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Solo-ish Costa Rica

Costa Rica beckons, and this 8-day Solo-ish adventure is your perfect chance to answer. Designed for adventurous spirits craving both connection and independence, this trip dives deeper into the heart of Costa Rica’s incredible biodiversity. You'll hit all the must-see spots while discovering hidden gems that keep things exciting. Learn to cook local cuisine with fellow solo travellers in vibrant San José, visit a community coffee project in Sarapiquí, and spend an unforgettable day in La Fortuna with a special G twist. From the volcans of Arenal to the cloud forests of Monteverde and the beaches of Manuel Antonio, you’ll return home more connected — to yourself and the world.

Tour details

Tour Provider	G Adventures
Price From	$1,979
Number of Days	8
Start Location	San José, Costa Rica
End Location	Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
Age Range	Avg. 30+
Group Size	1 to 16
Tour Style	Standard
Tour Themes	Solo, Virtuoso
Physical Rating	Easy to Moderate

Itinerary Open all

Day 1 - Dinner Party: San José

Please ensure your flight lands in San José prior to 3pm. Enjoy an included arrival transfer to the start hotel where you will attend a welcome briefing with your newest travel pals. Then, experience a hands-on cooking lesson with the whole group. Learn how to prepare a few tasty Costa Rican treats and witness first-hand how the joy of sharing a meal can bring strangers together.

Day 2 - We Day: Arenal Region

Today is all about the impressive landscapes of Costa Rica. Start by driving to Sarapiquí to visit a G Adventures-supported community coffee plantation. Here, you will learn about the project’s impact on the local community and have a chance to sample some of the products being sold. From here, travel onwards to La Fortuna in the Arenal region known for its dramatic volcano, natural hot springs, and abundance of outdoor activities. Later, deepen those connections with the group during a cocktail demonstration. Discover local ingredients from fresh fruits to herbs and spices native to this landscape, and explore the different flavours that embody this lush jungle region.

Day 3 - G Day: La Fortuna

Prepare to experience what G Adventures ds best and enjoy an epic adventurous day in La Fortuna with a surprise G twist occurring somewhere along the way. Feel your heart pound in your chest and the adrenaline surge as you rappel down alongside a waterfall. Hear the rush of the falls, feel the spray hit your face, and smell the fresh air of the La Fortuna rainforest environment. Then, enjoy time for yourself and choose to remain adventurous or relax in your abundantly green surroundings. Who knows where you might end up to cap off this epic G Day.

Day 4 - La Fortuna/Monteverde

Enjoy a boat ride through the stunning landscape and continue driving up into the cloud forests of Monteverde. Spend the afternoon free to wander the town on your own getting a sense of one of the rarest environments on earth. Meet back up as a group for a guided forest night walk to witness the nocturnal sights, sounds, and smells of this unique habitat.

Day 5 - Me Day: Monteverde

It’s time for a day that belongs to you! The choice really is all yours. From spending the day doing an array of optional activities available like ziplining or a hanging bridges tour, take the itinerary into your own hands. There is also an option to join your CEO for a short, easy walk through the trails of “La Raiz”, a bridge trail formed by a tree that fell, but whose roots continued to grow vertically downward. The small stream that runs underneath is responsible for washing away soil and further exposing the shape of the tree's 'skeleton'. Dinner will be at your leisure this evening.

Day 6 - Monteverde/Manuel Antonio

Travel away from the misty green hills of Monteverde to the coastal lush jungle of Quepos, just outside Manuel Antonio National Park. Discover the lush tropical forests and white-sand beaches of Costa Rica’s smallest national park. Hike through the dense forest, climb up to rocky outcrops for views of the dazzling Pacific Ocean, and go swimming in the park’s lovely lagoons and tidal pools.

Day 7 - Manuel Antonio

Enjoy a full free day in the area. You can choose to pre-book a catamaran on the ocean, or swim in the warm waters of the Pacific. Other activities available to choose from include kayaking through the mangroves or whitewater rafting.

Day 8 - Manuel Antonio

You arrived a solo traveller and are leaving with many new friends. Say goodbye to your fellow Solo-ish travellers and depart at any time.

Inclusions

Your G for Good Moment: Mi Cafecito Coffee Cooperative Tour, Sarapiquí Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Dinner Party: Costa Rican Cooking Experience, San José We Day: Tastes and Flavours of the Arenal Region, Arenal G Day: The Thrills and Surprises of La Fortuna, La Fortuna Me Day: Monteverde Me Day, Monteverde Your Discover Moment: Quepos
Complimentary arrival transfer
Night walk in Monteverde
Entrance to Manuel Antonio National Park
Free time in La Fortuna Monteverde and Manuel Antonio for your own choice of activities
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Departure dates

All pp pricing is based on twin share occupancy. Single supplements will apply

Start	End	Availability	Price NZD
03 Jan 2026	10 Jan 2026	9	$2,226
07 Feb 2026	14 Feb 2026	1	$2,090
07 Mar 2026	14 Mar 2026	10	$2,090
04 Apr 2026	11 Apr 2026	11	$2,226
09 May 2026	16 May 2026	16	$1,979
13 Jun 2026	20 Jun 2026	16	$1,979
11 Jul 2026	18 Jul 2026	16	$2,213
25 Jul 2026	01 Aug 2026	16	$2,213
01 Aug 2026	08 Aug 2026	16	$2,357
15 Aug 2026	22 Aug 2026	16	$2,357
05 Sep 2026	12 Sep 2026	16	$2,199
10 Oct 2026	17 Oct 2026	16	$2,199
07 Nov 2026	14 Nov 2026	16	$2,199
21 Nov 2026	28 Nov 2026	16	$2,459
28 Nov 2026	05 Dec 2026	16	$2,459
05 Dec 2026	12 Dec 2026	16	$2,459
19 Dec 2026	26 Dec 2026	16	$2,619
26 Dec 2026	02 Jan 2027	16	$2,619
02 Jan 2027	09 Jan 2027	16	$2,199
13 Feb 2027	20 Feb 2027	16	$2,199
27 Feb 2027	06 Mar 2027	16	$2,199
13 Mar 2027	20 Mar 2027	16	$2,199
27 Mar 2027	03 Apr 2027	16	$2,199
10 Apr 2027	17 Apr 2027	16	$2,199
24 Apr 2027	01 May 2027	16	$2,199
08 May 2027	15 May 2027	16	$2,199
12 Jun 2027	19 Jun 2027	16	$2,199
10 Jul 2027	17 Jul 2027	16	$2,199
24 Jul 2027	31 Jul 2027	16	$2,199
31 Jul 2027	07 Aug 2027	16	$2,199
14 Aug 2027	21 Aug 2027	16	$2,199
04 Sep 2027	11 Sep 2027	16	$2,199
09 Oct 2027	16 Oct 2027	16	$2,199
06 Nov 2027	13 Nov 2027	16	$2,199
20 Nov 2027	27 Nov 2027	16	$2,199
27 Nov 2027	04 Dec 2027	16	$2,199
04 Dec 2027	11 Dec 2027	16	$2,199
18 Dec 2027	25 Dec 2027	16	$2,199
25 Dec 2027	01 Jan 2028	16	$2,199