Welcome to Costa Rica! You'll be greeted by your Trip Leader and depart for the rainforest with your new group of friends.
Stop at a local farm for a special cultural activity and learn to prepare your own tortilla for dinner before arriving at our remote eco-lodge.
Listen to the sounds of nature in one of the most biodiverse places on the planet. Enjoy a homemade piña colada at the bar while you get to know other like-minded travelers.
Eat a healthy breakfast with locally sourced ingredients grown just outside your bungalow while learning about green initiatives, sustainability, and regeneration at a world-class eco-lodge.
Enjoy a homemade lunch with fresh fruits and vegetables and depart to the rainforest town of La Fortuna after enjoying breakfast and a fresh cup of Costa Rican coffee.
On today's rainforest adventure, explore this Costa Rican town or the local waterfall. Taste some coffee, have a delicious meal, or buy handmade souvenirs.
Relax in the hot springs at the base of the Arenal Volcano and feel the geothermal energy warm the water.
Look out for sloths, monkeys, and tree frogs--three of this region's most extraordinary jungle creatures.
Today, you'll have the option to hike and explore the local trails, kayak Lake Arenal, or go whitewater rafting. You decide how to spend your last full day in the rainforest. Costa Rica is guaranteed to get your heart pumping.
Catch a beautiful sunset over Lake Arenal before returning to the lodge for another homegrown dinner. Soak in the natural warm pools and listen to the rainforest come alive.
Spend the evening relaxing in a hammock before heading to the cloud forest tomorrow.
Enjoy your last breakfast at Rancho Margot, and then drive from La Fortuna to Monteverde to experience Costa Rica’s beloved cloud forest.
You'll feel like you're on top of the world, but really, you've reached the central point of the continental divide. In Monteverde, Costa Rica, you'll be greeted by the warm smiles of farmers, artists, and outdoor enthusiasts in the pleasant small town of Santa Elena.
Opt to spend the night observing and learning about the different flora and fauna of Monteverde.
Today, hike down forest trails, choose a canopy tour with a suspension bridge, or take aerial photographs from the vantage point of a sky tram. There are a variety of indoor museums, gardens, and community experiences.
Explore the town of Monteverde and enjoy a good cup of coffee in a local cafe.
Wake up early, opt for a morning hike, and try to spot a toucan in a country world-renowned for birdwatching.
On the way to the beach, stop to see crocodiles before arriving at Playa Hermosa. Watch the locals surf one of the most famous waves in the world.
In the afternoon, take a local ferry to the island of El Cocal to visit one of Under30Experiences’s flagship community sustainability projects.
Practice your Spanish with the locals, learn to cook empanadas, and weave friendship bracelets together. This is one of U30X’s top cultural experiences, and better yet, it supports a community with limited resources.
In the evening, settle into your hotel in Manuel Antonio.
Enjoy some Costa Rican coffee and a “gallo pinto,” rice and bean breakfast to start your day.
Take the local bus to Manuel Antonio National Park, where you’ll engage in a nature walk along an easy path that leads to one of the most beautiful beaches on the planet.
Look out for three types of monkeys and two species of sloths while enjoying an untouched slice of paradise.
For those craving an even further off-the-beaten-path activity, you can spend your morning hiking to the epic Cathedral Point trail in the Manuel Antonio National Park. This trail is an excellent opportunity to see white-faced monkeys in their natural habitat.
Enjoy your afternoon at the beach with a fruity cocktail and dinner in a local restaurant.
Wake to the sound of toucans or scarlet macaws, and treat yourself to a second cup of fresh Costa Rican coffee.
Today, you’ll be crossing suspension bridges, ziplining through the trees, and rappelling down waterfalls in the rainforest on a canyoning adventure.
Spend your afternoon relaxing in the warm waters of the Pacific at Playa Espadilla, which is consistently ranked one of the best beaches in the world. Those who want to keep their adrenaline level high can take an optional surf lesson.
Wake up early for a delicious breakfast and reflect on the week’s adventures.
As our experience comes to a close, we hope you are feeling rejuvenated after spending nine days as part of our Under30Experiences family.
Enjoy the scenic drive back to the airport to catch your flight home.
"Traveling with under30 to Costa Rica was amazing. Our trip leader - Rey was highly knowledgeable and everything was taken care of. The activities were well planned and it is perfect for solo travelers! Would highly recommend booking with them!" -Niharika M.
"During the Costa Rica Extended, the balance between intense activity and rest was perfect. We had a wonderful tour guide named Ray, who was very attentive to our group. Costa Rica was beautiful, And THE people were very friendly. I definitely recommend everyone to go on this trip. You won't regret it." -Cindy
"I will never forget this experience to beautiful, sweet Costa Rica. The group was so kind, Andrea, our trip leader was absolutely perfect and so so wonderful, and the country of Costa Rica, it’s people and the earth are special in ways I cannot describe. The company does an excellent job of organizing the trip so you can just show up and enjoy, no planning required on your part which is so beyond amazing. I highly recommend this experience to everyone!" Hana D.