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Costa Rica North and South: National Parks, Wildlife & Hot Springs

15 days, San José to San José

15 days

San José to San José

From$5924USD
was $7899
Valid on Nov 15 2025
Trip Code: CRGG

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Travel Style: The Geluxe Collection

With perfectly paced itineraries, one-of-a-kind accommodations, and comfort at their very core, these premium active trips are adventure at its finest.

Service Level: Upgraded

Quality accommodations and more inclusions than on other G Adventures tours, like meals, private transport, and activities.

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: 18+

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15 days

San José to San José

From$5924USD
was $7899
Valid on Nov 15 2025
Trip Code: CRGG

Need a flight? We can help.

Call us to book your flights! We'll find you the best option!

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See how your trip uplifts communities

In a number of impactful ways, your adventure directly benefits the local people and places we visit.

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Help us spread love around the world with Trees for Days. Together with Planeterra, we'll plant one tree in your name for every travel day.

Trees planted for this trip: 15

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Ripple Score for this trip: 74

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Places visited

Itinerary

Day 1San Jose: Welcome to the Jungle

Feel the warm air hit your face as you step out of the plane in Costa Rica. Fall into the pace of the traffic and beeping car horns as you take in the sights and sounds of this vibrant Central American country en route to the city centre. We welcome you to San José, and while technically not quite in the jungle just yet, we invite you to embrace all of the new and exciting things that await.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Welcome Moment Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group

Meals included:

Dinner

Day 2Tortuguero National Park: Kayaking in the Canals

See the landscape dramatically change as you head out of the city and through the lush Braulio Carrillo National Park en route to the coast. Before long you'll be gliding through the canals of Tortuguero in a kayak, keeping a lookout for tropical birds, reptiles and monkeys that call this place home. Settle into the comfortable lodge for the night and fall asleep to the sounds of the jungle.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 3Tortuguero National Park: Coastal Waterways

Wake early and prepare for more exploration of Tortuguero's waterways to spot wildlife. Catch the light glinting off of a Morpho butterfly's blazing blue wings as you paddle along the canals and listen to the calls of the forest. In the evening, you could take an excursion to visit the nesting grounds of green and leatherback turtles for which the national park was named, and perhaps spot the females laying eggs on the beach (seasonal, July to October).

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 4La Fortuna: Arenal Volcano

Leaving the coast behind, we'll head inland with a stop at a G Adventures-supported coffee cooperative along the way. Learn all about how coffee is harvested and produced as you sip a delicious cup of one of Costa Rica's most tasty indulgences. Stretch your legs and soak in the scenery on a walk to a nearby waterfall before a typical lunch and then continue onwards towards the iconic and active Arenal Volcano, unmissable in the distance as you approach.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your G for Good Moment Mi Cafecito Coffee Tour

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 5La Fortuna: Your OMG Day

Today is all about you. Fly through the lush forest canopy on a series of zip-lines and platforms or go on a canyoning excursion, rappelling down waterfalls and swimming in the refreshing pools. Whichever option you choose, your muscles will appreciate a soak in the restorative thermal springs and waterfalls of Tabacón Resort, a luxurious and relaxing way to spend the evening.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your OMG Day Ziplining or Waterfall Canyoning| Your Wellness Moment Tabacón Hot Springs Resort and Dinner

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 6Rio Celeste: Tropical Rainforest

Start the morning high up in the forest canopy, strolling a series of hanging bridges and witnessing the environment come alive from the treetops to the rainforest floor below. See Costa Rica's incredible diversity on full display and keep your eyes out for colourful toucans, hummingbirds and other residents of this lush magical natural world.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 7Rio Celeste: Volcán Tenorio National Park

Local legend has it that when God was finished painting the sky, the brush used was washed in the river of Volcán Tenorio National Park. Hike through the rainforest along jungle trails, keeping an eye out for birds and wildlife before reaching the spectacular blue waterfall of Rio Celeste.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 8San José: Bikes and Bites

Get to know Costa Rica's capital city like a local today as you set off by bike to explore the sights and to stimulate the senses. Discover some of San José's history and architecture in the downtown area while also visiting some local favourite spots and hidden neighbourhood gems along the way with stops for typical snacks and coffee.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Dinner

Day 9Mount Chirripó Area: The Central Highlands

Swap the big city energy for stunning natural beauty as you take in the breathtaking views from the walking trails at Irazú Volcano, the highest active volcano in the country. If you're extremely lucky and the skies are clear it is possible to see both the Caribbean and Pacific coasts from the top. The evening provides a respite from the hustle and bustle as you settle into a wellness eco-camp at the foot of Chirripó Mountain, an ideal place to connect with nature and with your senses.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 10Mount Chirripó Area: Your OMG Day

Freedom and choice are the order of the day to get the most out of this incredible part of the country. The nearby Cloudbridge Nature Reserve offers hiking and wildlife-spotting opportunities while closer to camp provides a waterfall hike with a swim and yoga. Allow the landscapes, movement and environment to revitalize your body and mind.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your OMG Day Wildlife Excursion or Waterfall Hike & Yoga

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 11Puerto Jimenez: The Osa Peninsula

The Osa Peninsula is Costa Rica's final frontier, home to vast wilderness, wildlife and incredible diversity, and it will be our playground for the next couple of days. The journey south provides continuously changing landscapes until reaching the pristine coastal rainforest and stretches of wild ocean as far as the eye can see.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 12Puerto Jimenez: Corcovado National Park

Set off on an unforgettable expedition into the wilds of Corcovado National Park, a natural treasure of Costa Rica. One of the most biodiverse places on the planet, we will venture in and out by boat to head into the park on foot in search of an array of tropical birds and wildlife like toucans, monkeys and the elusive jaguar. When you hear the distinctive call, turn your eyes skyward to catch a glimpse of colourful macaws, usually flying in pairs and gleaming in the sun.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 13Manuel Antonio National Park: The Pacific Coast

Beautiful beaches and small towns dot the Pacific coastline from north to south, with hidden coves and surf breaks coming into sight as you round each corner. Take in the sweeping views and hike to a waterfall before descending down to one of Costa Rica's most well-known gems at Manuel Antonio National Park.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 14Manuel Antonio National Park: Wildlife and Beaches

Wildlife, birds and natural beauty abound as you head into Manuel Antonio National Park to walk the coastal jungle trails. Embrace the slower pace like the resident sloths of the forest to appreciate the lush environment packed with wildlife before settling on one of the park's idyllic beaches for a swim.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Dinner

Day 15San José

Leave the coast behind and relive the memories on the return to San Jose and on the onward travels home.

Meals included:

Breakfast
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What's Included

  • Your G for Good Moment: Mi Cafecito Coffee Tour, Sarapiquí
  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Your OMG Day: Ziplining or Waterfall Canyoning, La Fortuna
  • Your Wellness Moment: Tabacón Hot Springs Resort and Dinner, La Fortuna
  • Your OMG Day: Wildlife Excursion or Waterfall Hike & Yoga, Chirripó
  • Complimentary arrival transfer
  • Welcome dinner
  • Two days of kayaking in Tortuguero National Park
  • Walk to a waterfall in San Miguel de Sarapiquí
  • Day pass at Tabacón Hot Spring Resort with dinner
  • Hanging bridges excursion to spot wildlife from La Fortuna
  • Hike to the Rio Celeste Waterfall in Volcán Tenorio National Park
  • Bikes & Bites tour in San Jose
  • Visit the viewpoints and walking trails of Irazú Volcano
  • Orientation walk of Puerto Jimenez
  • Full-day hiking and wildlife expedition into Corcovado National Park with a naturalist guide
  • Walk to a waterfall and have a traditional rural lunch at a mountain reserve
  • Half-day excursion into Manuel Antonio National Park with a naturalist guide
  • Farewell dinner
  • Departure transfer
  • All tips included for activities and meals, except for CEO and porterage
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodations

Hotels (10 nts), Jungle Lodge (2 nts), Permanent glamping tent with shared facilities (2 nts).

Meals

14 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 10 dinners
Allow USD210-275 for meals not included.

Transportation

Private vehicle, kayak, boat, walking.

Staff & experts

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

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Costa Rica North and South: National Parks, Wildlife & Hot Springs

| 15 days - San José to San José - from $5924 USD