Experience a Costa Rica Travel Adventure: Connect With Nature, Culture, & Community
Discover Costa Rica’s heart and soul on an extraordinary journey that goes beyond sightseeing. This immersive tour invites you to connect deeply with the land, its people, and its culture in ways that inspire and transform. From the enchanting rainforests of Tortuguero to the spiritual traditions of the Bri Bri tribe, you’ll experience the true essence of this remarkable country.
Guided by Pippa Attwood and Blake Dyer, seasoned experts with 20 years of international tour experience, this adventure offers more than just stunning landscapes. It’s an opportunity to engage meaningfully with Costa Rica’s rich cultural heritage, learning about matrilineal society, sacred cacao rituals, and cultivating a harmonious relationship with the earth.
Every moment of this trip is designed to recapture the magic of authentic travel. Get ready to explore lush jungles teeming with wildlife, hike to cascading waterfalls, and even soak in the soothing hot springs of Hacienda Orosi. Through thoughtful interactions and meaningful contributions to the communities you visit, you’ll not only leave Costa Rica with lasting memories, but with a higher sense of purpose.
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Trip Details
Trip Details
Price
Ages 16 and up – $3500 per person
Meeting point
San Jose, Costa Rica
Availability
Trips available to book 3 months in advance. Click here to speak with us.
Duration
10 days, 9 nights
Not included
- All fees and taxes
- Binoculars
- Gratuities
- Private transportation
- Snack
What to bring
- Boots
- Swimsuit
About your guide
Your Guides Pippa Attwood and Blake Dyer have 20 years experience together providing tours internationally and guiding others to beautiful experiences.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in San José
- Airport pick-up and hotel check-in.
- Optional visit to Costa Rica’s National Museum or Museum of Jade.
- Dinner and opening circle for introductions and itinerary overview.
Day 2: Tortuguero National Park
- Breakfast at the hotel, followed by a scenic drive and boat trip into the park.
- Evening wildlife walk to experience the jungle’s nocturnal wonders.
Day 3: Tortuguero to Bri Bri Territory
- Early morning canoe tour to spot toucans, kingfishers, and river turtles.
- Transfer to the Koswaq Bri Bri community for dinner and evening by the fire.
Day 4: Bri Bri Indigenous Immersion
- Begin with a traditional cacao workshop and storytelling session.
- Afternoon nature walks and participation in community projects.
- Evening narration of Bri Bri cosmology in the traditional Uzure Chkowe.
Day 5: Medicinal Plants and Waterfall Hikes
- Morning workshop on medicinal plants and traditional crafts.
- River and waterfall hikes followed by community cooking activities.
- Dinner by the fire with an introduction to Bri Bri keywords.
Day 6: Cultural Celebration
- Morning preparation of the traditional Chicha drink.
- Afternoon filled with drum performances, storytelling, and the Sorbon Dance.
Day 7: Bri Bri to Guayabo National Monument
- Visit Costa Rica’s largest archaeological site and learn about its ancient history.
- Evening accommodation and dinner at Orosi Lodge.
Day 8: Tapanti National Park
- Gentle hikes, lunch by waterfalls, and swimming in nature.
- Evening at Orosi Lodge.
Day 9: Hacienda Orosi Spa
- A day of relaxation in natural hot springs, complete with a coffee tour and farm visit.
Day 10: Closing and Departure
- Breakfast, feedback circle, and airport drop-off