Explore Central America

Take the road less travelled on the volcano trail in Central America. This trip gives travelers the chance to experience the natural wonders, tropical climate, lush rainforests, and local culture of Central American countries from Guatemala to Costa Rica. Travelers begin in Antigua, a city full of movement with plenty of bars and vibrant marketplaces with views of the nearby volcanoes. From there, the group heads to Honduras to visit the Mayan Copán Ruins and soak in the natural hot springs. Travelers will then cross into El Salvador, visit Suchitoto, and then head to La Libertad Region, an area full of beach towns where the group can relax or take a surf lesson. The next stop in Nicaragua is Granada, a city full of colorful buildings with opportunities to hike and explore, go on a day excursion to Masaya Volcano, or visit Laguna de Apoyo. In Costa Rica, a country known for its biodiversity, the group will visit more beautiful volcanoes and rainforests as well as the Isla de Ometepe, which is known for its petroglyphs and stone idols, and Monteverde’s cloud forests. Travelers can go zip lining, visit a butterfly garden, go horseback riding or take a coffee plantation tour. This trip ends in San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica, where travelers can explore the city and even go rafting on the Sarapiqui River before departure.

This is a 17-day trip and costs $959. This trip is led by the sustainable travel company G Adventures. All G Adventures trips are led by a local guide, a CEO, Chief Experience Officer, and trip revenue is driven to help the local community.  This trip caters to travelers 18 to 30-something with plenty of free time to make new friends and go with the flow.

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Discover Costa Rica Through Conservation

Costa Rica, the “Land of Pura Vida,” is celebrated for its laid-back lifestyle, focus on happiness, and deep appreciation for nature and simple living. Renowned for its stunning natural beauty, ecotourism, biodiversity, adventure activities, peacefulness, and stability, this small country boasts around 5% of the world’s biodiversity, with 25% of its land dedicated to national parks, wildlife refuges, and biological reserves. Travelers will start their 14 day journey in the capital, San Jose, where they will get to know each other and their leaders. In Tortuguero National Park, the group will enjoy a guided boat trip through tropical waterways and visit the Sea Turtle Conservancy, the world’s oldest nonprofit organization dedicated to sea turtle protection. In La Fortuna, they will learn about coffee production. Next, in Monteverde, a nature lover’s paradise, travelers can go ziplining, visit the Monteverde Institute, and explore butterfly gardens and local forest trails. At Manuel Antonio National Park, they will witness abundant wildlife, including monkeys, armadillos, sloths, iguanas, and countless bird species. The journey concludes with a return to San Jose for a farewell dinner, with departures scheduled for the following day.

All G Adventures trips are led by a local guide, a CEO, Chief Experience Officer, and trip revenue is driven to help the local community. Starting at $2324 per person, this experience lasts over the course of 14 days. Transportation between destinations, some meals, and accommodation will be included.

Adventure Through Costa Rica

Costa Rica, a country in Central America with coastlines on the Caribbean and the Pacific, is renowned for its lush rainforests and rugged volcanoes. During this experience, travelers will hop from one hostel to another in search of greater and more thrilling adventures. After a relaxing first day in San José, the capital of Costa Rica, the group will travel to La Fortuna, a small town putatively considered the gateway to Arenal Volcano National Park. Along the way, travelers will stop by the Poás Volcano, an active stratovolcano in central Costa Rica, and visit a community coffee project to learn about coffee production. Once the group arrives at La Fortuna, the real adventure will begin. From rappelling down waterfalls to whitewater rafting and paddleboarding on Lake Arenal, there is no shortage of adrenaline-inducing activities for travelers to experience. From La Fortuna, the group will then head to the cloud forest of Monteverde, where they will fly across the canopy on ziplines. Other activities on offer include visiting the butterfly garden, horseback riding and checking out the hanging bridges in the canopy to look for birds and other wildlife. 

This 6-day experience starts at $391 per person and includes accommodation, 5 breakfasts and 1 lunch and transportation. This trip is part of G Adventures’ and Hostelworld’s Roamies collection: a series of immersive small-group trips for 18 to 35-year-old travelers.

Embrace Sustainability in Tropical Costa Rica

This Costa Rican adventure offers a strong mix of activity and relaxation, requiring moderate physical activity. Travelers can choose from plenty of other adventures: hiking, surfing, zip-lining, and rafting, experiencing the best Costa Rica has to offer. With 25% of its land protected from development, Costa Rica's dense rainforests provide the perfect backdrop for this journey. The “Costa Rica Extended” trip includes staying at an eco-lodge, hiking through jungles, eating organic meals grown on-site, relaxing in natural springs, and experiencing impressive waterfalls.

Under30Experiences brings together thirty people looking to learn about themselves and the world through a shared experience that builds lifelong friendships. This Costa Rica trip is a 2-in-1 affordable, diverse, and epic adventure. Participants will enjoy the country's best beach and immerse themselves in the rainforest, staying at a famous eco-lodge where food is grown on-site.

Travelers should expect to be on their feet for three to four hours most days, so an active lifestyle is helpful. The trip lasts for nine days, with a cost of $1,495 for early sign-ups and $1,695 for regular sign-ups.