Costa Rica: Monteverde and La Fortuna
From San José to San José
Tour Operator: G Adventures
Physical rating: 2 - Light
Special diets catered: Vegetarians, Vegans
Group size: 1 - 16
Age range: 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.
Tour operated in: English
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Tour Overview
Cloud forests, coffee plantations, and canyoneering — Costa Rica's best sights aren't just a lesson in alliteration but an opportunity to get up close and intimate with this land of natural wonders. You'll do just that on this seven-day tour with a visit to a sustainable farm, free time to explore the incredible cloud forest of Monteverde, and endless thrilling activities up for offer in the adrenaline capital of La Fortuna. With options for canyoneering, whitewater rafting, and waterfall jumping here, you can choose your own adventure.
Highlights
Itinerary

Day 1: San José
Location: San José
Arrive at any time.
ACTIVITY: Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Day 2: San José/Monteverde
Location: San José
Accommodation: Jaguarundi Lodge
Meals: BREAKFAST
Drive along winding roads to the quaint town of Monteverde, surrounded by cloudforest. Enjoy free time in the afternoon to explore, and opt to fly across canopy ziplines, walk across suspended bridges through the forest canopy, or go horseback riding in the hills. Enjoy a G for Good farm experience and coffee tour.
Get your adrenaline pumping and pre-book the Costa Rica Adrenaline Bundle on the checkout page to include this optional activity on your tour or ask your GCO or travel agent for assistance.
TRANSPORT: Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
FREE TIME: AFTERNOON Spend free time in Monteverde exploring the cloud forest or visiting nearby attractions.
ACTIVITY: Enjoy a visit to Life Monteverde, a coffee cooperative made up of 12 local families, dedicated to educating Costa Rica and the world about sustainable farming and conservation. Your visit here directly benefits Life Monteverde's educational programs, which provide free access to local school groups, and training for Costa Ricans. Walk through the plantations of various tropical plants including bananas and pineapples, and learn about coffee growing and production, as well as various sustainable agriculture techniques like converting animal waste to fuel. Also make sure to taste the delicious coffee before you go!
Day 3: Monteverde
Location: Monteverde
Accommodation: Jaguarundi Lodge
Meals: BREAKFAST
Enjoy a free day to explore the cloud forest region of Costa Rica. Opt to take a guided walk in the cloud forest reserve, fly across canopy ziplines or walk atop the tree tops on the Hanging Bridges.
FREE TIME: FULL DAY There's plenty to see and do in Monteverde, and we wanted to make sure that you had some time to take it all in. Feel free to relax or try optional activities like ziplining, visiting the hanging bridges, and horseback riding. Your CEO has more ideas if you need them. Just ask!
Day 4: Monteverde/La Fortuna
Location: Monteverde
Accommodation: Hotel Las Colinas
Meals: BREAKFAST
Travel by bus and boat through the stunning scenery to Costa Rica's adrenaline capital, La Fortuna, which boasts the stunning backdrop of Arenal Volcano. Enjoy free time on arrival and opt to visit the local hot springs in the evening.
TRANSPORT: Climb aboard and make friends with your seatmate en route to the next stop.
TRANSPORT: Climb aboard and get your float on.
TRANSPORT: Climb aboard and make friends with your seatmate en route to the next stop.
FREE TIME: AFTERNOON Experience the outdoor adventures, amazing wildlife and natural wonders in this area.
Day 5: La Fortuna
Location: La Fortuna
Accommodation: Hotel Las Colinas
Meals: BREAKFAST
Enjoy a free day for optional activities such as whitewater rafting, waterfall rappelling, mountain biking, or paddleboarding and kayaking with Arenal Volcano as the backdrop. Spend the day getting your adrenaline pumping, viewing local wildlife, marvelling at the Arenal Volcano and getting to know more about Costa Rica in La Fortuna. There are enough activities here to keep you busy all day long.
FREE TIME: FULL DAY Experience the outdoor adventures, amazing wildlife and natural wonders in this area.
Day 6: La Fortuna/San José
Location: La Fortuna
Meals: BREAKFAST
Soak up your last hours in La Fortuna before taking an late afternoon transfer back to the capital. Opt for a final night out in San Jose with your group.
FREE TIME: HALF DAY Experience the outdoor adventures, amazing wildlife and natural wonders in this area.
TRANSPORT: Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Day 7: San José
Location: San José
Meals: BREAKFAST
Depart at anytime.
ACTIVITY: Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.
What's Included
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Accommodation
Hotels (6 nts).
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Meals
6 breakfasts
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Your Discover Moment: Monteverde
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Free time in Monteverde and La Fortuna
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Your Discover Moment: La Fortuna. Free time in Monteverde and La Fortuna. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
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Your G for Good Moment: Life Monteverde Experience, Monteverde
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All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
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Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
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Your G for Good Moment: Life Monteverde Experience, Monteverde Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group Your Discover Moment: Monteverde Your Discover Moment: La Fortuna