Costa Rica Nature Adventure
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Experience Overview
Glide through tree-lined waterways, relax in thermal pools, sample chocolate made from the world's best cacao and journey back in time with a native Quaker in Old Town Monteverde. Your Costa Rica tour captures the natural highlights of this biodiverse country including 3 days in Guanacaste.
Highlights
Dining Summary
- 4 Dinner (D)
- 9 Breakfast (B)
- 3 Lunch (L)
Be My Guest
- Sarapiqui: Visit the Quintana family's Hacienda Pozo Azul and discover how they reduce their carbon footprint and support the local community.
Iconic Experience
- San Isidro: Meet master chocolatiers, Julio Fernandez and George Soriano, to learn about the history of chocolate and how it is produced at this small workshop.
- Tortuguero National Park: Join Cloied, a charismatic community member from one of Tortuguero’s pioneer families, and hear the story of his village as you help prepare a traditional coconut dessert. It’s a lively, hands-on experience that connects you to the flavors and spirit of the neighborhood.
- Tortuguero: Cruise through Tortuguero's canals and lagoons both in the morning and in the evening, seeking out incredible tropical wildlife species such as monkeys in the treetops, toucans and egres flying through the air and crocodiles in the cool waters.
- Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park: Explore the rainforest canopy with a Local Specialist. Cross hanging bridges as you spot howler monkeys, hummingbirds and blue morpho butterflies.
- Monteverde: Meet Monteverde's Quaker descendants and Local Specialist to learn about Old Town Monteverde and the fascinating history of the American Quakers who settled in the area in the 1950s.
- Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve: Join a local Specialist for a guided hike through the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. The Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve will astound you with its beauty, bounty, and biodiversity. Wind-sculpted elfin woodlands give way to rainforests where tall trees, orchids, bromeliads, ferns, vines and mosses rise high into the sky.
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®
- Tortuguero National Park: Meet the Tico family at their palm plantation to learn about and sample the delicate heart of palm surrounded by tropical forest. Your experience directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production.
Must-see Highlights
- Visit Tortuguero Village, Sarapiqui and Monteverde Cloud Forest
- View Arenal Volcano
- Explore Cocoa Farm with Master Chocolatier in San Isidro de Heredia, Monteverde with Quaker pioneer descendants
- Hike through Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve guided by a Local Specialist
- Cruise the canals of Tortuguero National Park
Trafalgar Difference
- Tortuguero: Welcome to Laguna Lodge Tortuguero, a remote 15-acre retreat which embraces the rich natural environment Costa Rica is known for. You’ll feel a part of nature among towering trees, exotic plants, and spacious gardens that host a number of birds and butterflies. Feel good knowing that the lodge itself protects this biodiverse environment by using alternate materials and structures that don’t permanently harm the land but instead preserve the natural resources you’ll come to appreciate. Take in this slice of paradise lounging by the pool, strolling in the garden or drifting off to sleep to the gentle sound of jungle rain.
Trip Details
Product Code: 34519
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Deluxe
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Explorer, Budget
Tour Operator:
Trafalgar (CA)
Supplier Code: 660.1799B
Starts: San Jose (Costa Rica), Costa Rica
Finishes: Liberia, Costa Rica
Duration: 10 days
Departures: Not Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Easy
Includes
Whats Included
- All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
- Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
- Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
- All transport and transfers shown
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- Optional Experiences and free time
- On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $5875 ($588 /day)
Itinerary
Learn the secrets of Pura Vida – Costa Rica’s inimitable zest for life that will linger throughout your effortlessly delivered encounter with a land that boasts no artificial ingredients. This evening, join your Travel Director and fellow expeditioners for dinner.
Accommodation: Sheraton San Jose
Meals: Dinner
Journey to San Isidro de Heredia where you’ll Dive into Culture with master chocolatiers Julio Fernandez and George Soriano to learn about the history of chocolate and its production at this small workshop. Then, it’s on to Siquirres where we embark on a river journey through protected wetlands and on to secluded Tortuguero, gliding through canals, lagoons and lowland rainforest. Arrive at your Stays with Stories at Laguna Lodge, where you’ll learn the story of how the lodge was built with materials that protect this biodiverse environment and natural habitat. Later, enjoy dinner at your hotel accompanied by the enchanting sounds of resident cicadas and tree frogs.
Accommodation: Laguna Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Take a morning cruise through the waterways of Tortuguero National Park with a Local Specialist, keeping an eye out for monkeys, toucans and other wildlife unique to this region. Visit the village of Tortuguero before returning to your lodge for lunch. After your morning introduction on the waterways, explore deeper as you drift on an afternoon cruise in one of Costa Rica’s most biodiverse corners. Later, Dive into Culture as you join Cloied, a well-known figure from one of Tortuguero’s pioneer families, to prepare a traditional coconut dessert together before dinner at the lodge.
Accommodation: Laguna Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Bid adiós to Tortuguero as you travel through the Sarapiqui region, where you’ll meet the Tico family for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at their palm plantation. Here, you'll learn about and sample the delicate heart of palm. Later, at Hacienda Pozo Azul, you’ll meet the Quintana family to experience how their eco-friendly hacienda, originally built as a retirement project, has blossomed into an eco-adventure hub. During this Be My Guest experience, you’ll learn firsthand how they’re reducing their carbon footprint while supporting the local community.
Accommodation: Arenal Paraiso Resort and Spa, Magic Mountain Spa & Conference Center
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Head to the Arenal Hanging Bridges to walk eye-level with the rainforest canopy. Look out for monkeys swinging through the trees, sloths tucked into the foliage and birds calling overhead, with views out to the majestic Arenal Volcano. The rest of this afternoon is yours to explore or unwind at your own pace, immersed in Arenal's beauty. Whether you're craving adventure or relaxation, a variety of Optional Experiences await. Choose to take a guided walk through La Fortuna to learn about native wildlife, paddle across Lake Arenal by kayak or soak in natural thermal pools followed by dinner surrounded by rainforest.
Accommodation: Arenal Paraiso Resort and Spa, Magic Mountain Spa & Conference Center
Meals: Breakfast
Enjoy a leisurely morning, with time to relax and take in your surroundings before you set off for the stunning Monteverde Cloud Forest. As you arrive in this mist-covered paradise, you’ll be immersed in the wonder of one of Costa Rica’s most unique ecosystems. This evening, you'll enjoy an engaging Pioneer Quaker Presentation. You’ll meet a descendant of Monteverde’s Quaker pioneers, whose families made the courageous journey from Alabama in the early 1950s. They’ll share their personal stories of settling in this remote area and reflect on the changes they’ve witnessed in the community over the years. It’s an evening where history, culture, and connection come to life in the heart of Monteverde.
Accommodation: El Establo Mountain
Meals: Breakfast
This morning, join your Travel Director for an excursion through the lush rainforests of a Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. Later this afternoon, opt to ascend to the treetops high above the jungle floor below, treading lightly along the Sky Walk suspension bridges amongst the wildlife that find sanctuary in the boughs of the surrounding canopy. As our epic eco-adventure nears its end, we share stories with newfound friends at a dinner.
Accommodation: El Establo Mountain
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Bid farewell to your Travel Director and the cloud forests of Monteverde as you drive to the Pacific coast. Arrive in Guanacaste and continue to your beachfront retreat in Tamarindo Beach. This laid-back surfer town is the perfect base for coastal Costa Rica. After check-in, the rest of the day is yours to enjoy as you please. Stroll the palm-lined sands, browse the beachside boutiques or simply relax with a cool drink and watch the sun slip into the ocean.
Accommodation: Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort
Meals: Breakfast
Spend today your way in Tamarindo. Swim in the Pacific, explore the town’s surf shops and galleries or take it slow at a beachfront cafe. If you’re after more adventure, choose an Optional Experience sailing Tamarindo’s Gold Coast by catamaran, with time to swim and a barbecue served on board as the sun sets.
Accommodation: Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort
Meals: Breakfast
Bid farewell to your fellow travelers as your Costa Rican journey ends. Enjoy a complimentary transfer to Guanacaste Airport, taking pura vida memories with you.
Meals: Breakfast
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Reviews
Vernon Johnstone - Traveled, January 2025
It is wonderful. The speakers were excellent. We didn’t need any of the optionals.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/25/2025
Trusted Customer - Traveled, January 2025
Excellent trip to Costa Rica. Everything is first rate. The tour and the tour director were excellent in every respect.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/23/2025
Trusted Customer - Traveled, January 2025
Our guide was smart and always had is eyes looking for something he could point out or share. The bus driver was excellent! He handled our suitcases like a pro. All speakers at sites were knowledgeable and patient when some had trouble keeping up. I would have liked to have actual what clothing to pack 2 weeks prior to travel. Also that I should carry about $150 in ones, fives tens because where we traveled most locals wanted cash. Quick dry clothes is a must in the rainforest. Travelers need to be able to walk on uneven ground for a distance. I enjoyed the entire experience and our guide was very smart and was always looking for was to make it more special.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/24/2025
Herbert Casey Sr. - Traveled, March 2025
Perfect. It was very good and very interesting. About extended trips and other ventures that could have been offered.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/24/2025
Nancy Leamy - Traveled, March 2025
It was my favorite vacation so far. Tour Guide German and Driver were so welcoming and professional. Would recommend Trafalgar (and do) for any tour. Thanks so much!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/25/2025
Trusted Customer - Traveled, March 2025
Costa Rica east to west. Excellent from go to wo. Guide, driver, itinerary, experiences, accommodation. So many sightings of wildlife both on land and from the water which our guides were able to find for us. A magnificent adventure. Very well organized from the east to the west through some beautiful landscapes. Everywhere we went our guide did his utmost to fuss out the wildlife. The accommodation was excellent and the restaurant experiences very good. We felt very safe with our driver.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/26/2025
Geraldine Kakeeway - Traveled, March 2025
Costa Rica It was professional and well done in every aspect. Itinerary was well- planned and optional activities were good but some were concurrent and difficult to make a choice between two amazing event choices. Accommodations were so wonderful as was the food choices. Travel director and driver were beyond professional and I was made to feel safe, taken care of and like family.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/23/2025
Trusted Customer - Traveled, March 2025
With our passionate informed guide Jorge, we experienced a great amount of natural beauty. As important were the cultural features and discussions by residents. Needed another days to soak it all in!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/26/2025
Trusted Customer - Traveled, March 2025
Our TD Jorge (and driver Jason) was the best we have seen so far in all our Trafalgar trips. He is respectful, kind, caring and above all very patient with everyone. George always promptly responded to all our questions and needs. We found our first trip to South America very enjoyable due to it's support of the Eco-friendly connections and of course Jorge and Jason. We look forward to another visit soon.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/24/2025
Marguerite Kelly - Traveled, June 2025
This was not only an educational experience about Costa Rica’s efforts on sustainability but also a fantastic Trafabulous adventure. We had the opportunity to experience the wild life of Costa Rica in its natural habitat. Visit Tortuguero and while staying a remote lodge surrounded by nature, we experienced a sea turtle lay its eggs. View the beauty of the Mountain and Volcano and soak in their magnificence. We Zip Lined through the rain forest and rolled through the rapids while White Water Rafting. On top of all of this, we made friends around the world with our fellow Trafalgar travelers. Trafalgar ensures that they employ the best Travel Directors and *Personal information removed by Feefo* was superb, but they also ensure your experience is full with local guides who are extremely knowledgeable about their country. I will choose Trafalgar again and again.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/24/2025
