​​Home to lush rainforests, pristine beaches, and an astonishing diversity of wildlife, Costa Rica has long been a leader in conservation and the protection of natural heritage. Experience this gorgeous Central American nation on a fun-filled adventure, taking you from the foot of an active volcano to the misty highlands and Pacific coast. Hear from a researcher at the National Geographic–supported Monteverde Institute, learn the art of tortilla-making with a local family, and seek out the country’s unique creatures—from blue morpho butterflies to howler monkeys—on hikes through the forest ‍✈️🌍🧳

​​Trip Summary: ✈️🗺️

• ​​Duration: 9 days 🕘

• ​​Dates: March 2026 📅

• ​​Group Size: 12-15 👥

• ​​Start City: San José 🌴

• ​​Finish City: San José 🌴

• ​​Included in price:

  • ​​Accommodations 🏠

  • ​​Multiple excursions 🌟

  • ​​Transportation in Costa Rica to and from excursions 🚌

  • ​​Meals included:

    • ​​8 breakfasts 🥞

    • ​​2 lunches 🥗

    • ​​2 dinners 🍲

• ​​Organized by: G Adventures

• ​​Facilitated by your Host - Cara Walden 💁‍♀️

​​Highlights: ✨🌍

• ​​Devour a delicious lunch at a G Adventures-supported coffee co-op ☕

• ​​learn how to make tortillas in a local home 🌽

• ​​listen to a lecture from a Monteverde Institute researcher

• ​​hike the trails of cloud forest reserves and breathtaking parks 🏔️

• ​​Search for wildlife while exploring the Pacific coast

• ​​Travel with other women from the Bay Area! 👩‍🦰👩‍🦳

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Note from your Host:

​Travel has shaped my life in profound ways. I lived abroad for six years, served in the Peace Corps, and built a career in international development before turning my focus to localized community building. The growth, connection, and perspective I gained through exploring the world changed me forever, and I want to bring others together to experience that same transformation.

​Through these trips, I combine my passion for travel with my career as a coach and community builder—creating experiences where you can step outside your comfort zone, connect deeply with others, and return home feeling more you than ever before.

​This isn’t just a vacation—it’s an opportunity to explore, to grow, and to embrace whatever stage of life and love you’re in.

​​For all of my trips, I partner with G Adventures, this one specifically is through their National Geographic collection. For a full itinerary and other important details, please click here!

​​I can't wait to host you on this trip and make sure that you walk away with not just life-changing experiences but also life-long friendships with the other women joining us. 🫶🏻

​​PS - If you want to learn more about the Trip, I'd love to jump on a call with you! Just shoot me an email at carawalden@gmail.com!

​​Come make some lifelong memories with me and other amazing women!

​​With Love,
Cara