Go behind the scenes at a leading research station to track tropical insects with experts.
Trace the journey of coffee from bean to cup at a sustainable community-run cooperative.
Meet researchers at the Monteverde Institute to learn how they protect the cloud forest.
Walk the hanging bridges of Monteverde before the crowds watching the forest wake up.
Visit a local family home to learn the art of making traditional corn tortillas by hand
What's Included
Accommodation
Hotels (4 nts), Lodges (4 nts).
Meals
8 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 8 dinners Note: Allow USD105-140 for meals not included.
Transport
Private vehicle, motorized boat, walking.All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Guide
National Geographic Expedition Leader and National Geographic Expedition Expert throughout.
Included activities
Your G for Good Moment: Mi Cafecito Coffee Experience, AlajuelaYour Welcome Moment: Meet Your Expedition Leader and Group, Bajos del ToroYour Local Living Moment: Home Made Tortilla Lunch with a Local Family, Bajos del ToroSignature Moment: "The World of Insects" at La Selva Biological Station, SarapiquíYour Foodie Moment: El Fogón de Chela Cooking Class, La FortunaSignature Moment: Monteverde Institute Visit, MonteverdeArrival transferNaturalist Guided Walking Tour in Bajos del ToroArenal Volcano LectureArenal Walk and Guided TourPrivate Canopy Tour in MonteverdeNaturalist Guided Tour in Santa Elena ReserveVisit to Las Pailas Geothermal Project I & IISanta Maria Wind ProjectPicnic Lunch at Rio Negro WaterfallsTamarindo Estuary ExcursionFree time in Bajos del Toro, La Fortuna, Monteverde, and GuanacasteDeparture transferEngaging Discussions with the National Geographic Expedition Expert ThroughoutPorterage at hotels and when getting on and off of vehiclesTips are included for all activities, meals and porterage, except for your Expedition Leader
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Signature: Costa Rica's Monteverde, Arenal & Guanacaste
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9 daysDuration
Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants
1 peopleMaximum group size
12 - 100 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Easy
Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.
Traverse the highlands of Costa Rica on an expedition from the cloud forests of Monteverde to the Pacific coast. Immerse yourself in the volcanic landscapes of Arenal, the mist of Bajos del Toro, and the dry tropical forests of Guanacaste. Guided by experts, explore a world where conservation, culture, and biodiversity converge.
day 1San José/Bajos del Toro
Welcome to Costa Rica. Your expedition begins upon arrival at San José Airport, where you will be met and whisked away from the city toward the cool, mist-shrouded peaks of the Bajos del Toro region. Check into your comfortable lodge, surrounded by the sounds of the cloud forest. In the evening, gather with your National Geographic Expedition Leader and fellow travellers. An engaging presentation from a National Geographic Expedition Expert sets the scene for the biodiversity you will encounter, followed by a welcome dinner.
Meal
Dinner
Accomodation
El Silencio Lodge (or similar)
Transport
Arrival Transfer
Duration : 2.0 hr
Included Activity
Meet Your Expedition Leader and Group
Duration : 1.0 hr
day 2Bajos del Toro
day 3Bajos del Toro/La Fortuna
day 4La Fortuna
day 5La Fortuna/Monteverde
day 6Monteverde
day 7Monteverde to Guanacaste
day 8Guanacaste
day 9Guanacaste
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