14 days tour

Basic Costa Rica: Coastlines & Cloud Forests

Basic Costa Rica: Coastlines & Cloud Forests

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Transport

Local bus, boat, taxi, private vehicle, walking.

Meals

1 breakfast, 1 dinner

Accommodation

Simple hotels (3 nts), hostels (9 nts, multi-share), local homestay (1 nt).

Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.

Others

Your G for Good Moment: Coope San Juan Homestay, Cantรณn de San Carlos Your G for Good Moment: Life Monteverde Experience, Monteverde Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends Your Discover Moment: La Fortuna Your Discover Moment: Monteverde. Beach time in Puerto Viejo and Santa Teresa. Free time in La Fortuna and Monteverde. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Not included:

Insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here ( https://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance ).

Flights

International flights are not included

Optional

Other activities and services not included

Others

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. Be prepared for rain and lower temperatures during the winter season (June-November), especially in Costa Ricaโ€™s central valley. Looking to add to your experience? Check out our Extras! Specially designed for travellers with unique interests, Extras are optional add-ons to your G adventures trip that make your adventure more you-centric. Extras must be booked prior to departure, please see details in our optional activities field and ask your sales GCO or travel agent about booking.Puerto Viejo de Talamanca - Gandoca Manzanillo National Wildlife Refuge Hike (65USD per person) - Snorkelling (65USD per person) - Bike Rental (9USD per person) - Boogie Boarding - Finca la Isla Botanical Garden Visit (5-10USD per person) La Fortuna - Costa Rica Adrenaline Bundle (149USD per person) - La Fortuna Waterfall Swim (20USD per person) - Venado Caves Exploration (78USD per person) Arenal - Arenal Horseback Riding (66-68USD per person) - Baldi Hot Springs (64USD per person) - Gravity Falls Waterfall Jumping (125USD per person) - Mountain Biking (79USD per person) - Whitewater Rafting (61-86USD per person) - Caรฑo Negro Wildlife Refuge Tour (65USD per person) - Lost Canyon Adventures Canyoning (99USD per person) - Stand-Up Paddle and Kayak Combo (59USD per person) Monteverde - Monteverde Butterfly Garden Visit (20USD per person) - El Trapiche Tour Monteverde (33USD per person) - Monteverde Coffee Plantation Tour (40USD per person) - Santa Elena Cloud Forest Guided Tour (50USD per person) - Ziplining (60USD per person) - Sky Walk (55USD per person) Santa Teresa - Swimming - Santa Teresa Surf Lesson - Tortuga Island Snorkelling Tour (85USD per person)

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Itinerary of your trip Basic Costa Rica: Coastlines & Cloud Forests

  • Day 1 Day 1: San Josรฉ
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: San Josรฉ

      Arrive at any time. Tonight, explore the La California barrio with your fellow travellers. Stop in at one of the many bars to get to know your group over a few drinks. Cheers to new friends and new adventures!
      Arrive in San Jose at any time. There are no planned activities so check into our hotel and enjoy the city.

      Included Activities:
      - Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
      - Connect With New Friends
  • Day 2 Day 2: San Josรฉ/Puerto Viejo De Talamanca
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: San Josรฉ/Puerto Viejo De Talamanca

      Today begin with an incredible bus ride over the mountains to the Caribbean coast. The group will be travelling to the picturesque village of Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to enjoy the tropical seascape and sandy beaches surrounded by exotic tropical vegetation.
      Spend time enjoying the picturesque village of Puerto Viejo de Talamanca. The white and black sand beaches are perfect for lounging about and catching up on some relaxation.

      Transport:
      - Local Bus 05:00 Hr(s)
  • Day 3 Day 3-4: Puerto Viejo De Talamanca
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3-4: Puerto Viejo De Talamanca

      Itโ€™s a full free day in absolute paradise! What are you waiting for? Opt to rent a bike, relax on the beach, or hike in Manzanillo National Wildlife Refuge.
  • Day 4 Day 5: Puerto Viejo De Talamanca/San Carlos (1D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Puerto Viejo De Talamanca/San Carlos (1D)

      Travel north up the Caribbean coastline before heading inland through varied landscapes. Stop at Coope San Juan for a homestay in the local community and cooperative that includes lunch, dinner, and an activity with the community.


      Meals Included:
      - Dinner

      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle 05:00 - 06:00 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Coope San Juan Homestay
  • Day 5 Day 6: San Carlos/La Fortuna (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: San Carlos/La Fortuna (1B)

      After breakfast in San Carlos the group will travel to La Fortuna. Check out this beautiful area at the base of Arenal Volcano. Options aboundโ€”soak in Arenalโ€™s hot springs or get the adrenaline pumping with whitewater rafting or waterfall rappelling.
      Get your adrenaline pumping and pre-book the Costa Rica Adrenaline Bundle on the checkout page to include this optional activity on your tour or ask your GCO or travel agent for assistance.

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle 01:45 Hr(s)
  • Day 6 Day 7: La Fortuna
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: La Fortuna

      Enjoy an entire free day in La Fortuna. Opt to go whitewater rafting, mountain biking, caving, horseback riding, or a tour of the Caรฑo Negro Wildlife Refuge. Like much of Costa Rica, the area is a birdersโ€™ paradise, with over 600 species as permanent residents. After a long day of exploring, you can choose to take a relaxing soak at Baldi Hot Springs.


      Optional Extras to chose from:
      - Costa Rica Adrenaline Bundle
  • Day 7 Day 8: La Fortuna/Monteverde
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: La Fortuna/Monteverde

      Travel from La Fortuna to Monteverde and into the cool mountain air of the area. Stop at Life Monteverde, a coffee cooperative for coffee tastings, and a tour of their farm to learn about sustainable agriculture. In the afternoon, take time to venture out and explore the mountainous town of Monteverde.
      From the central valley, ascend to the Monteverde cloud forest region. Spend a couple of days exploring the town and a cloud forest reserve, truly a bird loverโ€™s paradise. This unique community has several cooperatives worth visiting including artist collectives and a cheese factory.

      Local guides are extremely knowledgeable about the area and passionate about conservation of this precious ecosystem.

      Optional activities include a walk along suspension bridges through dense forest, a coffee tour, or an adrenaline-filled zipline above the cloud forest on one of the many famous canopy tours.

      Transport:
      - Shared Van 02:00 Hr(s)
      - Boat: Laguna de Arenal 00:45 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Life Monteverde Experience

      Optional Extras to chose from:
      - Guided Cloud Forest Night Walk
  • Day 8 Day 9: Monteverde
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Monteverde

      Thereโ€™s so much to see and do in Monteverde and youโ€™ll have plenty of time on this free day to explore on your own. Opt to wander the cloud forest or visit a coffee plantation.
  • Day 9 Day 10: Monteverde / Southern Nicoya Peninsula
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Monteverde / Southern Nicoya Peninsula

      Travel to the Pacific coast along the southern Nicoya Peninsula. Enjoy the laid-back beach town vibes of Santa Teresa or Montezuma.


      Transport:
      - Shared Van 01:30 Hr(s)
      - Ferry
  • Day 10 Day 11: Santa Teresa / Montezuma
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Santa Teresa / Montezuma

      Fill your days with as much or as little as you like. Start off with an early yoga class or sleep in before setting off to explore nearby beaches in search of a perfect, tranquil spot for a day of relaxing along the beautiful Pacific coast.
      Take a day trip to the beautiful Isla Tortuga, where you can snorkel along a volcanic rock reef or check out the nearby surf havens of Mal Pais and Santa Teresa. Adrenaline junkies can take their pick of activities as well - ziplining, boogie boarding, horseback riding or scuba diving are all options. On the other hand, if relaxation is what you seek, opt for a yoga class or take a leisurely hike to search for orchids.

      Want to learn how to surf in Costa Rica? Pre-book the Santa Teresa Surf Lesson on the checkout page to include this optional activity on your tour or ask your GCO or travel agent for assistance.

      Optional Extras to chose from:
      - Santa Teresa Surf Lessons
  • Day 11 Day 12: Santa Teresa / Montezuma
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Santa Teresa / Montezuma

      Fill your days with as much or as little as you like. Start off with an early yoga class or sleep in before setting off to explore nearby beaches in search of a perfect, tranquil spot for a day of relaxing along the beautiful Pacific coast.
      Take a day trip to the beautiful Isla Tortuga, where you can snorkel along a volcanic rock reef or check out the nearby surf havens of Mal Pais and Santa Teresa. Adrenaline junkies can take their pick of activities as well - ziplining, boogie boarding, horseback riding or scuba diving are all options. On the other hand, if relaxation is what you seek, opt for a yoga class or take a leisurely hike to search for orchids.

      Want to learn how to surf in Costa Rica? Pre-book the Santa Teresa Surf Lesson on the checkout page to include this optional activity on your tour or ask your GCO or travel agent for assistance.
  • Day 12 Day 13: Southern Nicoya Peninsula / San Josรฉ
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Southern Nicoya Peninsula / San Josรฉ

      Travel back to the capital for a final evening with the group.
      Return to San Josรฉ for some last-minute shopping and a final night on the town.

      Transport:
      - Local Bus 08:00 Hr(s)
  • Day 13 Day 14: San Josรฉ
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 14: San Josรฉ

      Depart at any time.


      Included Activities:
      - Departure Day
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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 18 / Max: 39

This experience is only available for adults within this age range.

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