Central America Trips

This trip is rated Moderate [3]. All participants should be in good physical condition and know how to swim. The itinerary contains a variety of activities ranging from hiking, paddling and swimming.

To maximize your enjoyment of the trip and to avoid sore muscles, we suggest beginning a regular exercise regimen at least 3 months prior to departure. Recommended exercises include hiking, jogging, cycling and/or swimming. The better shape you are in, the more fun you will have.

This trip is rated Moderate [3]. Trip members may be novices in good physical condition. Volunteers should be comfortable hiking up to five miles most days on rolling or mountainous terrain with some steep ascents and uneven and muddy trails. On this trip there will be also be much time spent walking in sand, making hiking distances seem further. To assess your fitness, volunteers should comfortably be able to hike stairs with a day pack weighing approximately 10–15 pounds or work in your yard all day moving plants, shoveling soil and pruning trees.

To maximize your enjoyment of the trip and to avoid sore muscles, we suggest beginning a regular exercise regimen at least three months prior to departure. No previous trail maintenance or restoration experience is required.

This trip is rated Easy Active [2], although the day of canyoning tends towards a Moderate [3]. All participants should be in good physical condition. The itinerary contains a variety of activities: canyoning, stand up paddle boarding and hiking. Upon arrival to Costa Rica, you should be able to hike 3–5 hours without major discomfort over uneven terrain including some scrambling (on the day of canyoning). An REI Adventures trip specialist may contact you regarding your physical preparedness and conditioning for this adventure.

This trip is rated Moderate [3]. Participants should be able to hike up to 8 miles without major discomfort over varied terrain with some elevation change, ride a bike for 25 miles, and be competent swimmers.

Activities include hiking, cycling, rafting, zip lining, canyoning, and swimming. The biking portion includes a long climb, some flat and some downhill sections. Biking is van supported, but if you choose to ride in the support van you will not have the option to return to the hotel since the van must stay with the group.