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Costa Rica Volcanoes & Cloud Forest Independent Adventure
6 days, San José to San José
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Head for the hills! Costa Rica's backbone of mountains and volcanoes hold some of its greatest treasures. The area around Arenal Volcano has adrenaline sports galore; enjoy the luxury of volcano-heated hot springs once the day's over. Join a guided tour of the Caño Negro wetlands, heading the next day for the cool hills of the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. Explore this unique ecosystem, famous for its biodiversity, and spot hummingbirds in a thick forest studded with tiny orchids.
6 days
San José to San José
Sold Out
There are no departure dates currently available for the rest of this season. Some tours only run during parts of the year.
Trip Code: TCRVCC
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: Upgraded
Quality accommodations and more inclusions than on other G Adventures tours, like meals, private transport, and activities.
Physical Rating: 2 - Light
Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
Trip Type: Independent Travel
Independent trips are either entire trips you take privately or solo extensions to a group tour. Local staff are available on standby 24/7.
Age requirement: 2+
All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Itinerary
Day 1San José
Arrive at any time and transfer to hotel.
Day 2San José/La Fortuna
Enjoy a tour of a coffee farm, visit Poas Volcano and the La Paz Waterfall gardens on your way to the Arenal area. Chill out and relax in the evening with a visit to nearby hot springs.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 3La Fortuna
Charge up your camera, bring your binoculars, and set off to spot a variety of birds, reptiles, insects and other animals on a guided tour of Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge.
Meals included:
Breakfast | LunchDay 4La Fortuna/Monteverde
Transfer to the mountain community of Monteverde and the cloud forest. Opt to visit the cheese factory or butterfly gardens.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 5Monteverde
Head off to the biological reserve for a guided trek through the lush, thriving cloud forest. The rest of the afternoon and evening are free for you to enjoy.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 6Monteverde/San José
Transfer to San José airport or hotel.
Meals included:
BreakfastWhat's Included
- Your Wellness Moment: Hot Springs Soak, La Fortuna
- Arrival transfer
- Coffee Plantation Tour
- Visit to Poas Volcano and La Paz Waterfall Gardens
- Visit a hot springs resort including dinner
- Guided tour of Caño Negro Wetlands
- Guided walk through the Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodations
Comfort hotels (5 nts).
Meals
5 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner
Allow USD210-275 for meals not included.
Transportation
Shared shuttle/van, boat, walking.
Staff & experts
Local guides/drivers, hotel staff.
Available extras (Add these to your tour when you book)
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Departures
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Please Contact Us to inquire about dates for next season, or to discuss other tour options.