Absolutely! This tour is a beautiful experience to share with a friend or partner. There are plenty of moments of free time to enjoy together, as well as locations to enjoy affection within the nature.

Room allocations will always prioritise a couple to share together, however in the Jungle Immersion part of the tour, there are only two tents available that can host 2 people, therefore depending on group dynamics, the tent may be shared with another person if there are more than 2 couples on the tour.

There is free time throughout the tour to enjoy the sun of course! But it is not a trip to spend lying down in the sun every day, there are activities and excursions planned in all the different parts of the country that we will visit. The sun here is also very very strong since we are close to the equator, therefore extra care must be given to protect yourself.

There are two main seasons, the dry season and the rainy season. This tour will operate in the dry season, however, this does not mean there is no rain. In fact, rain arrives all year round in Costa Rica, its’ rich biodiversity and lush green jungles are thanks to this. Therefore a light poncho and waterbag is essential in case of a downpour.

Costa Rica is wonderful, gorgeous & inspires slow living! You’ll experience so much richness in this tour that the memory of your visit & the people you meet will be imprinted in your heart forever!

But you have to be prepared that things here aren’t rushed, that could mean your meals in a restaurant take a little longer, or some home comforts aren’t available. Traffic can sometimes appear without warning which can delay journeys & disrupt the day - but that’s just how it is! The tour is always adaptable but punctuality for the activities & leaving times are really important - that’s all we ask, that if you take part in the tour you arrive on time to make the most of the experiences!

There will be lots of early starts to our days, around 6/7am. There are many reasons for this:

- The sun sets around 5:30pm, therefore days are short we will make the most of it by starting the day early and sleeping early.

- The National Parks close around 2/3pm, and they are VERY busy after 9am, therefore we will be going early to the national parks to avoid crowds and midday heat.

- Costa Ricans live close to the circadian rhythm for their own wellbeing. The normal Costa Rican day starts at 6am as they wake up with the sunrise (& roosters), so we will align our circadian rhythms as nature intended!

- As mentioned the heat/sun is very intense in Costa Rica, therefore we will try to complete some activities before the midday sun.

- You will also find that many of the towns have roosters, they are a pain, but part of life here. They often start clucking very early and can be hard to sleep through since it’s not a noise we are accustomed to! Therefore we will wake up with the roosters!

The accommodations we stay in during this tour are unique and carefully chosen to provide a memorable experience of Costa Rica. You probably won’t have stayed in places like this before, but you’ll remember them for the rest of your life! Limited WiFi, compost toilets, jungle sounds and fresh water showers are to be found in our Jungle Immersion part of the tour. Accommodation is shared between 2 in most accommodations or occasionally by 3 depending on group dynamics. A quick summary below will explain what to expect in each accommodation:

San Jose – a comfortable city hotel provides a base to start our trip, and also our last night to arrive close to the airport. It is clean and convenient with a beautiful garden, a gym and a pool. You can arrange to stay here and extra night before or after the trip if needed for your flight schedule.

Quepos – this is an off-grid accommodation, here we stay in safari style tents high up in the rainforest that sleep 2/3 people. There are outdoor showers and compost toilets with views of the canyon below (it will be your most memorable poop ever). There is a humble kitchen and a wonderful Tican lady who will cook us some local meals when we are there. There are no shops or utilities, it is a unique place to simply enjoy and connect with yourself and the nature.

La Fortuna – Here we stay in glamping tents in a beautiful resort outside of town immersed in nature. Glamping is posh camping, the tents sleep 2 people with an option of a double bed or a single mattress. Here there will be a small supplement if you wish to choose the double bed over the single mattress.

Puerto Viejo – We have a unique chance to stay in a local Tican home. Fabi will be our host as he opens the doors to his humble and cosy jungle house. It is our home to enjoy throughout the 3 nights in Puerto Viejo and will be our base to explore the area. You will have to arrive with a little humility and an open mind in order to get the most out of this experience. Throughout the property, fruits and vegetables grow organically in the garden and the food we will eat here comes from his families farm which we visit during our first excursion day in Costa Rica. Here there will be a small supplement if you wish to book a private room.

Fabi is well established in the local area and trades with the indigenous Bribri tribes near the border of Panama, therefore we have a unique chance to explore the land with a true local who is in love with his country.

Costa Rica is LOUD & ALIVE. The places we stay at will be quiet in the sense that they are immersed with nature (bar the city hotel). Nature can be noisy. At night, crickets, circadas, geckos and frogs will be the sounds lulling you to sleep. However in the morning, the jungle can be quite loud, howlers monkeys and birds announce the arrival of the sun, which helps to wake up naturally. It is recommend to bring earplugs if you’re worried these different sounds might keep you awake.

The terrain of Costa Rica is very mountainous and can be challenging. The walks and hikes in this tour to waterfalls and national parks are moderate. Good comfortable shoes will make easy work of it but equally could be done in sandals! It is recommended to have a moderate level of fitness/health to be able to comfortable enjoy the walks in our excursions.

You may have been on some retreats where it is strictly vegan/vegetarian food. However due to the nature of this tour/retreat that moves around, the catering can vary from place to place. Vegetarian/vegan options and other dietary requirements will always be available but we do not visit strictly veg only places.

The catering and restaurants are consciously chosen to provide food close to the land and culture of Costa Rica, the tastes are too good to miss!

Oh and there’s Pizza.

Costa Rica is regarded as one of the most safest counties in Latin America! But like anywhere, it is advised to exercise caution. We will not be visiting any parts of the country that are known to be dangerous, this is mainly contained to the capital city which has some challenging neighbourhoods.

There are a lot of bugs and insects that you will encounter in Costa Rica, this is just the way of life here in the warm tropics, and not a reflection of uncleanliness. Mosquitos and sand gnats can be uncomfortable so ensure to bring repellent or light trousers for the evening. Venomous snakes, spiders and frogs are nocturnal and therefore are only present at night, but still very rare – we recommend not to leave any guided paths to explore the jungle at night without a guide.

Yes there is a lot of travelling. Costa Rica is only twice the size of Wales but the infrastructure and highways are challenging. This is what contains the beauty of the country!

Between each destination on the tour is around 3-5 hours driving, however we use a comfortable van with AC, refreshments and breaks along the way. Once at our destinations, we explore the local area with some excursions but try to avoid long journeys from our accommodation.

There are a lot of winding roads around the mountainous landscape of Costa Rica, therefore if you are prone to travel sickness, you may want to bring medicines to help.

Whichever company you choose a tour with, long journeys can not be avoided, therefore please prepare for this.