Hike, Bike, and Raft in Costa Rican Tropical Paradise

Things to know

• What’s included?

  What you get on this adventure:

  • • Experienced bilingual hiking guides with extensive knowledge of the area
    • 8-day multisport adventure
    • Transportation during the tour
    • Accommodation (hotels and campsites)
    • Airport transfers
    • Meals listed in the itinerary — gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and vegetarian diets can be accommodated at no additional cost, but make sure to notify your guides in advance
    • Group equipment (rafts, camping gear, etc.)

  Meals: Eating is one of the wonderful experiences on most Costa Rica tours. Included meals are a combination of restaurants, local food and delicious meals prepared by the tour guides. Rough costs for meals not included in the adventure are $10 to $12 for lunch and $12 to $20 for dinner.

  All Coast to Coast Adventures’ guides have First AID, CPR and Swiftwater Rescue and Head Guides have Wilderness First Responder.

  What’s not included:

  • • Transportation to Costa Rica
    • Meals not indicated in the itinerary
    • Personal equipment
    • Departure tax ($29)
    • Guide gratuities — optional
    • Travel and medical insurance — mandatory
• How fit do I need to be?

  For this Costa Rica guided multisport trip, you need to be reasonably fit and have good stamina. Some experience in mountain biking will make the trip more enjoyable. There are no specific requirements for whitewater rafting or sea kayaking but you will fully participate in paddling so fitness and stamina are a must. Keep in mind that you will always have a guide by your side who will make adjustments if necessary and make sure the adventure is fun and enjoyable for everybody. 

  If you’re completely new to outdoor adventures, check out this guided day tour in Costa Rica’s Corcovado National Park—or maybe you’ll like the three-day hiking tour in Corcovado NP a bit more!

  If you’re a more advanced outdoor enthusiast looking for a challenge, check out this twelve-day coast-to-coast adventure in Costa Rica.

• What do I need to bring?

  Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:

  • • Daypack for daily tours (around a 25-30L bag)
    • Daypack rain cover
    • Duffel bag
    • Sunglasses & keeper straps
    • Headlamp
    • Chargers & batteries
    • Additional small flashlight
    • Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L capacity)
    • Copy of your passport
    • Toiletries (SPF lip balm, insect repellent, hand sanitizer)
    • Waterproof sunscreen, SPF 30+
    • Gallon & quart size ziploc bags
    • Towel
    • Dry bag — optional
    • Camera — optional (but recommended)
    • Binoculars — optional

  Here’s a list of clothing we suggest you bring:

  • • Shirts (polypro outerwear)
    • Short-sleeved and light-colored long-sleeved shirts for sun protection)
    • Lightweight rain jacket
    • Medium-weight wool or fleece sweater
    • Lightweight thermal underwear top (polypro or wool)
    • Lightweight comfortable pants
    • Shorts (quick-drying)
    • Lightweight rain pants
    • Sun / rain hat with brim
    • Bandana
    • Lightweight hiking shoes or boots
    • Sandals with snug straps (Teva type)
    • Lightweight fast-drying hiking socks
    • Hiking poles — optional
    • Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L capacity)
    • Lightweight hiking boots or shoes
    • Spare clothes for layering

  Due to the terrain, it’s recommended to bring good quality mountain gear. Your guides will contact you about any additional equipment at the time of contracting the trip.

  Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans

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• What will the accommodation be like?

  You will stay at a range of accommodation, from local hotels to camps and lodges along the trial. Your guide will make sure you have all the usual amenities no matter how far from cities you go. Day 2 and 3 will be spent in San Rafael Camp in Turrialba (pictured below), day 4 in Pacuare River Lodge or El Nido del Tigre, and the rest of the tour in different hotels in San José, Puerto Viejo and Finca Pacuarito.

  

  

• Group sizes and age requirements

  Group sizes and prices:

  • • For this guided Costa Rica tour, the maximum client-to-guide ratio is 12:1. The cost does not decrease as the group grows.
    • It takes a minimum of 4 people for this tour to operate. 
    • Private tours and custom dates are available on request with a minimum of 4 people. Contact us to make arrangements.

  A guided multisport tour in Costa Rica can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

  Min. age requirements:

  • • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
    • Minors older than 16 may be permitted to join the hike on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian. The minimum age for rafting on the Pacuare River is 12.

  If your group has hikers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

• Getting there and meeting location

  To get to Costa Rica, most people fly into Juan Santamaria International Airport in San José. Your guide will then pick you up at the airport at a prearranged time and take you on your tour. On the final day of your adventure, your guide will also transport you back to the airport.

• Safety measures and insurance
  Your guides require all participants to have travel and medical insurance.

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  Once your booking is confirmed and your trip is paid in full, you will be offered to purchase Redpoint’s protection. If you need any help or require more information, let us know and we will be happy to help!

• Deposits and cancellation policy

  Deposits

  You can secure one of the set dates with a 30% deposit upon booking. The remaining 70% of the trip price is to be paid 90 days prior to departure, at the latest.

  Secure your early bird spot with a 10% deposit! This tour gets sold out very quickly, but with early-bird booking, you will be the first one to know about any new upcoming dates. Pick your preferred dates without the risk of your bucket list adventure selling out!

  • • Only 10% of the total amount should be paid as a deposit upon booking. This deposit is non-refundable, but can be transferred to another 57hours adventure anytime in case the dates don’t suit you.
    • Once the dates are set, you can confirm your booking by paying another 20% of the total amount.
    • The final balance is due 3 months (90 days) prior to departure.

  Cancellations

  Booking fees are non-refundable in all cases. During checkout, however, you can choose one of 57hours’ flexibility options:

  Basic

  • • In case of cancellation within 48 hours after booking, the amount paid is fully refundable.
    • For cancellations 60 or more days before the trip, you are eligible for a 70% refund of the trip price.
    • For cancellations 0-59 days before the trip, there is no refund.

  Flexible

  • • In case of cancellation within 48 hours after booking, the amount paid is fully refundable.
    • For cancellations 60 or more days before the trip, you are eligible for a full refund of the trip price.
    • For cancellations 30-59 days before the trip, you are eligible for a 50% refund of the trip price.
    • For cancellations 0-29 days before the trip, there is no refund.

  Super Flexible

  • • In case of cancellation within 48 hours after booking, the amount paid is fully refundable.
    • For cancellations 30 or more days before the trip, you are eligible for a full refund of the trip price.
    • For cancellations 0-29 days before the trip, you are eligible for a 50% refund of the trip price.