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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    San José

    San José
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Radisson San Jose)

    Included Activities

    • Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting

    Optional Activities

    • Visit museum in San José
    • Explore main plaza in city center
    Landmarks
    San José Central Plaza
  3. Day 2

    San José to Tortuguero

    San José to Tortuguero
    Meals
    Breakfast (Delicious Costa Rican breakfast en route), Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Tortuguero Beach Front)

    Included Activities

    • Guided Boat Tour in Tortuguero National Park
    • Wildlife viewing along tropical waterways

    Optional Activities

    • Kayaking excursion
    • Beach stroll
    • Lodge pool relaxation
    Landmarks
    Tortuguero National Park
  4. Day 3

    Tortuguero

    Tortuguero
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Tortuguero Beach Front)

    Included Activities

    • Guided Jungle Walk
    • Tortuguero National Park Guided Boat Tour
    • Turtle Love Conservancy Experience

    Optional Activities

    • Kayaking excursion
    • Hammock relaxation
    • Pool and beach time
    Landmarks
    Tortuguero National Park
    Turtle Love Conservancy
  5. Day 4

    Tortuguero to La Fortuna

    Tortuguero to La Fortuna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Typical lunch accompanied by aromatic cup of coffee)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Monte Real)

    Included Activities

    • Mi Cafecito Coffee Cooperative Tour
    Landmarks
    Arenal Volcano
    Mi Cafecito Coffee Cooperative
  6. Day 5

    La Fortuna

    La Fortuna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Costa Rican meal of black beans, plantains, and handmade tortillas at local home)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Monte Real)

    Included Activities

    • Tortilla Making and Home Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore La Fortuna independently
    Landmarks
    La Fortuna
  7. Day 6

    La Fortuna

    La Fortuna
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Monte Real)

    Optional Activities

    • Stand-up paddleboarding on Lake Arenal
    • Hiking in Arenal Volcano National Park
    • Cañó Negro Wildlife Refuge boat tour
    • Naturally heated outdoor spa
    Landmarks
    Lake Arenal
    Arenal Volcano National Park
    Cañó Negro Wildlife Refuge
  8. Day 7

    La Fortuna to Monteverde

    La Fortuna to Monteverde
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (El Establo Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Cloud Forest Night Walk
    Landmarks
    Monteverde
    Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve
  9. Day 8

    Monteverde

    Monteverde
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (El Establo Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Santa Elena Cloud Forest Guided Tour

    Optional Activities

    • Zip-lining adventure
    Landmarks
    Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve
  10. Day 9

    Monteverde

    Monteverde
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (El Establo Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Monteverde Institute Lecture & Reforestation Project

    Optional Activities

    • Monteverde Butterfly Gardens visit
    • Forest trail exploration
    • Zip-lining
    Landmarks
    Monteverde Institute
    Monteverde Butterfly Garden
  11. Day 10

    Monteverde to Manuel Antonio

    Monteverde to Manuel Antonio
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Villas Lirio)

    Optional Activities

    • Beach relaxation
    Landmarks
    Manuel Antonio
    Manuel Antonio National Park
  12. Day 11

    Manuel Antonio

    Manuel Antonio
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Villas Lirio)

    Included Activities

    • Manuel Antonio National Park Visit
    Landmarks
    Manuel Antonio National Park
  13. Day 12

    Manuel Antonio

    Manuel Antonio
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Villas Lirio)

    Optional Activities

    • Jungle trail walks
    • Surfing lesson
    • Snorkeling excursion
    • Kayaking in coastal mangroves
    • Kayaking in open sea
    • Whale and dolphin watching
    • Manuel Antonio Catamaran Cruise
    Landmarks
    Manuel Antonio
  14. Day 13

    Manuel Antonio to San José

    Manuel Antonio to San José
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Radisson San Jose)

    Optional Activities

    • Farewell dinner at popular local restaurant
    Landmarks
    San José
  15. Day 14

    San José

    San José
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Departure Day
    Landmarks
    San José

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    4.8
  • Transport
    4.7
  • Guide
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  • Accommodation
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  • Food
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  • Shirley5.0•August 2025
    Fabulous Costa Rica Trip
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  • Koshtra5.0•August 2025
    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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    Traveled in July 2025
  • Paul
    Paul5.0•March 2025
    Except guide Esteban in Costa Rica Interesting country Nice people Beautiful diversity
    Traveled in February 2025
  • Michelle
    Michelle5.0•February 2025
    4 Amazing locations in Costa Rica! From the Caribbean to the Pacific and the mountains in between this journey...
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    Traveled in February 2025
  • Flora
    Flora5.0•February 2025
    Wonderful tour! Would highly recommend the Nat Geo Journeys tour in Costa Rica
    Traveled in January 2025
  • Sheila5.0•September 2024
    I enjoyed the tour. Eric our guide was knowledgeable and very helpful. I would definitely travel again!! Costa Rica...
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    Traveled in July 2024
  • Fiona
    Fiona5.0•May 2024
    First solo trip, RJ was the most amazing tour guide. The tour was very well organised. Would definitely recommend ?
    Traveled in April 2024
  • Stewart
    Stewart5.0•March 2024
    The tour was everything we hoped for and more, Great nature, great leader & great travelling companions.
    Traveled in February 2024
  • Lydia5.0•February 2024
    Esteban Rojes was a very good tour guide. I appreciate getting to see 4 different areas. The home visist was wonderful.
    Traveled in February 2024
  • Andrew4.0•September 2023
    The expedition was absolutely brilliant and the G adventures rep really made the whole thing brilliant. The broker -...
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    Traveled in September 2023

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    Thomas

    Asked on August 9th, 2026

    Are there age limits for the activities. We are seniors?

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  • V

    Vincent

    Asked on January 26th, 2026

    How do I get in touch with you to inquire about this tour and make a payment if I decide to go to costa rica. Please provide your toll free number. I am in Vancouver bc Canada.

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    • We'd be happy to assist with any questions you may have about the Journeys: Explore Costa Rica National Geographic Journeys tour. Please feel free to ask your questions here.

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    Yvonne

    Asked on September 21st, 2025

    I cannot tolerate beef. I am allergic to red wine, peanuts, and shellfish. I carry two EpiPen's with me at all times.

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      Yvonne

      Traveler•Written September 2025

      Once the plane has landed and we have our luggage in hand, how do we find the shuttle bus/private vehicle to shuttle us to the hotel Radisson?

    • National Geographic Expeditions with G AdventuresOperator•Written September 2025

      From the customs checkpoint please continue to the airport exit doors and outside there will be a National Geographic Journeys representative waiting there with a National Geographic Journeys sign. In case you don't see the sign, don't panic, continue walking to the Malinche Restaurant. If for any reason you still don't see your driver, please wait outside of the restaurant and contact us at the following numbers: Monday to Sunday from 8 am to 5 pm: +506 4001 8474 (ext 4), Monday to Sunday from 5 pm to 8 am: +51 997 582 712

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    Luke

    Asked on September 7th, 2025

    Would leaving the tour early and arranging alternative transport to the airport be a possibility? We would not then need the hotel for the final night.

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    • National Geographic Expeditions with G AdventuresOperator•Written September 2025

      Please note that if you leave the tour early, you will be on your own in regards to arranging an earlier private transport back to San Jose from Manuel Antonio to make sure you are on time for your flight, the CEO can try and help with this while on tour, however, you will need to pay for it (no information on cost as this is not a service we book). Note that there is no refund for unused services, since this is sold as a package.

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    Pat

    Asked on August 3rd, 2025

    I'm at the airport and there is no car to transport me to the hotel.

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      Pat

      Traveler•Written August 2025

      I did not know about the emergency number. However, I figured it out after an hour and we are at the hotel.

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    Eva

    Asked on July 22nd, 2025

    How much do I need to pay extra on top to the 2.729€ if I need to stay in a single room/my own room? And how much do I need to pay extra, if the plane starts on the airport in Munich. Will there be a direct flight from Frankfurt starting?

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    • The cost of 'My Own Room' is 1549.00 EUR but this has sold out on this departure, which means we would need to request more with our local office. Unfortunately flights would be booked separately by yourself as we are unable to book these for you. You would need to fly in and out of San Jose Airport (SJO).

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    Martin

    Asked on June 11th, 2025

    What is the tour price including single solo supplement for hotel room for a Jan or Feb 2026 departure for this tour?

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    Jose

    Asked on March 19th, 2025

    Are there any age restrictions for this tour?

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    Anthony

    Asked on March 18th, 2025

    Is a single supplement available for solo travelers, and how much does it cost?

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    Martin

    Asked on March 12th, 2025

    Can someone please confirm if there are 2 spots available and if we can book the hotel 1 day in advance?

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    • The April 3rd through April 16th departure only has one space available. April 10th through April 23rd has three space left. April 13th to April 26th also has 3 spaces left and can be confirmed right away. The request process can take about 2 to 4 business days and if we cannot confirm the space you will be refunded. We recommend waiting to book flights until the tour is confirmed.

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