Costa Rica: Jungle & Wildlife Adventure

January 16-24, 2027

wildlife, waterfalls,& A Boruca cultural experience

Progress bar chart with five ascending bars, labeled 'Difficulty 3/5'.

This adventure is rated 2 out of 5 difficulty level. Moderate level activities (i.e. short to medium hikes up to 5 miles, some elevation, intro to new skill/activity that is guided by 3rd party like mountain biking, climbing, rafting, etc.). Activities are included, but optional if outside of your comfort zone.

We’re heading to Manuel Antonio, a stunning hilltop paradise where rainforest meets the Pacific Ocean. This region is one of the most biodiverse in the world—full of wildlife, lush jungle, and golden sunsets. This week-long adventure blends adventure, nature, and culture.

Wake up to magic of the jungle each morning as you sip coffee on the wrap-around balcony, visit the Boruca tribe and connect with their rich cultural heritage through a natural dye workshop, explore waterfalls, search for wildlife through the jungle, relax on sunset cruise, and reconnect with yourself through a magical PURA VIDA adventure

Booking Deadline: November 15, 2026. After the date, availability cannot be guaranteed and pricing is subject to change. We strongly recommend finalizing your booking well in advance of the deadline to ensure your spot on this trip.

Group of women with backpacks and hats walking on a dirt trail in a lush, tropical jungle.
Group of six people jumping and celebrating on the beach at sunset, with their reflections visible in the wet sand.
Cute baby squirrel monkey lying on a black metal railing with lush green foliage in the background
A small green frog with large pink eyes and yellow toes perched on a green stem against a black background.
A backyard swimming pool with a person enjoying the hot tub, surrounded by greenery and trees, with a covered patio area containing a table and chairs.
View from an airplane window showing part of the aircraft wing with a landscape of hills, fields, and small towns below, under blue sky with some clouds.
Two children wearing helmets and harnesses are sliding down a waterfall in a lush, green jungle environment, with thick foliage around.
Group of eight people wearing helmets and harnesses, taking a selfie in a forest setting during a canopy ziplining or outdoor adventure tour.
Group of women smiling and posing on a sailboat at sunset, standing on the deck near the rigging, with ocean and colorful sky in the background.
Plate with rice, grilled chicken, salad, black beans, vegetable mix, and sauces, with a tall glass of orange-colored drink with a celery stick.
A close-up of a baby sloth sleeping while hanging onto a tree branch with its eyes closed, surrounded by green leaves and tree branches.
A group of women in harnesses and helmets posing in front of a waterfall in a lush, green jungle setting. They are holding a blue banner that reads, 'Women Who Explore.'

ITINERARY

    • Welcome to Costa Rica! Arrive at the Juan Santamaría Airport (SJO) anytime today and grab the shuttle to your hotel for the evening. Check in to the hotel begins at 2 p.m. You’ll catch up with the rest of the group here today before making your way to Manuel Antonio tomorrow morning.

    • The rest of the day is yours to relax and enjoy the outdoor pool onsite.

    • Since flights may arrive late in the evening, dinner is at your leisure tonight. For those who are already at the hotel, you will be able to make plans for dinner together.

    • Wake up at your leisure and enjoy breakfast this morning before we check out. Our transfer will pick us up today between 10-11 AM.

    • We will make a stop to pick up snacks for the drive, cold drinks, or anything you may have forgotten to pack before a 3+ hour scenic drive down the Pacific Coast to Manuel Antonio.

    • Arrive at the Airbnb nestled in the jungle and settle in, take a dip in the pool, or try to spotting wildlife from the wrap around balcony.

    • This evening we will enjoy a 4-course group dinner prepared and served by a private chef.

    • Meals: Breakfast and dinner

    • Wake up to the sounds or the jungle and enjoy a traditional Costa Rican breakfast and coffee.

    • Visit Manuel Antonio National Park on a guided tour with a trained bilingual wildlife expert. After enjoy free time at Playa Manuel Antonio, inside the national park to swim.

    • Lunch at your leisure.

    • Free afternoon to enjoy as you wish. We recommend spending it at the beach inside the national park and/or on Playa Espadilla. Playa Espadilla is the main beach where you can surf, parasail, get a massage, and grab some lounge chairs to relax. Spend the day playing in the waves and soak up some Vitamin D.

    • Dinner tonight is at your leisure. There are tons of great restaurants with stunning sunset views to check out and we have some recommendations.

    • Meals: Breakfast

    • Wake up to the sounds or the jungle and enjoy a traditional delicious, fresh prepared breakfast and coffee.

    • Today is a free day to enjoy as you’d like. Relax by the pool with a book and watch for wildlife, spend the day at Biesanz Bay with a beach massage or head to the jungle for a thrilling canyoning adventure. Today there are tow optional activities you can select.

      • Option One: Massage at Biesanz Bay with Itza. This is everything you imagine it is. A beautiful beach, a lovely breeze and a relaxing massage.

      • Option Two: Enjoy an adventure course that takes you through different activities like zip lining, monkey drop, and canyoning down a 95 foot waterfall, the highlight of the course. After completing this adventure course, you’ll be rewarded with a delicious typical Costa Rican lunch. Please note this is not a private tour and may be shared with other travelers outside our group.

    • The afternoon is free to enjoy as you wish. We recommend sunset from the main beach or one of the many lovely restaurants boasting panoramic views.

    • Dinner is at your leisure tonight.

    • Meals: Breakfast, lunch included with optional adventure course activity

    • Wake up to the sounds of the jungle and enjoy a delicious Costa Rican breakfast.

    • Today’s adventure brings you south along the Pan American Highway and up into the Talamanca mountains to the home of the Boruca tribe. Learn about their history and the cultural significance of their balsa wood masks.

    • Watch a live mask carving demonstration and paint your own hand-carved mask to take home with you.

    • Discover how the Boruca use plants to make natural dyes and create textiles and use traditional methods to dye your own tote bag.

    • Return to Manuel Antonio where the rest of the afternoon is yours to enjoy as you wish. We suggest heading to the beach to catch a sunset.

    • Dinner is at your leisure.

    • Meals: Breakfast and lunch

    • Wake up to the sounds of the jungle and enjoy breakfast while you watch for wildlife that frequently visits.

    • Today is another choose your own adventure day. Relax with a massage on the beach, grab a book and relax by the pool, try a surfing lesson, or the optional chocolate and coffee tour.

      • Optional: Chocolate & Coffee Tour - visit a local farm to learn about the cultural and biological background of cacao, coffee, and sugarcane.

    • Guided jungle night walk searching for wildlife. Typical Costa Rica dinner provided after tour.

    • Meals: Breakfast and dinner, lunch with optional activity

    • Enjoy an early breakfast and the jungle views around you.

    • We’ll take a 1.5 hour drive scenic down the Pan-American Highway before hopping into a 4×4 jeep for a short ride to Nauyaca waterfall. Here we will have a couple hours to swim, explore, and relax.

    • Stop for lunch in Domincial along with some free time to walk along the beach or explore the artisan shops.

    • Return to Manuel Antonio where the rest of the afternoon and evening is yours to enjoy at your leisure.

    • Meals: Breakfast

    • Wake up and savor a delicious breakfast while you enjoy the sounds of the birds.

    • This morning allows for some free time to take a walk on the beach, get a massage, shop or explore the nearby nature park.

    • Meet back at the house around 12:30 p.m. and together we will head to the marina for an afternoon cruising the coast, snorkeling, and a sunset dinner.

    • Meals: Breakfast and dinner

    • Wake up to the sounds or the jungle and enjoy a traditional Costa Rican breakfast and coffee before packing up and checking out.

    • One private group transfer back to the Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) will be provided. Plan to arrive to the airport around 12 p.m.

    • Meals: Breakfast

Group of nine women posing on a beach at Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio with lush greenery and ocean in the background.
A woman standing on rocks in front of a waterfall with water cascading down rocks, surrounded by green trees, and splashing water on rocks and at her feet.
Three young monkeys peeking through green leaves and branches.
A group of women standing in front of a vintage airplane decorated with stickers at a bar called 'Pub Bar' in the Cayman Islands, with signs indicating art for sale and accepting VISA.
Group of women swimming and relaxing in a natural river with a waterfall in the background.
Group of women in wetsuits and helmets holding a blue banner that says 'Women Who Care' while standing in a river with a waterfall in the background.
Group of women sitting at a wooden table on a sandy beach, surrounded by palm trees, with string lights overhead and the ocean in the background during sunset.
Group of nine women standing on a dock by the water during sunset, holding a blue banner that says 'Women Who Explore' with chairs lined up beside them.

Questions? Please reach out to us at info@womenwhoexplore.com

Ready to Book?

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  • $3,395 USD shared occupancy in a bedroom with 2-3 beds and a private bathroom, balcony and kitchenette.

    $3,995 USD single occupancy in a private master suite with a bathroom and master balcony with kitchenette.

    If you are traveling solo, you will be assigned a roommate upon request. Rooms are assigned on a first come basis.

    A deposit is due at booking to hold your spot with regular monthly payments. Additional payments may be applied to the trip balance prior to payment due dates. Please see below for cancellation policy.

  • • 2 days / 1 night in a double occupancy room at a hotel near the airport. Hotel includes a pool, fitness room and 24/7 airport shuttle.

    • 8 days/ 7 nights accommodations in a beautiful home located in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica, surrounded by the jungle with a private pool. Your booking includes your own bed in a shared bedroom. Each bedroom has a private bathroom, balcony and small kitchenette.

    • Welcome dinner with a private chef experience and all other meals as noted in itinerary (8 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners).

    • Transportation to and from the San Jose international airport (SJO) on designated arrival and departure dates and time.

    • Nauyaca Waterfall excursion and visit to Dominical

    • Jungle at Night Tour with local guide

    • Boruca Tribe Cultural experience with natural dye workshop and mask painting activity

    • Guided Nature and Wildlife Walk in Manuel Antonio National Park + a stop at Manuel Antonio Beach to swim

    • Sunset Cruise & Snorkel Tour

    • In-country transportation by a local driver to and from guided activities

    • Tips for your local guides, drivers and cooks for all included activities, transfers, and meals.

    • Time to relax one at one of several nearby beaches, including Manuel Antonio National Beach, Espadilla Beach, Playitas Beach, Beisanz Beach and more!

    • Free to time explore local artisan shops, restaurants, and more throughout Manuel Antonio and Quepos

    • Entrance fees to Manuel Antonio National Park and Nauyaca Waterfall Park

    • Pre-travel checklists, a packing list along and pre-travel support from your Women Who Explore trip host in a private WhatsApp group.

    • Pre-trip Q&A Zoom call to meet your fellow travelers, trip host, and ask any questions.

    • Small group; maximum of 12 individuals plus your Women Who Explore trip host

  • • International flights to and from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica.

    • Tips and gratuity for guides and drivers for activities not included in the itinerary

    • Airport transfers outside of designated times and meeting location

    • Taxis and transportation outside of times designated for excursions and organized tours

    • Any additional beverages, alcohol, snacks, extra meals, etc. as noted above.

    • Any additional excursions or activities not included in the above itinerary

    • Costa Rica Jungle Adventure Tour - $145

    • Chocolate & Coffee Tour - $75

    • Visa and entry requirements as applicable and any pre-travel medical expenses such as immunizations or required Covid-19 testing 

    • Travelers insurance to cover medical expenses while traveling abroad (proof of insurance required)

    • Personal expenses not included in the itinerary such as additional accommodations, transportation, meals, souvenirs, etc.

  • All meals will be provided as noted in the itinerary. Please reach out to the trip host after booking if you have any food allergies/sensitivities. We always do our best to accommodate dietary restrictions but cannot make any guarantees.

  • This trip requires a minimum number of women to register in order for it to be confirmed. Once the trip reaches the minimum participant number, you will receive a trip confirmation email and a link to be added a private Facebook group just for trip guests. In this group further trip details will be provided along with pre-travel support. Please let us know if you do not have or use Facebook (see contact information below).

  • Please see our Terms of Service.

    All deposits are non-refundable at the time of booking, but may be transferable if done so within the timeframe outlined in the Terms of Service.

    Once a trip has been confirmed (no matter the booking or trip timeline), the deposit is both non-refundable and non-transferable. Please make sure you are purchasing adequate travel insurance at the time of booking to ensure you are covered in case you need to cancel.

    Please note: some of our trips have a non-refundable fee that will be stated in the trip description. Please make sure to refer to the full Terms of Service to make sure you understand fully the Cancellation Policy of each trip.

  • Travel (and medical) insurance is required for anyone traveling on a Women Who Explore adventure. 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 or a close relative are diagnosed with Covid-19.

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  • Please note that the itinerary provided for your adventure is subject to change. While we strive to adhere to the proposed plan, unforeseen circumstances such as weather conditions, safety concerns, or other factors beyond our control may necessitate adjustments to the itinerary. We prioritize your safety and enjoyment throughout the adventure, and any modifications made will be done with careful consideration. We will make every effort to inform you in advance of any changes and provide suitable alternatives to ensure a fulfilling experience.