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Costa Rica Adventure
16 days, San José to San José
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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.
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Trip Code: CRA
Is this tour for me?
Travel Style: Classic
All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.
Service Level: Standard
Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.
Physical Rating: 3 - Average
Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.
Trip Type: Small Group
Small group experience; Max 16, avg 12
Age requirement: 12+
All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Itinerary
Day 1San José
Arrive at any time.
Day 2San José/Quepos
Travel to Quepos and enjoy a couple days of relaxing and exploring Manuel Antonio National Park.
Day 3Quepos
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.
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Your Discover MomentDay 4Quepos/Monteverde
Travel from Quepos to Monteverde and into the cool mountain air of the area.
Day 5Monteverde
Enjoy a guided tour of Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve. Opt to fly across the forest canopy on ziplines or visit the frog pond.
Day 6Monteverde/La Fortuna
Travel from Monteverde to La Fortuna. Enjoy free time for optional activities such as whitewater rafting, waterfall rappelling, or relaxing in local hot springs.
Days 7–8La Fortuna
Enjoy two free days in La Fortuna. Optional activities abound.
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Your Discover MomentDay 9La Fortuna/Sarapiquí Rainforest
Enjoy an included visit to a G Adventures-supported coffee cooperative with a local lunch before heading to a jungle oasis in the Sarapiquí Rainforest.
Meals included:
Lunch | DinnerDay 10Sarapiquí 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.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 11Sarapiquí Rainforest/Tortuguero
Head to Tortuguero. Opt to visit the nesting grounds of the green and leatherback turtles at night (seasonal).
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 12Tortuguero
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.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 13Tortuguero/Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Head to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca. Opt to snorkel in the Caribbean, hike in Manzanillo National Wildlife Refuge, or rent a bike to hit the beach.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 14Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
With free time here, head out and explore. Don't forget to try some fantastic Afro-Caribbean cuisine.
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Your Discover MomentDay 15Puerto Viejo de Talamanca/San José
Enjoy free time in the morning before heading back to San Jose for the final night with the group.
Day 16San José
Depart at any time.
What's Included
- Your G for Good Moment: Mi Cafecito Coffee Cooperative Tour, Sarapiquí
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your Discover Moment: Quepos
- Your Discover Moment: La Fortuna
- Your Discover Moment: Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
- Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve guided tour (Monteverde)
- Jungle lodge stay
- Nature trail walk with swim (Sarapiquí)
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodations
Hotels (13 nts), jungle lodge (2 nts, multi-share).
Meals
4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners
Allow USD530-690 for meals not included.
Transportation
Private vehicle, tractor, public bus, boat, walking.
Staff & experts
Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.
Departures
Make it a private tour
Book this tour as a private departure, with your own CEO and all the benefits of a G Adventures group tour.