Do you have trips just for families or would we be in a regularly scheduled trip?

If you wanted a private trip, then you would need a minimum of 8 people. Any less than 8 people, you would go on a regular trip with other travellers.

I'm unclear on the price per traveler. In one pace I saw 2799 and in another it was 2099. Which is it?

It does look like this tour has a couple sale dates in January and February but regular price for March departures.

Interested in last-minute tour in Costa Rica

The price of the tour is quoted on the booking page. Late request period means allocated spaces might have been released. Full payment required to request confirmation. Takes 2-4 business days to confirm availability. Recommend holding off booking flights until trip is confirmed.

Can u please call me, I have some questions before proceeding with booking

Unfortunately, due to a high volume of incoming calls, we are unable to guarantee a callback at this time. Instead, we encourage you to contact TourRadar directly on our toll-free number, which is available 24/7. Alternatively, if you have any tour-specific questions, we recommend sending them directly to the operator, National Geographic Journeys with G Adventures, via this enquiry page.

We would like to book/pay for it separately but make sure we are in the same group. If we book for the same start day, are we guaranteed to be with the same group and guide?

Yes, you can pay separately and make two separate reservation and you will be listed on the same group for the departure. There is only 1 group per departure, with 1 tour leader

Are departure transfers included in the tour package?

Departure transfers are not included but can be arranged for $20 per person if you are leaving together.

Are there any additional fees if I change the date of my tour?

If you change the dates 30 days or more before departure, there are no fees. Changes closer to the departure date may incur fees.

Is the santa elena cloud reserve hike easy or moderate? What is the duration? Distance? Is it mostly flat or hilly? We will have 2 middle age women and 2 elderly parents in their 80's who can walk on their own. What is the weather like in monteverde including temperature?

The physical rate is light walking, so nothing too strenuous. Santa Elena Cloud Forest Guided Tour is 2 hours - 2-3km. Walk along trails at a leisurely pace, watch for wildlife, and trek to observation tower. March is the dry season with sunny weather. Average mountain temperatures are 75 to 85 °F during the day, cooling off at night.

Is medical travel insurance mandatory for this tour?

Yes, it is mandatory for all of our travellers to have Emergency Medical Travel Insurance that will cover the dates of the tour. This policy must include medical expenses coverage, emergency evacuation benefit, and repatriation to your home country.

Is it possible to have single room accommodations?

Single room supplements are available upon request and can be quoted along with the tour.

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Nature & Wildlife: Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
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Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 16
Ages 12+

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Itinerary

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
- Shopping in San José city centre
- Visit main plaza in city centre
Landmarks
San José Main Plaza
Day 2
San José to La Fortuna
San José to La Fortuna
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Typical lunch accompanied by aromatic cup of coffee at coffee cooperative), Dinner (Traditional Costa Rican meal of black beans, plantains, and handmade tortillas at local home)
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Monte Real)
Included Activities
- Mi Cafecito Coffee Cooperative Tour
- Tortilla Making and Home Dinner
Landmarks
Arenal Volcano
Day 3
La Fortuna
La Fortuna
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Monte Real)
Optional Activities
- Stand-up paddleboarding on Lake Arenal
- Relax at naturally heated outdoor spa
- Boat tour of Cańo Negro Wildlife Refuge
- Stand Up Paddle (Lesson and Tour)
- La Fortuna Waterfall Swim
- Mountain Biking
- Cańo Negro Wildlife Refuge Experience
- Ecotermales Hot Springs
Landmarks
Lake Arenal
Cańo Negro Wildlife Refuge
Day 4
La Fortuna to Monteverde
La Fortuna to Monteverde
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Lodge (Sibu Lodge)
Optional Activities
- Zip-lining adventure in Monteverde canopy
- Guided Cloud Forest Night Walk
- CASEM Coop Visit
- Monteverde Horseback Riding
- Hanging Bridges
Landmarks
Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve
Day 5
Monteverde
Monteverde
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Lodge (Sibu Lodge)
Included Activities
- Santa Elena Cloud Forest Guided Tour
- Monteverde Institute Lecture
Landmarks
Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve
Monteverde Institute
Day 6
Monteverde to Manuel Antonio
Monteverde to Manuel Antonio
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Villas Lirio)
Optional Activities
- Surfing
- Sailing
Landmarks
Manuel Antonio Beach
Day 7
Manuel Antonio
Manuel Antonio
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Villas Lirio)
Included Activities
- Manuel Antonio National Park Visit
Optional Activities
- Manuel Antonio Catamaran Cruise
- Surfing lesson (55-75 USD per person)
- Horseback Riding (69 USD per person)
- Kayaking (70 USD per person)
Landmarks
Manuel Antonio National Park
Day 8
Manuel Antonio to San José
Manuel Antonio to San José
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Radisson San Jose)
Optional Activities
- Farewell dinner at local restaurant
Day 9
San José
San José
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Departure Day

Landmarks
San José Main Plaza

Landmarks
Arenal Volcano

Landmarks
Lake Arenal
Cańo Negro Wildlife Refuge

Landmarks
Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve

Landmarks
Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve
Monteverde Institute

Landmarks
Manuel Antonio Beach

Landmarks
Manuel Antonio National Park

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Hotel Radisson San Jose
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Days 1, 8
Hotel Monte Real
Hotel
Days 2, 3
Sibu Lodge
Lodge
Days 4, 5
Hotel Villas Lirio
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Days 6, 7

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4.8

Overall rating based on 11 Reviews

Itinerary
4.9
Transport
4.5
Guide
4.8
Accommodation
4.4
Food
4.4
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4.5

Rhonda4.0•April 2024
This tour is designed for travelers who like unstructured time to plan their own adventures, especially active...
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Joyce5.0•January 2024
Helpful, no issues. Helpful
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Jeff5.0•May 2023
G Adventures did a fantastic job. Everything went seamlessly. The CEO and all the guides were very knowledgeable and...
G Adventures did a fantastic job. Everything went seamlessly. The CEO and all the guides were very knowledgeable and took the time to explain everything clearly. All the activities and accommodations were of high quality and met our expectations.Show more
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Nancy5.0•April 2023
Our trip was well organized, our guide Jeff Young took good care of us all while still giving us a lot of freedom to...
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Andrea5.0•April 2023
Great trip to experience the highlights of Costa Rica. The G Adventures tour was action packed with many optional...
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Traveled in March 2023
Donalda5.0•January 2023
My experience both with the Tour, Natural Highlights of Costa Rica National Geographic Journeys and booking the Tour...
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Keith5.0•March 2022
The trip was a success and Esteban was a big hit. He made G Adventures look professional and never stopped helping us...
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Traveled in March 2022
Dottie5.0•December 2021
A wonderful experience. Gave us a real taste of the central Pacific area of Costa Rica. Lots of activities to...
A wonderful experience. Gave us a real taste of the central Pacific area of Costa Rica. Lots of activities to choose from depending on how active you want to be. Our guide, Marco, was exceptional.Show more
Traveled in December 2021
Catherine4.0•February 2020
The one-week itinerary in Costa Rica gave us a great overview of the flora and the fauna. The guide was excellent...
The one-week itinerary in Costa Rica gave us a great overview of the flora and the fauna. The guide was excellent and all participants were very pleasant and enthusiastic. The hotels are OK (except the one in La Fortuna- a moldy dive). Despite National Geographic partnership, I did not see any difference with other GAdventure Tours. Most activities and meals were not included, which significantly raise the costs of the trip.Show more
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Lauren5.0•March 2019
Beautiful tour and everything flowed perfectly thanks to our wonderful guide. Included activities and meals were...
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Nancy
Asked on May 13th, 2026
Do you have trips just for families or would we be in a regularly scheduled trip?
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- National Geographic Expeditions with G AdventuresOperator•Written May 2026
  If you wanted a private trip, then you would need a minimum of 8 people. Any less than 8 people, you would go on a regular trip with other travellers.
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Terry
Asked on December 7th, 2025
I'm unclear on the price per traveler. In one pace I saw 2799 and in another it was 2099. Which is it?
Price / Availability
- National Geographic Expeditions with G AdventuresOperator•Written December 2025
  It does look like this tour has a couple sale dates in January and February but regular price for March departures.
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Charles
Asked on November 17th, 2025
Interested in last-minute tour in Costa Rica
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- National Geographic Expeditions with G AdventuresOperator•Written November 2025
  The price of the tour is quoted on the booking page. Late request period means allocated spaces might have been released. Full payment required to request confirmation. Takes 2-4 business days to confirm availability. Recommend holding off booking flights until trip is confirmed.
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Dean
Asked on October 27th, 2025
Can u please call me, I have some questions before proceeding with booking
Tour Details
Travel Support
- National Geographic Expeditions with G AdventuresOperator•Written October 2025
  Unfortunately, due to a high volume of incoming calls, we are unable to guarantee a callback at this time. Instead, we encourage you to contact TourRadar directly on our toll-free number, which is available 24/7. Alternatively, if you have any tour-specific questions, we recommend sending them directly to the operator, National Geographic Journeys with G Adventures, via this enquiry page.
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Carla
Asked on October 3rd, 2025
We would like to book/pay for it separately but make sure we are in the same group. If we book for the same start day, are we guaranteed to be with the same group and guide?
Group size
Tour Details
- National Geographic Expeditions with G AdventuresOperator•Written October 2025
  Yes, you can pay separately and make two separate reservation and you will be listed on the same group for the departure. There is only 1 group per departure, with 1 tour leader
S
Silvia
Asked on March 2nd, 2025
Are departure transfers included in the tour package?
Flights / Transfers
- National Geographic Expeditions with G AdventuresOperator•Written March 2025
  Departure transfers are not included but can be arranged for $20 per person if you are leaving together.
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Vicky
Asked on February 26th, 2025
Are there any additional fees if I change the date of my tour?
Payments
- National Geographic Expeditions with G AdventuresOperator•Written February 2025
  If you change the dates 30 days or more before departure, there are no fees. Changes closer to the departure date may incur fees.
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Kathleen
Asked on January 21st, 2025
Is the santa elena cloud reserve hike easy or moderate? What is the duration? Distance? Is it mostly flat or hilly? We will have 2 middle age women and 2 elderly parents in their 80's who can walk on their own. What is the weather like in monteverde including temperature?
Tour Details
Transport
- National Geographic Expeditions with G AdventuresOperator•Written January 2025
  The physical rate is light walking, so nothing too strenuous. Santa Elena Cloud Forest Guided Tour is 2 hours - 2-3km. Walk along trails at a leisurely pace, watch for wildlife, and trek to observation tower. March is the dry season with sunny weather. Average mountain temperatures are 75 to 85 °F during the day, cooling off at night.
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Lionel
Asked on December 26th, 2024
Is medical travel insurance mandatory for this tour?
Travel Support
- National Geographic Expeditions with G AdventuresOperator•Written December 2024
  Yes, it is mandatory for all of our travellers to have Emergency Medical Travel Insurance that will cover the dates of the tour. This policy must include medical expenses coverage, emergency evacuation benefit, and repatriation to your home country.
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Maximilien
Asked on November 9th, 2024
Is it possible to have single room accommodations?
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- National Geographic Expeditions with G AdventuresOperator•Written November 2024
  Single room supplements are available upon request and can be quoted along with the tour.

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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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- For any tour departing before October 8th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after October 8th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with National Geographic Expeditions with G Adventures. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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