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Simply Costa Rica

11 days
Start and end in San Jose
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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
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 12 - 18
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    San Jose

    San Jose

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Central Market to browse traditional wares and sample street food
    • Welcome dinner with group at local Costa Rican restaurant
    Landmarks
    Central Market
  2. Day 2

    San Jose to Tortuguero

    San Jose to Tortuguero

    Optional Activities

    • Turtle nesting tour in the evening (portion of cost supports turtle protection programs)
    Landmarks
    Tortuguero National Park
  3. Day 3

    Tortuguero

    Tortuguero

    Optional Activities

    • Early morning canoe trip through the park's winding canals at sunrise
    • Guided boat tour of the canals with local guide to spot wildlife
    Landmarks
    Tortuguero National Park
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  4. Day 4

    Tortuguero to La Fortuna

    Tortuguero to La Fortuna

    Optional Activities

    • Stand-up paddleboarding on Lake Arenal
    • Visit Ecotermales Hot Springs to relax in geothermal waters
    Landmarks
    Arenal Volcano
    Lake Arenal
  5. Day 5

    La Fortuna

    La Fortuna

    Optional Activities

    • Visit La Fortuna Waterfall (70 m tall) for a swim
    • Kayaking on Lake Arenal
    • Wildlife boat tour through Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge
    • Hike along Arenal 1968 Trail to see lava flows and volcano viewpoints
    • Guided tour along hanging bridges at Mistico Park
    Landmarks
    La Fortuna Waterfall
    Lake Arenal
    Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge
    Arenal 1968 Trail
    Mistico Park
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  6. Day 6

    La Fortuna to Monteverde

    La Fortuna to Monteverde
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Entrance to Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve

    Optional Activities

    • Coffee and chocolate tour
    • Visit Children's Eternal Rainforest
    • Night walk to spot nocturnal wildlife in cloud forest
    Landmarks
    Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
    Children's Eternal Rainforest
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  7. Day 7

    Monteverde

    Monteverde
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Nature walk through Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Butterfly Garden and Insects Farm
    • Zipline adventure through the canopy
    • Wildlife tour
    Landmarks
    Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
    Butterfly Garden and Insects Farm
  8. Day 8

    Monteverde to Quepos

    Monteverde to Quepos
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Kayaking through mangroves on Damas Island
    • Sunset cruise
    Landmarks
    Manuel Antonio
    Damas Island
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  9. Day 9

    Quepos - Manuel Antonio National Park

    Quepos - Manuel Antonio National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Entrance to Manuel Antonio National Park
    • Guided hike through trails
    Landmarks
    Manuel Antonio National Park
  10. Day 10

    Quepos to San Jose

    Quepos to San Jose

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Gold Museum to see Indigenous gold art collection
    • People-watching at Plaza de la Cultura
    • Farewell dinner with group
    Landmarks
    Gold Museum
    Plaza de la Cultura
  11. Day 11

    San Jose

    San Jose

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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Costa Rica. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Costa Rica. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Costa Rica. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • 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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