Costa Rica North and South: National Parks, Wildlife & Hot Springs

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  • Booking Type Instant booking
  • duration 15 days
  • tour type Small group Request as private
  • age requirement 12-95 yrs
  • max group size 16
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-43938
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts San Jose, Costa Rica
  • Ends San Jose, Costa Rica
HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Look for tropical birds and monkeys while kayaking the canals of Tortuguero National Park.
  • Soak in the restorative thermal springs at Tabacón Resort.
  • Hike to an intensely blue-coloured waterfall in Volcán Tenorio National Park. Savour delicious farm-to-table cuisine at a wellness eco-camp.
  • Search for wildlife in the pristine Corcovado National Park.
  • Spot sloths and hit the beach in Manuel Antonio Antonio National Park.
Starting and ending in San Jose, the tour "Costa Rica North And South: National Parks, Wildlife & Hot Springs" is a guided explorer tour that takes 15 days. You will travel through La Fortuna, Puerto Limón, Tortuguero and 4 other destinations in Costa Rica. "Costa Rica North And South: National Parks, Wildlife & Hot Springs" is a small group tour which includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Experience Costa Rica to the fullest on this comprehensive 15-day exploration into the country's spectacular, diverse landscapes. Featuring a perfect blend of essential highlights like La Fortuna and Manuel Antonio National Park, venture even deeper into the unspoiled jungle and beaches of the Osa Peninsula in search of wildlife and adventure. Stay in motion with kayaking and hiking, with time for kicking back in regenerative natural hot springs. Costa Rica is calling—be sure to pick up.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: San Jose: Welcome to the Jungle
  • Day 2: Tortuguero National Park: Kayaking in the Canals
  • Day 3: Tortuguero National Park: Coastal Waterways
  • Day 4: La Fortuna: Arenal Volcano
  • Day 5: La Fortuna: Your OMG Day
  • Day 6: Rio Celeste: Tropical Rainforest
  • Day 7: Rio Celeste: Volcán Tenorio National Park
  • Day 8: San José: Bikes and Bites
  • Day 9: Mount Chirripó Area: The Central Highlands
  • Day 10: Mount Chirripó Area: Your OMG Day
  • Day 11: Puerto Jimenez: The Osa Peninsula
  • Day 12: Puerto Jimenez: Corcovado National Park
  • Day 13: Manuel Antonio National Park: The Pacific Coast
  • Day 14: Manuel Antonio National Park: Wildlife and Beaches
  • Day 15: San José
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • Hotels (10 nts), Jungle Lodge (2 nts), Permanent glamping tent with shared facilities (2 nts).
Meals
  • 14 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 10 dinners
    Note: Allow USD210-275 for meals not included.
Transport
  • Private vehicle, kayak, boat, walking.
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Guide
  • CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Included activities
  • Your G for Good Moment: Mi Cafecito Coffee Tour, Sarapiquí
  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Your OMG Day: Ziplining or Waterfall Canyoning, La Fortuna
  • Your Wellness Moment: Tabacón Hot Springs Resort and Dinner, La Fortuna
  • Your OMG Day: Wildlife Excursion or Waterfall Hike & Yoga, Chirripó
  • Your Foodie Moment: Santa Juana Lodge Visit & Lunch
  • Complimentary arrival transfer
  • Welcome dinner
  • Two days of kayaking in Tortuguero National Park
  • Walk to a waterfall in San Miguel de Sarapiquí
  • Day pass at Tabacón Hot Spring Resort with dinner
  • Hanging bridges excursion to spot wildlife from La Fortuna
  • Hike to the Rio Celeste Waterfall in Volcán Tenorio National Park
  • Bikes & Bites tour in San Jose
  • Visit the viewpoints and walking trails of Irazú Volcano
  • Orientation walk of Puerto Jimenez and walk to Playa Preciosa
  • Full-day hiking and wildlife expedition into Corcovado National Park with a naturalist guide
  • Walk to a waterfall and have a traditional rural lunch at a mountain reserve
  • Half-day excursion into Manuel Antonio National Park with a naturalist guide
  • Farewell dinner
  • Departure transfer
  • All tips included for activities and meals, except for CEO and porterage
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Any international flights to/from San Jose are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
  • Travel insurance is not included in this Costa Rica North and South: National Parks, Wildlife & Hot Springs tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
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REQUEST A PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZABLE DEPARTURE By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:
  • Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
  • Protected Travel within your own bubble.
  • Professional Access our Travel Specialists' insider knowledge.
  • Privacy Enjoy a tour focused solely on you or your travel group.
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Costa Rica North and South: National Parks, Wildlife & Hot Springs tour. You can cancel the tour up to 62 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 61 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 30 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 30 June 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 61 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Costa Rica North and South: National Parks, Wildlife & Hot Springs tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Costa Rica North and South: National Parks, Wildlife & Hot Springs tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

Age Requirement

You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on this tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.

Does this trip suit me?
  • 1. Trip Type : Small Group Group trips average 12 travellers per departure, depending on the adventure. The maximum is usually no more than 16, but some can be smaller or bigger, depending on the trip. Check individual trips for details.
  • 2. Physical Grading : 3 - Average Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.
  • 3. Service Level : Upgraded Quality accommodations and more inclusions than on other G Adventures tours, like meals, private transport, and activities.
  • 4. Travel Style : The Geluxe Collection With perfectly paced itineraries, one-of-a-kind accommodations, and comfort at their very core, these premium active trips are adventure at its finest.
COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene protocols have been adhered to.
  • Elevated hygiene safety measures and distancing will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues. Frequently touched surfaces are regularly disinfected.
  • This tour requires you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at least 14 days before your departure day or have a negative PCR test within 96 hours before your departure day.
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