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Highlights
Visit Tortuguero Village, Sarapiqui and Monteverde Cloud Forest
View Arenal Volcano
Explore Cocoa Farm with Master Chocolatier in San Isidro de Heredia, Monteverde with Quaker pioneer descendants
Hike through Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve guided by a Local Specialist
Cruise the canals of Tortuguero National Park
Deluxe coach travel
Selected hotel dinners plus a locally hosted meal
4-star stays
San Isidro: Meet master chocolatiers, Julio Fernandez and George Soriano, to learn about the history of chocolate and how it is produced at this small workshop.
Tortuguero National Park: Join Cloied, a charismatic community member from one of Tortuguero’s pioneer families, and hear the story of his village as you help prepare a traditional coconut dessert. It’s a lively, hands-on experience that connects you to the flavours and spirit of the neighbourhood.
Tortuguero: Cruise through Tortuguero's canals and lagoons both in the morning and in the evening, seeking out incredible tropical wildlife species such as monkeys in the treetops, toucans and egres flying through the air and crocodiles in the cool waters.
Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park: Explore the rainforest canopy with a Local Specialist. Cross hanging bridges as you spot howler monkeys, hummingbirds and blue morpho butterflies.
Monteverde: Meet Monteverde's Quaker descendants and Local Specialist to learn about Old Town Monteverde and the fascinating history of the American Quakers who settled in the area in the 1950s.
Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve: Join a local Specialist for a guided hike through the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. The Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve will astound you with its beauty, bounty, and biodiversity. Wind-sculpted elfin woodlands give way to rainforests where tall trees, orchids, bromeliads, ferns, vines and mosses rise high into the sky.
Tortuguero: Welcome to Laguna Lodge Tortuguero, a remote 15-acre retreat which embraces the rich natural environment Costa Rica is known for. You’ll feel a part of nature among towering trees, exotic plants, and spacious gardens that host a number of birds and butterflies. Feel good knowing that the lodge itself protects this biodiverse environment by using alternate materials and structures that don’t permanently harm the land but instead preserve the natural resources you’ll come to appreciate. Take in this slice of paradise lounging by the pool, strolling in the garden or drifting off to sleep to the gentle sound of jungle rain.
Tortuguero National Park: Meet the Tico family at their palm plantation to learn about and sample the delicate heart of palm surrounded by tropical forest. Your experience directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production.
Sarapiqui: Visit the Quintana family's Hacienda Pozo Azul and discover how they reduce their carbon footprint and support the local community.
Deluxe coach travel
Selected hotel dinners plus a locally hosted meal
4-star stays
San Isidro: Meet master chocolatiers, Julio Fernandez and George Soriano, to learn about the history of chocolate and how it is produced at this small workshop.
Tortuguero National Park: Join Cloied, a charismatic community member from one of Tortuguero’s pioneer families, and hear the story of his village as you help prepare a traditional coconut dessert. It’s a lively, hands-on experience that connects you to the flavours and spirit of the neighbourhood.
Tortuguero: Cruise through Tortuguero's canals and lagoons both in the morning and in the evening, seeking out incredible tropical wildlife species such as monkeys in the treetops, toucans and egres flying through the air and crocodiles in the cool waters.
Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park: Explore the rainforest canopy with a Local Specialist. Cross hanging bridges as you spot howler monkeys, hummingbirds and blue morpho butterflies.
Monteverde: Meet Monteverde's Quaker descendants and Local Specialist to learn about Old Town Monteverde and the fascinating history of the American Quakers who settled in the area in the 1950s.
Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve: Join a local Specialist for a guided hike through the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. The Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve will astound you with its beauty, bounty, and biodiversity. Wind-sculpted elfin woodlands give way to rainforests where tall trees, orchids, bromeliads, ferns, vines and mosses rise high into the sky.
Tortuguero: Welcome to Laguna Lodge Tortuguero, a remote 15-acre retreat which embraces the rich natural environment Costa Rica is known for. You’ll feel a part of nature among towering trees, exotic plants, and spacious gardens that host a number of birds and butterflies. Feel good knowing that the lodge itself protects this biodiverse environment by using alternate materials and structures that don’t permanently harm the land but instead preserve the natural resources you’ll come to appreciate. Take in this slice of paradise lounging by the pool, strolling in the garden or drifting off to sleep to the gentle sound of jungle rain.
Tortuguero National Park: Meet the Tico family at their palm plantation to learn about and sample the delicate heart of palm surrounded by tropical forest. Your experience directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production.
Sarapiqui: Visit the Quintana family's Hacienda Pozo Azul and discover how they reduce their carbon footprint and support the local community.
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Accommodation
Cherrypicked hotels, all tried and trustedAll hotel tips, charges and local taxesOn occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.
Meals
Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
Transport
All transport and transfers shownLuxury airconditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
Guide
An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
Others
All porterage and restaurant gratuitiesMustsee sightseeing and surprise extrasAudio headsets for flexible sightseeingOptional Experiences and free time
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8 daysDuration
Group TourJoin a group of travelers
48 peopleMaximum group size
5 - 99 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Moderate
Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.
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Ends
San Jose, Costa Rica
Liberia City, Costa Rica
Itinerary
Costa Rica’s untamed beauty calls on the Costa Rica Nature Adventure, an eight-day eco tour tailored for experienced travelers eager for moderate activity. Start in San Jose and journey through the lush waterways of Tortuguero National Park, unwind in soothing thermal pools, and discover the secrets of world-class cacao. Meet a local Quaker in Monteverde’s Old Town, gaining rare cultural insight alongside encounters with extraordinary wildlife. The tour’s unique angle is its seamless blend of nature, relaxation, and immersive experiences, making it an excellent choice for those seeking to connect deeply with Costa Rica’s biodiversity and heritage. Comfortable accommodations, guided activities, and all logistics are handled, ensuring you enjoy every moment of this nature-filled trip.
day 1Welcome to San Jos
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 dinner.
Meals
Dinner
Location Visited
San José
Accommodation
Sheraton San Jose
day 2Discover the Natural Beauty of Tortuguero National Park
day 3Visit the wildlife of Tortuguero National Park
day 4Sample heart of palm in Sarapiqui
day 5Venture into Arenal Volcano Area
day 6Immerse in the stories of Monteverde Cloud Forest
day 7Wander the Monteverde Cloud Forest
day 8Adios Monteverde and Liberia
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Kate B.Verified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent
Great trip that covered key highlights of Costa Rica. Tour manager was phenomenal, extremely knowledgable. Hotels used were very good and transport provided was a great standard with an exceptional driver. Couldn’t fault the trip or service provided.
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AnonymousVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent
We saw many
Areas that we would have never seen on our own. Was a special trip. Very enjoyable!
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AnonymousVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent
Great itinerary, it really gives you a taste of the country.
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AnonymousVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent
A great way to see Costa Rica!
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Kimberly V.Verified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent
very fun. busy and early starts.
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