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9 days
From San Jose to Liberia
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Explorer
Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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

  1. Day 1

    San José to Bajos del Toro

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel El Silencio Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Meet Your Expedition Leader and Group
  2. Day 2

    Bajos del Toro

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Rustic lunch with a local family), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel El Silencio Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Naturalist Guided Walking Tour
    • Home Made Tortilla Lunch with a Local Family
  3. Day 3

    Bajos del Toro to 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
    Landmarks
    La Selva Biological Station
    Mi Cafecito Coffee Cooperative
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  4. Day 4

    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
  5. Day 5

    La Fortuna to Monteverde

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Monteverde Lodge), Lodge (Monteverde Lodge and Gardens)

    Included Activities

    • Monteverde Institute Visit
    Landmarks
    Lake Arenal
    Monteverde Institute
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  6. Day 6

    Monteverde

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Monteverde Lodge), Lodge (Monteverde Lodge and Gardens)

    Included Activities

    • Private Canopy Tour
    • Naturalist Guided Tour in Santa Elena Reserve
    Landmarks
    Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve
  7. Day 7

    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
  8. Day 8

    Guanacaste

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Celebratory farewell dinner with travel companions)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (JW Marriot Guanacaste)

    Included Activities

    • Tamarindo Estuary Excursion
    Landmarks
    Las Baulas National Marine Park
    Tamarindo Estuary
  9. Day 9

    Guanacaste

    Meals
    Breakfast (Final breakfast overlooking the Pacific)

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Where You'll Stay

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Rating
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10 hours
Response rate
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