If you’re looking for a taste of Costa Rica’s world-class highlights but want to keep things spicy with a sampling of hidden treasures, this action-packed adventure tops the menu. In spite of its small size, Costa Rica is one of the most biologically diverse countries in the world – explore its volcanoes, wildlife, rainforests and beaches. This adventure offers a great balance of guided excursions and free time. Optional activities abound – choose to get your adrenaline pumping or take it easy with a stroll through a butterfly garden.
Arrive at any time.
Travel to Quepos and enjoy a few days of relaxing and exploring Manuel Antonio National Park.
Enjoy a free day in the Manuel Antonio region to explore and relax. Opt go kayaking through mangroves, take a surf lesson or cruise along the coast on a dolphin-spotting sunset sailing excursion.
Exclusive Inclusions:Carte Blanche
Travel from Quepos to Monteverde and into the cool mountain air of the area. Take an included guided night walk to learn about nocturnal life in the cloud forest firsthand.
Enjoy a free day to explore the cloud forest region of Costa Rica. Opt to fly across canopy ziplines or tour a coffee plantation.
Exclusive Inclusions:Carte Blanche
Travel from Monteverde to La Fortuna. Enjoy free time for optional activities such as whitewater rafting, waterfall rappelling, or relaxing in local hot springs.
Enjoy two free days in La Fortuna. Optional activities abound.
Exclusive Inclusions:Carte Blanche
Enjoy an included visit to a G Adventures-supported coffee cooperative with a local lunch before heading to a jungle oasis in the Sarapiquí Rainforest.
Exclusive Inclusions:G Adventures for Good Mi Cafecito Coffee Cooperative Tour
Meals included: Lunch | Dinner
Enjoy a day in the beautiful Sarapiquí Valley. Optional activities (all included in our overnight package, weather-depending) include swimming in the river, night walks, an empanada-making lesson or lounging in a hammock.
Exclusive Inclusions:Hands-On Cooking Demonstration
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Head to Tortuguero. Opt to visit the nesting grounds of the green and leatherback turtles at night (seasonal).
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Enjoy free time to explore Tortuguero. Opt to kayak through the canals and view the wildlife, wake up early and head to the beach to watch turtle eggs hatch (seasonal), or just wander through the town.
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Head to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca. Opt to snorkel in the Caribbean, hike in Manzanillo National Wildlife Refuge, or rent a bike to hit the beach.
Meals included: Breakfast
With free time here, head out and explore. Don’t forget to try some fantastic Afro-Caribbean cuisine.
Exclusive Inclusions:Carte Blanche
Enjoy free time in the morning before heading back to San Jose for the final night with the group.
Depart at any time.