My Journey to explore the wonders of Costa Rica starts here. Early in the morning, I was picked up from my hotel for a journey to the Doka Estate, where a captivating coffee tour awaited us. Of course, what's a better way to start the day than with coffee? Our knowledgeable guide, Omar led us through the Doka Estate, unveiling the intricate process of coffee production, from selecting the seedlings to cultivating them into the rich ground coffee they both serve and export. Even as someone who doesn't typically indulge in coffee, I couldn't help but fall in love with the coffee they offered.
Coffees made from the ground by the Doka Estate (Petchie Colina)
Following our coffee adventure, the next item on our itinerary was a visit to the awe-inspiring Poas Volcano. Poás Volcano National Park is located in the Central Valley. Poás is one of the most accessible active volcanoes in the world, offering visitors the chance to peer into its steaming crater. The surrounding cloud forests are home to unique flora and fauna, making it a must-visit for nature lovers and geology enthusiasts alike. From the parking area, we had to do a 20-minute walk to reach the viewing platform, which offered a splendid view of the volcano's crater. Upon our arrival, the crater was shrouded in fog, but then, as if by magic, the sun broke through, revealing the stunning Poas Crater in all its glory. Visitors are limited to spending just 20 minutes at this vantage point, but witnessing the crater's beauty is so gratifying that you'll leave feeling thoroughly content.
Poas Volcano crater (Petchie Colina)
From the Volcano's crater, our last stop for the day is the La Paz Waterfalls. It is situated in the heart of the rainforest, this series of waterfalls cascades through lush greenery and offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The adjacent wildlife sanctuary allows you to get up close and personal with Costa Rica's native animals ranging from sloths and birds to butterflies.
La paz waterfalls (Petchie Colina)
My day ended around 7 PM when I was transported back to my hotel for the night in San Jose.
Adventure Life took care of everything! All we had to do was show up when we were supposed to, which made our first trip to Costa Rica largely stress-free and incredibly fun. Our trip reps, Hannah and Mariethony, were helpful and responsive, getting back to us by email usually within a few hours. Our accommodations were all great, and we got incredibly blessed with some absolutely stellar guides and drivers.
Our Jungle & Beach trip was an excellent balance of adventure and rest. We got to try out a lot of different activities, including snorkeling, hiking, white water rafting and kayaking, while also partaking of some rest around the pool or by the ocean. We enjoyed seeing and exploring the beautiful Caribbean side of the country.
Joy Knowles
2 weeks ago
The company made our adventure trip hassle-free, and a lot of fun! I will definitely be using them again
Carolena F
1 month ago
For our first trip to Costa Rica, Adventure Life designed a tour that meets the interests, ecological and adventure, of our party; but also takes into account our physical limitations sine we are all septuagenarian. We are looking forward to the trip.
John Zent
1 month ago
COSTA RICA a trip of a life time travelling round this beautiful country. All went like clockwork even when the weather was against us and all transfers seemed to be part of the holiday not a chore. Would definitely use Adventure Life again having previously used them 20 years ago!!
Cynthia Calton
1 month ago
Our Costa Rica trip was amazing! Kassandra planned everything and the excursions, hotels, overall organization were outstanding. Everything worked out smoothly, the excursions guides were knowledgeable allowing us to see so much of the fauna and flora of the country. The hotels were great as well, all in fantastic locations and with beautiful views.
