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Costa Rica Family Journey: From Cloud Forests to the Beach National Geographic

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From San Jose to Guanacaste
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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
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    San José

    San José

    Included Activities

    • Welcome Meeting
  3. Day 2

    San José to Monteverde

    San José to Monteverde
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Farm-to-table lunch featuring local ingredients: rice, beans, vegetables, and homemade tortillas)

    Included Activities

    • San Luis Rural Community Experience & Lunch
    • Traditional Sugar Cane Press
    • Guided Cloud Forest Night Walk

    Optional Activities

    • Santa Elena Cloud Forest Visit (35-50 USD per person)
    • Ziplining
    • Hanging Bridges Monteverde (56 USD per person)
    Landmarks
    Monteverde Cloud Forest
    San Luis Rural Community
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  4. Day 3

    Monteverde

    Monteverde
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Monteverde Institute Lecture & Reforestation Project

    Optional Activities

    • Santa Elena Cloud Forest Visit (35-50 USD per person)
    • Zip-lining
    • Hanging Bridges Monteverde (56 USD per person)
    Landmarks
    Monteverde Institute
    Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve
  5. Day 4

    Monteverde to Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park

    Monteverde to Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Zip Line Rincón de la Vieja
    Landmarks
    Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park
  6. Day 5

    Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park

    Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Waterfall Hike
    • Hot Springs and Volcano Mud Bath
    • Nature and Wildlife Bingo
    Landmarks
    Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park
  7. Day 6

    Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park to Guanacaste

    Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park to Guanacaste
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Rio Negro Tubing Adventure (60 USD per person)
  8. Day 7

    Guanacaste

    Guanacaste
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner with the group)

    Optional Activities

    • Guanacaste Sailing (85-95 USD per person)
  9. Day 8

    Guanacaste

    Guanacaste
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Reviews from other tours by National Geographic Expeditions with G Adventures

  • Shirley5.0•August 2025
    Fabulous Costa Rica Trip
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    Our guide Cesar was amazing. He went above and beyond to make sure that we all had the best experience possible...
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  • Paul5.0•March 2025
    Except guide Esteban in Costa Rica Interesting country Nice people Beautiful diversity

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