Costa Rica Eco Adventure with Guanacaste
Costa Rica Eco Adventure with Guanacaste
Costa Rica Eco Adventure with Guanacaste
10 Days Starting in San Jose (Costa Rica) and ending in Liberia
Visiting: San José, Parque Nacional Tortuguero, Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui, Arenal Volcano, Monte Verde, Guanacaste Province, Liberia
Tour operator:
Tour code:
LCRGM18
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
15 - 54
Age range:
5-81
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
From:
$2933
$2605 (USD)
Operator discount: -$191
The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$137
-11%
Tour Overview
Journey into the emerald rainforests of Costa Rica. Come face to face with exotic wildlife, see Arenal Volcano and more.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Welcome To San José
Location: San José
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Sheraton San Jose
Meals Included: No Meals
Learn the secrets of Pura Vida – Costa Rica’s inimitable zest for life that will linger throughout your effortlessly delivered encounter with a land that boasts no artificial ingredients. This evening, join your Travel Director and fellow expeditioners for a Welcome Reception.
Day 2 : Discover The Natural Beauty Of Tortuguero National Park
Location: Parque Nacional Tortuguero
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Laguna Lodge Tortuguero
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Journey to San Isidro de Heredia, where we’ll Dive into Culture with master chocolatiers, Julio Fernandez and George Soriano, to learn about the history of chocolate and how it is produced at this small workshop. Then, it’s on to Siquirres where we’ll embark on a river journey with a Local Specialist through protected wetlands to secluded Tortuguero. Enjoy a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience in the heart of Tortuguero with a visit to the Sea Turtle Conservancy Tortuguero Visitor Center. Later, we enjoy dinner at our hotel this evening accompanied by the enchanting sounds of resident cicadas and tree frogs.
Day 3 : Visit The Wildlife Of Tortuguero National Park
Location: Parque Nacional Tortuguero
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Cruise the canals and streams of the park today with a Local Specialist as howler monkeys watch from the treetops, toucans and egrets fly through the air and crocodiles ply the cool waters. Visit the Village of Tortuguero. If you are here between July and September, take an optional tour to see the sea turtles laying eggs on the beach.
Day 4 : Sample Heart Of Palm In SarapiquÃ
Location: Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: La Quinta Sarapiqui Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Bid adiós to Tortuguero and head back to the mainland where we’ll enjoy lunch before meeting the Tico family for a Connect With Locals experience at their palm plantation. There you'll learn about and sample the delicate heart of palm. Tonight you'll enjoy a Be My Guest with the owners of your hotel, providing a Connect With Locals experience, as they prepare a special BBQ meal just for you.
Day 5 : Mingle With Locals In Saripiqui
Location: Arenal Volcano, Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Arenal Paraiso Resort and Spa
Meals Included: Breakfast
Rise with the sun to get up close and personal with Costa Rica's exquisite nature during a leisurely hike. Keep a lookout for the endangered great green macaw and connect with your beautiful natural surroundings. Embark on an optional rafting trip^ later this morning. We Connect With Locals this afternoon, enjoying a Be My Guest lunch at an eco-friendly hacienda built by the Quintana family as a retirement project. Today, it is home to an organic farm and related eco-adventures. Learn how your MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience contributes to the local community. Our journey continues to Arenal Volcano, on whose slopes we spend the afternoon relaxing in our resort's beautifully landscaped thermal pools.
Day 6 : Immerse In The Stories Of Monteverde Cloud Forest
Location: Monte Verde
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: El Establo Mountain
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Our soul-stirring encounter with Costa Rica’s natural wonders continues after a morning at leisure. Straddle the Continental Divide and touch the sky in Monteverde Cloud Forest, where you’ll have an opportunity to explore this biodiverse sanctuary, renowned for its collection of orchid species – more than in any other single place. Tonight, you will Connect With Locals as you meet a native Quaker, and Local Specialist, who will share stories of Old Town Monteverde and delve into the history of the American Quakers who settled in the area in the 1950s. This evening, relish some of the best views as you enjoy dinner.
Day 7 : Wander The Monteverde Cloud Forest
Location: Monte Verde
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning, join your Local Specialist guide for an excursion through the lush rainforests of Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. We ascend to the treetops high above the jungle floor below, treading lightly along the Sky Walk^ suspension bridges amongst the wildlife that find sanctuary in the boughs of the surrounding canopy. As our epic eco-adventure nears its end, we share stories with newfound friends at a Farewell Dinner.
Day 8 : On The Shores Of Guanacaste
Location: Guanacaste Province
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast
Check in to your seaside resort in the Guanacaste surfing town of Tamarindo Beach.
Day 9 : Surf And Play In Guanacaste
Location: Guanacaste Province
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Settle in for a day at leisure. Relax on the beach, learn how to surf or go shopping in the nearby Tamarindo Village.
Day 10 : Depart Liberia
Location: Liberia
Meals Included: Breakfast
Transfer to Liberia International Airport for your flight or consider extending your stay to soak up the sun-kissed shores of Costa Rica.
What's Included
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1 Welcome Reception
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6 Breakfasts
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3 Lunches
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3 Dinners
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1 Farewell Dinner
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2 Be My Guest
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An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
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All porterage and restaurant gratuities
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Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
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All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
What's Not Included
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Tipping and Gratuities
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International Travel
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Are flights included in this tour?
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
The beauty of taking a guided holiday with us is that you’ll have the opportunity to meet and travel with people from all over the globe.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Vaccination against Covid-19 is not mandatory to travel with Trafalgar. However, we strongly recommend that guests are vaccinated before travelling. Please note that airlines and/or other authorities may have different requirements. It is the guest's responsibility to comply with these requirements at all times.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1947
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Trafalgar is a founding partner of the TreadRight Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation established in 2008. So far, the charity has donated more than US$2 million to help underprivileged communities and support sustainable tourism around the world.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 80% of booking price.
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