All female mountain trek led by our most experienced high altitude female Mountain Leader
Jo Bradshaw, DofE Outdoor Instructor, Leadership Coach and Everest Summiteer
8 days trekking in the remote Himalaya region
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first female summit of Everest by Junko Tabei (Japan)
Climb Yala Peak at 5500m – a mountain which Junko also climbed
Experience the Langtang region, located between the border of Nepal and Tibet, separated by a ridge
Mark the 10th anniversary of the earthquake which devastated many areas of Nepal, including Langtang and Nuwakot
Receive a complimentary Water-To-Go bottle when you depart on this trip to minimise our plastic foot-print in Nepal
Overview
Trek through the magnificent Langtang Valley following the rushing Langtang Khola river past flourishing forests and bamboo groves to a collection of high alpine pastures, glaciers and peaks which border with Tibet. Many suggest this special valley is the most beautiful in Nepal. Once you’ve reached the valley head your trek will culminate in an ascent of the relatively non-technical 5500 metre high Yala Peak which close to the Tibetan border and north-east of Kyangin Gompa (3870m).
It’s a great opportunity to experience the Himalayan lifestyles and Tibetan culture plus you’ll be amazed by the turquoise lakes, massive glaciers and high passes on the way. The whole experience is a classic mountaineering adventure in one of the quieter parts of the Himalayas.
2025 marks the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the first female summit of Everest by Junko Tabei (Japan) by climbing Yala Peak. A 5550m mountain which Junko also climbed. 2025 also marks the 10th anniversary of the earthquake which devastated so many areas of Nepal.
This all female expedition is focused on sharing and learning new skills, growing confidence, meeting other incredible women, immersing yourself in local culture, creating discussion and enjoying an amazing new adventure. Everest summiteer and all round fantastic high altitude mountain leader Jo Bradshaw will be leading the expedition.
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Essential Information
We’ve compiled some of our Frequently Asked questions to help you learn more about this amazing trip.
Pre-trip support
With being a small family business we pride ourselves with providing personal, professional and friendly service. We appreciate that everyone has different levels of experience and reasons for wishing to embark on the Costa Rica Coast to Coast Adventure and therefore require varying levels of support and guidance. We’re here to help you every step of the way from the moment you join the flock all the way through to completing the challenge and beyond. Jim and Sue’s knowledge and expertise stems from dozens of years of travelling and exploring the destinations that we visit in order to fully support you in the lead up to your adventure. Having both completed the Costa Rica Coast to Coast adventure, we are perfectly placed to answer all your questions no matter how big or small.
Carbon footprint
We’ve crunched the numbers to work out the total carbon footprint of the Costa Rica Coast to Coast trip, and plant or protect enough trees to suck 2x as much back out the atmosphere.
What’s the number? It works out on average at 147kg of CO2 emissions per person, including all local transport, accommodation, food, activities, leaders, crew and office operations.
The only thing not included is travel to Costa Rica. Given that our beloved guests travel from all parts of the UK for this adventure we have no way of reliably knowing their travel plans therefore we’re unable to include an individual number in the figure on display here.
What does the number mean? To give you a snapshot of the numbers:
Driving 1000miles/1609km would be approx. 281kg of CO2 in an average car (or 140.5kg per person if there was 2 of you).
A return economy class flight London – New York would be approx. 1,619kg (1.66 tonnes) per person.
10 trees in a temperate forest are estimated to remove approx. 250kg of CO2 from the air over a period of 5 – 10 years.
Pre-trip info
On booking your Costa Rica Journey to the Sea, you’ll receive all the exciting trip info via our free mobile travel app. You’ll have access to your itinerary, trip countdown, live updates, contact info, weather forecasts, know before you go trip info, kit lists and much more at the touch of a button 24 hours a day via your mobile phone. No more unnecessary use of reams of paper to help the environment and the need of carrying around documents with you. The app is free to download and all info is customary to your adventure ahead. A’ppy days.
Why go
Self-powered multi activity adventure
This multi activity adventure has been designed to deliver an amazing experience and showcase the some of the most stunning landscapes across Costa Rica whilst also giving you the chance to step out of your comfort zone and gain a greater understanding of the mountains, jungles, environment, wildlife and local communities. Plus you can experience different activities, learn new skills and traverse across the breadth of Costa Rica under your own power with bikes, boots & boats.
Visa
Travellers from the UK, US and EU normally do not need a visa to enter Costa Rica; however, proof of onward travel may be required – we suggest you take a physical copy of your flight details in case officials ask to see them. You may stay as a visitor for up to 180 days under a tourist visa waiver, although the exact period is at the discretion of the immigration officer on arrival.
Please note, visa requirements often change and it is your responsibility to obtain any required visas for this trip. Therefore, we recommend that you check with the nearest embassy or consulate of your chosen destination(s), including any countries you may be transiting or transferring through.
Some local governments provide guidance on what visas their citizens need. To help, we’ve gathered a selection of useful links below.
You’ll need a valid passport to travel internationally and most countries require your passport to have a minimum of 6 months validity, so remember to check the expiry date.
We need your passport information to get everything ready for your trip so it’s important that the information on your booking matches your passport exactly. Please take care to provide the correct details. We recommend carrying a copy of the photo page of your passport while travelling and leaving a copy at home with family or friends.
Flights
Flights are not included as part of your Costa Rica Coast to Coast Adventure travel package to allow you the flexibility to book your own flights. This way you can travel earlier or stay longer if you wish to explore more of Central America, fly from your closest UK airport therefore reducing carbon miles or use any frequent flyer points for your flights.
Once booked on this trip, we will provide you with the recommended flights to book which include your airport transfers in Costa Rica. If you fly at alternative times, you’ll simply need to make your own airport transfer arrangements. We can help you with this if you need and we recommend:
Public transportation which is considerably less expensive than taxi
Public transportation leaves a much smaller environmental footprint
Or if there is 3 or more of you, then taxi-sharing is also an option to help with costs and reduce separate journeys and a higher carbon footprint.
We can most certainly help with your flight bookings if you wish. Our lovely Flight Agent, who is ATOL and ABTA protected, can quote and book flights for you. This way you are not paying any additional commissions and your flights are fully protected.
For more info, please contact us at info@adventurousewe.co.uk or call us on 01492 588 069. Where here to make your travel plans as flexible or as structured as you wish.
Exclusive kit discounts
To help you get the very best from your adventure we will provide you with an exclusive Adventurous Ewe discount code to use in an outdoor retailer both online and in store. They offer a large choice of kit that the staff themselves use while climbing, hiking, mountaineering, running, travelling or enjoying expeditions across the globe and they pride themselves on sharing their experience and knowledge of equipment so you can choose the right gear to suit you and this trek.
Kit
A full kit list will be provided when you register for the Costa Rica Coast to Coast Adventure. Good kit can make the difference between a fantastic adventure and an uncomfortable one.
All equipment is provided for the mountain biking, white-water rafting and kayaking sections. The mountain bikes are Trek 4300-4500 / 27 shift or similar and have front suspension and disc brakes. You are required to bring your own bike helmet and you’re welcome to bring your own pedals and SPD’s if you wish. Rafts are 7-person, self-bailing (6 participants + 1 guide) with certified lifejackets, helmets and paddles. Sea kayaks are plastic sit on top 2-person sea kayaks, with buoyancy aids & paddles supplied.
An exclusive Adventurous Ewe discount code will be provided for a specialist outdoor retailer on registering for this fantastic adventure.
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