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Costa Rica Nature Adventure (End San Jose) (10 destinations)

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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 20 - 48
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    San José

    San José
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sheraton San Jose)
  2. Day 2

    San Isidro de Heredia - Tortuguero National Park

    San Isidro de Heredia - Tortuguero National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at Laguna Lodge accompanied by the enchanting sounds of resident cicadas and tree frogs)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Laguna Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Meet master chocolatiers Julio Fernandez and George Soriano to learn about the history and production of chocolate at an artisanal workshop in San Isidro de Heredia
    • River journey through protected wetlands, canals, lagoons and lowland rainforest to Tortuguero
    • Learn the story of Laguna Lodge and how it was built with environmentally protective materials
    Landmarks
    Tortuguero National Park
  3. Day 3

    Tortuguero National Park

    Tortuguero National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Laguna Lodge), Dinner (Dinner at Laguna Lodge)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Laguna Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Morning cruise through Tortuguero National Park waterways with a Local Specialist to spot monkeys, toucans and other wildlife
    • Visit the village of Tortuguero
    • Afternoon cruise through Tortuguero's canals and lagoons seeking tropical wildlife species including monkeys, toucans, egrets and crocodiles
    • Prepare a traditional coconut dessert with Cloied, a community member from one of Tortuguero's pioneer families
    Landmarks
    Tortuguero National Park
    Tortuguero Village
  4. Day 4

    Sarapiqui

    Sarapiqui
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Arenal Paraiso Resort and Spa, Magic Mountain Spa & Conference Center)

    Included Activities

    • Meet the Tico family at their palm plantation to learn about and sample the delicate heart of palm
    • Visit Hacienda Pozo Azul and meet the Quintana family to learn how their eco-friendly hacienda reduces carbon footprint and supports the local community
    Landmarks
    Sarapiqui
  5. Day 5

    Arenal Volcano Area

    Arenal Volcano Area
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Arenal Paraiso Resort and Spa, Magic Mountain Spa & Conference Center)

    Included Activities

    • Walk the Arenal Hanging Bridges at rainforest canopy level with views of Arenal Volcano, spotting howler monkeys, hummingbirds and blue morpho butterflies

    Optional Activities

    • Guided walk through La Fortuna to learn about native wildlife
    • Paddle across Lake Arenal by kayak
    • Soak in natural thermal pools followed by dinner surrounded by rainforest
    Landmarks
    Arenal Hanging Bridges Park
    Arenal Volcano
    Lake Arenal
    La Fortuna
  6. Day 6

    Monteverde Cloud Forest

    Monteverde Cloud Forest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (El Establo Mountain)

    Included Activities

    • Pioneer Quaker Presentation meeting a descendant of Monteverde's Quaker pioneer families to learn personal stories of settling in the area in the early 1950s
    Landmarks
    Monteverde Cloud Forest
  7. Day 7

    Monteverde Cloud Forest

    Monteverde Cloud Forest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner sharing stories with newfound friends)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (El Establo Mountain)

    Included Activities

    • Guided hike through Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve with a Local Specialist exploring wind-sculpted elfin woodlands and rainforests

    Optional Activities

    • Ascend to the treetops and tread along the Sky Walk suspension bridges above the jungle floor
    Landmarks
    Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve
  8. Day 8

    San José

    San José
    Meals
    Breakfast

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    4.7
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  • James
    James5.0August 2023
    The trip to Costa Rica was a wonderful experience between the nature, the Costa Rica folks and the food.
    Traveled in August 2023
    Reply from: Trafalgar
    We are always delighted to learn that our valuable guests have returned home from our guided trips with happy memories, and we hope that you will explore more exciting travel experiences with us.
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  • Bob1.0March 2022
    Retired and excited to spend our time traveling. Booked our first ever tour with Trafalgar, through Costco. Expected...
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    Traveled in March 2022
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    To begin, we sincerely regret to learn that your overall experience was anything short of exceptional, given that the complete satisfaction of our guests is an absolute priority. With this in mind, we genuinely regret that we were not able to host you on either of the guided vacations that you had booked with our company, as they were both suspended due to the pandemic. On top of this, we certainly undesrtand the frustration that may have been felt as a result of our cancellation policy and in learning of the wait time for reimbursement. We have shared this feedback with our Reservations Department for their attention and consideration, as indeed, our team will look into making any possible improvements. You have every right to expect the highest level of service from us, as this is something we have always been known for throughout the travel industry. While we note with reluctance that you may not be travelling with us again, we nevertheless wish you all the best in your future vacation endeavors.
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    Ruqayya5.0March 2022
    I booked the tour at a time of deep personal loss and grief. I had lost 4 close family members, including my sister....
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    Traveled in February 2022
  • Cheryl5.0February 2022
    The whole trip was great. We wanted to experience the real Costa Rica and we did. We experienced the Caribbean side,...
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    Traveled in January 2022
  • Thomas
    Thomas4.0March 2020
    Excellent guide and beautiful country. All lodgings were well away from other local places making personal exploring...
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    Traveled in March 2020
    Reply from: Trafalgar
    Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts on the Costa Rica Eco Adventure guided holiday. We always like to know where we are going right and where we could be making improvements. To begin, we are concerned to hear that you may have found the size of your group to be too large at certain points on this trip. All of our trips and itineraries are designed to comfortably accommodate up to fifty guests at a time, and during peak seasons, we do often operate at full capacity. Nevertheless, we appreciate your concern and have shared this with our Operations Department for their consideration. To continue, we would like to apologize for any discomfort you seem to have experienced whilst on-board the coach; this is something that we will certainly raise with our Transportation Department for their review and to establish what improvements might be made going forward. Furthermore, we regret to read that you did not find the hotels to be conveniently located and we are sorry this had affected your appreciation of the destinations visited. Nonetheless, it's great to read that you enjoyed discovering the beautiful hand-picked destinations on our carefully crafted itinerary, and what's more, it's great to know that it was all in the good company of your dedicated and knowledgeable Travel Director. With that said, we are always striving to make our experiences even better. Therefore, we hope that you will join us again on another of Trafalgar's guided holidays in the future when we can demonstrate all of the new great elements that we have included in our itineraries.
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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Costa Rica. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Costa Rica. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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