Please note there is a minimum of four participants required per departure date. Do not make any travel arrangements until you've received confirmation from Costa Rica Rios.

Yes, this particular experience was designed to be a women-centric adventure. The goal is to create a fun, safe environment where women can explore Costa Rica together. All guides with the exception of one head guide will be women, and the women guides will run every aspect of the trip. The male guide will be present to share his expertise of Costa Rica when needed, and will remain in the background as much as possible.

Yes, we have private departures available on this trip! Private departures offer more flexibility to travel when it suits your group. A private departure can be reserved with at least two or more people. Additional costs may apply and dates are subject to availability. Please contact our Adventures Team to explore pricing and check on availability.

The closest airport is Juan Santamaria International in San Jose (SJO), which is a scenic 2-hour drive from the Turrialba bed and breakfast. Your Costa Rica Rios guide will greet you at the Juan Santamaria International airport in San Jose, Costa Rica upon your arrival.

Tucked in the mountain valley town of Turrialba, Villa Florencia is a comfortable boutique hotel set amidst sugarcane fields and lush vegetation. The ambiance of Villa Florencia is quiet, peaceful and discreet. It is an excellent choice for families and couples seeking the solace of a retreat in a natural setting. The hotel facilities include an amazing outdoor pool, spa tub, and a home-style restaurant serving local cuisine.

The Pacuare Eco Lodge is a jungle adventure camp located in the heart of the rainforest overlooking the Pacuare River. The lodge consists of seven open-air cabins, which can sleep from three to six people with flexible sleeping configurations according to guest preferences. All have spectacular views of the jungle and Pacuare River Valley. Lodge guests can enjoy high-intensity outdoor jungle activities that include a Tarzan swing, waterfall jumping, rafting, whitewater tubing, zip-lining and a hike to nearby Tsiobata, which is home to the Cabecar Indigenous Tribe.

Solo travelers are paired in a room with another female traveler if this option is available. If there is an odd number of female travelers the additional person will be given a single room at no extra charge.

Yes, all meals are included. Costa Rican fare is fresh and delicious. Meals are prepared fresh daily, by Costa Rica Rios’ own personal chef, with locally grown fruits and vegetables and fresh meats, fish, and cheese. A typical Costa Rican diet consists of rice, black beans, cheese, chicken, beef, fish, salads, vegetables, and of course fresh tropical fruit. Costa Rica Rios attempts to have a delicious regional or international dish for every meal, plus great desserts. If your diet requires a special food selection, please notify Costa Rica Rios at time of booking.

In general, you'll be comfortable in shorts and a t-shirt during the daytime, and long pants and a shirt in the evenings. Avoid cotton clothing as it tends to get cold when wet and takes longer to dry. At higher elevations, a sweater or jacket is needed. Because rain showers may occur any time of year, you may wish to bring something to wear in the rain. Pack a pair of walking shorts, a couple of quick dry t-shirts, comfortable walking/hiking shoes, socks, underwear, bandana, billed or brimmed hat, rain jacket and pants, lightweight polypro sweater or jacket, lightweight long pants and shirt. Also pack a towel for the beach, extra batteries, camera, film, insect repellent, sunscreen, sunglasses and retention strap, and personal toiletries. Bring along a good-sized daypack. If you’d like a detailed packing list prior to booking, please contact Costa Rica Rios.

Costa Rica enjoys a very consistent tropical climate year round, so it's always a great time to visit. The average daytime temperature in Turrialba is 82° F and along the coast the temperature varies from 70 into the 90’s. During the dry season (December through April), sunny blue skies and warm, dry days are normal. Throughout the rainy or green season (May through November), the typical pattern is sunny and hot in the morning with a pleasant rain shower in the late afternoon.

All trip activities are suitable for anyone in average physical shape, and no experience is necessary. You'll get even more enjoyment out of the trip if you have some experience mountain biking over uneven terrain, and regular exercise prior to the trip will make the more challenging days a lot easier.

Costa Rica Rios recommends bringing $250 per person to cover gratuities, alcoholic beverages, and souvenirs. Most shops in Costa Rica accept credit cards for alcohol and souvenirs, but only cash is accepted for gratuities. Please note there is also a photo package available for guests to purchase at the end of the week, should they choose. Cash is the only accepted payment method for the photo package.

Although the colón is the official currency of Costa Rica, US dollars are widely accepted and often preferred. Credit cards are widely accepted and ATMs are available in Puerto Viejo.

We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance for all trips. Travel insurance allows you to seek reimbursement if you are forced to cancel your trip for unforeseeable reasons, or if you need to cover medical help, emergency transport, and/or theft or accidental damage while traveling. For travel insurance, we recommend VisitorsCoverage.

We recommend you visit the local government websites where you plan to travel and review the required documentation for entry, current restrictions, and general recommendations for travel within the area. We encourage you to also visit your home country's embassy website if you are traveling to a foreign country. Requirements can change rapidly. Please be sure you stay abreast of the requirements and restrictions for anywhere you plan to visit. You can also enroll in the U.S. government’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) and you will be sent updates if the situation in your destination changes. You can find the program link at https://step.state.gov/.

Yes! Book confidently with Free Cancellations within 72 hours of booking. After 72 hours, cancellation fees will apply.

New For 2023 Departures: We’re providing more flexible booking options on this trip.

Up to 60 days prior to departure*
You may postpone or modify your trip up to 60 days prior to departure with no fees or penalties.

You will have the option to:
1) Select a new travel date within one year of your original departure date, or
2) Select a new adventure or destination, or
3) Receive 100% lifetime store credit toward a future trip.

*Please note, when choosing a new date, you must choose a date within one year from your original departure date and within the same travel season to avoid any additional trip costs. If you select a new adventure, you will be responsible for the difference of any additional trip costs above the value of your current trip.

Up to 32 days prior to departure*
You may postpone your trip up to 32 days prior to departure with no fees or penalties.

You will have the option to:
1) Select a new travel date within one year of your original departure date, or
2) Receive a lifetime store credit toward a future trip. Standard cancellation fees will apply.

*Please note, when choosing a new date, you must choose a date within one year from your original departure date and within the same travel season to avoid any additional trip costs. If you choose to cancel, you will receive a lifetime credit, minus cancellation fees, towards a future trip.

Less than 32 days prior to departure*
In some cases, you may have the option to postpone your trip within 32 days prior to departure.

If this is available at time of your request, you will have the option to:
1) Select a new travel date within one year of your original departure date. Additional trip costs may apply and new dates are subject to availability, or
2) Receive a lifetime store credit toward a future trip. Standard cancellation fees will apply.

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