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Journeys: Highlights of Costa Rica
9 days, San José to San José
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Home to volcanoes, lush rainforests, beaches, and unique wildlife, Costa Rica is a celebrated pioneer in protecting natural heritage. Forge your own path through this gorgeous country over nine days of outstanding adventure. Trek across the foot of a volcano to photograph electric blue butterflies, visit a coffee co-op, and search for monkeys while hiking park trails. Get in touch with nature’s best in Costa Rica.
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Trip Code: CRNNG
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Travel Style: National Geographic Journeys
Greater exploration, insider access, and the freedom to roam – all without sacrificing comfort.
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: 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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Ripple Score
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Ripple Score for this trip: 100
Costa Rica seems to contain the entire world within its small compass…, from cool Swiss alpine forest to steamy Amazonian lowland jungle.” — Christopher Baker, National Geographic Traveler: Costa Rica guidebook, 2013
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Itinerary
Day 1San José
Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer included.
Day 2San José/La Fortuna
Visit a G Adventures-supported coffee cooperative with a coffee tour and local lunch. Continue to the adventure hub of La Fortuna. In the evening, visit a local home and learn the art of tortilla making. Afterwards, dig into a tasty “casado” — a typical Costa Rican dish that’s made with black beans, plantains, and the tortillas you’ve made.
Exclusive Inclusions:
Your G for Good Moment Mi Cafecito Coffee Cooperative Tour| Your Journeys Highlight Moment Tortilla Making and Home DinnerMeals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 3La Fortuna
Free day in La Fortuna for optional activities. Challenge yourself with a rafting adventure, canyoning, or embark on a nature hike.
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Your Discover MomentMeals included:
BreakfastDay 4La Fortuna/Monteverde
Travel from La Fortuna to the cloud forest of Monteverde — a nature lover's paradise.
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BreakfastDay 5Monteverde
Enjoy a nature hike in the Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve. After, visit the Monteverde Institute, which has served as the base for numerous National Geographic-funded explorers and researchers. Enjoy a lecture by one of the researchers outlining the various research and conservation projects that National Geographic has sponsored to support the reforestation of tropical regions. This afternoon, opt to visit a butterfly garden, zipline through the canopy, or go horseback riding.
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Breakfast | LunchDay 6Monteverde/Manuel Antonio
Continue to the stunning Pacific coast. Enjoy the laid-back atmosphere of the area with options to surf, go horseback riding, dolphin watching on a catamaran, or visit other nearby picturesque beaches.
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BreakfastDay 7Manuel Antonio
Take an excursion to Manuel Antonio National Park, famed for its stunning beaches and abundant wildlife. Look for monkeys, sloths, and some 350 species of birds.
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BreakfastDay 8Manuel Antonio/San José
Return to San José and enjoy an optional farewell dinner on the town.
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BreakfastDay 9San José
Depart at any time.
Meals included:
BreakfastWhat's Included
- Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Tortilla Making and Home Dinner, La Fortuna
- Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Monteverde Institute Lecture, Monteverde
- Your G for Good Moment: Mi Cafecito Coffee Cooperative Tour, Sarapiquí
- Your Discover Moment: La Fortuna
- Arrival transfer
- Guided nature walk in the Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve
- Guided excursion to Manuel Antonio National Park
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodations
Hotels – 8 nts.
Meals
8 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner
Allow USD340-445 for meals not included.
Transportation
Private vehicle, walking, boat.
Staff & experts
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Available extras (Add these to your tour when you book)
My Own Room - From $1099.00
If you're travelling solo and would prefer to have your own private room throughout your trip, select this option during the online booking process.
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.