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Journeys: Explore Costa Rica National Geographic Journeys

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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 10 - 16
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    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 City Center
  2. Day 2

    San José to Tortuguero

    Meals
    Breakfast (Delicious Costa Rican breakfast en route), Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Turtle Beach Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Guided boat trip along Tortuguero's tropical waterways
    • Wildlife viewing and photography opportunities

    Optional Activities

    • Kayaking excursion (60 USD per person)
    • Turtle Nesting Night Excursion - Seasonal (51 USD per person)
    Landmarks
    Tortuguero National Park
    Cão Palma Biological Station
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  3. Day 3

    Tortuguero

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Turtle Beach Lodge)

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Kayaking excursion (60 USD per person)
    Landmarks
    Tortuguero National Park
    Turtle Love Conservancy
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  4. Day 4

    Tortuguero to La Fortuna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Typical Costa Rican lunch with aromatic coffee)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Monte Real)

    Included Activities

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

    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 and surrounding areas independently
    • Stand up paddleboarding on Lake Arenal (65 USD per person)
    • Hiking in Arenal Volcano National Park
    • Boat tour of Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge
    • Naturally heated outdoor spa near Arenal Volcano
    Landmarks
    Arenal Volcano
    Lake Arenal
    Arenal Volcano National Park
    Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge
  6. Day 6

    La Fortuna

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Monte Real)

    Optional Activities

    • Stand Up Paddle (Lesson and Tour) - 65 USD per person
    • Mountain Biking - 79 USD per person
    • La Fortuna Waterfall Swim - 20 USD per person
    • Ecotermales Hot Springs - 64 USD per person
    • Cañó Negro Wildlife Refuge Experience
    • Kayaking - 65 USD per person
    • Hiking in Arenal Volcano National Park
    • Relax in naturally heated outdoor spa
    Landmarks
    Lake Arenal
    Arenal Volcano National Park
    Cañó Negro Wildlife Refuge
    Arenal Volcano
  7. Day 7

    La Fortuna to Monteverde

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (El Establo Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Cloud Forest Night Walk
    Landmarks
    Monteverde Cloud Forest
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  8. Day 8

    Monteverde

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (El Establo Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Santa Elena Cloud Forest Guided Tour

    Optional Activities

    • Zip-lining adventure (pricing not specified)
    • CASEM Coop Visit
    • Monteverde Horseback Riding (45 USD per person)
    • Hanging Bridges Monteverde (56-60 USD per person)
    • Monteverde Butterfly Garden Visit (20 USD per person)
    • Monteverde Coffee Plantation Tour (40 USD per person)
    Landmarks
    Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve
    Monteverde Cloud Forest
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  9. Day 9

    Monteverde

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (El Establo Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Monteverde Institute Lecture & Reforestation Project

    Optional Activities

    • Monteverde Butterfly Gardens visit (20 USD per person)
    • Forest trail exploration
    • Zip-lining adventure
    • Monteverde Horseback Riding (45 USD per person)
    • Hanging Bridges Monteverde (56-60 USD per person)
    • CASEM Coop Visit
    • Monteverde Coffee Plantation Tour (40 USD per person)
    Landmarks
    Monteverde Institute
    Monteverde Cloud Forest
    Monteverde Butterfly Gardens
  10. Day 10

    Monteverde to Manuel Antonio

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Villas Lirio)

    Optional Activities

    • Beach relaxation
    Landmarks
    Manuel Antonio
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  11. Day 11

    Manuel Antonio

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Villas Lirio)

    Included Activities

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

    Manuel Antonio

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Villas Lirio)

    Optional Activities

    • Jungle trail hiking
    • Surfing lesson (55-75 USD per person)
    • Snorkeling
    • Kayaking in coastal mangroves or open sea (70 USD per person)
    • Whale and Dolphin Watching (65-80 USD per person)
    • Horseback Riding (69 USD per person)
    • Whitewater Rafting Manuel Antonio (75-98 USD per person)
    Landmarks
    Manuel Antonio
  13. Day 13

    Manuel Antonio to San José

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Radisson San Jose)

    Optional Activities

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

    San José

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Departure Day
    Landmarks
    San José
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    August 28th, 2025
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    Fabulous Costa Rica Trip
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    August 17th, 2025
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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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  • Journeys: Explore Costa Rica National Geographic Journeys reviewer 3
    March 22nd, 2025
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    Except guide Esteban in Costa Rica Interesting country Nice people Beautiful diversity
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    February 24th, 2025
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    4 Amazing locations in Costa Rica! From the Caribbean to the Pacific and the mountains in between this journey...
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    February 22nd, 2025
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    Wonderful tour! Would highly recommend the Nat Geo Journeys tour in Costa Rica
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    September 8th, 2024
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    I enjoyed the tour. Eric our guide was knowledgeable and very helpful. I would definitely travel again!! Costa Rica...
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  • Journeys: Explore Costa Rica National Geographic Journeys reviewer 7
    May 14th, 2024
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    First solo trip, RJ was the most amazing tour guide. The tour was very well organised. Would definitely recommend ?
    Traveled in April 2024
  • Journeys: Explore Costa Rica National Geographic Journeys reviewer 8
    March 3rd, 2024
    5.0
    The tour was everything we hoped for and more, Great nature, great leader & great travelling companions.
    Traveled in February 2024
  • L
    February 26th, 2024
    5.0
    Esteban Rojes was a very good tour guide. I appreciate getting to see 4 different areas. The home visist was wonderful.
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  • A
    September 21st, 2023
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    The expedition was absolutely brilliant and the G adventures rep really made the whole thing brilliant. The broker -...
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    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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    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

      TravelerWritten 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 AdventuresOperatorWritten 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 AdventuresOperatorWritten 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

      TravelerWritten 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

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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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    Sean

    Asked on February 13th, 2025

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