Costa Rica Explorer

Costa Rica has as many microclimates as it does opportunities for active adventures, and this 2-week journey will bring you the best of both. There's a visit to a cloud forest, but for a bigger jolt, opt to rappel down waterfalls or fly across ziplines above the treetops. For the caffeine connoisseur, we visit a coffee co-op and learn how it gets from bean to your cup. For a different pace, float through the canals of the Tortuguero National Park in search of wildlife. From the Caribbean beaches to the Pacific, this stunning tour embodies some of the best that Costa Rica has to offer.

Day 1 San José
Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer included.

Day 2 San José/Tortuguero
Travel to Tortuguero National Park and enjoy guided boat trips and wildlife viewing through the canals and coastal jungle. In leisure time, relax at the secluded lodge or this evening take an optional night boat excursion.

Day 3 Tortuguero
Enjoy a guided boat trip and jungle walk to enjoy wildlife viewing in search of caiman, monkeys (spider, howler, and white-faced Capuchin), sloths and basilisk lizards.

Day 4 Tortuguero/La Fortuna
Depart early and enjoy an included snack en route. This afternoon, visit a G Adventures-supported coffee cooperative with a tour and local lunch. Arrive in La Fortuna this evening and relax at the pool taking in jungle and volcano views.

Day 5 La Fortuna
Explore Fortuna and take a tortilla-making lesson followed by a typical lunch with a local family in their home.

Day 6 La Fortuna
Free day in La Fortuna. Options include rafting, waterfall rappelling, soaking in local hot springs or take a boat tour of the Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge.

Day 7 La Fortuna/Monteverde
Travel to Monteverde.

Day 8 Monteverde
Take a guided nature hike in the Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve.

Day 9 Monteverde
Free time to explore Monteverde.

Day 10 Monteverde/Manuel Antonio
Drive to Manuel Antonio and enjoy a guided walk in the scenic national park. Enjoy the laid-back atmosphere of the Pacific coast with options to surf, go horseback riding, or visit nearby picturesque beaches.

Day 11 Manuel Antonio
Take an included day trip to Manuel Antonio National Park.

Day 12 Manuel Antonio
Free time to explore Manuel Antonio and the National Park with option to surf, go horseback riding, or visit nearby picturesque beaches.

Day 13 Manuel Antonio/San José
Return to San José for an optional farewell dinner with the group.

Day 14 San José
Depart at any time.