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Costa Rica Family Journey: From Rainforest to Coast National Geographic

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Nature & Wildlife
Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 20
Ages 7+
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    San José

    San José
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Courtyard by Marriot)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome Meeting

    Optional Activities

    • Visit San José city center (approximately 20 kilometres away, accessible by taxi)
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 2

    San José to Monteverde

    San José to Monteverde
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Farm-to-table lunch featuring fresh, seasonal, locally-sourced dishes including rice, beans, vegetables, and homemade tortillas with opportunity to touch and taste local products)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (El Establo Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • San Luis Rural Community Experience & Farm-to-Table Lunch
    • Hands-on Agricultural Activities at Local Farm
    • Guided Cloud Forest Night Walk

    Optional Activities

    • Taxi to Monteverde town center (approximately $10 USD each way)
    Landmarks
    Monteverde Cloud Forest
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  4. Day 3

    Monteverde

    Monteverde
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (El Establo Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Monteverde Institute Lecture & Reforestation Project

    Optional Activities

    • Zip-lining (50 USD per person)
    • Hiking in Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve (17 USD per person)
    • Hanging Bridges Monteverde (35 USD per person or 56 USD per person - pricing varies)
    • CASEM Coop Visit (14-25 USD per person)
    • Ziplining activity
    Landmarks
    Monteverde Institute
    Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 4

    Monteverde to Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park

    Monteverde to Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin)

    Included Activities

    • Zip Line Rincón de la Vieja

    Optional Activities

    • Butterfly Garden (15-20 USD per person)
    Landmarks
    Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  6. Day 5

    Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park

    Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin)

    Included Activities

    • Naturalist-Guided Wildlife Hike
    • Waterfall Swimming
    • Horseback Riding Excursion
    • Hot Springs and Volcano Mud Bath
    Landmarks
    Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park
  7. Day 6

    Rincón de la Vieja to Guanacaste

    Rincón de la Vieja to Guanacaste
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Villa Sol)

    Optional Activities

    • Rio Negro Tubing Adventure (35-55 USD per person or 60 USD per person - pricing varies)
    Landmarks
    Guanacaste Province
  8. Day 7

    Guanacaste

    Guanacaste
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Villa Sol)

    Optional Activities

    • Sunset Sail (85 USD per person)
    • Guanacaste Sailing (85-95 USD per person)
    • Horseback Riding (55 USD per person)
    • Yoga - Playa Potrero (Free)
    Landmarks
    Guanacaste Province
  9. Day 8

    Guanacaste to San José

    Guanacaste to San José
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner celebrating your adventure)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Courtyard by Marriot)

    Included Activities

    • Cipanci Reserve Guided Boat Excursion
    Landmarks
    Cipanci Reserve
    Tempisque River Conservation Area
  10. Day 9

    San José

    San José
    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • Lisa5.0•September 2022
    I tell people that this trip was almost magical. Everything went so well. Everyone got along so well. I enjoyed it...
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      Meal specifics can vary, but generally meals are included as part of the travel experience.

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      The start and end airport for this tour is San Jose, Costa Rica.

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