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Save 15%Total Central America: Two Months of Wild
Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Belize, Honduras, Costa Rica, El Salvador · 62 days · Easy
fromCAD 7,799
Next: 23 Aug
Operated by G Adventures
Costa Rica Adventure — Plus
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Duration
16 days
Countries
Costa Rica
Activity
moderate
Group size
Max 16
The adventure
If you’re looking for a taste of Costa Rica’s world-class highlights but want to keep things spicy with a sampling of hidden treasures, this action-packed adventure tops the menu. In spite of its small size, Costa Rica is one of the most biologically diverse countries in the world with volcanoes, wildlife, rainforests, and beaches to explore. This adventure offers a great balance of guided excursions and free time. Optional activities abound — choose to get your adrenaline pumping or take it easy with a stroll through a butterfly garden.
Arrive at any time.
Head to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca on Costa Rica's Caribbean coast. Don't forget to try some fantastic Afro-Caribbean cuisine.
Hop on a bike and ride to the beach with our CEO. Opt to snorkel in the Caribbean, hike in Manzanillo National Wildlife Refuge, or hit the beach with lots of free time to explore.
Head to Tortuguero. Opt to visit the nesting grounds of the green and leatherback turtles at night (seasonal).
Enjoy free time to explore Tortuguero. Opt to kayak through the canals and view the wildlife, wake up early and head to the beach to watch turtle eggs hatch (seasonal), or just wander through the town.
Travel inland from the Caribbean coast by boat, van and tractor to arrive to a jungle oasis in the Sarapiquí Rainforest.
Enjoy a day in the beautiful Sarapiquí Valley. Optional activities (all included in our overnight package, weather-depending) include swimming in the river, night walks, an empanada-making lesson or relax and listen to the sounds of the surrounding rainforest.
Travel from the Sarapiquí Rainforest to La Fortuna. Enjoy free time for optional activities such as whitewater rafting, waterfall rappelling, or relaxing in local hot springs.
Enjoy two free days in La Fortuna. Optional activities abound.
Enjoy two free days in La Fortuna. Optional activities abound.
Travel from La Fortuna to Monteverde and into the cool mountain air of the area. Take an included guided night walk to learn about nocturnal life in the cloud forest firsthand.
Enjoy a free day to explore the cloud forest region of Costa Rica. Opt to fly across canopy ziplines or tour a coffee plantation.
Travel to Quepos and enjoy a couple days of relaxing and exploring Manuel Antonio National Park.
Enjoy a free day in the Manuel Antonio region to explore and relax. Opt go kayaking through mangroves, take a surf lesson or cruise along the coast on a dolphin-spotting sunset sailing excursion.
Enjoy free time in the morning before heading back to San Jose for the final night with the group.
Depart at any time.
At a glance
Duration
16 days
Route
San José → San José
Countries
Costa Rica
Activity level
moderate
Style
Beach & Islands, Cycling, Food & Drink, National Parks & Wilderness, Sailing & Marine, Trekking & Hiking, Wildlife & Safari
Group size
Max 16
Ages
12+
Flights
Not included
Solo travellers
Welcome
Where you'll go
Day by day
Your journey through
Costa Rica
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16-day itinerary
Day 1Arrival dayArrivalArrive at any time.
Arrive at any time.
Day 2Head to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca on Costa…A morning drive by private vehicle ends in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, with spectacular scenery en route. This seaside town is perfect for relaxing or exploring the Manzanillo National Wildlife Refuge.
A morning drive by private vehicle ends in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, with spectacular scenery en route. This seaside town is perfect for relaxing or exploring the Manzanillo National Wildlife Refuge.
Day 3Hop on a bike and ride…The picturesque village of Puerto Viejo de Talamanca’s 14 kms of incomparable white- and black-sand beaches are surrounded by exotic tropical vegetation. Opt to hike to Monkey Point, go snorkelling or take it easy and explore La Isla Botanical Gardens.
The picturesque village of Puerto Viejo de Talamanca’s 14 kms of incomparable white- and black-sand beaches are surrounded by exotic tropical vegetation. Opt to hike to Monkey Point, go snorkelling or take it easy and explore La Isla Botanical Gardens.
Day 4Head to TortugueroBoard a private van in Puerto Viejo, and then carry on by boat to arrive to Tortuguero. This unique village has walking paths that extend into the national park, a fantastic place to see wildlife even when turtles aren't in season.
Board a private van in Puerto Viejo, and then carry on by boat to arrive to Tortuguero. This unique village has walking paths that extend into the national park, a fantastic place to see wildlife even when turtles aren't in season.
Day 5Enjoy free time to explore Tortuguero
Enjoy free time to explore Tortuguero. Opt to kayak through the canals and view the wildlife, wake up early and head to the beach to watch turtle eggs hatch (seasonal), or just wander through the town.
Day 6Travel inland from the Caribbean coast by boatThe journey to Sarapiquí is half the adventure. Begin by taking a boat from Tortuguero, board a private van, and finish it off with a tractor-drawn cart, excellent for navigating the jungle along rugged uphill terrain on the way to our special jungle oasis.
The journey to Sarapiquí is half the adventure. Begin by taking a boat from Tortuguero, board a private van, and finish it off with a tractor-drawn cart, excellent for navigating the jungle along rugged uphill terrain on the way to our special jungle oasis.
Day 7Enjoy a day in the beautiful Sarapiquí Valley
Enjoy a day in the beautiful Sarapiquí Valley. Optional activities (all included in our overnight package, weather-depending) include swimming in the river, night walks, an empanada-making lesson or relax and listen to the sounds of the surrounding rainforest.
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