Highlights of Costa Rica + Beach Extension

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10 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants

16 peopleMaximum group size

16 - 79 yearsAge range for participants

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Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

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San Jose, Costa Rica

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Highlights

Discover Monteverde - Delve into the forest trails of this cloud forest reserve, a biodiverse paradise for nature enthusiasts. Wildlife river cruise - Float down the Penas Blancas river, spotting rare species along the banks and in the tree canopies. Explore Manuel Antonio - Share the stunning white-sand beaches of this national park with sun-bathing iguanas and capuchin monkeys.

Itinerary

Uncover the very best of Costa Rica, from misty cloud forests to sun-drenched beaches, on the Highlights of Costa Rica + Beach Extension. Begin in San Jose, then delve into Monteverde’s lush reserves, float the wildlife-rich Penas Blancas river, and bask in the beauty of Manuel Antonio National Park’s white sands. With extra time to unwind on the coast, this wildlife tour is perfect for nature lovers seeking both adventure and relaxation. The USP of this tour package is its seamless combination of diverse ecosystems and a laid-back beach finale, ensuring a well-rounded Costa Rican escape.

day 1Join trip in San Jose

Our tour starts today in San Jose, Costa Rica's cosmopolitan capital. Lying in a fertile valley, at an altitude of 1,150 metres, coffee and sugar are big industries here - coffee is even planted between buildings and along the roadsides on the outskirts of the city. For those arriving in time, our tour leader plans to meet you in the hotel reception at 7pm for a welcome meeting, and for those that wish there'll be the chance to go out for dinner. There are no other activities planned today, so you're free to arrive in San Jose at any time. If you'd like an airport transfer, you'll need to arrive into San Jose's Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO), which is around a 30-minute drive from our hotel. If you miss the welcome meeting, your tour leader will inform you of any essential information as soon as you catch up. If your flight arrives earlier in the day, you might like to head out and explore the city - the barrios are easy to navigate, laid out in a grid pattern of avenues and streets. The National Museum (Museo Nacional De Costa Rica) is also well worth a visit.

Accommodation

Autentico Hotel

day 2Visit the Doka Coffee Estate; take a walk in Arenal National Park

day 3Wildlife float trip on the Penas Blancas river, free afternoon with optional activities including a waterfall hike

day 4Drive to Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, night walk through the forest

day 5Drive to Manuel Antonio National Park

day 6Explore Manuel Antonio's wildlife and beaches

day 7Free day in Manuel Antonio

day 8Free day, optional activities

day 9Free morning, travel back to San Jose

day 10Trip ends in San Jose

What's Included

Accommodation

Autentico Hotel (2 nights)Hotel San Bosco Inn (2 nights)Monteverde Country Lodge (1 night)La Foresta Nature Resort (4 nights)

Meals

9 Breakfasts

Transport

Bus

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