Costa Rica Nat Geo Signature

Introduction

Duration: 9 days

Start/Finish City: San José to Liberia

Service Level: Luxury

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Physical Grading: 2 - Light

Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.

Travel Style: National Geographic Signature

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Trip Type: Small Group

Small group experience

What's Included

Your G for Good Moment: Mi Cafecito Coffee Experience, Alajuela
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your Expedition Leader and Group, Bajos del Toro
Your Local Living Moment: Home Made Tortilla Lunch with a Local Family, Bajos del Toro
Your Foodie Moment: El Fogón de Chela Cooking Class, La Fortuna.

What are the main highlights of this trip?

Go behind the scenes at a leading research station to track tropical insects with experts, Trace the journey of coffee from bean to cup at a sustainable, community-run cooperative, Meet researchers at the Monteverde Institute to learn how they protect the cloud forest, Walk the hanging bridges of Monteverde before the crowds, watching the forest wake up, Visit a local family home to learn the art of making traditional corn tortillas by hand

What meals are included in this trip?

8 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 8 dinners

What activities are optional on this trip?

Monteverde
- Night Walk Monteverde

How old must I be to join this trip?

You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on a G Adventures tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.

Are international flights included in this trip?

Check-in times and baggage allowances/restrictions vary by airline and can change at any time. For the most up-to-date information for your flight, please contact your airline. We recommend checking in online in advance to avoid potential delays at the airport.