Fit is Freedom: El Camino de Costa Rica 2025
May 9 @ 2:00 pm - May 23 @ 2:00 pm CDT
Fit is Freedom: El Camino de Costa Rica 2025
From the Caribbean to the Pacific, this is the El Camino de Costa Rica!
Spend 13 days traversing this beautiful country from coast to coast. As you hike along the trail we’ll enjoy side excursions such as rafting and waterfalls. We’ll stay in a diverse collection of accommodations from riverside lodges to camps with breathtaking views. And we’ll learn about the rich history of Costa Rica from our local guides.
Dates: May 9, 2025 – May 23, 2025
Location: Costa Rica
Duration: 13 days and 12 nights
Enjoy the breathtaking trail through Costa Rica, which offers hikers a unique opportunity to experience the diverse landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and natural beauty of Costa Rica. You don’t want to miss this one-of-a-kind Adventure!
Itinerary
Day 0: Arrive at San José Airport, Meet the Group, & Stay the Night
Arrive at San José Airport – Bienvenidos a Costa Rica!
From the San Jose airport, we will pick you up and drop you off at your hotel for the night where you will meet the rest of the group. Today will allow you to get settled in, grab any last minute items you may need and rest before the trip.
Lodging: Studio Hotel. Meals Included: Dinner
Day 1: Drive to the Caribbean Coast and Start the El Camino
Touch the Caribbean and start the hike
After an early morning pickup, we shuttle to the Caribbean Coast, ceremoniously touch the ocean water, and start on the trail. Today is for getting in the groove of the trek and keeping your eyes peeled for howler monkeys. Your guides will give you information on the history of the banana trade in Costa Rica as you make your way towards Siquirres.
25 KILOMETERS / EASY / HOTEL. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
Day 2: Begin the ascent
Begin leaving the low coastal area
We start heading up and up, but it’s not too steep. We begin entering the Pacuare River area on this day and we’ll start to leave the banana farms behind.
20 KILOMETERS / MODERATE / CAMPING. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
Day 3: Explore the indigenous land
Pacuare River Basin
Today’s journey requires an indigenous guide to take you through their land. The hiking today is challenging due to the terrain but the jungle scenery and Pacure River area is worth it. We end by crossing the Pacuare and staying at a lodge overlooking the river.
20 KILOMETERS / HARD / LODGE. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
Day 4: Raft the Pacuare River
Experience some of the best whitewater on the planet
The most famous river in Costa Rica and world-renowned, the Pacuare. With the lodge located on the river, we’ll push off from shore and spend the day rafting through jaw-dropping scenery and through exciting rapids.
EASY / HOMESTAY. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
Day 5: Through the sugarcane
Sugar cane, oh Sugar cane!
Today we begin entering misty sugar cane fields. You will snack on delicious, raw sugar cane as you learn about its history and uses. After the challenge and adventure of days 3 and 4, this day is considered tranquillo (“chill”).
20 KILOMETERS / EASY / CASITAS. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
Day 6: Cross the Pejibaye River
The beautiful Rio Pejibaye
For the start of the hike, you will continue to wander through sugar cane fields with approaching mountains in the foreground. At the end of the day, you will be rewarded by crossing the Pejibaye River with ample time to soak in the clear, blue waters.
17 KILOMETERS / EASY / CAMPING. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
Day 7: Found our groove
Coffee fields accented by poro trees
Sugar cane fields transition to coffee fields as we walk picturesque country roads flanked by Poro trees, which bloom with bright orange flowers during the dry season.
25 KILOMETERS / MODERATE / HOTEL. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
Day 8: Coffee plantations
We journey farther into coffee plantations as we stroll through rolling hills and breathtaking mountain views. We generally finish earlier than normal, offering time to unwind or continue exploring the local area through smaller trails.
20 KILOMETERS / EASY / LODGE. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
Day 9: Hike through Bosque Nobuso
Today you will soak in the beauty of Costa Rica’s cloud forests. This lush, green hike along a stream offers ample opportunity for wildlife. We especially recommend being on the lookout for the majestic Quetzal and elusive Bellbird.
18 KILOMETERS / EASY / CABIN. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
Day 10: La Cuesta de Enero
La Cuesta de Enero translates to January Costs. This term is used in Costa Rica to note the higher bills the population generally has in January. It is also colloquially used to describe the non-financial dues you pay for an experience. The consistent elevation gain makes this day challenging, but you will have your trail legs by now and it is a worthy cost to pay to reach the highest point on the trail tomorrow.
18 KILOMETERS / HARD / HOTEL. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
Day 11: Highest point of the trail
Take a moment to celebrate all you have accomplished thus far with a snack at the local pulperia. The rest of the day has gently undulating hills and tree-covered roads.
20 KILOMETERS / EASY / HOMESTAY. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
Day 12: First glimpse of the Pacific Ocean
After enjoying the beautiful views of coffee fields over the past couple days, you will stop for an educational tour and tasting at a local coffee company. This energizer will be just what you need to conquer the final major hill of the trail. Towards the end of the day we’ll get the first glimpse of the Pacific Ocean – we’re nearly there!
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
Day 13: Touch the Pacific Ocean
A longer day in kilometers, but a great one. For those up for it, we’ll finish with a swim in the Pacific. From here we’ll load up in the bus and drive back to San Jose to our first hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 14: Travel Home
Fly home from the San Jose Airport. Today we’ll drive you to the airport with luggage full of memories and a lot of Pura Vida!
Meals Included: Breakfast
Pricing
$2900 per person. Price is based on double occupancy. Deposit of 30% required to confirm a booking.
Please note: Due to the many reservations required to arrange a trip of this length, exact itinerary timing may be slightly different than what’s listed below. We will update the itinerary once reservations are confirmed.
What’s Included: Lodging during the trip. All meals during the trip. All “side excursions” such as rafting, cacao tour, etc. Guides.
What’s not included: Travel insurance, Flights to and from San Jose, Costa Rica | Lodging and shuttles for before and after the trip
Day 0: Arrive in Costa Rica
Day 1 – 13: Hike the El Camino
Day 14: Travel home
Cancellation Policy
If flights are included in trip fare then flights are non-refundable.
NOTICE 91 DAYS OR MORE: 90% of the trip fare refunded
61 – 90 DAYS NOTICE: 75% of the trip fare refunded
46 – 60 DAYS NOTICE: 50% of the trip fare refunded
0 – 45 DAYS NOTICE: 0% of trip fare refunded
Questions? email Support@FitisFreedom.com
Or, call or text Kelly directly @ 713-256-4698
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Your host, Kelly Howard, is the Fitness Consistency Expert with a touch of Adventure.
Kelly is the author of the bestselling book, “FIT: Active & Ageless for Life.” With over 25 years of experience, Kelly has empowered thousands of women to prioritize their fitness, enabling them to feel fantastic and embrace a world of exciting experiences in the second half of life.
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Questions or need assistance?
Reach out to Kelly at support@fitisfreedom.com . We’re here to help you on your fitness journey! 📧
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