Costa Rica: Monteverde and La Fortuna
Experience Overview
Cloud forests, coffee plantations, and canyoneering — Costa Rica's best sights aren't just a lesson in alliteration but an opportunity to get up close and intimate with this land of natural wonders. You'll do just that on this seven-day tour with a visit to a sustainable farm, free time to explore the incredible cloud forest of Monteverde, and endless thrilling activities up for offer in the adrenaline capital of La Fortuna. With options for canyoneering, whitewater rafting, and waterfall jumping here, you can choose your own adventure.
Highlights
- Explore the cloud forest of Monteverde
- Visit a sustainable coffee cooperative
- Get active in the adrenaline capital of La Fortuna
- Opt to go waterfall jumping and whitewater rafting or canyoneering
Trip Details
Product Code: 1856
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Moderate
Transport: Private vehicle, boat, local bus, walking.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Budget
Tour Operator:
G Adventures
Supplier Code: CRSJ
Starts: San José, Costa Rica
Finishes: San José, Costa Rica
Duration: 7 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Light
Includes
Activities
- Your G for Good Moment: Life Monteverde Experience, Monteverde Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Discover Moment: Monteverde Your Discover Moment: La Fortuna
- Free time in Monteverde and La Fortuna
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels (6 nts).
- 6 breakfasts
Transport
- Private vehicle, boat, local bus, walking.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $1,359 ($194 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: San José
Arrive at any time.
Day 2: San José/Monteverde
Drive along winding roads to the quaint town of Monteverde, surrounded by cloudforest. Enjoy free time in the afternoon to explore, and opt to fly across canopy ziplines, walk across suspended bridges through the forest canopy, or go horseback riding in the hills. Enjoy a G for Good farm experience and coffee tour.
Get your adrenaline pumping and pre-book the Costa Rica Adrenaline Bundle on the checkout page to include this optional activity on your tour or ask your GCO or travel agent for assistance.
Day 3: Monteverde
Enjoy a free day to explore the cloud forest region of Costa Rica. Opt to take a guided walk in the cloud forest reserve, fly across canopy ziplines or walk atop the tree tops on the Hanging Bridges.
Day 4: Monteverde/La Fortuna
Travel by bus and boat through the stunning scenery to Costa Rica's adrenaline capital, La Fortuna, which boasts the stunning backdrop of Arenal Volcano. Enjoy free time on arrival and opt to visit the local hot springs in the evening.
Day 5: La Fortuna
Enjoy a free day for optional activities such as whitewater rafting, waterfall rappelling, mountain biking, or paddleboarding and kayaking with Arenal Volcano as the backdrop. Spend the day getting your adrenaline pumping, viewing local wildlife, marvelling at the Arenal Volcano and getting to know more about Costa Rica in La Fortuna. There are enough activities here to keep you busy all day long.
Day 6: La Fortuna/San José
Soak up your last hours in La Fortuna before taking an late afternoon transfer back to the capital. Opt for a final night out in San Jose with your group.
Day 7: San José
Depart at anytime.
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Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.
In Business Since 1990
Reviews
Susan A. - Traveled, December 2023
This trip would be to hard & rustic for them.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/29/2023
Ilona S. - Traveled, December 2023
very satisfied
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/29/2023
William S. - Traveled, December 2023
Everything went well, and I had a great time.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/29/2023
Teressa Y. - Traveled, December 2023
We have a wonderful trip and loved our CEO - Andres
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/29/2023
Helen W. - Traveled, December 2023
The guide coordinates all transitions and activities minimizing any stress
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/22/2023
Gregory M. - Traveled, December 2023
Well organized, lots of activity options and a great guide.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/22/2023
Gregory K. - Traveled, December 2023
The tour was very well organized and the tour guide, Estefan was very caring and helpful for all the participants. Also appreciated having a small group with varied ages.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/22/2023
Nathan F. - Traveled, December 2023
Most everything was fantastic. Our Tour guide was amazing, the activities were enjoyable, and the places we visited were fantastic. Overall really great!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/22/2023
Kenneth V. - Traveled, November 2023
The trip was a great way to experience Costa Rica without having to navigate and plan as an individual traveler.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/22/2023
Leelah W. - Traveled, November 2023
I really enjoyed the trip and our guide
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/22/2023
Julie M. - Traveled, November 2023
Easy, organized, fun
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/22/2023
Nancy V. - Traveled, November 2023
We had a great time and a terrific tour guide Esteban.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/22/2023
Craig W. - Traveled, November 2023
How organized the trip was and the guide Vickie was great and really went out of her way to help coordinate excursions for us.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/15/2023
Lisa N. - Traveled, November 2023
I feel like our guide Vicky went out of her way to make this trip as amazing as possible and she succeeded!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/15/2023
David W. - Traveled, November 2023
The guide. Vicki (Maria) made us all feel comfortable and safe. Even helped me maneuver through the menus to accommodate my vegan diet.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/15/2023
Patrick M. - Traveled, November 2023
I had a wonderful time and will share my experiences with family and friends.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/15/2023
Mario M. - Traveled, November 2023
Victoria was our tour guide. She did an amazing job! Very knowledgeable, friendly, accommodating. Very professional. She should set the standard for all the tour guides.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/15/2023
Rebecca D. - Traveled, November 2023
The tour was easy and the flexibility of experiences an added bonus.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/15/2023
Mary K. - Traveled, November 2023
Traveling was very easy.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/15/2023
Erin D. - Traveled, November 2023
I like that almost everything is included and you have the support of your guide along the way.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/08/2023
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