching experiences that would be impossible to organise without lots of time and insider knowledge.
Simplicity
Make the most of your holiday time by letting someone else do the hard work and boring logistics!
Peace of mind
Small group tours take care of the security aspects – and provide a safety net should anything unexpected happen.
Who is it ideal for?
Travellers who are short of timeIf you don’t have three months to spend exploring, small groups trips let you cover more ground in less time. Your days are not spent queuing for tickets or finding hotels – so you can squeeze more into your holiday.
Solo travellers who’d like company
Likeminded travel companions plus peace of mind for those travelling alone. Single supplements are usually available – providing privacy if you want it.
Less confident travellers
Stray from the tourist trail without worrying about getting lost, and meet local people without dealing with the language barrier.
Mythbuster
“I won’t get any privacy!”Couples and friends have private rooms, and you can choose to eat alone or not. Single supplements give solo travellers their own room.
“There won’t be any free time”
Free mornings or afternoons let you explore on your own, or just relax.
“The accommodation will be basic”
Trips are as high or low end as you like. Though off the beaten track destinations won’t have luxury hotels, this is all part of the adventure.
“I won’t like the other travellers!”
Tour operators try to create groups with a similar demographic – age, families, activity levels... Chances are, you’ll even make new friends.
“Will we be following an umbrella?”
No.
Meet a group leader
As well as taking care of all the day-to-day practicalities, your group leader is the one who will turn your trip into an adventure. Leaders are extraordinary characters – the kind of person who has spent 14 Christmas days on the slopes of Mount Everest, runs marathons wearing tiger suits to raise funds for their conservation and thinks nothing of leading an overland trip in Sudan or Afghanistan. Fearless and inspiring, group leaders are as important as the destination itself.
Meet a local guide
No matter how experienced your group leader, they can never make up for the knowledge gained from a lifetime in the destination. That’s why many of our trips work with local guides around the world – who invite you into their homeland with pleasure. As well as doing crazy things like climbing Kilimanjaro 100 times, they also donate their time to local projects supported by travellers – such as rebuilding Sri Lankan villages following the 2004 tsunami.
Responsible tourism
As the pioneers of responsible tourism, we screen every trip so you can travel knowing your holiday will help support conservation and local people.
Through our commitment to responsible tourism, we ensure minimal social and environmental impact in the places we visit by travelling in small groups, using local transportation and staying in locally owned hotels. We also work with experienced local guides who are knowledgeable of local culture, history, flora and fauna. In Costa Rica we support Kids Saving the Rainforest, a non-profit organisation that focuses on environmental education and wildlife conservation. Our support of this project includes the construction of four lifesaving monkey bridges for the critically endangered Titi monkeys in Manuel Antonio.
The leading cause of death among these primates is electrocution by both high and low-tension live wires where their treetop pathways have grown around the wires. These bridges lend an invaluable resource to the remaining 1500-1700 Titi monkeys of the Citrinellus subspecies. Recent studies in Manual Antonio have shown 20% increases in the size of some troops in the last couple of years and the size of the subspecies population has increased by approximately 200 since the last study. This is great news, which shows the bridges are contributing towards saving the monkeys. This organisation is supported by the Planeterra Foundation, a non-profit organisation developed by our company as a way to give back to the places in which we operate.
Environment
Through our commitment to responsible tourism, we ensure minimal social and environmental impact in the places we visit by travelling in small groups, using local transportation and staying in locally owned hotels. We also work with experienced local guides who are knowledgeable of local culture, history, flora and fauna. In Costa Rica we support Kids Saving the Rainforest, a non-profit organisation that focuses on environmental education and wildlife conservation. Our support of this project includes the construction of four lifesaving monkey bridges for the critically endangered Titi monkeys in Manuel Antonio.
The leading cause of death among these primates is electrocution by both high and low-tension live wires where their treetop pathways have grown around the wires. These bridges lend an invaluable resource to the remaining 1500-1700 Titi monkeys of the Citrinellus subspecies. Recent studies in Manual Antonio have shown 20% increases in the size of some troops in the last couple of years and the size of the subspecies population has increased by approximately 200 since the last study. This is great news, which shows the bridges are contributing towards saving the monkeys. This organisation is supported by the Planeterra Foundation, a non-profit organisation developed by our company as a way to give back to the places in which we operate.
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Climate
3 Reviews of Costa Rica multisport holiday
4.5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2019 by Mike Blake
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
White water rafting down the Pacuare River
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Bring a waterproof camera
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Certainly benefited local people
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Excellent trip
Reviewed on 05 Sep 2016 by Tracy Beecher
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Every part of the holiday from start to finish was memorable and exciting and it's impossible to pick a particular aspect
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Be prepared for the holiday of a lifetime
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Outstanding and fantastic fun
Reviewed on 08 May 2014 by James Mead
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
The time spent in the jungle rafting down the river, staying in jungle lodges and trekking to nearby waterfalls.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Don't book the extra adrenaline pack before you go. It's better to pick and choose your activities when you're there.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Local transport was occasionally used and the sharing of rooms reduced the environmental impact
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Really enjoyable and a good variety of activities. Not too much travelling as well
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