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Costa Rica Rainforest - Small Group (Small Groups)

9 days
From San Jose to Liberia
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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 20 - 40
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    San José

    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Intercontinental, San José)
    Landmarks
    Teatro Nacional de Costa Rica
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  2. Day 2

    San José

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Randall and Doña Aradina's home in their garden pavilion)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Intercontinental, San José)

    Included Activities

    • Before-hours visit to Pre-Columbian Gold Museum with Local Expert
    • Walking city tour of central San José including Plaza de la Cultura, Teatro Nacional de Costa Rica, Plaza de la Democracia y de la Abolición, National Museum of Costa Rica, and Parque Nacional
    • Visit Randall and Doña Aradina's home and orchid garden with lunch served in their garden pavilion
    Landmarks
    Pre-Columbian Gold Museum
    Plaza de la Cultura
    Teatro Nacional de Costa Rica
    Plaza de la Democracia y de la Abolición
    National Museum of Costa Rica
    Parque Nacional
  3. Day 3

    San José to Sarchí

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farm-to-table dinner prepared during the organic farm experience)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Montaña de Fuego, La Fortuna)

    Included Activities

    • Explore workshops in Sarchí where painted oxcarts (carretas) are built and hand-painted
    • Browse studios producing carved and painted artisan pieces
    • MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience on an organic farm including learning sustainable growing methods, harvesting seasonal ingredients from the garden, and creating a local dish
    • Visit the central park with the town's landmark oxcart
    Landmarks
    Sarchí Central Park
  4. Day 4

    Sarchí to La Fortuna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Farm-to-table lunch at Finca Educativa Don Juan shaped by seasonal harvesting and sustainable farming, including sugar cane pressing at the trapiche, produce gathering from the farm, and a cooking workshop using picked ingredients)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Montaña de Fuego, La Fortuna)

    Included Activities

    • Guided nature walk to learn about rainforest ecosystems and local flora and fauna of the Arenal region

    Optional Activities

    • Hands-on chocolate experience tracing cacao through production stages, including origins of traditional chocolate drinks and organic chocolate tasting
    • Zipline adventure with safari truck ride to the start, featuring 11 cables between platforms in the hills above La Fortuna
    • Visit to town's hot springs
    • Browse local eateries around the central park
    Landmarks
    Arenal Region
  5. Day 5

    La Fortuna to Monteverde

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Heliconia, Monteverde)

    Included Activities

    • Walk through reforested section of montane cloud forest at Canto del Río in La Paz de San Ramón with naturalist Edwin Ramírez, learning about restoration on privately managed land

    Optional Activities

    • Browse small galleries and craft shops along main street in Santa Elena
    • Stop in for Costa Rican coffee and dessert
    • Choose a local restaurant for dinner
    Landmarks
    Canto del Río
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  6. Day 6

    Monteverde

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Heliconia, Monteverde)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Monteverde Cloud Forest with naturalist, walking forest trails and crossing hanging bridges up to 50 m (164 ft) above the forest floor giving views into different canopy layers
    Landmarks
    Monteverde Cloud Forest
  7. Day 7

    Monteverde to Tamarindo

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Boat tour on the Bebedero River cruising through a key north-west Costa Rica wetland system, watching for water birds, reptiles and mammals along the banks

    Optional Activities

    • Head to the coast for sunset views
    • Choose a local restaurant to sample regional dishes like arroz de maíz or chorreadas
    Landmarks
    Bebedero River
  8. Day 8

    Tamarindo

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Final celebratory dinner with Travel Director and small group)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort)

    Optional Activities

    • Beach day on the Pacific coast
    • Surf lesson in one of the area's best-known beach towns
    • Inland activities with volcanic trails, waterfalls and geothermal features in the Rincón de la Vieja area
    • Optional Experience with morning snorkel and catamaran tour to Playa Tamarindo
    Landmarks
    Rincón de la Vieja
    Playa Tamarindo
  9. Day 9

    Liberia

    Meals
    Breakfast

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