Fully Guided Small Group
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Trip Style
Family
Budget
Affordable
Max. Group Size
20
Pace
Leisurely
Guide Level
Fully Guided
Trip Code
CRSGF
Overview
Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on G Adventures 9 Day Costa Rica Upgraded Family Adventure. The mere mention of Costa Rica conjures up images of rainforest, beaches and wildlife; this family adventure has all of that and more. Explore this incredibly diverse country speeding through the canopy on a zip line, soaking in volcanic mud baths and thermal pools and searching for wildlife with an expert naturalist. Top it all off with a couple of days at at the beach and it will leave you hungry for more.
Itinerary
Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer included.
Travel in the morning to Monteverde, with a stop at a working farm and coffee cooperative for a farm-to-table lunch, followed by a property tour. Take an afternoon cooking class, then attend a coffee-making demonstration before some free time to settle in to our hotel. In the evening, take a walk in the forest with an expert naturalist guide to look for nocturnal wildlife. (B/L)
Visit the Monteverde Institute to learn about their reforestation projects in the area, with an opportunity to lend a hand in the tree nursery. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon to relax by the pool or to choose from a variety of optional activities like zip-lining, hiking in the Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve, or a walk through the forest canopy across hanging bridges. (B)
Travel into Rincón de la Vieja National Park, a land of volcanoes, hot springs and dense rainforest. Swing across zip lines strung through the forest canopy and visit thermal springs and mud baths. Opt to visit the on-site butterfly farm in the evening. (B/D)
Enjoy a full day of adventure in the national park. Take a horseback riding excursion, go on a guided hike in search of wildlife, swim beneath the waterfalls of the Rio Negro or just sit back and relax by the pool at the hotel. (B/L/D)
Travel to Guanacaste Province and the Pacific coast at Playa Potrero. Spend the afternoon at the beach or opt to take a sunset sailing trip around the Santa Catalina Islands. (B)
Enjoy a free day to relax at the pool or on the beach in this tropical paradise, or choose from optional activities like a yoga class or horseback riding. (B)
Travel back inland with a stop for a jungle boat cruise through Palo Verde National Park to spot wildlife like monkeys, crocodiles and birds. Continue to San José and share adventure stories in the evening at the group's farewell dinner. (B/L/D)
Depart at any time. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- Speed through the jungle canopy on zip lines.
- Head into the cloud forest on a night walk with a naturalist in search of nocturnal creatures.
- Take a cooking class and sample delicious Costa Rican cuisine.
- Jump into a natural mud bath and swim in volcanic thermal pools.
- Your G for Good Moment: Cafe Monteverde Experience, Monteverde
- Arrival transfer
- Naturalist guided cloud forest night walk
- Canyon canopy tour in Rincón de la Vieja National Park
- Rio Negro Hot Springs and volcanic mud bath
- Horseback riding and guided hike in Rincón de la Vieja National Park
- Palo Verde National Park guided boat tour
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
- Hotels (8 Nights)
- Rooming is based on double occupancy (2 passengers / 2 beds per room); all other room configurations are on request and cannot be guaranteed. We will try to accommodate triples/quad requests whenever possible and it's important to note that rooming configuration can change from city to city and 2 single beds are the standard configuration in a room.
- Hotels vary greatly throughout Central America and even within Costa Rica depending on the location. We do our best to pick comfortable accommodations, but in popular locations options can be limited and we sometimes use various different hotel depending on seasonality. It also is important to remember that hot water shortages and power outages can be fairly common, even in upgraded hotels. We appreciate your patience and understanding that these occurrences are outside of our control.
- Please also note that Monteverde is a fairly small centre with shopping and some great restaurants, but most of the upgraded accommodations are located outside of the main town/city centre - to take better advantage of the natural beauty of these area. Taxis are readily available.
- 1-2 CEOs (Chief Experience Officers) based on group size throughout, local guides
- 8 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
- Private vehicle, boat, horse, walking
- Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included
Brochure
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Prices & Dates
There are currently no departures available on this trip. Either it's the end of the season and new departures will be released shortly, or this itinerary has been changed and will no longer continue. Feel free to contact us for information about when next seasons dates will be released or click here to view the general release dates for all destinations.
Note
Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Prices and trip information are correct at the time at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by G Adventures. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from G Adventures. These should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.
Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Prices and trip information are correct at the time at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by G Adventures. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from G Adventures. These should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.
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