COSTA RICA PURA VIDA
7-day Costa Rica Eco Tour
Trip Style: Explore
Explore Rainforests, waterfalls, idyllic beaches, local traditions & more
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STARTING AT $2895 per person
Fully planned & booked self-guided 7-day Costa Rica itinerary
Complete with a transportation package
Minimum of 2 people
Trip Highlights
Eco-lodges immersed in nature, with private trails, gardens & sustainable practices
Organic farms & farm-to-table experiences showcasing Costa Rica's Pura Vida lifestyle
Guided wildlife excursions through rainforest and protected natural areas
Rio Celeste & Tenorio Volcano National Park
Sailing, snorkeling & sunset along the Guanacaste coast
Experience Costa Rica beyond the postcard. This thoughtfully curated seven-day eco adventure brings together lush rainforest, volcanic landscapes, abundant wildlife, tropical beaches, and the people and places making sustainable travel in this region possible. Stay at distinctive eco-lodges chosen for their connection to the surrounding environment, including a property where you can explore organic agriculture and learn about sustainable, self-sufficient living. Venture into the rainforest with local naturalists, discover the transformation of cacao from bean to chocolate at a family-owned farm, and set sail along Guanacaste’s spectacular Pacific coast for an afternoon of snorkeling, kayaking, wildlife watching, and sunset views.
Between adventures, you'll have plenty of freedom to shape the experience around your interests, from birding and guided hikes to herbal medicine, horseback riding, spa treatments, or simply relaxing in a solar-heated jacuzzi surrounded by nature. Along the way, you'll taste fresh tropical ingredients, learn about Costa Rican traditions and the Pura Vida philosophy, and connect with local communities working to create a more sustainable future.
Book our 7-day Costa Rica Custom Dates year-round, starting at $2895 per person. See all inclusions, itinerary details, and complete pricing in the drop-downs below.
why this trip?
Costa Rica is famous for its rainforests, volcanoes, beaches, and wildlife, but how you experience those places makes all the difference. Rather than following a one-size-fits-all itinerary, this journey connects you with carefully chosen local partners, distinctive eco-lodges, family-owned businesses, and conservation-minded experiences that reveal another side of the country.
You'll have opportunities to get closer to Costa Rica's incredible biodiversity, from nighttime wildlife walks and rainforest trails to guided birding and naturalist excursions. But the experience goes beyond wildlife watching. Visit an organic farm to learn how sustainable agriculture works in practice, discover the craft of chocolate-making from a local family, and meet community organizations working to expand opportunities for families and young people.
The itinerary also leaves room for you to decide what adventure looks like. Paddle through coastal waters, snorkel alongside tropical marine life, hike through the rainforest, or opt for a spa treatment and a quiet afternoon surrounded by nature. Finish your journey sailing along the Pacific coast, keeping watch for dolphins, rays, and whales before settling in for a sunset on the water.
This is Costa Rica for travelers who want more than a checklist of highlights—a journey that combines nature, sustainability, local connection, and a little Pura Vida flexibility along the way.
Travel with purpose. Every Traverse Journeys departure includes a contribution to a carefully selected Community Partner, supporting local organizations creating meaningful impact in the destinations we visit. For this trip, your booking supports CEPIA, which works across 18 communities in Guanacaste to create opportunities for children, youth, and families through education, nutrition, healthcare, legal and psychosocial support, and other community programs.
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Trip INCLUSIONS
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4 nights in beautiful eco-lodges set in lush rain forest
2 nights in a boutique hotel at the beach
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Includes a transportation package including shuttle from SJO, transportation to each new destination, pick up & drop off for sailing tour, and shuttle to Liberia airport (LIR).
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Guided nature tour on private trails
Guided nighttime wildlife hike in rainforest
Access to private trails leading to volcano viewpoints & through primary rainforest
Explore Rio Celeste waterfall in Tenorio National Park
Visit a small, family-owned cacao farm & learn about chocolate production
Sunset sailing tour w/meals, drinks and snorkeling excursion included
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Daily breakfast
Welcome Lunch or Dinner
Farewell Lunch on your Sunset Sail
2 additional dinners & lunches featuring farm-to-table local fare
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Learn about our Community Partner + donation to their organization
Local trip host in-country from arrival to departure (group trip)
Traverse representative assisting you from booking to departure
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Transportation package
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International airfare
Car rental (self-drive)
Additional meals, excursions and activities not listed
Tips to your local guides and drivers
Alcohol or other drinks, unless specified
Required travel insurance
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Prices are based on double occupancy. For groups of odd numbers (3, 5, etc.) please add a “my own room” option for one guest.
STARTING at $2895 per person with transportation - includes transfer from SJO, transportation to each new destination, pick up & drop off for sailing tour, and transfer to Liberia airport (LIR)
+ $595 'My own room' option - private room with en suite bathroom or amount for odd numbers (3, 5, etc.) In some cases this can be avoided if you’d like a suite for 3 or 5 people, available at some of hotels
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Extra Nights, priced on request
Guided experience, starting at $150 per day for a local, licensed guide
Faqs
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Costa Rica has an abundance of seasonal fare, and it’s easy to get vegan, vegetarian and gluten free foods. The food partners we work with also cater to visitors who eat gluten-free or have other dietary restrictions. We’ll collect dietary restrictions in advance to prepare for your arrival.
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Most definitely! Lots of travelers come on our trips solo and leave with friends.
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We’ll spend lots of time immersed in nature where you’ll be likely to see all kinds of fauna like monkeys, myriad bird species, turtles (depending on the season) frogs and one night we’ll even take a guided nighttime walk to try and spot the plentiful nocturnal creatures!
Terms & Conditions
Please refer to your Registration Packet for complete Terms & Conditions, which can also be obtained by submitting a request to hello@traversejourneys.com
Deposit
A $500 deposit per person per trip is required for each traveler to secure the booking. The deposit is non-refundable and non-transferrable unless otherwise indicated on booking with the exception of our 24-hour No Regrets policy. A booking is not final until you receive a final confirmation from us.
24-hour No Regrets Policy: If, within 24 hours of submitting your deposit, you decide to cancel your booking you may request a refund, which will be granted less transaction fees.
Payment
Payments can be made either by 1) Normal Payment terms of 50% due 30 days after booking and 50% due 90 days prior to departure or 2) Monthly terms of equal installments with a $10 per month fee. Payments options include ACH, wire, credit card or Zelle. Payee is responsible for all transaction or processing fees. Late payments are given a two-week grace period; after that a $10 per month late payment fee will be charged.
Cancellations Policy
Group Trips & Retreats: Cancellations, less the trip deposit, are refundable up to 120 days prior to the trip start date.
Custom and Self-Guided: All payments non-refundable. Requests for transfers may be considered in extenuating circumstances and may incur a change fee.
To cancel a booking, Traveler must submit a request to us in writing by email to hello@traversejourneys.com
Flexible Booking Policy Specific to COVID-19
In the wake of COVID-19, Traverse has implemented a flexible booking policy that allows for deposits and payments to be transferrable to the greatest extent possible to new trip dates should a recurrence of COVID-19 render travel impossible due to border closures and related travel restrictions.
Travel Insurance
The trip price does not include travel insurance. Trip protection-style travel insurance that includes travel medical coverage is required for all trips with Traverse. The coverage must have a minimum $150,000 of medical coverage and include injury, medical, evacuation, and repatriation. See more info at https://traversejourneys.com/insurance
Documents, Personal Identification, Vaccinations
Traveler assumes complete and full responsibility for all required travel documents including passport, visas, entry or exit fees, and vaccinations. Traveler is also solely responsible for any adverse consequences resulting from incomplete or defective documentation. Traverse does not cover the cost or assist in obtaining any of the above, and reserves the right to collect information on all.
