Costa Rica North and South: National Parks, Wildlife & Hot Springs
Overview
Highlights
- Look for tropical birds and monkeys while kayaking the canals of tortuguero national park
- Soak in the restorative thermal springs at tabacón resort
- Hike to an intensely blue-coloured waterfall in volcán tenorio national park
- Savour delicious farm-to-table cuisine at a wellness eco-camp
- Search for wildlife in the pristine corcovado national park
- Spot sloths and hit the beach in manuel antonio antonio national park
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Trip includes
- Your G for Good Moment: Mi Cafecito Coffee Tour
- SarapiquíYour Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and GroupYour OMG Day: Ziplining or Waterfall Canyoning
- La FortunaYour Wellness Moment: Tabacón Hot Springs Resort and Dinner
- La FortunaYour OMG Day: Wildlife Excursion or Waterfall Hike & Yoga
- ChirripóYour Foodie Moment: Santa Juana Lodge Visit & Lunch
- Complimentary arrival transfer
- Welcome dinner
- Two days of kayaking in Tortuguero National Park
- Walk to a waterfall in San Miguel de Sarapiquí
- Day pass at Tabacón Hot Spring Resort with dinner
- Hanging bridges excursion to spot wildlife from La Fortuna
- Hike to the Rio Celeste Waterfall in Volcán Tenorio National Park
- Bikes & Bites tour in San Jose
- Visit the viewpoints and walking trails of Irazú Volcano
- Orientation walk of Puerto Jimenez and walk to Playa Preciosa
- Full-day hiking and wildlife expedition into Corcovado National Park with a naturalist guide
- Walk to a waterfall and have a traditional rural lunch at a mountain reserve
- Half-day excursion into Manuel Antonio National Park with a naturalist guide
- Farewell dinner
- Departure transfer
- All tips included for activities and meals
- except for CEO and porterage
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Itinerary
Feel the warm air hit your face as you step out of the plane in Costa Rica. Fall into the pace of the traffic and beeping car horns as you take in the sights and sounds of this vibrant Central American country en route to the city centre. We welcome you to San José, a...
See the landscape dramatically change as you head out of the city and through the lush Braulio Carrillo National Park en route to the coast. Before long you'll be gliding through the canals of Tortuguero in a kayak, keeping a lookout for tropical birds, reptiles and m...
Wake early and prepare for more exploration of Tortuguero's waterways to spot wildlife. Catch the light glinting off of a Morpho butterfly's blazing blue wings as you paddle along the canals and listen to the calls of the forest. In the evening, you could take an excu...
Leaving the coast behind, we'll head inland with a stop at a G Adventures-supported coffee cooperative along the way. Learn all about how coffee is harvested and produced as you sip a delicious cup of one of Costa Rica's most tasty indulgences. Stretch your legs and s...
Today is all about you. Fly through the lush forest canopy on a series of zip-lines and platforms or go on a canyoning excursion, rappelling down waterfalls and swimming in the refreshing pools. Whichever option you choose, your muscles will appreciate a soak in the r...
Start the morning high up in the forest canopy, strolling a series of hanging bridges and witnessing the environment come alive from the treetops to the rainforest floor below. See Costa Rica's incredible diversity on full display and keep your eyes out for colourful ...
Local legend has it that when God was finished painting the sky, the brush used was washed in the river of Volcán Tenorio National Park. Hike through the rainforest along jungle trails, keeping an eye out for birds and wildlife before reaching the spectacular blue wat...
Get to know Costa Rica's capital city like a local today as you set off by bike to explore the sights and to stimulate the senses. Discover some of San José's history and architecture in the downtown area while also visiting some local favourite spots and hidden neigh...
Swap the big city energy for stunning natural beauty as you take in the breathtaking views from the walking trails at Irazú Volcano, the highest active volcano in the country. If you're extremely lucky and the skies are clear it is possible to see both the Caribbean a...
Freedom and choice are the order of the day to get the most out of this incredible part of the country. The nearby Cloudbridge Nature Reserve offers hiking and wildlife-spotting opportunities while closer to camp provides a waterfall hike with a swim and yoga. Allow t...
The Osa Peninsula is Costa Rica's final frontier, home to vast wilderness, wildlife and incredible diversity, and it will be our playground for the next couple of days. The journey south provides continuously changing landscapes until reaching the pristine coastal rai...
Set off on an unforgettable expedition into the wilds of Corcovado National Park, a natural treasure of Costa Rica. One of the most biodiverse places on the planet, we will venture in and out by boat to head into the park on foot in search of an array of tropical bird...
Beautiful beaches and small towns dot the Pacific coastline from north to south, with hidden coves and surf breaks coming into sight as you round each corner. Take in the sweeping views and hike to a waterfall before descending down to one of Costa Rica's most well-kn...
Wildlife, birds and natural beauty abound as you head into Manuel Antonio National Park to walk the coastal jungle trails. Embrace the slower pace like the resident sloths of the forest to appreciate the lush environment packed with wildlife before settling on one of ...
Leave the coast behind and relive the memories on the return to San Jose and on the onward travels home.
Two departure shuttles will be provided from the Manuel Antonio hotel directly to the San José airport, where the tour ends on arrival.
Please note: Departing flights should be booked no earlier than 3pm.
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Costa Rica will not be allowing anyone to enter the country without proof of a departure ticket (bus, airplane, boat, etc.). If you are travelling through a few countries in Central America, you will need to show proof of your itinerary and a departure ticket from your last destination. Please print the itinerary and voucher and bring it with you. ACCOMMODATION NOTE: Please be aware that properties we stay in with only two stories may not have elevators installed and climbing the stairs with your luggage will be necessary.
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