Playful Coconuts | November 21 to 29 2026
Pack for Monteverde’s cloud forest, Nosara’s beaches and ATV waterfall adventure, Blue River and La Fortuna’s wildlife and thermal pools.
☐ 6–8 lightweight tops; quick drying fabrics are useful for humid days.
☐ 2–3 shorts and 2 lightweight long trousers, including a pair for outdoor activities.
☐ Light fleece or sweater for Monteverde and air conditioned transport.
☐ Lightweight waterproof rain jacket/umbrella; November can still bring rain.
☐ 2 swimsuits and a beach cover up; underwear, sleepwear and socks.
☐ A lightweight (microfibre) towel that fits in your backpack.
☐ 2 smart casual outfits for our nicer dinners. Bring suitable dinner shoes or sandals.
☐ One older outfit for the ATV adventure that can get muddy; optional bandana for dust.
☐ Broken in closed walking or trail shoes with good grip for hanging bridges and wildlife walks.
☐ A pair of shoes or sandals to wear for nicer dinners
☐ Secure water shoes or water sandals for waterfall and pool outings; beach sandals.
☐ Small daypack with rain cover, waterproof phone pouch or dry bag, and quick drying towel.
☐ Separate bags for wet swimwear, muddy shoes and laundry; a dry change of clothes for the ATV waterfall outing.
☐ Driver’s licence if planning to drive an ATV.
☐ Passport; flight, hotel and transfer details; travel medical insurance policy and emergency numbers.
☐ Credit or debit card, small cash notes for tips and purchases, and a secure wallet.
☐ Prescription medicines in labelled containers, glasses or contacts, and personal toiletries.
☐ Phone and charger; power bank in your cabin bag; camera and binoculars if desired.
☐ Sunscreen and SPF lip balm; sun hat and sunglasses; insect repellent.
☐ Refillable water bottle; small first aid kit with blister dressings; hand sanitizer.
☐ Travel pillow, earplugs, eye mask for the plane.
☐ Personal remedies you normally use; CPAP equipment and supplies if applicable.
☐ Passport, valuables, medication, insurance details and essential electronics, including any portable power banks.
☐ One change of clothes, a swimsuit and essential toiletries in case your checked bag is delayed.
☐ Check your airline’s baggage, liquids and battery rules before packing.
Cash suggestion: Costa Rican colones for local purchases, plus small US dollar notes where accepted. Pack lightly: the itinerary allows one bag per person on the coach; confirm your separate airline allowance.