Experience Central Costa Rica
Rainforests full of wildlife, an iconic volcano, and relaxing hot springs – join us to explore Central Costa Rica! We offset carbon emissions generated per trip and 20% of your trip cost is donated to impact organizations!
Caribbean Costa Rica (6 Days): Open September 2024 – January 2025
Impact Project: Supporting Reforestation, Local Schools, & The Sahara International Scholarship
We are proud to offset emissions through reforestation & sequestration partners
Where abundant biodiversity surrounds a stunning volcano. Join us on an exclusive trip featuring lively rainforests, relaxing hot springs, and plenty of adventure. During your visit you will participate in reforestation, meet and support students at a local school, and enjoy adventures in places such as forests, waterfalls, and natural springs! We arrange private transportation and tours. We are proud to offer zero-carbon emission travel.
Trip Itinerary
DAY 1: SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA
We will pick you up from SJO airport (or anywhere within San Jose) and take you to your hotel. You will have a group dinner to meet fellow travelers and go over the trip schedule. If you arrive earlier in the day, we can provide transportation for sightseeing within San Jose. We request all travelers return to the hotel by 6:30pm for dinner.
DAY 2: COFFEE TOUR / LA FORTUNA
Today we will travel to La Fortuna. Along the way, we will stop for a local coffee tour – with a unique twist – and to have lunch. In the afternoon, we will arrive to your resort with beautiful hot springs for you to enjoy and open time to explore the town of La Fortuna before dinner
DAY 3: ARENAL / LA FORTUNA
Today is all about your own adventures. You will spend most of the day participating in a tour package of your choosing such as visiting the the Arenal Volcano, floating down on a river safari, hiking to iconic waterfalls, exploring on an ATV, spending the day wildlife watching, or relaxing with a hot springs spa day. After your tour, you will have some open time before dinner
DAY 4: SCHOOL IMPACT VISIT / LAKE ARENAL / PRIVATE CHEF & DANCE
You will start the day with an impact visit to a local school to meet students, learn about the education system, and arrange a fun ice cream day for the school! Your trip includes a donation to support the school and we will get to see how those funds are being used as. After lunch, we will enjoy activities at Lake Arenal such as paddle boarding, kayaking, and jungle trails before transfer to your next lodge where you will enjoy a traditional Costa Rican dinner with a talented private chef followed by local dance lessons
DAY 5: REFORESTATION / SAN JOSE
In the morning we will participate in a reforestation tree planting – enough to offset our trip’s carbon emissions. Your trip includes a donation to support local reforestation and we will learn how your contribution is being used. Afterwards, we will drive back to San Jose making stops on the way for lunch and to visit a beautiful cafe. In the evening, we will have a group dinner to recap our trip, share highlights, and prepare for departure the next day
DAY 6: DEPARTURE
We will transfer you to the airport or anywhere in San Jose if you plan to stay in Costa Rica after our trip. Following your return, Sahara International will notify you when we mail your personal impact books
Your Booking Includes
Pre – trip consultations
Private transportation for the duration of the trip
Upscale accommodations
All tours and activities as noted in the itinerary
Nonprofit / impact project donations
Tree planting to off-set carbon emissions
Personal impact books highlighting your trip and contribution to development in Costa Rica
Daily breakfast and dinner, refreshments during transport
Welcome gifts and guidebook
Use of binoculars and items as needed for tours
Included Meals / Activities
Your booking includes breakfast at your accommodation and dinner at top-rated restaurants or with a private chef. To ensure travelers have opportunities for exploration, lunch will be independent, however we will assist with restaurant recommendations and reservations. Tours noted in the itinerary are included. Additional activities can be arranged during open time at the traveler’s expense.
Your Trip Donations
20% of your booking price is donated to local impact organizations we will visit during our trip as well as our scholarship fund. You will see how the funds are being used and receive impact books highlighting how you contributed to local development. We offset carbon emissions through reforestation.
Booking Terms
This trip requires a minimum of 2 travelers. Once we receive 2 bookings, payment links will be sent to confirm your spot. To ensure the best experience, a maximum of 6 people can join this trip. Bookings are refundable if cancelled 60-days prior to the trip start date except a $350 nonrefundable deposit noted on your receipt. If you wish to book a private trip, or for more than 6 people, contact us
Costa Rica – Central – 6 Days
Starting at $6,900.00 USD Per Person (Individual Room)
20% of the trip cost is donated to impact projects
Prices include taxes and a $350.00 non-refundable deposit
Frequently Asked Questions
Want to create a custom trip?
Contact our team, share your vision, and let us curate an unforgettable itinerary. We can arrange small or large group trips anywhere with activities and nonprofit partners of your preference. We require at least 1 impact visit during our trip.
Need to make changes to your travel dates?
As long as you give us a 60-day notice, you can modify your dates one time at no extra charge. We will try to accommodate changes after 60 days, however, you may be subject to additional costs depending on changes to trip logistics
What is booking process like?
Once you request to book a trip online, Sahara International will send you a payment link via email. We will contact you for trip consultations where we will discuss your preferences, travel requirements, and any other requests.
Cancellation policies
We offer a full refund up to 60-days before your trip start date minus the non-refundable booking deposit noted in your trip details. After that, we will be unable to refund any cancelled trips, however, you will still receive impact books detailing how your funds contributed to local development.
What services do trips include?
Sahara International will manage all aspects of your trip so you can relax and enjoy your trip! We will arrange for private transportation, accommodation, tours, meals, donations + visits to nonprofit organizations, and pictures! Your guide will be available to help throughout the trip
What is included in the price?
Prices are in USD and include pre-trip consultations, private transportation, high-end accommodation, tours, donations to impact projects, reforestation to offset carbon emissions, guidebooks, impact books, welcome gifts, meals as noted in your booking.
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