Costa Rica is renowned for its incredible natural diversity and commitment to conservation. Explore rainforests, cloud forests, wetlands, and wildlife environments that support over 500,000 species of plants and animals. Walk through Costa Rica’s protected and preserved natural heritage, where over 25% of Costa Rica’s land area is through national parks, reserves, and wildlife refuges. Travelers will start their journey by meeting their leader and getting to know the other group members. Stop at a local farm to make tortillas before dinner. At La Fortuna, everyone will have time to explore the town before visiting a waterfall. Choose to relax at the hot springs near the Arenal Volcano, kayak Lake Arenal, explore the local trails, or go whitewater rafting. Drive from La Fortuna to Monteverde to experience a cloud forest. Travelers can take a suspension bridge tour while exploring the many different trails in the Cloud Forest. At Manuel Antonio National Park, the group can expect to see monkeys and sloths in their natural habitat. The second-to-last day is filled with exciting activities such as ziplining and rappelling waterfalls. Depart on the final day.
This 9-day trip costs $1,995. The trip is led by Under30Experiences, a trip company that caters to solo travelers and adventurous young adults ages 21-35, but they don’t enforce a strict age limit. They are a small team that loves sustainable travel by supporting local communities in an eco-friendly way. The company was founded 10+ years ago by co-founders Matt Wilson and Jared O’Toole. They were rated one of CATALYST PLANET’s 8 Best Sustainable Travel Companies.