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Embark on an unforgettable Costa Rica Nature Adventure, starting in San José and concluding in Liberia. This eco-conscious tour invites you to explore the vibrant landscapes and rich culture of Costa Rica. Cruise through the canals of Tortuguero National Park, marvel at the majestic Arenal Volcano, and wander the lush Monteverde Cloud Forest. Engage with local culture by visiting a cocoa farm with master chocolatiers and sampling heart of palm at a Sarapiqui plantation. Meet the Quaker descendants of Monteverde and learn about their unique history. Enjoy the comfort of cherry-picked accommodations and the expertise of a dedicated Travel Director. With included meals, flexible sightseeing, and optional experiences, this tour offers a perfect blend of adventure and relaxation in one of the world's most biodiverse countries.

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
  • 4 Dinner (D)
  • 7 Breakfast (B)
  • 3 Lunch (L)
Mode of Transport
Travel in style and comfort with a luxury air-conditioned coach equipped with Wi-Fi, ensuring seamless transfers and transportation throughout your Costa Rica journey.
Accommodation
Experience comfort and charm with stays at the Sheraton San Jose, Laguna Lodge, Arenal Paraiso Resort and Spa, and El Establo Mountain, offering a blend of luxury and nature immersion throughout your Costa Rica adventure.
Flights
Flights to and from the destination are not included in the tour package.
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: 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.
Destinations
  • Central America
  • Costa Rica
Tour Types
  • Gardens & Nature Tours
  • Walking
  • Cultural
  • Foodie and Wine Tours
  • Eco Conscious
  • Wildlife 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

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

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

Accommodation Name: Laguna Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Location: Sarapiqui

Bid adiós to Tortuguero as you travel through the Sarapiqui Valley for lunch at the Hacienda Pozo Azul. Here, you’ll meet the Quintana family to experience how their eco-friendly hacienda, originally built as a retirement project, has blossomed into an organic farm and eco-adventure hub. During this Be My Guest experience, you’ll learn firsthand how they’re reducing their carbon footprint while supporting the local community. After lunch, you’ll meet 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.<br/>

Accommodation: La Quinta Sarapiqui Lodge

Accommodation Name: Arenal Paraiso Resort and Spa

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Location: Arenal Volcano National Park

Today is yours to explore or unwind at your own pace, immersed in Arenal’s natural beauty. Whether you're craving adventure or relaxation, a variety of Optional Experiences await. Nature lovers can visit Arenal Natura Ecological Park for a guided rainforest walk, where you'll spot exotic wildlife and learn about conservation efforts. For a more active option, hike Arenal Volcano for breathtaking vistas and lush landscapes. Or, choose a peaceful kayak ride on Lake Arenal, with the volcano as your striking backdrop. Whatever your choice, Arenal promises beauty and adventure for all.<br/>

Accommodation: Arenal Paraiso Resort and Spa

Accommodation Name: Arenal Paraiso Resort and Spa

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Location: Monteverde

Enjoy a leisurely morning, with time to relax and take in your surroundings before you set off for the stunning Monteverde Cloud Forest. As you arrive in this mist-covered paradise, you’ll be immersed in the wonder of one of Costa Rica’s most unique ecosystems. This evening, you'll enjoy an engaging Pioneer Quaker Presentation. You’ll meet descendants of Monteverde’s Quaker pioneers, whose families made the courageous journey from Alabama in the early 1950s. They’ll share their personal stories of settling in this remote area and reflect on the changes they’ve witnessed in the community over the years. It’s an evening where history, culture, and connection come to life in the heart of Monteverde.

Accommodation: El Establo Mountain

Accommodation Name: El Establo Mountain

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Location: Monteverde

This morning, join your Travel Director for an excursion through the lush rainforests of a Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. Later this afternoon, opt to 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

Accommodation Name: El Establo Mountain

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Location: Monteverde, Liberia

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.
  • On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized
    -On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized if necessary.

Not Included
  • Flights
    -Flights to and from the destination are not included in the tour package.
  • 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.
Since 1947
In Arenal Volcano National Park, you can choose from a variety of activities such as a guided rainforest walk at Arenal Natura Ecological Park, hiking the Arenal Volcano, or taking a peaceful kayak ride on Lake Arenal.
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.
The tour includes accommodation in cherry-picked hotels that are tried and trusted. On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized if necessary.
In Sarapiqui, the MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience involves visiting a palm plantation where you will learn about and sample the delicate heart of palm, while also learning about the eco-friendly practices of the local Tico family.
In Tortuguero National Park, you can expect to see howler monkeys, toucans, egrets, and crocodiles. If you visit 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 a visit to Tortuguero Village to meet the village's pioneers and learn about their way of life. In Monteverde, you'll meet descendants of the Quaker pioneers who settled in the area in the 1950s and hear their personal stories.
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.
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You will have the option to book your own flights independently with the operator.

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This tour is operated by Trafalgar

8 days from £2064 pp exc.flights; Enquire
Start:San Jose, Costa Rica
Finish:Liberia, Costa Rica
Physical rating:Medium
Tour operated in: English
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Tour Reference: LCRELN26
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