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Signature: Costa Rica's Tortuguero, Arenal & Cloud Forests National Geographic

12 days
From San Jose to Liberia
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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 10 - 22
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    San José

    San José
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome Dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hacienda Marriot Belén)

    Included Activities

    • Meet Your Expedition Leader and Group
  2. Day 2

    San José to Tortuguero

    San José to Tortuguero
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Tortuga Lodge & Gardens)

    Included Activities

    • Cacao Experience
    Landmarks
    Tortuguero National Park
  3. Day 3

    Tortuguero

    Tortuguero
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Hearty dinner at Katonga Floating Restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Tortuga Lodge & Gardens)

    Included Activities

    • Jungle Boat Wildlife Exploration
    • Dine at Katonga Floating Restaurant

    Optional Activities

    • Sea Turtle Nesting Excursion (2-hour optional excursion available July 1-October 31 only, additional cost applies; opportunity to observe Atlantic Green Sea Turtles nesting on major nesting beach)
    Landmarks
    Tortuguero National Park
  4. Day 4

    Tortuguero to Bajos del Toro

    Tortuguero to Bajos del Toro
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Fresh local ingredients lunch), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Lodge (El Silencio Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Artist Guided Oxcart Painting
  5. Day 5

    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
  6. Day 6

    Bajos del Toro to La Fortuna

    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
  7. Day 7

    La Fortuna

    La Fortuna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional dinner prepared over open flame at El Fogón de Chela)
    Accommodation
    Resort (Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa)

    Included Activities

    • Arenal Walk and Guided Tour
    • El Fogón de Chela Cooking Class
    Landmarks
    Arenal Volcano National Park
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  8. Day 8

    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
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  9. Day 9

    Monteverde

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

    Included Activities

    • Private Canopy Tour
    • Naturalist Guided Tour in Santa Elena Reserve
    Landmarks
    Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve
  10. Day 10

    Monteverde to Guanacaste

    Monteverde to Guanacaste
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Gourmet picnic lunch at Rio Negro Waterfalls), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (JW Marriot Guanacaste)

    Included Activities

    • Santa Maria Wind Project
    • Picnic Lunch at Rio Negro Waterfalls
    • Las Pailas Geothermal Energy Site Visit
    Landmarks
    Rincón de la Vieja National Park
    Rio Negro Waterfalls
    Las Pailas Geothermal Area
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 11

    Guanacaste

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

    Included Activities

    • Tamarindo Estuary Excursion
    Landmarks
    Las Baulas National Marine Park
    Tamarindo Estuary
  12. Day 12

    Guanacaste

    Guanacaste
    Meals
    Breakfast (Final breakfast overlooking the Pacific)

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Where You'll Stay

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4.5 (333 reviews)
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