Costa Rica Nature Adventure
From CAD $3,827
Guarantee
Group Tour
Easy
Rating
(10 reviews)
Experience Overview
Glide through tree-lined waterways, relax in thermal pools, sample chocolate made from the world's best cacao and journey back in time with a native Quaker in Old Town Monteverde. Your Costa Rica tour captures the natural highlights of this biodiverse country.
Highlights
Dining Summary
- 4 Dinner (D)
- 7 Breakfast (B)
- 3 Lunch (L)
Be My Guest
- Sarapiqui: Visit the Quintana family's Hacienda Pozo Azul and discover how they reduce their carbon footprint and support the local community.
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
- Tortuguero: Cruise through Tortuguero's canals and lagoons both in the morning and in the evening, seeking out incredible tropical wildlife species such as monkeys in the treetops, toucans and egres flying through the air and crocodiles in the cool waters.
- Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park: Explore the rainforest canopy with a Local Specialist. Cross hanging bridges as you spot howler monkeys, hummingbirds and blue morpho butterflies.
- 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.
- 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.
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®
- 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.
Must-see Highlights
- Visit Tortuguero Village, Sarapiqui and Monteverde Cloud Forest
- View Arenal Volcano
- Explore Cocoa Farm with Master Chocolatier in San Isidro de Heredia, Monteverde with Quaker pioneer descendants
- Hike through Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve guided by a Local Specialist
- Cruise the canals of Tortuguero National Park
Trafalgar Difference
- Tortuguero: 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.
Trip Details
Product Code: 29553
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Deluxe
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Family, 55+
Tour Operator:
Trafalgar (CA)
Supplier Code: 660.1797B
Starts: San Jose (Costa Rica), Costa Rica
Finishes: Liberia, Costa Rica
Duration: 8 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Easy
Includes
Whats Included
- All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
- Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
- Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
- All transport and transfers shown
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- Optional Experiences and free time
- On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $3,827 ($478 /day)
Itinerary
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.
Accommodation: Sheraton San Jose
Meals: Dinner
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
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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.
Accommodation: Arenal Paraiso Resort and Spa, Montaña de Fuego Mountain Resort & Spa
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Head to the Arenal Hanging Bridges to walk eye-level with the rainforest canopy. Look out for monkeys swinging through the trees, sloths tucked into the foliage and birds calling overhead, with views out to the majestic Arenal Volcano. The rest of this afternoon is yours to explore or unwind at your own pace, immersed in Arenal's beauty. Whether you're craving adventure or relaxation, a variety of Optional Experiences await. 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.
Accommodation: Arenal Paraiso Resort and Spa, Montaña de Fuego Mountain Resort & Spa
Meals: Breakfast
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
Meals: Breakfast
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
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Your adventure through Costa Rica comes to a close as you prepare your return home with wonderful memories.
Meals: Breakfast
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Reviews
Lara F. - Traveled, April 2024
Jungle dream trip. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and personable. It included an amazing variety of sites including jungle, river, ocean, mountains and forests with several small, interesting family lead informational tours throughout the week. It was a dream come true to see so much wildlife.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/26/2024
Wayne Wood - Traveled, May 2024
Our tour guide and the choices of resorts and places to visit were top notch. Tortuguero National Park is a real gem and the boat tours were the highlight of the trip. The guides as well as the boat operators were great at spotting the wildlife we hoped to see - monkeys, sloths, toucans and more!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/26/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, June 2024
Tour guide excellent, locations visited well worth seeing, different species and how the tour guide knew where to find them and the different locations we visited. At some locations the facility was Rustic at best, this is in part due to the location Must say the food was excellent at every location.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/10/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, May 2024
Victor, our travel director was excellent! This was a great tour for those who appreciate nature. Well - organized and we enjoyed having 26 travelers with us. A larger group would not have been a good experience. This tour covered all the best areas to see in Costa Rica.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/25/2024
Carol Anderson - Traveled, April 2024
Fantastic trip to beautiful Costa Rica! Our tour of Costa Rica was excellent! Our tour guide was amazing, very knowledgeable, humorous and caring. Everything about the trip was perfectly choreographed and felt full but not rushed. We got to see many different aspects of life in Costa Rica. I was impressed with the environmental aspects of this small country.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/24/2024
Ronald Sailer - Traveled, April 2024
We were very impressed with the tour director and driver, the overall organization of each day, the quality of the accommodation, food and eco-experiences. The only exception was the gondola option which we felt was overpriced for such a short ride. A busy week as the group explored rain forest, cloud forest diverse scenery and learned so much about Costa Rican history and development.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/23/2024
Gail Rygiewicz - Traveled, June 2024
The drivers were excellent. However our flight got delayed and we missed the arrival day which was Saturday and had nothing but trouble trying to catch up with the group. I feel whoever was in charge failed to try and locate us and arrange transportation to get us from the Sheraton hotel to the first tour. Took us to major sites and saw a lot.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/21/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, May 2024
Our tour director, Jorge, and coach driver, Fernando, were outstanding. Great local knowledge on plants and animals, which is the reason that we selected this Costa Rica tour. We travelled to Costa Rica to observe the vegetation and animals in the rain forest and cloud forest. This Eco adventure concentrated on that, and I was pleased with what I observed. My only disappointment was the cancellation of the Arenal Volcano hike, because there was not a minimum of 8 participants. The coach was excellent and the hotels and meals were great; for me, an overall great time.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/23/2024
Edwin Liu - Traveled, June 2024
Excellent tour guide and accommodations for Costa Rica Eco-Adventure tour. Saw all types of wildlife, birds, flora and fauna.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/15/2024
Meenu Baxendale - Traveled, May 2024
Vegetarian Meal. Many times there was no main vegetarian dish for me during lunch or dinner and I had to either eat salad or request something else. Everything was perfect. Very happy.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/16/2024
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