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What you get on this adventure:
- An experienced bilingual hiking guide with extensive knowledge of the area
- Eight days of hiking and adventure
- Accommodation as in the itinerary (hotels and campsites)
- Transportation during the hike
- Airport transfers
- Meals where indicated
- Group equipment (rafts, camping gear, etc.)
- Equipment for camping in tents on Day 2 (sleeping pad, sleeping bag, etc.)
Meals: Eating is one of the wonderful experiences when traveling in Costa Rica. 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.
Gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and vegetarian diets will be accommodated at no additional cost. Make sure to notify your guides about any allergies or special dietary requirements in advance.
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
- All meals not indicated in the itinerary
- Personal equipment
- Departure tax ($29)
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Beginner Costa Rica Multisport Tours are designed for everyone! You have to have a healthy spirit of adventure and good general fitness. There are no specific requirements for whitewater rafting but you will fully participate in paddling.
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Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:
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- Backpack large enough to carry all the items listed (around a 65L bag)
- Daypack (approx. 20-35 L) with a rain cover
- Hiking poles — optional
- Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L capacity)
- Lightweight adventure shoes or hiking boots
- Sandals with snug straps (Teva type)
- Camp shoes, sandals
- Lightweight fast drying hiking socks
- Water and wind-proof jacket or poncho with hood
- Medium weight wool jumper or sweater
- T-shirts
- Short sleeve and light colored long sleeve for sun protection
- Lightweight thermal underwear top
- Lightweight comfortable pants
- Shorts (quick dry)
- Lightweight rain pants
- Sun/rain hat with brim (preferably 360˚ brim)
- Bandana
- Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, bug spray, toilet paper, etc.)
- Travel towel
- Gallon and quart size Ziploc bags
- Headlamp or flashlight
- First aid kit — plasters for damaged feet are recommended
- Sunglasses
- Chargers and batteries
- Camera — optional (but recommended)
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.
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Eating is one of the wonderful experiences when traveling in Costa Rica. 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.
Gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and vegetarian diets will be accommodated at no additional cost. Make sure to notify your guides about any allergies or special dietary requirements in advance.
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Group sizes and prices:
- For this adventure, the max client-to-guide ratio is 12:1. The cost does not decrease as the group grows.
- It takes a minimum of 4 people for tours to operate.
- Private tours and custom dates are available on request with a minimum of 4 people.
Hiking 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.
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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 pre-arranged time and take you on your tour. On the final day of your adventure, your guide will also transport you back to the airport.
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Tours are scheduled to fit with the seasons and ideal hiking conditions. When the weather does not cooperate, your guide will know the correct course of action to take. Whether that’s shifting to a more favorable location or postponing until conditions approve, your guide will know just what to do. In Costa Rica, there are plenty of backup options for rainy days. In the event of predictably bad weather, you will be contacted prior to the trip to discuss suitable alternatives.
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Your guides require all clients have valid Travel Insurance.
We highly recommended that you cover all your bases with both emergency medical and travel insurance. With medical insurance, if you have an accident or medical emergency on or off the mountain, you’ll avoid paying out of pocket for costly expenses. This covers everything from hospital treatments to emergency air transportation and more.
As we’ve recently seen, travel plans can be abruptly halted, so it’s a good idea to purchase travel insurance that covers cancelled flights, natural disasters and other scenarios that may interrupt your travel plans. For peace of mind, we suggest you consider both options of insurance.
If you need assistance selecting the right insurance for your group, let us know and we will be happy to help!
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