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.
- 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
- 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.
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: 34517
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Deluxe
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Family, 55+
Tour Operator:
Trafalgar (CA)
Supplier Code: 660.1798B
Starts: San Jose (Costa Rica), Costa Rica
Finishes: San Jose (Costa Rica), Costa Rica
Duration: 8 days
Departures: Not 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
Hilda Orama - Traveled, April 2024
Exhilerating Experience! From the start of my booking to the return home, I received top-notch care and service! The booking agent, *Personal information removed by Feefo* listened to my needs and answered all of my questions. Our guide, *Personal information removed by Feefo* was phenomenal! He was a wealth of information, had a great sense of humor, was professional, always a few steps ahead of what needed to be taken care of, and is a compassionate being. Several of us noticed how he was kind to everyone, from people he has worked with to strangers he encountered to all of the animals we saw. We are looking forward to another Trafalgar tour soon. And I want to do this tour again with my husband next time! Perfect for all fitness levels!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/27/2024
Jayne Croasdale - Traveled, April 2024
The Eco tour in Costa Rica was fantastic. Our TD, *Personal information removed by Feefo*, was also amazing providing us with information and humor. We would highly recommend this tour for people who love nature. Occasional long bus rides but worth it to see the conservation areas.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/23/2024
Julie Child - Traveled, November 2024
Great Communication! Trafalgar was waiting for us after we stepped off the plane. We never were without help to navigate any aspect of the trip. Communication was exceptional and the accommodation was always well-vetted. Excellent service. Wildlife encounters were many. Guide was extremely knowledgeable and very organized. Food was always fresh, flavorful and plentiful. Weather was very unpredictable.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/21/2024
Stephanie Salinas - Traveled, October 2024
Needed more time to enjoy the hotel’s amenities.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/26/2024
Joyce Namde - Traveled, August 2024
Superb Costa Rica ecoadventure - unforgettable!! Excellent on-the-ground staff who know the area and sites well. Quick answers to any of our questions before departure. Absolutely perfect - saw so much wildlife and rain forests. Nesting and hatching turtles were the highlights. I highly recommend this trip to everyone. The accommodations, food, and, best of all, the travel director and driver were all wonderful. This was our second Trafalgar tour (the first was great too) and we are already looking for our next Trafalgar tour.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/21/2024
Hazel Cormier - Traveled, April 2024
Off the beaten path with an expert guide. From start to finish, every detail upon landing was managed impeccably by our tour director, *Personal information removed by Feefo*. He managed our group with great care, sharing his knowledge of culture, history and wildlife. We concluded the tour wishing our tour director could guide our future trips with Trafalgar. The itinerary is nicely paced staying two nights in Tortuguero and Monteverde. Tortuguero is not easy to reach which made it even more special. We especially enjoyed meeting the locals at the various stops. It felt like every stop was a Be My Guest experience. Highly recommend the white water rafting optional.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/24/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, January 2024
Great experience and good guide *Personal information removed by Feefo*. Fair price for the experience.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/21/2024
Gail Degrenier - Traveled, April 2024
Exceptional tour. Everything about our tour with Trafalgar was exceptional from the greeting at the airport to the farewell. We were blessed to have *Personal information removed by Feefo* as our tour guide in Costa Rica. I believe *Personal information removed by Feefo* was the reason our tour was so wonderful and Trafalgar is fortunate to have such a gifted tour guide. If you are considering a tour of Costa Rica - choose the Eco tour. The itinerary was exactly what we hoped for. We explored the jungle, waterways, mountains and local farms. Our guide, who was from Costa Rica and a naturalist, provided so much supplemental information.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/21/2024
Michele Lesoine - Traveled, September 2023
INSIGHT INTO COSTA RICA. Our tour guide *Personal information removed by Feefo* was fantabulous: very knowledgeable in Costa Rica's plants, animals, culture, customs and history. He was willing to answer any questions we had about the country. He was always positive but honest, had a good sense of humor and personable. The bus driver, *Personal information removed by Feefo*, was a skillful driver, always prompt and helpful in getting our luggage to where it needed to be. The extra 'side trips' (fruit market, ice cream stop and banana plantation) were an unexpected bonus. Everywhere we went was educational about the people, the culture and the country. Both educational and fun. The group size was 31, perfect for getting to interact with everyone at some point in the trip.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/19/2023
Trusted Customer - Traveled, November 2024
Overall a great experience. Our tour guide, Viktor was phenomenal! Our bus driver was very competent! The itinerary was fantastic. We had a slight issue with our room. We had 3 beds the first 3 night then had to share the last 3 nights.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/15/2024
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