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Signature: Costa Rica's Tortuguero, Arenal & Cloud Forests

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12 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.
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Highlights

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.

Glide through jungle canals with an expert guide to spot monkeys sloths and caimans

Itinerary

Journey from the Caribbean canals to the Pacific surf on an expedition through Costa Rica’s most biodiverse landscapes. Immerse yourself in the cloud forests of Monteverde, the volcanic energy of Arenal, and the rhythms of local life. Guided by naturalists and experts, explore a world where conservation, culture, and wildlife thrive in harmony.

day 1San José

Welcome to Costa Rica. Your expedition begins upon arrival at San José Airport, where you will be met and transferred to your hotel in the city. Check into your comfortable hotel, then 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
Hacienda Marriot Belén (or similar)
Transport
Arrival Transfer
Included Activity
Meet Your Expedition Leader and Group Duration : 1.0 hr

day 2San José/Tortuguero

day 3Tortuguero

day 4Tortuguero/Bajos del Toro

day 5Bajos del Toro

day 6Bajos del Toro/La Fortuna

day 7La Fortuna

day 8La Fortuna/Monteverde

day 9Monteverde

day 10Monteverde to Guanacaste

day 11Guanacaste

day 12Guanacaste

What's Included

Accommodation
Hotels (5 nts), Lodges (6 nts).
Meals
11 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 11 dinners
Note: Allow USD120-160 for meals not included.
Transport
Private vehicle, motorized boat (canal & ferry), 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, San JoséYour 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 transferWelcome DinnerCacao and Chocolate Experience with TastingsJungle Boat Wildlife ExplorationDine at Katonga Floating RestaurantArtist Guided Oxcart PaintingNaturalist 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 Tortuguero, Bajos del Toro, La Fortuna, Monteverde, and GuanacasteFarewell DinnerDeparture 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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