Costa Rica Adventure

Welcome to Costa Rica! Take included transportation with your group to Puerto Viejo. This beachside town is the best place in Costa Rica to experience laid-back vibes, enjoy a unique Caribbean culture, and take in the crystal blue water.

Enjoy your first traditional Costa Rican dinner in town as you get to know your new friends.

Settle into your charming bungalow for some rest before tomorrow's beach day.

As the sun rises over the Caribbean Sea, visit Cahuita National Park. See the park's sustainable relationship with the community.

Get to know the best-preserved coral reef in the Costa Rican Caribbean area and enjoy the scenery, culture, and cuisine.

Spend your afternoon soaking in the crystalline waters on the coast on the beach, wandering around town, or indulging in a massage.

Try a delicious ceviche, a traditional cured fish dish, as an appetizer, and enjoy a Caribbean-influenced entree for dinner.

Visit the Gandoca–Manzanillo National Refuge, home to numerous ecosystems along the southern Caribbean Coast.

Enjoy an afternoon exploring Puerto Viejo by bike or catching some waves with an optional surf lesson on Playa Negra.

In the evening, prepare for your upcoming rafting adventure and pack an overnight bag to use in the jungle. Then, relax at the hotel or hang out with your new friends over drinks at a local bar.

Wake up early and embark on a two-day whitewater rafting adventure. Raft Class II, III, & IV rapids through the rainforest to your remote eco-lodge on the Pacuare River.

The lodge is a model of sustainable tourism with hydroelectric power and quaint, rustic accommodations. Enjoy a self-guided walk to nearby waterfalls and natural pools.

Dine in the open air with meals cooked in the wilderness by your rafting guides. Fall asleep to the sounds of the rainforest.

Wake up feeling ready to continue your adventure down the river. Hold on tight as the rapids get bigger and better. Listen carefully to your rafting guide's commands and paddle hard to earn your "Tico" lunch.

End your rafting trip with a shower and take a well-deserved nap in the van on the way to our next destination.

Arrive at Turrialba and spend the evening celebrating a successful rafting adventure with your friends.

Get your adrenaline pumping as you spend the morning rappelling down four different waterfalls.

Explore the lush flora as you fly above the canopy on zip lines and walk across a hanging bridge.

Afterward, tour a local coffee plantation and learn about the seven stages of coffee production. Be sure to taste a freshly made cup of Costa Rican coffee!

Wake up early and enjoy your last gallo pinto breakfast.

Make your way back to San Jose Airport with included transportation, or continue the adventure to the Pacific side of the country on our Costa Rica Trip.

Make plans to keep in touch with your new friends as a member of our Under30Experiences alumni network.