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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 Explorer
From
Price on request
Duration
14 days
Countries
Costa Rica
Activity
easy
Group size
Max 15
The adventure
Costa Rica has as many microclimates as it does opportunities for active adventures, and this 2-week journey will bring you the best of both. There's a visit to a cloud forest, but for a bigger jolt, opt to rappel down waterfalls or fly across ziplines above the treetops. For the caffeine connoisseur, we visit a coffee co-op and learn how it gets from bean to your cup. For a different pace, float through the canals of the Tortuguero National Park in search of wildlife. From the Caribbean beaches to the Pacific, this stunning tour embodies some of the best that Costa Rica has to offer.
Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer included.
Travel to Tortuguero National Park and enjoy guided boat trips and wildlife viewing through the canals and coastal jungle. In leisure time, relax at the secluded lodge or this evening take an optional night boat excursion.
Enjoy a guided boat trip and jungle walk to enjoy wildlife viewing in search of caiman, monkeys (spider, howler, and white-faced Capuchin), sloths and basilisk lizards.
Depart early and enjoy an included snack en route. This afternoon, visit a G Adventures-supported coffee cooperative with a tour and local lunch. Arrive in La Fortuna this evening and relax at the pool taking in jungle and volcano views.
Explore Fortuna and take a tortilla-making lesson followed by a typical lunch with a local family in their home.
Free day in La Fortuna. Options include rafting, waterfall rappelling, soaking in local hot springs or take a boat tour of the Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge.
Travel to Monteverde.
Take a guided nature hike in the Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve.
Free time to explore Monteverde.
Drive to Manuel Antonio and enjoy a guided walk in the scenic national park. Enjoy the laid-back atmosphere of the Pacific coast with options to surf, go horseback riding, or visit nearby picturesque beaches.
Take an included day trip to Manuel Antonio National Park.
Free time to explore Manuel Antonio and the National Park with option to surf, go horseback riding, or visit nearby picturesque beaches.
Return to San José for an optional farewell dinner with the group.
Depart at any time.
At a glance
Duration
14 days
Route
San José → San José
Countries
Costa Rica
Activity level
easy
Style
Beach & Islands, National Parks & Wilderness, Trekking & Hiking, Wildlife & Safari
Group size
Max 15
Ages
12+
Flights
Not included
Solo travellers
Welcome
Where you'll go
Day by day
Your journey through
Costa Rica
Showing Days 1-7
14-day itinerary
Day 1Arrival dayArrivalIf you arrive early enough, you'll have time to head into the city to visit a museum, shop or visit the main plaza in the city centre. The plaza is a good place to people-watch. A mime, juggler, marimba band, magician, or storyteller may be performing for whatever is collected when the hat is passed. Artisan booths are common, creating a regular arts and crafts fair atmosphere.
If you arrive early enough, you'll have time to head into the city to visit a museum, shop or visit the main plaza in the city centre. The plaza is a good place to people-watch. A mime, juggler, marimba band, magician, or storyteller may be performing for whatever is collected when the hat is passed. Artisan booths are common, creating a regular arts and crafts fair atmosphere.
Day 2Travel to Tortuguero National Park and enjoy guided…This morning enjoy a delicious Costa Rican breakfast enroute as we transfer by road then boat through the famous canals of Tortuguero. This tropical eco-paradise is home to countless bird and animal species, and you will have many opportunities to view and photograph wildlife. The tropical rainforest gives way to prime secluded beaches, ideal nesting grounds for Green turtles (nesting July-October) and Loggerhead, Hawksbill and Leatherback Turtles (nesting March-June). We cannot guarantee you will see turtles but odds are fairly good from July through October.
This morning enjoy a delicious Costa Rican breakfast enroute as we transfer by road then boat through the famous canals of Tortuguero. This tropical eco-paradise is home to countless bird and animal species, and you will have many opportunities to view and photograph wildlife. The tropical rainforest gives way to prime secluded beaches, ideal nesting grounds for Green turtles (nesting July-October) and Loggerhead, Hawksbill and Leatherback Turtles (nesting March-June). We cannot guarantee you will see turtles but odds are fairly good from July through October.
Day 3Enjoy a guided boat trip and jungle walk…Plenty of opportunity to see a variety of birds, monkeys and other wildlife. In our downtime, relax at the secluded lodge on a hammock or at the pool or beach. Option to take a zipline excursion or go kayaking.
Plenty of opportunity to see a variety of birds, monkeys and other wildlife. In our downtime, relax at the secluded lodge on a hammock or at the pool or beach. Option to take a zipline excursion or go kayaking.
Day 4Depart early and enjoy an included snack en routeDepart early and enjoy an included snack enroute. This afternoon, visit to a G Adventures-supported coffee cooperative with a tour and local lunch. Arrive in Fortuna this evening and relax at the pool surrounded by jungle and volcano views.
Depart early and enjoy an included snack enroute. This afternoon, visit to a G Adventures-supported coffee cooperative with a tour and local lunch. Arrive in Fortuna this evening and relax at the pool surrounded by jungle and volcano views.
Day 5Explore Fortuna and take a tortilla-making lesson followed…Visit a local home and take a tortilla-making lesson followed by a typical lunch with a local family. Option to visit and soak in local hot springs.
Visit a local home and take a tortilla-making lesson followed by a typical lunch with a local family. Option to visit and soak in local hot springs.
Day 6Free day in La Fortuna
Free day in La Fortuna. Options include rafting, waterfall rappelling, soaking in local hot springs or take a boat tour of the Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge.
Day 7Travel to MonteverdeFrom La Fortuna, we make our way up to the misty mountain air of the Monteverde cloud forest. We spend 2 days exploring the town and nearby Forest Reserve, truly a bird lover’s paradise.
MonteverdeFrom La Fortuna, we make our way up to the misty mountain air of the Monteverde cloud forest. We spend 2 days exploring the town and nearby Forest Reserve, truly a bird lover’s paradise.
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Traveller reviews
“The entire trip more than exceeded my wildest dreams. There was adventure, excitement and something fantastic every day that would surprise me. Total disbelief that I was actually living this life for 2 weeks.”
“The tour was amazing. I had such a great time! I literally did not want to leave once it was over. Everyone got along so well and had so much fun together. Bethany was an awesome tour leader. Very knowledgeable about the country and activities and always willing to answer any…”
“We loved it! The comfort class had more comfort then we expected. Each hotel had its own charm and was very accomodating to G Adventures customers. The tour leader was knowlegable. She was open to all questions and provided great information to activities that were available in…”
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