2026-Jan: Costa Rica: Volcanos/Forests/Rivers/Mountains/Hot Springs/Levels 2 up

HikingOC 2026 Happy New Year Repeating Trip to the Tropical Rainforest of Central America, Costa Rica. We will design the trip that fits everyone (your friends and family can join).

RSVP is NOT SECURED a space. Please contact the host via message, email or in person to discuss more about the trip!

Schedule: Jan 23 to morning Jan 31, 2026 or a longer trip will be Jan 23 to Feb 6, 2026 or Jan 26 to Feb 3, 2026

ESTIMATE COST, DEPOSIT AND CANCELLATION OF SERVICES:
> > > Plan your own: lodging and carpooling, just join us hiking: $70/day/person or $450/trip for coordinating fee (non-refundable deposit). Contact the host directly to get info***
> > > Estimate cost: including lodging, transportation, coordinating fee, but not including airfares, tours, food and other expenses (may adjust from 5-10%+- after the trip after having the final cost on expenses)
>>>Estimated cost land portion: 9D/8N (Jan 23-31) $1850 or the whole trip 15D/14N (Jan 23-Feb 6) $2790 per person for double occupancy.
($350 more short trip or $650 more whole trip if single occupancy or lower if triple occupancy)

The following EXCLUDING expenses:

1. Airfare (International Flights) ~$350 - $650 (not final until booking)
2. Meals, some parks entrance fees and services tips.
3. Optional activities that are not included
4. Airport departure tax ($29.00)
5. Border taxes or fees

Allow $250 to $500+ (your budget) for meals, optional activities and Personal expenses/gifts
>>>DEPOSIT: $1K by Dec 1, 2025. After due date will be 10% or more depends on spaces available.
>>>CANCELATION:
**If you need to cancel, the deposit amount is non-refundable
**3 weeks before the trip, 100% of the total trip amount is subject to forfeiture.

**>>>General Rating/Difficulty: Levels 2 to 3: Moderate Pace. Click RATING TABLE to see more about difficulty levels https://tinyurl.com/HikeRating**

>>>Itinerary will be 9D/8N or longer
Day 1- Jan 23: air travel
Days 2 to 4 - Jan 24-26: San Jose
Day 5 - Jan 27: La Paz Gardens/Waterfalls-Doka Coffee Plantation https://www.meetup.com/hikingoc/events/289661617/
Day 6 - Jan 28: La Fortuna Waterfalls https://www.meetup.com/hikingoc/events/289828084/
Day 7 - Jan 29: Arenal Volcano/River Rafting ?
Day 8 - Jan 30: Rio Celeste waterfalls https://www.meetup.com/hikingoc/events/290021626/
https://www.meetup.com/hikingoc/events/290024953/
Day 9 - Jan 31: Hot Springs Blue River
Day 10 - Feb 1: Hot Springs La Fortuna
Days 11 to 13 - Feb 2-4: Monteverde-Clouds Forest/Horseback Riding/zip lining https://www.meetup.com/hikingoc/events/290025628/
Day 14 - Feb 5: San Jose https://www.meetup.com/hikingoc/events/290025815/
Day 15 - Feb 6: air travel

***Tentative Activities:

1. Hiking and Sightseeing (3-10 miles/day)
2. Rafting, Kayaking, ziplining, Horseback riding, hanging bridge walking and other activities are also available depending on our groups and time permits.

ABOUT COSTA RICA: From Lonely Planet "Costa Rica is sometimes referred to as the Switzerland of Central America because of its comfortable lifestyle, peaceful democracy and overwhelming natural beauty. The country’s Disney like cast of creatures – ranging from howler monkeys to toucans – are populous and relatively easy to spot..."

Past trips FYI
2022 : 7D/6N
2015: 11 days/10 nights - Sat Dec 5 to Tues Dec 15. https://www.meetup.com/hikingoc/events/225456678/
2014: 11 days/10 nights: Nov 19 to Nov 29 https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/186189912/

REMINDER : By joining the meetup, you agree to Meetup Terms of Service releases the Organizer and Assistant Organizers from any liability related to incidents that occur at Meetup gatherings
***YOU acknowledge THAT WE ARE NOT PROFESSIONALS.
***YOU ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR SAFETY
>>>Hiking is a rewarding and pleasant activity in nature, but there are certain dangers you should be aware of. Those include, but are not limited to, trip and fall injuries, bee stings, poison oak exposure, ticks, snake bites, mountain lions or wildlife. By signing up for this event, you agree to hold harmless the hike organizer, assistant organizers and other participants for any injuries sustained during this hike