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Costa Rica North and South: National Parks, Wildlife & Hot Springs
Costa Rica North and South: National Parks, Wildlife & Hot Springs
Costa Rica North and South: National Parks, Wildlife & Hot Springs
New Release Fully Guided Adventure Small Group Walking & Hiking Wildlife
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 Trip Length
15 Days
 Trip Starts
San Jose
 Trip Finishes
San Jose
15 Day Costa Rica North and South: National Parks, Wildlife & Hot Springs Itinerary (G Adventures)
Countries Explored: Costa Rica
Trip Style
Geluxe Collection
Departures
Budget
Premium
Max. Group Size
18
Pace
Moderate
Guide Level
Fully Guided
Trip Code
CRGG

Overview

Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on G Adventures 15 Day Costa Rica North and South: National Parks, Wildlife & Hot Springs. Experience Costa Rica to the fullest on this comprehensive 15-day exploration into the country's spectacular, diverse landscapes. Featuring a perfect blend of essential highlights like La Fortuna and Manuel Antonio National Park, venture even deeper into the unspoiled jungle and beaches of the Osa Peninsula in search of wildlife and adventure. Stay in motion with kayaking and hiking, with time for kicking back in regenerative natural hot springs. Costa Rica is calling—be sure to pick up.

Itinerary

Arrive to Costa Rica at any time and transfer to the hotel. Meet your fellow group members at the welcome meeting in the evening and get all the important information about the adventure ahead. Afterwards, head to a nearby restaurant for a delicious welcome dinner with new friends. Stay: Gran Hotel Costa Rica (D)

Travel by minibus and boat from San José to Tortuguero National Park. After lunch, take the first of 2 kayaking excursions to the nearby canals to spot wildlife. (B/L/D)

Take an optional morning boat safari to spot wildlife at dawn when things are most active. After breakfast head out again by kayak to explore some of the secondary canals and waterways. Enjoy free time in the afternoon to visit the nearby town or to relax by the pool. (B/L/D)

Travel by boat and bus from Arenal to La Fortuna with a stop en route at a coffee cooperative. Arrive to La Fortuna in the late afternoon and enjoy a free evening to choose from one of the many great restaurants or join the CEO at their local favourite. Stay: Hotel Lomas del Volcán (B/L)

Choose from either zip-lining or canyoning in the morning with an included lunch afterwards. Free afternoon to relax or head to Tabacón hot springs early with the day pass and have dinner at the resort before returning to the hotel. Stay: Hotel Lomas del Volcán (B/L/D)

Visit the hanging bridges en route to Rio Celeste, arriving in time for lunch. Free afternoon to relax or to do optional activities from the hotel before dinner. Stay: Rio Celeste Hideaway Hotel (B/L/D)

Transfer to the entrance of Volcán Tenorio National Park and hike to Rio Celeste Waterfall. Free afternoon for optional activities from the hotel before a farewell dinner in the evening. Stay: Rio Celeste Hideaway Hotel (B/L/D)

Travel from Rio Celeste to San José by minibus and have lunch at a local restaurant near the hotel. In the afternoon set off to explore the city by bicycle and on foot with a local guide before meeting up in the evening for dinner. Stay: Gran Hotel Costa Rica (B/D)

Travel from San José to the Chirripó Mountain area with a stop at Irazú Volcano before continuing to the eco-camp glamping retreat for the evening. Stay: Kinkara Luxury Retreat (B/L/D)

Choose either a wildlife excursion or a waterfall hike and yoga before lunch at the eco-camp. Enjoy a free afternoon for relaxing, on-site wellness activities, or to explore the trails around the camp on foot. Stay: Kinkara Luxury Retreat (B/L/D)

Travel south to the town of Puerto Jimenez. Take an orientation walk around town with the CEO followed by an optional walk to the nearby beach. Stay: Hotel Botanika (B/L)

Embark on a full-day hiking and wildlife excursion into Corcovado National Park with a local naturalist guide. Stay: Hotel Botanika (B/L)

Travel from the Osa Peninsula to Manuel Antonio National Park with a stop en route for a hike and a typical rural lunch. Stay: Parador Nature Resort and Spa (B/L)

Take a half-day excursion into Manuel Antonio National Park with a naturalist guide. Free afternoon for relaxing at the beach and optional activities before a farewell dinner in the evening. Stay: Parador Nature Resort and Spa (B/D)

Two departure shuttles will be provided from the Manuel Antonio hotel directly to the San José airport, where the tour ends on arrival. (B)

Trip Inclusions

  • 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.

  • Your G for Good Moment: Mi Cafecito Coffee Tour, Sarapiquí
  • Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group Your OM
  • G Day: Ziplining or Waterfall Canyoning, La Fortuna
  • Your Wellness Moment: Tabacón Hot Springs Resort and Dinner, La Fortuna Your OM
  • G Day: Wildlife Excursion or Waterfall Hike & Yoga, Chirripó
  • 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
  • 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

  • Hotels (10 Nights), Jungle Lodge (2 Nights), Permanent glamping tent with shared facilities (2 Nights)

  • CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides

  • 14 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 10 dinners

  • Private vehicle, kayak, boat, walking

  • Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
  • Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included
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