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Costa Rica for Solo Travelers: Volcanoes, Jungles & Beaches

9 days  |  12 days with Volcano Region & San José Region extension

Group size
15–28 travelers
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4.5 out of 5 stars

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Mother Nature pulls out all the stops on this spectacular, solo-friendly tour.

Where better to connect with the outdoors—and other solo travelers—than the hiking trails, national parks, and golden beaches of Costa Rica? You and your tour mates will soak in caldera and lake views in the country’s volcano region, jungle scenery (and sounds) along its Central Pacific Coast, and plenty of sun and surf in Manuel Antonio National Park. Get to know even more of the country’s unspoiled scenery, precious wildlife, and warm hospitality by extending your tour: You’ll visit two sought-after national parks, Tenorio and Arenal, as well as a pioneering sustainability-driven ranch.

Your tour package includes

  • 8 nights in handpicked hotels
  • 8 breakfasts
  • 2 lunches
  • 3 dinners, some with beer or wine
  • 1 tasting
  • 5 sightseeing tours
  • Expert Tour Director & local guides
  • Private deluxe motor coach

Included highlights

  • Coffee farm & tasting
  • Toucan Rescue Ranch
  • Tárcoles River cruise
  • Mangrove reforestation project
  • Manuel Antonio National Park
  • El Jardín
  • Guanacaste beaches

Itinerary

San José Region

Day 1: Arrival in San José

Included meal: Light dinner

Fly to Costa Rica and settle in at your hotel in San José. Enjoy a light dinner this evening.

Please note: If you arrive after 9pm, dinner will be served in your hotel room.

Day 2: Coffee farm visit & Toucan Rescue Ranch

Included meals: Breakfast, Welcome lunch, Tasting

Make your way from your hotel to a local farm and discover one of Costa Rica’s finest exports—coffee. Regarded as some of the best in the world thanks to a Goldilocks combination of growing conditions, Costa Rican coffee accounts for close to 8% of the country’s gross domestic product.

  • Tour a family-owned estate to learn how coffee cherries yield coffee beans, and how those pips—after a multi-step process of cleaning and roasting—eventually become the flavorful drink in your mug each morning.
  • Learn how the estate protects and preserves the biodiversity of the area, and how it employs traditional methods to cultivate its crop.
  • Indulge in a tasting of some of the farm’s coffees, then sit down to a welcome lunch and continue getting to know your fellow travelers.

Afterward, continue on to the Toucan Rescue Ranch. Dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of native wildlife, this nonprofit organization looks after toucans, sloths, and other animals. Join a rancher for a guided walk of the grounds, hear the stories of the various creatures in their care, and come to a better understanding of the importance of conservation in Costa Rica.

What better way to get to know authentic Costa Rica than through its traditional food and dance? Kick up your heels with an optional excursion that highlights the local folklore. Or, if you’d prefer, use your free time this evening to explore some of San José’s modern and colonial architecture.

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Hotels

We handpick every hotel to strike the balance of comfort, location, and local charm. Specific accommodations will vary based on your departure date, but these are frequently used hotels for this tour and we're confident you'll be satisfied.

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Hilton Garden Inn San José La Sabana

This modern hotel is centrally located in San José’s Sabana Park area. Guests enjoy the rooftop pool, spacious rooms, and fitness center. Nearby, you’ll find the Costa Rican Art Museum, Museo de los Niños, and the National...

Croc’s Resort & Casino

This luxury hotel is located on Jaco Beach, on the Central Pacific Coast. Guests enjoy the outdoor pools, an on-site coffeehouse, and beach access. Nearby, you’ll find several restaurants and shops.

Wyndham Tamarindo

This serene hotel is located perched on a hillside of Tamarindo on the Guanacaste coast. Guests enjoy sweeping ocean views, outdoor infinity pool, a local area shuttle. Nearby you’ll find Tamarindo Beach, Las Baulas National...

Tilajari Hotel Resort & Conference Center

This tropical hotel is located in Muelle San Carlos, right in the heart of Northern Costa Rica’s volcano region. Guests enjoy the surrounding botanical and butterfly gardens, outdoor pools, and a gift shop featuring locally...

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