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Signature: Costa Rica's Monteverde, Arenal & Guanacaste National Geographic

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From San Jose to Liberia

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Platinum Operator: National Geographic Expeditions with G Adventures
Nature & Wildlife: Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
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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 10 - 22
Ages 12+

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
San José to Bajos del Toro
San José to Bajos del Toro
Meals
Dinner (Welcome dinner)
Accommodation
Lodge (El Silencio Lodge)
Included Activities
- Meet Your Expedition Leader and Group
Day 2
Bajos del Toro
Bajos del Toro
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Rustic lunch with local family), Dinner
Accommodation
Lodge (El Silencio Lodge)
Included Activities
- Naturalist Guided Walking Tour
- Home Made Tortilla Lunch with a Local Family
Optional Activities
- Explore trails surrounding the lodge
- Visit organic garden
Day 3
Bajos del Toro - La Fortuna
Bajos del Toro - La Fortuna
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Resort (Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa)
Included Activities
- "The World of Insects" at La Selva Biological Station
- Mi Cafecito Coffee Experience
Optional Activities
- Natural hot springs soak
Landmarks
La Selva Biological Station
Mi Cafecito Coffee Cooperative
Day 4
La Fortuna
La Fortuna
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional dinner prepared during cooking class over an open flame)
Accommodation
Resort (Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa)
Included Activities
- Arenal Walk and Guided Tour
- El Fogón de Chela Cooking Class
Landmarks
Arenal Volcano National Park
Day 5
La Fortuna to Monteverde
La Fortuna to Monteverde
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Lodge (Monteverde Lodge)
Included Activities
- Monteverde Institute Visit
Landmarks
Lake Arenal
Monteverde Institute
Day 6
Monteverde
Monteverde
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
Accommodation
Lodge (Monteverde Lodge)
Included Activities
- Private Canopy Tour
- Naturalist Guided Tour in Santa Elena Reserve
Landmarks
Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve
Day 7
Monteverde to Guanacaste
Monteverde to Guanacaste
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Gourmet picnic lunch in the shade of the canyon at Rio Negro Waterfalls), Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (JW Marriot Guanacaste)
Included Activities
- Santa Maria Wind Project
- Las Pailas Geothermal Energy Site Visit
- Picnic Lunch at Rio Negro Waterfalls
Landmarks
Rincón de la Vieja National Park
Rio Negro Waterfalls
Santa Maria Wind Project
Las Pailas Geothermal Energy Site
Day 8
Guanacaste
Guanacaste
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Celebratory farewell dinner)
Accommodation
Hotel (JW Marriot Guanacaste)
Included Activities
- Tamarindo Estuary Excursion
Optional Activities
- Pool relaxation
- Beach walk
Landmarks
Las Baulas National Marine Park
Tamarindo Estuary
Day 9
Guanacaste
Guanacaste
Meals
Breakfast (Final breakfast overlooking the Pacific)

Landmarks
La Selva Biological Station
Mi Cafecito Coffee Cooperative

Landmarks
Arenal Volcano National Park

Landmarks
Lake Arenal
Monteverde Institute

Landmarks
Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve

Landmarks
Rincón de la Vieja National Park
Rio Negro Waterfalls
Santa Maria Wind Project
Las Pailas Geothermal Energy Site

Landmarks
Las Baulas National Marine Park
Tamarindo Estuary

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El Silencio Lodge
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Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa
Resort
Days 3, 4
Monteverde Lodge
Lodge
Days 5, 6
JW Marriot Guanacaste
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Days 7, 8

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Shirley5.0•August 2025
Fabulous Costa Rica Trip
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Our guide Cesar was amazing. He went above and beyond to make sure that we all had the best experience possible...
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Paul5.0•March 2025
Except guide Esteban in Costa Rica Interesting country Nice people Beautiful diversity

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