A reasonable level of general fitness is required as this is an active trip, but no previous experience of specific activities is necessary. With rafting, cycling, hiking, and kayaking at different points across the itinerary for between 1.5 and 4 hours in duration, you will be using different muscle groups.

White water rafting on the Pacuare River will be a blend of moderately strenuous activity and gentle paddling as you raft between grade 3 and 4 rapids and slow-flowing sections. The afternoon cycling in Puerto Viejo is as long or short as you’d like it to be, with distance and times provided as average guidance. Hiking within the itinerary will be through rainforest and tropical foliage, and although this is not at high altitude, for long periods of time or on difficult terrain, the heat, humidity and possible rain will mean you need to be prepared. Kayaking amid the mangroves in Isla Damas will be gentle, although tidal and estuarine, with plenty of stops to spot wildlife.

Sure can! Over 50% of our travellers travel solo, it’s a great way to meet like-minded people.

Tips for the trip leader not included in the trip cost. These are entirely at your discretion but there is an expectation to tip for good service. We suggest the below as a guideline per person:

Up to £8 / $10 per day.

Of course, you are free to tip more or less, and the amount should be reflective of your perception of service and quality - a tip is not compulsory and should only be given when you receive excellent service.

The quality and safety of the tap water in Costa Rica varies depending on your location and whether it is pumped through the mains, a water tank or from a well. Water from the tap will be fine to drink across the majority of the itinerary, with the exception of Puerto Viejo, as the town is not connected to the national water piping system. Clean drinking water will be provided throughout. Please pack your own reusable bottle, it will be well used.

Costa Rica's tropical location means it's generally hot and humid. The rainy season is a great time to visit, with heavy showers mostly limited to a few hours, before the sun comes out again and the rainforest is at its most lush.

The Caribbean Coast is warm and humid with an equal chance of sun, rain or cloud year-round. Daytime temperatures are generally between 25°C / 77°F and 34 °C/ 93°F, and go down to a minimum of 21°C / 70°F at night.

The central region is drier between November and April, with the rainy season between May to October and peak rainfall between August and October. Daytime temperatures generally are between 18°C / 64°F and 24°C / 75°F, and down to a minimum of 12°C / 54°F at night.

The Pacific Coast is drier and hotter between December and March. Daytime temperatures generally are between 28°C / 82°F and 37°C / 99°F, and down to a minimum of 23°C / 73°F at night.

Your excess baggage can be securely stored at the hotel in San José. If you wish to store excess luggage in San José at the start of the trip, please submit a request to your host prior to travel.

We recommend checking out the country specific information here and also talking to a travel nurse.

No. You'll need to have a larger bag suitable for all your belongings which will be transported for you, and then a small daypack to carry personal items during each day of hiking.

The bicycles provided to beach hop along the Caribbean Coast are XDS Big Rider beach cruisers. These bicycles are one-size-fits-all and ideal for level terrain. They have a single speed, balloon tires, a comfy saddle and a wide, sweeping handlebar. Please note, cycle helmet is not included.

The kayaks used to paddle the Pacific Coast mangroves will be Marca Malibu, single, sit-on-top kayaks. Sit-on-top kayaks are very stable and easy to paddle for everyone, including new paddlers through to experienced paddlers. Sit-on-top kayaks can be used on the sea, estuaries, rivers, lakes and canals.

Marca Malibu single person kayaks are made of a single layer of polyethylene, 2.8m length, sit-on-top and with a maximum weight limit of 147kgs.

Our recommended travel insurance provider is Campbell Irvine.

Travel insurance is compulsory on all of our adventures. Your insurance should include adequate protection for overseas medical treatment, evacuation/repatriation, your baggage and equipment and the specific activities involved on your adventure.

Your insurance policy should also include specific Covid-19 cover, including cancellation and curtailment cover if you, your travel companion or a close relative are diagnosed with Covid-19.

We fully endorse Campbell Irvine as their insurance offers all of the above, so get in touch with them or call on 020 7938 1734 to get your insurance sorted. We suggest that you book travel insurance as soon as you book your adventure, just to cover you for any last minute life changes. We know you’re an active lot and injuries do happen!

We automatically convert prices from the local currency that a host receives to your chosen currency. We update our exchange rates on a daily basis so this does mean that prices displayed on the site are subject to currency fluctuations, which is why you may see them change over time.

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All of our group adventures are specially designed for adults to enjoy (18+) as we want these adventures to bring together outdoorsy people who are truly like-minded. Children can be accommodated on some private departures.

You're in good company. Our adventures are typically made up of a mix of solo travellers and small groups of two or three friends who simply love adventure, pushing themselves and meeting awesome like-minded people. See here for more info about our lovely bunch of Much Better Adventurers.

Want to book a private trip? Just tap ‘Private Group’ in the dates and prices tab.

Your trip is led by carefully curated local hosts and expert guides. See here for more info about the guides we work with.