Active travel is one of the best travel tour categories offered by GAP Adventures. This tour highlights an outstanding travel itinerary.

Costa Rica is one of the world's great surf and kayak destinations. This 8-day adrenaline-filled vacation combines a visit to a favorite surf destination for a little fun in the sun. See amazing wildlife, mountain bike through intense volcanic landscapes and surf Costa Rica's awesome Pacific beaches.

• Trip style: Active.
• Service level: Standard.
• Travel highlights for active vacations: San Jose, San Jose Nicoya Peninsula, Playa Hermosa de Cobano, Zopilote Surf Camp, Playa Quesera.

• Arrive San Jose. Arrive in San Jose at any time.
• Day 2-4 Playa Hermosa (2B,3D) Learn to surf at the Zopilote Surf Camp, located on Playa Hermosa de Cobano, on the northern Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Learn or hone your skills at both hidden and well-known spots. There are excellent waves for beginners and pros alike. While you're not in the waves, relax on the beach and take in the breathtaking sunsets.
• Day 5-6 Playa Quesera (2B,2L,2D) Travel a short distance to the Silvestre Curu National Wildlife Refuge, where you will paddle about an hour to your campsite, a deserted, white sand beach backed by thick forest. Paddle to Las Islas Tortugas and a natural rock arch formed by the sea, kayak in the surf and drift through a mangrove estuary inhabited by numerous species of birds and sea life.
• Day 7 San Jose. Squeeze in a morning paddle before taking the ferry and local bus back to San Jose. Arrive in the evening, just in time to head out for one final night on the town.
• Day 8 Depart San Jose.

• Price: US$1300 (approx)
• Start Finish: ex San Jose
• What's Included: Surf lessons at Zopilote Surf Camp, Kayaking excursions from Playa Quesera.
• Group Size Notes: Max 15, Avg 10
• Group Leader: Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, Local surf instructors, Kayak guides.
• Meals Included: 5 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 5 Dinners.
• Transport: Public bus, Ferry, Taxis, Surfboard, Kayak.
• Accommodation: Hotels (2 nts), Beach house (multi-share) (3 nts), Camping (2 nts).
• Meal Budget: Allow USD$125 for meals not included. For additional expenses, see trip details.
• My Own Room: Not available on this tour

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