What if you could bring your family on a once-in-a-lifetime tour through Costa Rica with a small group of like-minded travelers?
When Girls Who Travel and Geek Girl Travel partner up together, amazing things happen.
We've put together an inclusive, family-friendly tour that takes you on an unforgettable journey from the cloud forests to volcanoes. Spend the days (and nights!) discovering the flora and fauna that inhabit the cloud forest and Manuel Antonio National Park. When you're not exploring nature, get in touch with your adventurous side by rappelling, rafting, swimming, horseback riding, and surfing. And here's the best part: our family-friendly approach doesn't mean sacrificing excitement. Get ready for an adventure of a lifetime!
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Travel Style: Family-Friendly
Most tours are women only, but this family-friendly tour is open to all. Designed with kids in mind, this trip makes it easy to see the world tour with all your favorite people
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Extra customization
Traveling with small humans means you need extra flexibility. This trip is built to let you choose the activities right for the age/interests/energy level of your group. This often includes the ability to make the selections while on the trip so you can go with the family flow.
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Service Level: Upgraded
Quality accommodations and more inclusions like meals, private transport, and activities.
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Physical Rating: 2 (Light)
Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
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Max Size: 20
We keep our tours small, so you can enjoy not only the sights, but the community.
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Minimum age: 6
All travelers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
What our travelers say...
I felt so special to be a part of this wonderful group of women from all over who love to travel. I am so happy to have met everyone and shared the adventures of travel and wonderful memories!
Razaanah
This was a fantastic opportunity to make connections and share an adventure with unique, interesting women!
Maria
I just knew deep down that I needed to go. Because I listened to my gut and said yes - I met AMAZING women, experienced so many new things, and made a million memories.
Dasha
What You Get
- 9 incredible days to San Jose, Quepos, Monteverde, and La Fortuna!
- Tortilla Making and Local Lunch, La Fortuna
- Stand Up Paddle (Lesson and Tour), Arenal
- Kayak Lake Arenal in La Fortuna
- Paddle-boarding in La Fortuna
- Guided cloud forest night walk in Monteverde
- Guided hike in Manuel Antonio NP
- Arrival transfer
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
- 8 nights in hotels
- 8 breakfasts, 1 lunch
- The trip and memories of a lifetime!
Also Included
Small group travel
We believe in the power of community which is why we only offer small group tours. You're guaranteed to come away with friends for life!
Custom trip swag
We create a custom gift bag for each trip with goodies to use and to remember your adventures by! (And repeat travelers get their own GWT passport with custom passport "stamps!")
Travel with Geek Girl Travel
An exclusive opportunity to travel with Geek Girl Travel, who is there to assist you from the moment you reserve your spot until that last group photo before everyone heads home from our adventure of a lifetime.
Private Facebook group
Connect with your fellow travelers long before the trip starts. Get tips, get answers, get excited, and get friends before you ever meet!
What To Expect Guide
You'll be totally prepared with a guide covering everything from packing to handy words to know!
Local Tour Guide
In addition to Geek Girl Travel, your trip will be led by a local tour guide who will be helping you discover their home.
Private Group Photo Album
Capture all the moments and memories with a shared photo album for the whole group!
Free Time/Optional Excursions
It might be a group tour but you can still make it your own with lots of built in free time and an array of excurions for you to add on.
Free Girls Who Travel course
Get access to the Safety For Women Travel Course, the most in-depth safety course for female travelers out there!
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Travel with other like-minded women supporting each other is powerful!
Nicole
Travel with Geek Girl Travel
Beth Nelson
@geekgirltravel
Hi friends! I am beyond thrilled to partner with Girls Who Travel and G Adventures to curate family-friendly travel that is still exciting, adventurous, and inclusive. It's always been a goal of mine to host group trips that invite the whole family, and friends of the family, along for fun. I can't wait to meet everyone in-person in Costa Rica.
A little more about me: By day, I'm a business executive in pop-culture collectibles, but every other waking minute, I'm a world-traveling polyglot and award-winning professional photographer. I'm also a mixed race, first-generation Indonesian-American from NYC, which fuels my hunger for the American dream.
With my family in tow, I've traveled to all seven continents, all 50 states, dozens of countries, and even more amusement parks. As a disabled world traveler, my style of travel combines accessibility with ecotourism and budget-savvy adventures.
Lovingly referred to as "a walking art installation" by my mentor, my unique sense of style (with my bright green hair) makes me easy to spot as I make my way to destinations like Antarctica, Iceland, Indonesia, Zimbabwe, and across America. My goals are simple: see every amazing sight possible, find every amazing bite possible, and do all of that while visiting actual people, not just places.
June 20-28, 2025
Itinerary
Day 1 (June 20)
SAN JOSE
Arrive anytime. Arrival transfer included.
Day 9 (June 28)
SAN JOSE
You can depart anytime. And while the trip may be coming to an end, but the friendships and memories will last a lifetime!
Meals included: Breakfast
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Welcome Meeting
1hr
You've spent months talking with each other in your private Facebook group. But now it's time to connect in person with your Trip Leader and fellow Girls Who Travel travelers and also meet your local tour guide!
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ACCOMMODATION
Hotel Radisson San Jose
Day 2 (June 20)
SAN JOSE/LA FORTUNA
Set off from the capital and enjoy the countryside of the Central Valley. Stop for a tortilla-making lesson, along with a typical Costa Rican lunch.
A three-hour van trip brings us to La Fortuna, near the base of the spectacular Arenal Volcano. La Fortuna is a great base for active adventures. Along the way, stop to meet Doña Mara and learn the art of making (and eating!) tortillas.
Once we arrive, there's time to relax in the hot springs that are heated by the volcano's lava.
During our stay in La Fortuna, there is a wide selection of activities sure to please every member of the family. From river rafting, to rappelling down waterfalls, to floating along the canals of the Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge in search of caiman, there is no excuse to be bored!
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch
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Private Vehicle
San Jose to La Fortuna - 3 hrs
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
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Community moment - tortilla making and local lunch
Visit a local's come to learn the art of tortilla making. Grind the corn, mix the "masa" (dough) into balls, flatten into circles, and then cook them up on a wood-burning stove. Afterwards, dig into a tasty "casado" - a typical Costa Rican dish including black beans and plantains - complete with your own hand made tortillas.
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ACCOMMODATION
Magic Mountain (or similar)
Day 3 (June 22)
LA FORTUNA
Take to the lake for a morning of stand-up paddle boarding or kayaking on Lake Arenal, before a free afternoon.
Meals included:
Breakfast
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Stand Up Paddle (Lesson and Tour)
Grab a long wide board and show those surfer dudes how it’s done without waves on Lake Arenal with the volcano looming above. Tour picks up from the hotel and includes a tour of the west-end of the Lake while you’re getting the hang of the paddle board. Enjoy the amazing view, with chances to spot wild birds like Great Blue Herons or even Howler Monkeys. Learn more about the area while exploring the lake and snack on some tropical fruit before heading back to the hotel. Please note the price listed does not include the IVA Tax.
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Stand Up Paddle (Lesson and Tour)
Zip up your life jacket, grab a paddle and get ready to be wowed by beauty in every direction. Admire Arenal Volcano as you kayak the blue-green waters of Lake Arenal, Central America’s second largest lake. Scan the shores for more than 300 species of birds, listen for howler monkeys and fish for sharp-toothed rainbow bass. Take time to float and soak in the stunning scenery of the rolling hills, secret coves and sky that stretches forever.
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Free time
Free afternoon in La Fortuna. Experience the outdoor adventures and amazing wildlife and natural wonders in this area.
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ACCOMMODATION
Magic Mountain (or similar)
Day 4 (June 23)
LA FORTUNA/MONTEVERDE
Travel by bus and boat through the stunning Costa Rican scenery up into the cloud forest. Take an included guided night walk to learn about nocturnal life in the jungle firsthand.
From La Fortuna, we make our way first by boat, then by van up the rough mountain roads to reach the fresh misty air of the Monteverde Cloud Forest. Spend two days exploring the community and nearby forest, truly a bird lover’s paradise.
Meals Included: Breakfast
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Private Vehicle
La Fortuna to Arenal - 15 mins
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
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Boat
Laguna de Arenal - 45 mins
Get your float on as you make your way to Monteverde
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Private Vehicle
Laguna de Arenal to Monteverde - 3h 30m
Relax and enjoy the view up the mountain to your next adventure.
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Guided Cloud Forest Night Walk
Monteverde - evening
Join a naturalist guide for a 1.5-2 hour tour in the cloud forest after dark. Learn more about the habits of the area's nocturnal wildlife including mammals, birds, insects, reptiles, and amphibians, and keep your eyes and ears open on this slow-paced walk. You never know what you might see – it depends on the day and your luck!
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ACCOMMODATION
Hotel Fonda Vela (or similar)
Day 5 (June 24)
Enjoy a free day in this lush cloud forest region. Opt to fly above the trees on a canopy zipline tour, go horseback riding in the hills or visit the butterfly garden.
Meals Included: Breakfast
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Your discover moment
There's plenty to see and do in Monteverde, and we wanted to make sure that you had some time to take it all in. Feel free to relax or try optional activities like ziplining, visiting the hanging bridges, and horseback riding. Your CEO has more ideas if you need them. Just ask!
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ACCOMMODATION
Hotel Fonda Vela (or similar))
Day 6 (June 25)
MONTEVERDE/MANUEL ANTONIO
Travel to Manuel Antonio and enjoy free time for several optional activities like mangrove kayaking, surf lessons, a sunset catamaran tour, or take some time to relax on the beach.
The white sand beaches and warm Pacific waters are the ideal atmosphere to relax at the end of your adventure. Manuel Antonio NP offers excellent hiking, spectacular views, and abundant wildlife viewing. An included hike goes deep into the park, to explore everything that can be found here.
Enjoy the beautiful white sand beaches and discover why the warm turquoise water is ideal for swimming, fishing, kayaking, boogie boarding, sailing or surfing - the perfect finale to an exciting family adventure!
Overnight in Manuel Antonio.
Meals Included: Breakfast
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Private Vehicle
Monteverde to Manuel Antonio - 6h (267km)
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
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Free time
Manuel Antonio - Evening
Relax and enjoy the delightful Pacific coastline or enjoy some of the activities available in Manuel Antonio.
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ACCOMMODATION
Hotel Tabulia Tree or similar
Day 7 (June 26)
Manuel Antonio
Pack your sunscreen, camera, hiking shoes and bug repellent and prepare for a great day in Costa Rica’s smallest yet biodiverse national park. Manual Antonio offers four white sand beaches, separated by jagged rock outcrops and tidal pools. Head to the shade of the nearby tropical forest in search of sloths, monkeys, armadillos and iguanas. Climb to the lookout to capture views of the pristine Pacific Ocean and the area’s off-shore islands. Learn how the wildlife has adapted to their environment and enjoy your exotic experience.
Meals included:
Breakfast
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ACCOMMODATION
Hotel Tabulia Tree or similar
Day 8 (June 27)
Antonio Manuel/San Jose
After one final morning to soak up the sun on the beach in Manuel Antonio, we return to San José, and have time to enjoy one final evening together with our group.
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Private vehicle
Manuel Antonio to San José - 5 hours (190km)
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
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Free time
San Jose - Evening
Take advantage of your final hours in the capital and buy some last-minute souvenirs, sit in the park or just pack and relax.
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ACCOMMODATION
Hotel Radisson San Jose or similar
Day 9 (June 28)
San Jose
Depart anytime. Although the trip may be coming to an end, the memories and friendships will last a lifetime. See you on the next tour!
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ACCOMMODATION
Hotel Radisson San Jose or similar
Additional trip details
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What makes Girls Who Travel tours different?
With so many options for group tours out there, why choose Girls Who Travel? Because we have a secret sauce that makes our tours unlike any others out there.
Girls Who Travel tours are curated with G Adventures, the leader in small group tours, and Geek Girl Travel, one of our fav travel content creators and professional wildlife and landscape photographers.
This impressive partnership ensures you not only have an incredible community to travel with but you have the support, experience, and power of some of the best in the business.
This trip supports the Girls Who Travel mission and promise of redefining travel to be inclusive, sustainable, and empowering. If you’re looking for a trip that does more and leaves a positive impact, this is the one!
- All of the services used to create this tour are locally owned
- Activities directly benefit the community
- Associated with Planeterra, the leading non-profit using community tourism to change lives.
Our tours, like our community, are welcoming to all races, creeds, orientations, ages (6 and up), faiths, countries, and backgrounds.
When you embark on a family-friendly journey with GWT, you discover the perfect blend of independence and camaraderie.
Whether you're exploring solo or with loved ones, you're welcomed into a community where lifelong friendships and unforgettable travel experiences await.
You won't be left to navigate the process on your own. From the minute you register, you'll be connected with a Girls Who Travel Trip Leader who is there to assist you, answer questions and help you get connected to with your fellow travelers.
You will get that support not only while you're preparing for the trip, but she'll be there with you on the tour!
We only offer a handful of small group tours a year which means we have time to think about the little things you won't find anywhere else. Like an incredible gift bag of custom swag handmade by a woman-owned small business, Q&A sessions with Geek Girl Travel, private Facebook group/WhatsApp chat/group photo album, and more.
We do our best to make each moment of your trip from registration to the flight home as special as possible.
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Payment structure
Today
Deposit (non-refundable)
March 21, 2025
Final payment due
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