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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
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Costa Rica Encompassed Independent Adventure
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Duration
15 days
Countries
Costa Rica
Activity
easy
The adventure
Our most comprehensive Costa Rica Pass adventure! Start with the jungles and canals of Tortuguero, nesting ground for giant sea turtles. Next, try rafting or relax in hot springs around Arenal Volcano before heading into the cool hills of the Monteverde Cloud Forest region. Soak in the dramatic volcanic scenery of remote Rincon de la Vieja before topping it all off with some beach time and monkeys in Manuel Antonio.
Arrive in San José at any time, arrival transfer included.
Travel first by bus, then by boat through the Tortuguero canals.
Enjoy your time here, chilling out at the lodge and observing the abundant wildlife in the national park.
Transfer to the Arenal region. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure and opt to soak in the hot springs.
Today is free and there is no shortage of activities available, or take some time to relax at your hotel.
Transfer to Monteverde and the cloud forest. Opt to visit the cheese factory or butterfly gardens.
Today is free to visit the Cloud Forest Reserve and/or zip through the treetops on one of the world’s longest zip line systems.
Transfer to the slopes of the Rincón de la Vieja Volcano.
Free day for optional activities. Embark on excursions into the national park to horseback ride, hike or visit the natural hot springs and mud baths.
Travel south-west to the lush tropical shores of the Pacific coast.
Take the day to relax at the beach or opt to hike or visit the town.
Take the day to relax at the beach or opt to hike or visit the town.
Take the day to relax at the beach or opt to hike or visit the town.
Head back to the capital for one last night on the town.
Depart at any time. Departure transfer included.
At a glance
Duration
15 days
Route
San José → San José
Countries
Costa Rica
Activity level
easy
Style
Beach & Islands, National Parks & Wilderness, Trekking & Hiking, Wildlife & Safari
Group size
Ask
Ages
2+
Flights
Not included
Solo travellers
Welcome
Where you'll go
Day by day
Your journey through
Costa Rica
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15-day itinerary
Day 1Arrive in San José at any time, arrival transfer includedYou will be met at San José International Airport and transferred to your hotel for the night. There are no planned activities, so enjoy the city on your own.
San JoséYou will be met at San José International Airport and transferred to your hotel for the night. There are no planned activities, so enjoy the city on your own.
Day 2Travel first by bus, then by boat through the Tortuguero canals
Travel first by bus, then by boat through the Tortuguero canals.
Day 3Enjoy your time here
Enjoy your time here, chilling out at the lodge and observing the abundant wildlife in the national park.
Day 4Transfer to the Arenal region
Transfer to the Arenal region. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure and opt to soak in the hot springs.
Day 5Today is free and there is no shortage…There are lots of optional tours available. La Fortuna is one of the centres of adventure travel in Costa Rica. Options include river rafting, mountain biking, caving, or horseback riding. Don’t forget about the hot springs, heated directly by Arenal Volcano's lava.
There are lots of optional tours available. La Fortuna is one of the centres of adventure travel in Costa Rica. Options include river rafting, mountain biking, caving, or horseback riding. Don’t forget about the hot springs, heated directly by Arenal Volcano's lava.
Day 6Transfer to Monteverde and the cloud forestThis mountain community is very different from those on the coast, and has several co-operatives worth visiting, including artist collectives, souvenir shops and the Quaker cheese factory, which is definitely worth a visit. Make sure to try their delicious ice cream.
This mountain community is very different from those on the coast, and has several co-operatives worth visiting, including artist collectives, souvenir shops and the Quaker cheese factory, which is definitely worth a visit. Make sure to try their delicious ice cream.
Day 7Today is free to visit the Cloud Forest…Optional activities include the Sky Walk, a series of suspension bridges through the jungle canopy, a butterfly garden and a thrilling canopy zip line. Or take a guided walk through the reserve. Local guides are extremely knowledgeable about the area and passionate about conservation of this precious ecosystem.
Optional activities include the Sky Walk, a series of suspension bridges through the jungle canopy, a butterfly garden and a thrilling canopy zip line. Or take a guided walk through the reserve. Local guides are extremely knowledgeable about the area and passionate about conservation of this precious ecosystem.
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