Costa Rica Jungle Adventure
January 18-24, 2025 (SOLD OUT)
January 25-31, 2025
Pura Vida- Welcome to the Jungle!
Come join us in Costa Rica! We are heading to one of the most biodiverse areas in the world, Manuel Antonio. Resting on a hilltop overlooking the Pacific Ocean, this magical place offers a brilliant combination of rainforest, beaches, epic sunsets, wildlife and nature leaving you with an experience you'll never forget!
This adventure has a little bit of it all! From chasing waterfalls to guided nature hikes to sunset cruises and more this week long adventure is the perfect combination of fun and relaxation that will have you saying PURA VIDA!
Day 1:
Welcome to the Jungle
Welcome to Costa Rica! Fly into San Jose International Airport (SJO) and arrive by 1:00 p.m. Your trip host, along with your other travel mates, will be waiting for you. A private shuttle will take us to our amazing house tucked away in the heart of the jungle in Manuel Antonio.
Get ready to relax... our home is soothing, peaceful and boasts incredible opportunities for wildlife encounters. It is located just minutes from beaches, Costa Rica's most popular national park, plenty of shops and restaurants, and the town of Quepos. Spend your mornings soaking in the sounds of the jungle that surround this beautiful home and cool off with a dip in our private pool in the afternoons. Trust us, you'll be living the life of Pura Vida in no time!
The journey to our home is approximately a 2 hours and 45 minute drive and the views along the drive will take your breath away. Once we arrive, we will get settled in to our home and enjoy some time to relax and unwind by the pool.
Tonight we are in for a special treat! A private chef will be joining us at our home to prepare a delicious meal for us to enjoy as we get to know each other and share our excitement for the adventurous week ahead!
Day 2:
a walk on the wild side! manuel antonio national park + jungle night tour
Wake to the sounds of the jungle and enjoy a traditional Costa Rican breakfast before heading out on a full day of jungle adventures!
Our morning starts with a walk on the wild side as we head out for a guided tour of Manuel Antonio National Park. Although this is Costa Rica's smallest national park at only 16 square kilometers, it offers one of the most diverse habitats in the world!! Within its borders you can find over 346 plant species, 109 types of mammals including 4 types of monkeys, 184 types of birds, and many other species including plants too.
A local guide who has a trained eye, along with familiarity of the park, will show will us animals we would likely overlook on our own. Additionally, the guide will bring along a spotting scope so you can get up-close views of everything from monkeys to sloths to toucans to lizards and more! Did you know that Manuel Antonio is also one of the few places you can spot the squirrel monkey in the wild?
We will enjoy a light snack before our ending our nature walk at the gorgeous Playa Manuel Antonio, ranked as the second best beach in all of Central America. Playa Manuel Antonio is the crowning jewel of the national park and notably so as it truly a little slice of paradise!
After the tour, you will have the option to stay and enjoy the park or playa as long as you would like, or you will also have the option to catch a ride back to the house with our guide. Lunch is on your own today so if you stick around in the park, you can enjoy lunch at the cafe inside the park or you can head to the main beach, Playa Espadilla just outside the park to grab a bite to eat at one of the local beachside restaurants.
The rest of the afternoon is yours to enjoy as you wish. We will meet back up at home just after 4:00 p.m. to get ready for a fun evening adventure. Tonight we will explore the dark side of the jungle on a guided night walk. Costa Rica is known for its diversity in wildlife, and during this tour you may see bats, Jesus Christ lizards, spiders, owls, varieties of frogs, snakes, spiders and many interesting insects. Our guide will provide you with a flashlight for the walk. Keep your eyes open - maybe you'll be able to spot the tiny tree frogs or a sleeping sloth first! After a true walk on the wild side, we will enjoy pizza and snacks for a late dinner back at home.
Relax and unwind with a tropical drink back home as you listen to the sounds of the jungle at night before retreating to your warm, cozy bed.
Day 3:
Costa Rica's 7 Adventures Tour - Waterfall Rappelling, Monkey Drops & More!
Wake up and enjoy breakfast as the warmth of the early morning sun kisses your skin and the birds sing their happy songs. Fill up on a typical Costa Rican breakfast before a another big day of adventure!
Our guide will pick us up and we will make our way out to the Costa Rican countryside to our base camp for today. From here we will be taken in a four wheel drive vehicle to the start of our adventure which takes place on 80 acres of protected land. Today's adventure will have you feeling immersed within the Costa Rican rainforest as you will have another opportunity to experience its incredible biodiversity.
On the 7 Costa Rican Adventure Tour we try new activities including waterfall rappelling, the famous monkey drop, an inclined rappel, tree climbing ladders, canopy tour zip lines, and tree-top rappelling. During the adventure there will be short breaks for refreshing snacks including fruits, juice, and water. After our tour, we will be treated to a delicious “Comida Tipica” – a typical Costa Rican meal.
Once we arrive back in Manuel Antonio, you will have free time to shop, relax or take an optional trip to Playa La Macha or another nearby beach to catch a breathtaking sunset over the Pacific Ocean.
Dinner is on your own tonight. Manuel Antonio has plenty of delicious choices to offer. If you would like to join your trip host tonight, she will be making arrangements for the group to dine at the notorious El Avion restaurant, an old Fairchild C-123 airplane that was refurbished and turned into one of the coolest bars and restaurants in Manuel Antonio.
Day 4:
beach day, whitewater rafting or choose your own adventure!
Buenos Dias! Wake up and enjoy a cup of coffee as you listen to the early morning sounds of macaws, monkeys, toucans and cicadas. Today is a choose your own adventure day!
If you are looking for some extra relaxation today, head down to the Playitas and lounge on the beach while you watch local surfers, or post up by the pool with a book and a drink or get a massage. If you are looking to add a little extra adventure to your trip, we recommend trying an optional white water rafting trip down the Savegre river!
Considered to be the cleanest river of all of Central America, this journey takes you through stunning landscapes, incredible waterfalls only found in the middle of the rainforest and with a little luck we will spot wildlife. The rapids are class II-III. The tour lasts approximately 6 hours and includes snacks and a typical Costa Rican meal for lunch before returning back home.
After a relaxing or exhilarating day, the evening is yours to spend as you wish. We recommend heading out for a sunset dip and drink before dinner at your leisure tonight. There are plenty of great restaurants to choose from nearby and your host is always happy to help with any arrangements.
Day 5:
Nauyaca Waterfall
Wake to the sounds of the jungle and enjoy breakfast before heading out on a full day of jungle adventures!
Our driver will pick us up early this morning to whisk us away for an epic waterfall adventure followed by an afternoon exploring the cutest beach town ever - Dominical! The drive itself is something out of a movie! En route to the waterfall, we will drive along the coastline with epic views of the Pacific Ocean passing by sections of jungle that will have you thinking you have transported to Jurassic Park.
Once we arrive, we will get onto a 4x4 vehicle for a scenic drive as we continue deeper into the jungle. After a 20 minute ride and some incredible views, we arrive at our magical destination, the impressive Nauyaca Waterfall! We will spend a few hours here exploring and swimming under this magnificent waterfall. When we are ready, we will meet up with our 4x4 ride to make our way back to meet our driver. Next stop is one of our favorite beach towns also known for its surf - Dominical!
Here you will have time to enjoy lunch, explore shops and local artisans, watch surfers and enjoy a dip in the ocean. We will make our way back to Manuel Antonio mid afternoon and the rest of the day is yours to enjoy as you wish. Relax with a dip in the pool, enjoy the sunset at Playa Espadilla, or check out one of the many restaurants for a happy hour view! Dinner is at your leisure this evening.
Day 6:
Day 6: Take A Walk On The Wild Side + Sunset Cruise
Rise and Shine...it's adventure time! Wake up and enjoy a traditional breakfast before beginning your day.
In the morning there is free time to choose your own adventure! Choose to add on an optional tour to visit a local chocolate and coffee plantation, plan your own bucket list activity, or spend the morning relaxing pure vida style! For those looking to get a taste of Costa Rica, you can add the optional tour where we will visit a private jungle preserve to learn the cultural and biological background of cacao in the world and in Costa Rica. We will be introduced to the process of collecting, fermenting, grinding and finally the making of chocolate, the drink of the gods. Next up we will dive into coffee and its importance for Costa Rica’s economic and cultural development. Our guide will share how they make Café-Chorreado, the real Costarican practice of preparing coffee. Finally, we will look at one of the most important aspects of Costarican culture and tradition, the trapiche (mechanic sugarcane-mill), where they grind sugar cane to extract the juice and make delicious cocktails. After learning about some Costa Rica's history and traditions, we will head back our accommodations for a little down time to enjoy lunch in between today’s adventures.
Midday we will meet back up as a group at home base before making our way to Marina Pez Vela where we will embark on a sunset cruise. Our journey takes us along the coastline of Manuel Antonio Beach, cruising past Isla Olocuita and Isla Mogote and into the bay of Playa Puerto Escondido with an extraordinary view of the untouched National Park rainforest. Along the cruise dolphins, turtles, manta rays, frigate birds, pelicans, and brown boobies are regularly spotted. After enjoying a welcome drink and fresh fruit, our ship will cruise over to Playa Biesanz to anchor for swimming, snorkeling, lounging on our floating mat, or playing with our kayaks and SUPs.Parrotfish, Wrasses, Pufferfish, Damselfish, Sergeant Majors, Lagostina and even the occasional small octopus are common to see here snorkeling
After some time exploring Play Biesanz, our crew will serve a “fresh from the Pacific” fish dinner, with rice and locally grown vegetables. To cap off our week long adventure, we will enjoy a unique and breathtaking sunset over the Pacific Ocean. You won’t forget the colors of the sky, clouds, and sea. At dusk, we will return to the marina. After our cruise, we will make our way back to our house to relax and enjoy our final evening together.
Day 7:
Pura Vida Costa Rica...Until We Meet Again!
Wake up to the sounds of the jungle as we enjoy our final morning in Costa Rica together. After a final dip in the pool, we will pack up our bags into our shuttle back to the airport.
Enjoy the views of the Pacific Coast as we make our way back to San Jose airport (SJO) to catch a flight back home. A group transfer will be provided and we plan to arrive to the airport by 1:00 p.m. so you can catch your afternoon flight home feeling relaxed and refreshed from an amazing week of exploration, friendship and discovery!
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$2,695 USD per person for shared occupancy. This includes a twin bed or queen bed in a shared room. If you are traveling solo, you will be assigned roommates upon request.
A deposit is due at booking to hold your spot with regular monthly payments. Additional payments may be applied to the trip balance prior to payment due dates.
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• 7 days/ 6 nights accommodations in a beautiful home located in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica, includes your own bed in a shared bedroom.
• Welcome dinner with a private chef experience and all other meals as noted in itinerary (6 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners)
• Transportation to and from the San Jose international airport (SJO) at designated arrival and departure dates and time.
• Nauyaca Waterfall excursion and visit to Dominical
• Jungle at Night Tour with local guide
• The 7 Costa Rican Adventures Tour
• Guided Nature Hike & Beach Visit in Manuel Antonio National Park
• Sunset Cruise & Snorkel Tour
• In-country transportation by a local driver to and from guided activities
• Tips for your local guides, drivers and cooks for all included activities, transfers, and meals.
• Time to relax one at one of several nearby beaches, including Manuel Antonio National Beach, Espadilla Beach, Playitas Beach, Beisanz Beach and more!
• Free to time explore local artisan shops, restaurants and more throughout Manuel Antonio and Quepos
• Daily guided excursions as noted below including exploring jungle waterfalls, guided nature tours, chocolate tour, sunset cruise and more!
• Pre-travel checklists, a packing list along and pre-travel support from your Women Who Explore trip host in a private WhatsApp group
• Entrance fees to Rainmaker Park and Manuel Antonio National Park
• Small group; maximum of 10 individuals plus your trip host
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• Chocolate & Coffee Tour includes transportation, guide, and snacks
• Whitewater Rafting includes transportation, guide, gear, and lunch
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• International flights to/from Costa Rica; fly in and out of San Jose International airport (SJO)
• Airport transfers outside of designated times or locations as noted above. One group transfer will be provided to/from the airport.
• Alcohol, speciality beverages and meals as noted above
• Any other additional excursions and activities not included in the itinerary -
• Visas and entry requirements as applicable
• Traveler's Insurance
• Guide tips for add-on activities or privately booked excursions, transfers, etc.
• Medical expenses, immunizations, and any Covid-19 required testing if applicable
• Personal expenses not included in the itinerary such as additional accommodations, transportation, souvenirs, etc.
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All meals will be provided as noted in the itinerary. Please reach out to the trip host after booking if you have any food allergies/sensitivities. We always do our best to accommodate dietary restrictions but cannot make any guarantees.
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This trip requires a minimum number of ladies to register in order for it to be confirmed. Once the trip reaches the minimum participant number, you will receive a trip confirmation email and a link to be added a private Facebook and/or WhatsApp group just for trip guests. In this group further trip details will be provided along with pre-travel support.
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*Please note that for our some trips there is a non-refundable fee once the trip reaches the confirmed status.
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Costa Rica's current Covid Policies as of April 1, 2022.“Starting April 1, the temporary immigration measures for entering Costa Rica – put in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic – are repealed. This eliminates the requirement to complete the epidemiological form known as the Health Pass and the requirement of medical insurance for unvaccinated foreigners."More info can be found here: Visit Costa Rica
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Travel (and medical) insurance is required for anyone traveling on a Women Who Explore adventure. Your insurance should include adequate protection for overseas medical treatment, evacuation/repatriation, your baggage and equipment and the specific activities involved on your adventure. Your insurance policy should also include specific Covid-19 cover, including cancellation and curtailment cover if you or a close relative are diagnosed with Covid-19.
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Please note that the itinerary provided for your adventure is subject to change. While we strive to adhere to the proposed plan, unforeseen circumstances such as weather conditions, safety concerns, or other factors beyond our control may necessitate adjustments to the itinerary. We prioritize your safety and enjoyment throughout the adventure, and any modifications made will be done with careful consideration. We will make every effort to inform you in advance of any changes and provide suitable alternatives to ensure a fulfilling experience.