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Costa Rica Eco Adventure with Guanacaste

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Itinerary

Tour Itinerary

Glide through tree-lined waterways, relax in thermal pools, sample chocolate made from the world's best cacao and journey back in time with a native Quaker in Old Town Monteverde. Your Costa Rica tour captures the natural highlights of this biodiverse country including 3 days in Guanacaste.

Countries Visited

Costa Rica

  1. Day 1
    Welcome to San José
    Learn the secrets of Pura Vida – Costa Rica’s inimitable zest for life that will linger throughout your effortlessly delivered encounter with a land that boasts no artificial ingredients. This evening, join your Travel Director and fellow expeditioners for dinner.Accommodation: Sheraton San Jose
    Meals:   Dinner
  2. Day 2
    Discover the Natural Beauty of Tortuguero National Park Dive Into Culture Make Travel Matter
    Journey to San Isidro de Heredia where you’ll Dive into Culture with master chocolatiers Julio Fernandez and George Soriano to learn about the history of chocolate and its production at this small workshop. Then, it’s on to Siquirres where we embark on a river journey through protected wetlands and on to secluded Tortuguero, gliding through canals, lagoons and lowland rainforest. Visit the Village of Tortuguero for a culturally enriching MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience meeting Tortuguero Village pioneers and learning about their way of life. Then continue to your Stays with Stories at Laguna Lodge, where you’ll learn the story of how the lodge was built with materials that protect this biodiverse environment and natural habitat. Later, enjoy dinner at your hotel accompanied by the enchanting sounds of resident cicadas and tree frogs.Accommodation: Laguna Lodge
    Meals:   Breakfast   Lunch   Dinner
  3. Day 3
    Visit the wildlife of Tortuguero National Park
    Cruise the canals and streams of the park today with a Local Specialist as howler monkeys watch from the treetops, toucans and egrets fly through the air and crocodiles ply the cool waters. Visit the Village of Tortuguero. If you are here between July and September, take an optional tour to see the sea turtles laying eggs on the beach.Accommodation: Laguna Lodge
    Meals:   Breakfast   Lunch   Dinner
  4. Day 4
    Sample heart of palm in Tortuguero
    Bid adiós to Tortuguero and head back to the mainland where we’ll enjoy lunch before meeting the Tico family for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at their palm plantation. There you'll learn about and sample the delicate heart of palm. Tonight you'll enjoy dinner with the owners of your hotel as they prepare a special barbecue meal just for you.Accommodation: La Quinta Sarapiqui Lodge
    Meals:   Breakfast   Lunch   Dinner
  5. Day 5
    Mingle with Locals in Saripiqui Connect with Locals
    Rise with the sun to get up close and personal with Costa Rica's exquisite nature during a leisurely walk. Keep a lookout for the endangered great green macaw and connect with your beautiful natural surroundings. Embark on an optional rafting trip later this morning. We Connect With Locals this afternoon, enjoying a Be My Guest experience lunch at an eco-friendly hacienda built by the Quintana family as a retirement project. Today, it is home to an organic farm and related eco-adventures. Learn how your experience contributes to the local community. Our journey continues to Arenal Volcano, on whose slopes we spend the afternoon relaxing in our resort's beautifully landscaped thermal pools.Accommodation: Arenal Paraiso Resort and Spa
    Meals:   Breakfast   Lunch
  6. Day 6
    Immerse in the stories of Monteverde Cloud Forest Connect with Locals
    Our soul-stirring encounter with Costa Rica’s natural wonders continues after a morning at leisure. Straddle the Continental Divide and touch the sky in Monteverde Cloud Forest, where you’ll have an opportunity to explore this biodiverse sanctuary, renowned for its collection of orchid species – more than in any other single place. Tonight, you will Dive into Culture as you meet descendants of native Quaker and a Local Specialist, who will share stories of Old Town Monteverde and delve into the history of the American Quakers who settled in the area in the 1950s. This evening, relish some of the best views as you enjoy dinner.Accommodation: El Establo Mountain
    Meals:   Breakfast   Dinner
  7. Day 7
    Wander the Monteverde Cloud Forest
    This morning, join your Local Specialist guide for an excursion through the lush rainforests of Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. Ascend to the treetops high above the jungle floor below, treading lightly along the Sky Walk suspension bridges amongst the wildlife that find sanctuary in the boughs of the surrounding canopy. As our epic eco-adventure nears its end, we share stories with newfound friends at a Farewell Dinner.Accommodation: El Establo Mountain
    Meals:   Breakfast   Dinner
  8. Day 8
    On the shores of Guanacaste
    After a pit stop in Liberia, we continue to Tamarindo Beach.Accommodation: Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort
    Meals:   Breakfast
  9. Day 9
    Surf and play in Guanacaste
    Settle in for a day at leisure. Relax on the beach, learn how to surf or go shopping in the nearby Tamarindo Village.Accommodation: Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort
    Meals:   Breakfast
  10. Day 10
    Depart Liberia
    Transfer to Liberia International Airport for your flight or consider extending your stay to soak up the sun-kissed shores of Costa Rica.
    Meals:   Breakfast

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Inclusions

Dining Summary

  • 6 Dinner (D)
  • 9 Breakfast (B)
  • 4 Lunch (L)

Be My Guest

  • Sarapiqui: Visit the Quintana family's Hacienda Pozo Azul and discover how they reduce their carbon footprint and support the local community.

Dive Into Culture

  • San Isidro: Meet master chocolatiers, Julio Fernandez and George Soriano, to learn about the history of chocolate and how it is produced at this small workshop.
  • Monteverde: Meet Monteverde's Quaker descendants and Local Specialist to learn about Old Town Monteverde and the fascinating history of the American Quakers who settled in the area in the 1950s.

Iconic Experience

  • Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve: Walk above the jungle floor on the Sky Walk. A chain of six suspension bridges at canopy level with complete views of the forest and access to a completely different ecosystem that can only be discovered at the highest points of trees. A naturalist guide will point out intriguing plant and animal life, so you won’t miss out on any amazing details these forests offer.

MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®

  • Tortuguero: In the Village of Tortuguero, meet the village’s first pioneers and hear stories of what life was like in Tortuguero. You’ll also learn about all the sustainability efforts that have taken place and how the community has changed their perceptions of the environment around them.
  • Tortuguero National Park: Meet the Tico family at their palm plantation to learn about and sample the delicate heart of palm surrounded by tropical forest. Your experience directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production.

Must-see Highlights

  • Visit Tortuguero Village, Sarapiqui
  • View Arenal Volcano
  • Explore Cocoa Farm with Master Chocolatier and explore Monteverde with Quaker pioneer descendants
  • Hike through Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve guided by a Local Specialist
  • Cruise the canals of Tortuguero National Park

Trafalgar Difference

  • Tortuguero: Welcome to Laguna Lodge Tortuguero, a remote 15-acre retreat which embraces the rich natural environment Costa Rica is known for. You’ll feel a part of nature among towering trees, exotic plants, and spacious gardens that host a number of birds and butterflies. Feel good knowing that the lodge itself protects this biodiverse environment by using alternate materials and structures that don’t permanently harm the land but instead preserve the natural resources you’ll come to appreciate. Take in this slice of paradise lounging by the pool, strolling in the garden or drifting off to sleep to the gentle sound of jungle rain.

Whats Included

  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
  • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
  • All transport and transfers shown
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • Optional Experiences and free time
  • On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.

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Questions & Answers

Question: How many suitcases can I take with me on my trip?

Each person is allowed one "check-in," and one "carry-on." Remember to take all valuables with you as "carry-on", because electronic equipment, cameras, laptops, jewelry, business documents and money are not covered by the airlines' liability, so always carry them aboard with you.

Question: Is Airfare Included in the Price?

Airfare from your point of origin to and from the trip is not included in the land price.

Customer Reviews

Overall Rating
4.2
Accommodations
3.6
Itinerary
4.4
Professional Staff
4.6
Repeat with Operator
4.2
Value for Money
4.2

Ratings based off 10 reviews - currently showing 5 reviews with comments only

The trip was excellent, tour director very knowledgeable and helpful . We have a great experience in Costa Ricas nature.

The only thing I would recommend is the hotel in Guanacaste is advertised as a beach front hotel. The rooms we had were across a very busy street on the opposite side of the beach. Perhaps reflect that in the description of the hotel so travelers can make an informed decision. Also, we are a family of four and we got rooms on two separate floors - the concierge said we had to make a special request if we wanted our rooms side by side. This had not been the case for the entire tour, except for this extension. There was no porter service, we had to transport our own luggage on the date of departure. The entire trip exceeded our expectations. I had high expectations of our beach extension, but was disappointed.

The accommodations were mostly excellent but I chose agree because there were two places where we stayed that had the best those towns could offer. Being in equatorial towns with limited access to electricity or the philosophy of the owners either didn't provide air conditioning or sub par rooms. However, this is understandable based on where we were. Hospitality and food excellent.

Excellent variety, excellent guide and bus driver. Enjoyed contact with local people (be our guest) and businesses which is somewhat unique. Bus a bit cramped, accommodations generally lacked in-room internet. One accommodation had no AC. Side tours very good and saw lots of beautiful nature. Most days were paced well.

THe Costa Rica Trip was great! Our tour director German was very knowledgeable and passionate about his country. This tour exceeds my expectation.

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