Adventure

During the adventure phase, you will trek more than 250 kilometres over 19 days, learning navigation, camping and survival skills along the way. While you will only need a basic level of fitness for this phase, determination and the ability to work as a team are essential. The 4am starts, tough climbs and up to 10 hours trekking a day are all worthwhile when rewarded with the incredible views, abundance of wildlife and beautiful beaches. This phase is a tough physical and mental challenge that will not only give you a huge sense of achievement but the belief that you can overcome anything!

Here are some examples of the adventure treks we run in Costa Rica & Nicaragua. Please be aware that these may change and are just a guide to the types of adventure treks you can expect on a Costa Rica expedition.

Maribios Volcanoes Trek

In the far north of Nicaragua, close to the border with Honduras, venturers will walk along a mountain ridge through the pine forests above Achuapa. From here you will eventually reach the string of volcanoes called 'Los Maribios, named after an ancient tribe who lived in the area. You will follow the line of volcanoes up to the Cosiguina Peninsula for one final volcano ascent. Volcano Cosiguina is the site of the largest volcanic eruption in the history of Americas. You will get spectacular views across the Gulf of Fonseca to Honduras and El Salvador. The last day will be spent on the beach and swimming in the Pacific Ocean.

Turrisantos Trek

This trek has an incredible start climbing between two active volcanoes – Irazu and Turrialba to over 3,000 metres. On a good day you can see the Caribbean Sea once you've reached the summit. From the top, you pass by the Guayabo National Monument – the ruins of an ancient settlement in the jungle before passing close to fieldbase and then on to the Tapanti National Park. After climbing up to nearly 3,000 metres you then follow the ridges of the Fila de Bustamante towards Cerro Dragon, before heading down to the Pacific ocean at Playa Palo Seco.

5 week adventure challenge

All of the 5-week venturers will participate in an adventure challenge event. It will be an eight day extravaganza of trekking, problem solving, survival exercises and a lot of fun. It will be tough and challenging and an unforgettable experience. To make it more difficult you will not be told your final destination but will be sent to some of the most beautiful areas of Costa Rica. During this period you will experience climbing a mountain, the rainforest and spend time surviving on a beach.