Costa Rica Anyone? Pura Vida!
I’ve been working through a Costa Rican multi sport trip idea for a while, but not all the stars had aligned. They have now! By partnering with my trusted friend Jake and his whitewater operation, we can really experience something fun. We are proud to be partnering with Costa Rica Explorer Adventure company for this adventure sport week based out of a comfy Pacific Beach lodge in Dominical. It’s a week filled with your choice of adventures. Choices include: surf lessons, whitewater rafting (or whitewater kayaking if you have the skills), canyoning, waterfall hiking to a cave lodge behind the falls where you actually stay, a spice farm visit, snorkeling, a bird hike with a naturalist, a Corcovado park visit, birdwatching hike or simply hang out on a boogie board.
We specialize in small group travel. This trip needs a minimum of 6 people with a maximum of 8.
Flights to San Jose are cheap and plentiful!
*Sample Itinerary for the Costa Rica Multi-Sport Trip
• Day 1: Arrival Day: included overnight stay at hotel in San Jose TBD
• Day 2: Breakfast included at hotel: Pick up morning at hotel (about 10 am) for transfer across to the Pacific coast at Dominical. Travel will be 3 hours or so.
• Days 2-6: Spent at La Parcela cabins and restaurant. Low key comfortable beach cabins with hot showers and tropical touches. https://www.laparcelacr.com/en/cabins/
Scheduled activities included:
1. Raft trip one day
2. Half day surf lesson, plus board rental
3. Trip to a coffee and spice farm and animal preserve.
4. Waterfall hike/rappel on way back to San Jose at the end of the week.
Free Range activities: We’ve built this so some of your time is on your own to explore the area, rent a board and practice your surfing (big friendly surf destination), rent a bike or a scooter, read a book in hammock, check out the beach bars, hike to find some howler monkeys,….choose your own adventure. Cost is on your own and up to you.
• Day 5-6: Transfer back to San Jose with Waterfall hike enroute: At present, we are still planning an overnight at the Falls, but this is subject to change.
• Day 6: Lodging booked by us in San Jose: Wyndham Garden most likely
• Day 7: Morning transfer to airport OR plans ON YOUR OWN. There may be a fee for the airport Transfer.
Dates for 2025
- April 5 – 12, 2025 (Availability: 1 room available. Either a single or 2 in a double occupancy)
- April 26 – May 3, 2025 (Availability: 1 double occupancy spot (female) available only.)
What’s Included
- Van transport to Dominical from San Jose and back to San Jose at the end of the trip
- Lodging (double or single occupancy available)
- Most meals except for two restaurant dinners
- Experienced local guides
What’s Not Included
- Alcohol
- Restaurant meals (probably two)
- Guide gratuities (all gratuities on this trip will go to local guides)
- Airfares to and from San Jose
- Pre and post trip lodging and activities
- Travel Insurance (Highly recommended – we recommend you look at World Nomads, Allianz, travel guard – and make sure it covers adventure sports)
Personal Items: Be sure to review the packing list: It is important that you review this list early on in case you have questions or need to order gear.