Ladies! Fly south and join us in Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula for an all women’s adventure. Experience the luxury of seclusion with fun outdoor adventures like nature hiking, kayaking, and a zip-lining to help you explore the wild lowland rainforest.
Overview
- Group Size: 6 – 10
- Price From: $3595
- Activity Level: Dynamic
- Tour Length: 9 days / 8 nights
- Lodging: Rustic Eco Lodges
- Single Room Option: Limited Available
Includes
- Professional Guide
- Lodging
- Transportation
- All Meals
- In-country flight
- Activities & Permits
Excludes
- Airfare to Costa Rica
- Gratuity: $350 USD
- Travel Insurance
- Personal spending money
- Alcoholic Beverages
Tour Highlights
- Expert guidance throughout: Our friend, professional Costa Rican naturalist guide Pepé, will share his deep knowledge, love of country, and reveal the hidden stories of the rainforest’s plants and animals.
- Go far from the crowds: Into Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula: Remote, wild, and one of the most biologically rich places on Earth.
- Daily hikes on rainforest trails and remote beaches: Designed for active travelers who love walking, exploring, and immersing themselves in wild nature.
- Wildlife encounters in Corcovado National Park: Look for monkeys, sloths, crocodiles, scarlet macaws, and with luck, the elusive Baird’s tapir.
- Stay in rustic eco-lodges and beachside retreats: Where the soundtrack is ocean waves, howler monkeys, and scarlet macaws—not air-conditioners or hair dryers.
- Local connections: Make coconut oil by hand, participate in a bean-to-bar chocolate workshop, and share meals with local hosts.
- Boat excursion on the Golfo Dulce: A tropical fjord with coral reef snorkeling and opportunities to watch dolphins and whales.
- Supportive group atmosphere: A perfect balance of challenge, discovery, and connection, with all the details taken care of.
Available Tour Dates
June 20 – 29, 2026
Limited Availability
Tour Leader: Kelly VanLaanen
Join us on one of Green Edventures’ most beloved adventures as we explore the wild beauty of Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula. Designed for active travelers who love nature, and led by our expert local guide, this tour is both informative, unique, and wildlife-focused. Each day you will trek rainforest trails and check dozens of animals off of your must see bucket list.
The journey begins in San José before heading to the Osa, where rainforest meets ocean in one of the most biodiverse places on Earth. Participants will explore wild beaches, swim in cool tidal rivers, and hike rainforest trails in search of wildlife such as four species of monkeys and sloths, and learn the story of the forest—how plants and animals have evolved together in a delicate web of adaptation and survival.
Along the way, we stay in eco lodges tucked in nature surrounded by jungle sounds and ocean breezes. Meet locals who share traditional skills, from making coconut oil to processing and chocolate from seeds, snorkel in the Golfo Dulce while watching for dolphins from the boat,.
Meet Your Team
Kelly VanLaanen
Tour Leader
Pepé
Local Guide
Your Team: The Heart and Soul of Every Green Edventures Tour
Kelly Van Laanen, Tour Leader
Guests often say Kelly seems to know what they need before they do. She’s kind, upbeat, endlessly engaging, and brings just the right balance of calm confidence and fun. Whether she’s pacing a hike so everyone feels supported, planning a surprise New Year’s Eve celebration complete with eco-friendly gifts and laughter, or quietly checking in on someone adjusting to heat or humidity, Kelly makes solo travelers feel instantly at ease and longtime adventurers feel fully cared for. Many guests say they’d sign up for another trip simply because Kelly is leading it.
Pepé, Local Guide
Pepé’s passion for Costa Rica is contagious. Guests describe him as “giddily joyful” when spotting a new bird, reptile, or elusive sloth—and his determination often turns bucket-list dreams into reality. His depth of knowledge in natural sciences is extraordinary, but what truly sets Pepe apart is how he connects nature to something bigger. A walk doesn’t just pass an anthill; it becomes a lesson in ecosystems, humanity, and our relationship with the planet. Hikes naturally pause as monkeys appear, birds call overhead, or a forest reveals its stories—moments that stay with guests long after they return home.
Together, Kelly and Pepé create an experience where everyone belongs. Faster hikers can move ahead with Pepe, while those who prefer a gentler pace are fully supported by Kelly—no pressure, no judgment, just encouragement. Guests repeatedly mention how safe, prepared, and thoughtfully guided they feel, from pre-trip planning and packing lists to daily logistics handled seamlessly behind the scenes.
Available Tour Dates
June 20 – 29, 2026
Limited Availability
Tour Leader: Kelly VanLaanen
Tour Map
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in San Jose – Transfer to San Jose Area Hotel
Guests arrive in San José, Costa Rica, and transfer to the Country Inn Airport Hotel. In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner with the group and get ready for the adventures ahead.
Meals: Dinner
Day 3: Corcovado National Park: Sirena Biological Station
Today is a grand wildlife adventure. Travel by speedboat to Corcovado’s Sirena Biological Station, with landings timed to the rhythm of the waves and tides. The park is famous for its incredible biodiversity—visitors may see four species of monkeys, crocodiles, sloths, and often the elusive Baird’s tapir (a gentle, pig-like mammal related to horses and rhinos).
Return to Drake Bay in the late afternoon.
Overnight: Poor Man’s Paradise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Flight to the Osa Peninsula & Hike to Rio Claro
An early morning scenic flight (45 minutes) aboard a small propeller plane offers breathtaking views over Costa Rica’s wild rainforest landscapes, all the way to the remote southwest corner—the Osa Peninsula, one of the most biologically rich places on Earth.
Upon landing in Puerto Jiménez, transfer by minivan (approximately two hours) to Drake Bay, passing the outskirts of Corcovado National Park. After lunch, hike two hours along a remote beach to Rio Claro—a stunning turquoise tidal river flowing from the rainforest for a refreshing swim.
Overnight: Poor Man’s Paradise (2 nights)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Transfer to La Tarde Eco Lodge & Nature Reserve
Transfer from Drake Bay to La Tarde Ecological Station, a remote, off-the-grid eco-lodge overlooking lush gardens and home to a 100 hectare nature reserve adjacent to Corcovado National Park. The reserve attracts countless bird species and monkeys. In the afternoon, hike into pristine primary rainforest to learn why this reserve is called La Tarde. If conditions allow, enjoy a refreshing swim in a natural pool.
Overnight: La Tarde Eco Reserve (2 nights)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Golfo Dulce & Arrival at La Leona
It will be hard to say goodbye to La Tarde, but new adventures await. First, explore a tropical fjord by boat and learn about the various habitats that are unique to the gulf. Look for whales and dolphins and snorkel over a shallow coral reef.
In the afternoon, hike two miles down one of the most beautiful beaches in the world to an eco-lodge where ocean waves and the calls of scarlet macaws create the soundtrack to your stay.
Overnight: La Leona Lodge (2 nights)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Rainforest Discovery at La Tarde
Spend the day exploring La Tarde’s ficus trails and discovering its natural wonders. Highlights include the towering canfincillo tree, whose sap is so rich in natural hydrocarbons it can ignite even when freshly cut, and the sacred ceiba tree, believed to connect the realms of earth and spirit. Wildlife sightings may include toucans, parrots, and multiple monkey species.
Overnight: La Tarde Eco Reserve
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Coastal Trails & Monkey Camp
Hike the trails around La Leona. A favorite is the Monkey Camp Trail, which climbs to 1,000 feet and offers panoramic views of an undeveloped coastline where the blue Pacific meets black sand beaches stretching for miles. We look for more wildlife, with frequent sightings of monkeys and tropical birds, and army dart frogs.
Later, learn how to make coconut oil from scratch and take home your own sample.
Overnight: La Leona Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Chocolate-Making Workshop
Hike out of La Leona in the morning. In the afternoon, on the way to Puerto Jimenez stop at a local cocoa farm to learn how chocolate is made—from bean to bar. Participate in hands-on preparation and taste freshly made treats.
Evening, dinner at the hotel.
Overnight: Corcovado Beach Lodge (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9: Return to San José & Departures
Early morning flights from Puerto Jiménez to San José connect with International flights home or continue with the optional Monteverde Cloud Forest Extension.
Meals: Breakfast
Trip Development
Our goal is to provide a seamless and unforgettable travel experience. However, due to the expeditionary nature of our trips, certain conditions may require adjustments to the advertised itinerary. On some occasions, adverse conditions, availability of local resources (both personnel and supplies), and other factors outside of our control may necessitate longer waiting times or deviations from the intended schedule as practical considerations arise.
We also reserve the right to change advertised trip leaders and guides if necessary. While we strive to maintain consistency with our expert team, unforeseen circumstances may require us to assign different leaders or guides to ensure your safety and the smooth operation of the trip.
Additionally, we reserve the right to modify the itinerary, including changes to the order of activities, destinations, or accommodations, without prior notice. Possible reasons for such changes may include, but are not limited to:
- Weather conditions
- Safety concerns
- Availability of services
- Government or local authority regulations
- Natural disasters
- Unforeseen delays or cancellations of transportation
- Other circumstances affecting the feasibility or quality of the planned itinerary
Rest assured, any changes made will prioritize your safety, comfort, and the overall adventure of your journey. Embrace the unexpected—it’s all part of the adventure, and there will be stories to tell! We appreciate your understanding, flexibility, and readiness for an experience filled with excitement and discovery.
Reviews
What our adventurers say about our Costa Rica Wild Off The Beaten Path Adventure
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Just arrived home from the Costa Rica reboot trip this morning and reflecting on the new friendships and the incredible journey I experienced. My first solo trip and this would have been a logistical nightmare … More for me to plan. Every single day was filled with a new activity, jungle hike, animal encounter. Kelly Van Laanen was our Tour Leader, she was aware of our needs before we realized we needed something, kind, so much fun, always engaging us, positive, and making sure our Costa Rica experience was top notch! Planned a New Years Eve celebration, with eco friendly gifts, bird noise makers, hats, photo shoot😂
Pepe, our local guide's knowledge was so expansive. He was intoxicatingly giddy every time we located a new species, bird, reptile. His perseverance in locating a sloth, everyone's bucket list, paid off on our last night!!! So tired but deliriously happy coming home from This experience. The packing list, itinerary, etc. are well executed by GE
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Costa Rica Reboot was my first organized “tour”. I’m so glad I chose Green Edventures—it was an adventure of a lifetime! The tour was very well organized enabling travelers to disconnect and immerse in … More the incredible landscape. Our tour … More
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My Costa Rica experience with Green Edventures was exceptional from start to finish, and it is difficult to overstate the quality of leadership, organization and overall experience. … More
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Went to Costa Rica on my second trip with GE (first was to Baja). I really appreciated Kelly, the trip leader, and Pepe, our local guide. Pepe's true enthusiasm for nature and his near-spiritual respect … More for the interconnectedness of life … More
F.A.Q.
I have more questions. Who can I talk to?
Call or email us! A real person will answer the phone (or call you back).
(888) 622-4911
info@greenedventures.com
Where do we stay during the tour?
Download the brochure for specific hotels or examples. This tour is rustic but comfortable considering the remote locations and availability of lodging. Over 8 nights, participants will stay in a mix of 2 nights in 3-star hotels, 6 nights in eco-lodges w/ ensuite bathrooms cold water & no AC.
What is the average age of the participants?
The average age range of hikers is 45-55 years. Our groups tend to be multi-generational, so there may be participants ranging from their 30s to their 70s. This trip is open to any woman who is healthy, active, and resonates with the itinerary.
How hard are the hikes on this tour?
Activity Level: Dynamic. Very active. Multiple hikes per day in a hot and humid environment. Trails are uneven footpaths with varied and steep terrain. Must be able to walk and stand for 2-3 hours.Healthy and active travelers will find this tour moderately strenuous due to steep trails and hot and humid conditions.
Do women travel solo or with friends?
I am a solo traveler. Do I get charged more for a single room?
Solo travelers are paired with other solo travelers. There are no forced single supplements. There are single room upgrades that may be available at an extra cost if you want to guarantee your own room.
Do I need any vaccinations or a medical form?
No vaccinations are currently required, however due to the extremely remote nature of this adventure, we require that all travelers submit a medical form before departure. This form must be completed in full and honestly. We reserve the right to request more information, and/or to have the document signed by your primary care physician to ensure a participant is fit for the physical and mental demands of the adventure.
Do I need a passport?
All participants must have a passport valid for travel 6 months beyond the date of departure. US travelers can visit the U.S. State Department Website for the most current requirements. Most destinations require your passport to be valid 6 months beyond your planned departure date. Check your passport now to avoid last minute stress and hassle.
What happens after I sign up?
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes! Pay a small deposit to secure your spot. Then, pay the balance in interest-free installments using a credit card or checking account. There is no bank transaction fees when you use your checking account. If you want the convenience of using a credit card, the bank will charge 3%. You can switch between two payment options at any time.
What is the cutoff date to confirm the trip?
The trip will need critical mass within 90 days of departure. In the unlikely event we don’t reach this minimum, a full refund will be issued.
Should I get travel insurance?
Yes. You are encouraged to purchase a comprehensive travel insurance policy.
Green Edventures does not provide medical or travel insurance in the package price. Due to the remote nature of our tours, we require that all participants have, at minimum, $250,0000 medical evacuation coverage for this program. A comprehensive travel insurance policy will cover medical evacuation.