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Costa Rica Adventure — Plus

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.

16 days

San José to San José

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Trip Code: CRAE

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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.

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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16 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: CRAE

Need a flight? We can help.

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

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

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Trees planted for this trip: 16

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Places visited

Itinerary

Day 1San José

Arrive at any time.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Welcome Moment Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group

Day 2San José/Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

Head to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca on Costa Rica's Caribbean coast. Don't forget to try some fantastic Afro-Caribbean cuisine.

Day 3Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

Hop on a bike and ride to the beach with our CEO. Opt to snorkel in the Caribbean, hike in Manzanillo National Wildlife Refuge, or hit the beach with lots of free time to explore.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Discover Moment

Day 4Puerto Viejo de Talamanca/Tortuguero

Head to Tortuguero. Opt to visit the nesting grounds of the green and leatherback turtles at night (seasonal).

Meals included:

Lunch | Dinner

Day 5Tortuguero

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 | Dinner

Day 6Tortuguero/Sarapiquí Rainforest

Travel inland from the Caribbean coast by boat, van and tractor to arrive to a jungle oasis in the Sarapiquí Rainforest.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Dinner

Day 7Sarapiquí 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.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Foodie Moment Cooking Demonstration

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 8Sarapiquí Rainforest/La Fortuna

Travel from the Sarapiquí Rainforest to La Fortuna. Enjoy free time for optional activities such as whitewater rafting, waterfall rappelling, or relaxing in local hot springs.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your G for Good Moment Mi Cafecito Coffee Cooperative Tour

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 9La Fortuna

Enjoy two free days in La Fortuna. Optional activities abound.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Discover Moment

Day 10La Fortuna

Enjoy two free days in La Fortuna. Optional activities abound.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Discover Moment

Day 11La Fortuna/Monteverde

Travel from La Fortuna to Monteverde and into the cool mountain air of the area. Take an included guided night walk to learn about nocturnal life in the cloud forest firsthand.

Day 12Monteverde

Enjoy a free day to explore the cloud forest region of Costa Rica. Opt to fly across canopy ziplines or tour a coffee plantation.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Discover Moment

Day 13Monteverde/Quepos

Travel to Quepos and enjoy a couple days of relaxing and exploring Manuel Antonio National Park.

Day 14Quepos

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.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Discover Moment

Day 15Quepos/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.

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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: Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
  • Your Foodie Moment: Cooking Demonstration, Sarapiquí Rainforest
  • Your Discover Moment: La Fortuna
  • Your Discover Moment: Monteverde
  • Your Discover Moment: Quepos
  • Guided cloud forest night walk (Monteverde)
  • Jungle lodge stay
  • Nature trail walk with swim (Sarapiquí)
  • Bike ride (Puerto Viejo)
  • 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

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Departures

There are no departure dates currently available for the rest of this season. Some tours only run during parts of the year.

Please Contact Us to inquire about dates for next season, or to discuss other tour options.

Costa Rica Adventure — Plus

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