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Costa Rica Eco Adventure End San Jose

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Embark on the "Costa Rica Eco Adventure End San Jose" tour, a captivating journey through the lush landscapes and vibrant culture of Costa Rica. Begin in San José, where you'll be introduced to the country's zest for life. Cruise the canals of Tortuguero National Park, home to diverse wildlife, and visit the village's pioneers. Experience the magic of a cocoa farm with master chocolatiers and hike through the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. Connect with locals at a palm plantation and an eco-friendly hacienda, and relax in the thermal pools of Arenal Volcano. With cherry-picked accommodations, expert guides, and flexible sightseeing, this eco-conscious adventure promises unforgettable memories.

Highlights
  • content:<h3>Must-see Highlights</h3><ul class='icon-list'><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Visit Tortuguero Village, Sarapiqui and Monteverde Cloud Forest</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>View Arenal Volcano</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Explore Cocoa Farm with Master Chocolatier in San Isidro de Heredia, Monteverde with Quaker pioneer descendants</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Hike through Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve guided by a Local Specialist</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Cruise the canals of Tortuguero National Park</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>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.</li></ul>
  • content:<h3>Make Travel Matter®</h3><p>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.</p>
  • content:<h3>Be My Guest</h3><p><b>Sarapiqui</b>: Visit the Quintana family's Hacienda Pozo Azul and discover how they reduce their carbon footprint and support the local community.</p>
  • content:<h3>Trafalgar Difference</h3><p><b>Tortuguero</b>: 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.</p>
Dining Summary
  • 6 Dinner (D)
  • 7 Breakfast (B)
  • 4 Lunch (L)
Mode of Transport
Travel in style with a luxury air-conditioned coach equipped with Wi-Fi, ensuring a comfortable journey between destinations. All transport and transfers as outlined in the itinerary are included, providing a seamless travel experience.
Accommodation
Stay in carefully selected accommodations including the Sheraton San Jose Hotel, Laguna Lodge in Tortuguero, La Quinta Sarapiqui Lodge, Arenal Paraiso Resort and Spa, and El Establo Mountain Hotel, offering comfort and unique experiences throughout your journey.
Flights
Flights to and from the tour destination are not included.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended to be purchased separately.
Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.
Optional Tours
Optional tours and activities not mentioned in the itinerary are not included.
Visa Fees
Visa fees and any related travel documentation costs are not included.
Dive into Culture
  • 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 flavors and spirit of the neighborhood.
Iconic Experience
  • Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve: Walk above the jungle floor on the Sky Walk. A chain of six suspension bridges at canopy level with complete views of the forest and access to a completely different ecosystem that can only be discovered at the highest points of trees. A naturalist guide will point out intriguing plant and animal life, so you won’t miss out on any amazing details these forests offer.
Destinations
  • Central America
  • Costa Rica
Tour Types
  • Wildlife Tours
  • Gardens & Nature Tours
  • Walking
  • Eco Conscious
  • Cultural
  • Adventure Tours

Location: San José

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.<br/>

Accommodation: Sheraton San Jose Hotel

Accommodation Name: Sheraton San Jose

Meals: Dinner

Location: San Isidro de Heredia, Siquirres, Tortuguero

Journey to San Isidro de Heredia where you’ll Dive into Culture with master chocolatiers Julio Fernandez and George Soriano to learn about the history of chocolate and its production at this small workshop. Then, it’s on to Siquirres where we embark on a river journey through protected wetlands and on to secluded Tortuguero, gliding through canals, lagoons and lowland rainforest. Arrive at your Stays with Stories at Laguna Lodge, where you’ll learn the story of how the lodge was built with materials that protect this biodiverse environment and natural habitat. Later, enjoy dinner at your hotel accompanied by the enchanting sounds of resident cicadas and tree frogs.

Accommodation: Laguna Lodge Tortuguero

Accommodation Name: Laguna Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Location: Tortuguero National Park

Take a morning cruise through the waterways of Tortuguero National Park with a Local Specialist, keeping an eye out for monkeys, toucans and other wildlife unique to this region. Visit the village of Tortuguero before returning to your lodge for lunch. After your morning introduction on the waterways, explore deeper as you drift on an afternoon cruise in one of Costa Rica’s most biodiverse corners. Later, Dive into Culture as you join Cloied, a well-known figure from one of Tortuguero’s pioneer families, to prepare a traditional coconut dessert together before dinner at the lodge.

Accommodation: Laguna Lodge Tortuguero

Accommodation Name: Laguna Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Location: Tortuguero

Bid adiós to Tortuguero and head back to the mainland where we’ll enjoy lunch before meeting the Tico family for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at their palm plantation. There you'll learn about and sample the delicate heart of palm. Tonight you'll enjoy dinner with the owners of your hotel as they prepare a special barbecue meal just for you.<br/>

Accommodation: La Quinta Sarapiqui Lodge

Accommodation Name: La Quinta Sarapiqui Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Location: Sarapiquí, Arenal Volcano

Rise with the sun to get up close and personal with Costa Rica's exquisite nature during a leisurely walk. Keep a lookout for the endangered great green macaw and connect with your beautiful natural surroundings. Embark on an optional rafting trip later this morning. We Connect With Locals this afternoon, enjoying a Be My Guest experience lunch at an eco-friendly hacienda built by the Quintana family as a retirement project. Today, it is home to an organic farm and related eco-adventures. Learn how your experience contributes to the local community. Our journey continues to Arenal Volcano, on whose slopes we spend the afternoon relaxing in our resort's beautifully landscaped thermal pools.<br/>

Accommodation: Hotel Arenal Paraiso Resort and Spa

Accommodation Name: Arenal Paraiso Resort and Spa

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Location: Monteverde

Our soul-stirring encounter with Costa Rica’s natural wonders continues after a morning at leisure. Straddle the Continental Divide and touch the sky in Monteverde Cloud Forest, where you’ll have an opportunity to explore this biodiverse sanctuary, renowned for its collection of orchid species – more than in any other single place. Tonight, you will Dive into Culture as you meet descendants of native Quaker and a Local Specialist, who will share stories of Old Town Monteverde and delve into the history of the American Quakers who settled in the area in the 1950s. This evening, relish some of the best views as you enjoy dinner.<br/>

Accommodation: El Establo Mountain Hotel

Accommodation Name: El Establo Mountain

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Location: Monteverde

This morning, join your Travel Director for an excursion through the lush rainforests of Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. Ascend to the treetops high above the jungle floor below, treading lightly along the Sky Walk suspension bridges amongst the wildlife that find sanctuary in the boughs of the surrounding canopy. As our epic eco-adventure nears its end, we share stories with newfound friends at a dinner.

Accommodation: El Establo Mountain Hotel

Accommodation Name: El Establo Mountain

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Location: San José

Your adventure through Costa Rica comes to a close as you prepare your return home with wonderful memories.

Meals: Breakfast

Included
  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
    -All porterage and restaurant gratuities are included in the tour package.
  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
    -The tour includes the services of an expert Travel Director and a professional Driver.
  • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
    -The tour includes must-see sightseeing and surprise extras.
  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
    -Audio headsets are provided for flexible sightseeing.
  • All transport and transfers shown
    -All transport and transfers as shown in the itinerary are included.
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi
    -Travel in a luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation such as rail journeys.
  • Optional Experiences and free time
    -The tour includes optional experiences and free time for personal exploration.

Not Included
  • Flights
    -Flights to and from the tour destination are not included.
  • Travel Insurance
    -Travel insurance is not included and is recommended to be purchased separately.
  • Personal Expenses
    -Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.
  • Optional Tours
    -Optional tours and activities not mentioned in the itinerary are not included.
  • Visa Fees
    -Visa fees and any related travel documentation costs are not included.
Yes, the tour offers opportunities to interact with local families, including a visit to the Tico family at their palm plantation and a Be My Guest experience lunch at an eco-friendly hacienda built by the Quintana family.
Since 1947
In the Monteverde Cloud Forest, you will have the opportunity to explore the biodiverse sanctuary, renowned for its collection of orchid species. You can also join an excursion through the lush rainforests, walking along the Sky Walk suspension bridges high above the jungle floor.
Trafalgar is a founding partner of the TreadRight Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation established in 2008. So far, the charity has donated more than US$2 million to help underprivileged communities and support sustainable tourism around the world.
In Tortuguero National Park, you will cruise the canals and streams with a Local Specialist, observing wildlife such as howler monkeys, toucans, egrets, and crocodiles. You will also visit the Village of Tortuguero for a culturally enriching experience, meeting village pioneers and learning about their way of life.
During the tour, you might see a variety of wildlife including howler monkeys, toucans, egrets, crocodiles, and the endangered great green macaw. If visiting between July and September, you may also have the opportunity to see sea turtles laying eggs on the beach.
Vaccination against Covid-19 is not mandatory to travel with Trafalgar. However, we strongly recommend that guests are vaccinated before travelling. Please note that airlines and/or other authorities may have different requirements. It is the guest's responsibility to comply with these requirements at all times.
The tour includes several unique cultural experiences such as meeting master chocolatiers in San Isidro to learn about the history and production of chocolate, and connecting with the Tico family at their palm plantation to learn about and sample heart of palm. Additionally, you will meet Monteverde's Quaker descendants to learn about the history of the American Quakers who settled in the area.
The beauty of taking a guided holiday with us is that you’ll have the opportunity to meet and travel with people from all over the globe.
Yes

You will have the option to book your own flights independently with the operator.

Dates Price Availability
13-Sep-2025
for 0 Nights 		Single £2476.00
13-Sep-2025
for 0 Nights 		Triple £2109.00
13-Sep-2025
for 0 Nights 		Twin £2225.00
18-Oct-2025
for 0 Nights 		Single £2476.00
18-Oct-2025
for 0 Nights 		Triple £2109.00
18-Oct-2025
for 0 Nights 		Twin £2225.00
08-Nov-2025
for 0 Nights 		Single £2476.00
08-Nov-2025
for 0 Nights 		Triple £2109.00
08-Nov-2025
for 0 Nights 		Twin £2225.00
06-Dec-2025
for 0 Nights 		Single £2476.00
06-Dec-2025
for 0 Nights 		Triple £2109.00
06-Dec-2025
for 0 Nights 		Twin £2225.00
20-Dec-2025
for 0 Nights 		Single £2476.00
20-Dec-2025
for 0 Nights 		Triple £2109.00
20-Dec-2025
for 0 Nights 		Twin £2225.00

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This tour is operated by Trafalgar

8 days from £2109 pp exc.flights; Enquire
Start:San Jose, Costa Rica
Finish:San Jose, Costa Rica
Physical rating:Medium
Tour operated in: English
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Tour Reference: LCREJZN20
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