Costa Rica Quest
Experience Overview
Nature called you to Costa Rica — now here you are, suspended in the jungle canopy, locking eyes with a curious monkey. This action-packed tour of Costa Rica’s highlights is perfect for the adventurer with limited time who wants to explore the region’s diversity. Get your adrenaline pumping, follow a trail to the base of a waterfall, explore Manuel Antonio National Park, or relax on a beach — your CEO will help you find the secluded spots only the locals know.
Highlights
- Search for the elusive Quetzal bird in the cloud forest
- Watch the sunset over the Pacific
- Learn about sugar cane and coffee production at a local plantation
- Enjoy free entrance into Manuel Antonio National Park
Trip Details
Product Code: 1852
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Budget
Transport: Private vehicle, boat, shared van, walking.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Classic
Tour Operator:
G Adventures
Supplier Code: CRQ
Starts: San José, Costa Rica
Finishes: San José, Costa Rica
Duration: 9 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Light
Includes
Activities
- Your G for Good Moment: Mi Cafecito Coffee Cooperative Tour, Sarapiquí Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Discover Moment: La Fortuna Your Discover Moment: Monteverde Your Discover Moment: Quepos
- Guided cloud forest night walk (Monteverde)
- Entrance fee to Manuel Antonio National Park
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotel (8nts).
- 1 lunch
Transport
- Private vehicle, boat, shared van, walking.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $1393 ($155 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: San José
Arrive at any time.
There are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting.
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.Accommodation - Hotel El Sesteo
Day 2: San José/La Fortuna
Drive to Sarapiquí to visit the G Adventures-supported Mi Cafecito Community Coffee Plantation. Learn about the impact this project has had on the community and sample some of the products they sell. Continue on to the Arenal region and take advantage of a free afternoon and a full free day tomorrow to experience the adventure activities and natural wonders of the area.
La Fortuna is an excellent base for adventure. Opt to hike the area's nature trails, swim in chilly La Fortuna waterfall or go canyoning.
Meals included: Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Find out where your cup of java comes from. Visit the Mi Cafecito coffee cooperative in San Miguel de Sarapiqui, see shade-grown coffee plants, learn about everything from harvesting, to husking, drying, and roasting the beans before enjoying the best part – a fresh cup! Enjoy a typical lunch of plantains, beans, and freshly caught tilapia fish. Feel good about all this eating and drinking knowing that you are supporting a G Adventures for Good project that helps 200 farmers and their families.Accommodation - Hotel Eco Arenal
Day 3: La Fortuna
Free day in La Fortuna. Experience the outdoor adventures, amazing wildlife and natural wonders in this area. There are enough activities here to keep you busy all day long. In the evening opt to soak in one of the many hot springs in the area to cap off an adventurous day.
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.
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Experience the outdoor adventures, amazing wildlife and natural wonders in this area.Accommodation - Hotel Eco Arenal
Day 4: La Fortuna/Monteverde
Travel by van and boat through the stunning Costa Rican scenery up into the cloud forest. Take an included guided night walk to learn about nocturnal life in the jungle firsthand.
Travel across Lake Arenal into the mountains and on to Monteverde Cloud Forest.
Arrive to spend time enjoying this nature-lover's paradise.
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard and make friends with your seatmate en route to the next stop.Transport - Climb aboard and get your float on.Transport - Climb aboard and make friends with your seatmate en route to the next stop.Activity - Join a naturalist guide for a 1.5-2 hour tour in the cloud forest after dark. Learn more about the habits of the area's nocturnal wildlife including mammals, birds, insects, reptiles, and amphibians, and keep your eyes and ears open on this slow-paced walk. You never know what you might see – it depends on the day and your luck!Accommodation - Hotel Historias Lodge
Day 5: Monteverde
Enjoy a free day to explore the cloud forest region of Costa Rica. Opt to fly across canopy ziplines, walk across suspended bridges through the forest canopy, or go horseback riding in the hills.
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Spend free time in Monteverde exploring the cloud forest or visiting nearby attractions.Accommodation - Hotel Historias Lodge
Day 6: Monteverde/Quepos
Travel to Quepos, just outside Manuel Antonio National Park. Opt to visit the park or relax on the beach in this fun surf town. Enjoy a night out and perhaps learn how to dance salsa.
Travel to the Pacific Coast. Enjoy Quepos. Opt to swim, fish, kayak, surf or take a sailing trip.
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Free_time - Enjoy free time to play in the waves, explore Quepos, or dance the night away.Accommodation - Hotel Le Priss
Day 7: Quepos
Enjoy an included entrance into Manuel Antonio National Park. Then, take advantage of free time to explore. Opt to swim in the Pacific. Or choose to kayak through mangroves and relax on the beach.
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Spend a free day of exploring Quepos, or head to Manuel Antonio to enjoy a full-day of wildlife spotting or kayaking.Activity - Pack your sunscreen, beach shoes, and prepare for a great day in Costa Rica’s smallest yet no less stunning national park. Manual Antonio offers four white-sand beaches, separated by jagged rock outcrops and tidal pools. Swim, sunbathe, and when you’re all beached out, head to the shade of the nearby hiking trails to search for sloths, monkeys, and armadillos. Climb to the lookout to capture views of the pristine Pacific Ocean and the area’s off-shore islands.Accommodation - Hotel Le Priss
Day 8: Quepos/San José
Opt to chill at the beach or sail the Pacific in the morning before the journey by private vehicle back to the capital.
Pre-book the Manuel Antonio Catamaran Tour on the checkout page to include this optional activity on your tour or ask your GCO or travel agent for assistance.
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Free_time - Enjoy a final morning at the beach. Do as much or as little as you'd like.Accommodation - Hotel El Sesteo
Day 9: San José
Depart at any time.
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Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
In Business Since 1990
Reviews
Supriya H. - Traveled, November 2023
I liked how the trip was organized and the activities that were available for us to choose from. There were some things about the trip that could be improved: the hotel goof-up at Monteverde, and the group demographic being the most important reasons I gave a 7 and not a 10.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/31/2023
Mattie-Jean S. - Traveled, November 2023
I have had 3 trips with G and had good experiences on all 3 trips with guides and experience
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/31/2023
Andrew M. - Traveled, November 2023
A great way to engage with a new place.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/31/2023
Denise L. - Traveled, November 2023
Things were well organized. CEO was very friendly and helpful. G Adventures attracts a nice group of travellers. Reasonably priced
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/31/2023
Jennifer P. - Traveled, November 2023
I am a travel agent who has travelled with G a number of times and love the core values and travel style G offers. While we had some glitches and moments which weren't great, I do try to 'Embrace the Bizarre' and roll with things. I have contacted Ana Santamaria and Erin Rogers (Canadian GPS',s) with some additional comments relating to the hotels and tour if you wish to follow up for more details as your form is limited
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/31/2023
Samantha M. - Traveled, November 2023
Having a guide is awesome and the side adventures were great. but when you travel to a completely new destination and only.get email itineraries in advance, you need them to be accurate as much as possible. For example, your group won't be over 12 people...ours was 16. I would',ve like to know we would have a large group and very crowded bus the entire trip. I expect changes of course but this larger group size led to complications
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/31/2023
Sean M. - Traveled, November 2023
Balance of structure (accommodation and transport scheduled, options for eating/activities) and free time, felt like more meals/better accommodation (eg Monteverde) should have been included given overall price
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/31/2023
Surinder K. - Traveled, November 2023
There were 16 people total on the trip. 6 people from same family were traveling and another family of 4, 1 couple and 4 of us single people. It made it challenging to do anything such as having group meals because families didn't want to eat as a group or even try to talk to anyone else.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/31/2023
Nabeel A. - Traveled, November 2023
Accommodations could be better for the price of the tour.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/31/2023
Jill M. - Traveled, November 2023
Good organization, good response to unexpected issues, great guides. CEO friendly, knowledgeable and professional.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/31/2023
Sean M. - Traveled, November 2023
balance of structure (accommodation and transport scheduled, options for eating/activities) and free time, felt like more meals/better accommodation (eg Monteverde) should have been included given overall price.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/31/2023
Leah S. - Traveled, November 2023
Very easy. See the highlights with lots of flexibility.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/30/2023
Nirmalya G. - Traveled, November 2023
Very well planned and executed. Some of the hotels can be a bit better.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/30/2023
Khurshid N. - Traveled, November 2023
This is my first experience with G Adventures. Overall it's was well organized, great balance in terms of doing activity and some free time and experienced CEO. The only reason I give a 9 is because hotel in Monteverde was not good as the walls are thin and can be noisy hearing other people and it was smelly.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/30/2023
Brandon M. - Traveled, November 2023
Having the logistics and activities planned out for you allows you to enjoy the vacation much more than doing all the work yourself
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/30/2023
Yi Z. - Traveled, November 2023
good tour guide
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/30/2023
Sarah S. - Traveled, November 2023
Great trip! Great group!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/30/2023
Thomas K. - Traveled, November 2023
meeting aweosme people and it was the second time that i had an wonderful guide
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/29/2023
Federico P. - Traveled, November 2023
Like it but the selected destinations were too touristic
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/29/2023
Stefano R. - Traveled, November 2023
The great job done by the CEO in organizing the different daily activities trying to accommodate everybody',s wishes
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/29/2023
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