11 days tour

Costa Rica Eco Adventure (End Liberia, 11 Days)

Costa Rica Eco Adventure (End Liberia, 11 Days)

This tour includes:

Transport

Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)

Meals

1 Welcome Reception (WR) 10 Breakfast (B) 3 Lunch (L) 3 Dinner (D) 2 Be My Guest (BMG) 1 Farewell Dinner (FD)

Guide

Others

Sarapiqui: Tonight youโ€™ll enjoy some time with the owners of your hotel, providing a unique experience, as they prepare a special BBQ meal just for you. Sarapiqui: Visit the Quintana familyโ€™s Hacienda Pozo Azul and discover how they reduce their carbon footprint and support the local community. Monteverde: Meet Monteverdeโ€™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. 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. Tortuguero National Park: Meet a local Tico family at their palm plantation to learn about and sample the delicate heart of palm surrounded by tropical forest. 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 wonโ€™t miss out on any amazing details these forests offer. : Visit Tortuguero Village, Sarapiqui : View Arenal Volcano : Discover the flora and fauna on a cruise through Tortuguero National Park with a Local Specialist : Hike through Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve guided by a Local Specialist : All porterage and restaurant gratuities : An expert Travel Director and professional Driver : Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted : All porterage and restaurant gratuities : 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 All porterage and restaurant gratuities An expert Travel Director and professional Driver Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted All porterage and restaurant gratuities 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 Optional Experiences and free time

Accommodation

Sheraton San Jose Hotel Laguna Lodge Tortuguero La Quinta Sarapiqui Lodge Hotel Arenal Paraiso Resort and Spa El Establo Mountain Hotel Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort

Hygieneprotocol

All guests travelling with Trafalgar through December 31, 2022 are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which may include a booster shot to keep the vaccination status current and valid, depending on the travel destination. Children not eligible for vaccination and/or booster at the time of travel must provide a verifiable and negative Covid-19 test result, taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the tour (taking time zones into consideration) for all tours departing until December 31, 2022. While highly recommended, COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters are no longer required for guests traveling with us from January 1, 2023 onward. It is your clientโ€™s responsibly to comply with specific vaccine and/or booster requirements imposed by airlines and/or authorities in the destinations visited, as well as requirements for accessing restaurants and venues, which may be more restrictive than the above. No refunds will be given if they are unable to undertake some or all of their vacation due to failure to comply with these requirements.

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Insurance

Flights

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Itinerary of your trip Costa Rica Eco Adventure (End Liberia, 11 Days)

  • Day 1 Day 1: Welcome To San Jose
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Welcome To San Jose

      Learn the secrets of Pura Vida โ€“ Costa Ricaโ€™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 a Welcome Reception.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Discover The Natural Beauty Of Tortuguero National Park Dive Into Culture Make Travel Matter
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Discover The Natural Beauty Of Tortuguero National Park Dive Into Culture Make Travel Matter

      Journey to San Isidro de Heredia, where weโ€™ll Dive into Culture with master chocolatiers, Julio Fernandez and George Soriano, to learn about the history of chocolate and how it is produced at this small workshop. Then, itโ€™s on to Siquirres where weโ€™ll embark on a river journey with a Local Specialist through protected wetlands to secluded Tortuguero where you will glide through canals, lagoons and lowland rainforest. Then we visit the Village of Tortuguero for a culturally enriching, MAKE TRAVEL MATTERยฎ Experience to meet Tortuguero Village pioneers and learn about their way of life. Later, we enjoy dinner at our hotel this evening accompanied by the enchanting sounds of resident cicadas and tree frogs.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Visit The Wildlife Of Tortuguero National Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      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.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Sample Heart Of Palm In Sarapiquรญ Connect With Locals
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Sample Heart Of Palm In Sarapiquรญ Connect With Locals

      Bid adiรณs to Tortuguero and head back to the mainland where weโ€™ll enjoy lunch before meeting the Tico family for a Make Travel Matter experience at their palm plantation. There youโ€™ll learn about and sample the delicate heart of palm. Tonight youโ€™ll enjoy a Be My Guest experience with the owners of your hotel, Connect With Locals as they prepare a special BBQ meal just for you.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Mingle With Locals In Saripiqui Connect With Locals
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Mingle With Locals In Saripiqui Connect With Locals

      Rise with the sun to get up close and personal with Costa Ricaโ€™s exquisite nature during a leisurely hike. 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 resortโ€™s beautifully landscaped thermal pools.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Immerse In The Stories Of Monteverde Cloud Forest Connect With Locals
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Immerse In The Stories Of Monteverde Cloud Forest Connect With Locals

      Our soul-stirring encounter with Costa Ricaโ€™s natural wonders continues after a morning at leisure. Straddle the Continental Divide and touch the sky in Monteverde Cloud Forest, where youโ€™ll have an opportunity to explore this biodiverse sanctuary, renowned for its collection of orchid species โ€“ more than in any other single place. Tonight, you will Dive into Culture as you meet descendants of native Quaker, and 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.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Wander The Monteverde Cloud Forest
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      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. We 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.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Adios Monteverde And Liberia
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Adios Monteverde And Liberia

      Transfer to Liberia International Airport for travel on to Guanacaste Beach for those extending their stay. Airport arrival will be at approximately 11:00 am for Liberia airport, please be aware when booking your flights.

  • Day 9 Day 9: On The Shores Of Guanacaste
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: On The Shores Of Guanacaste

      Check in to your seaside resort in the Guanacaste surfing town of Tamarindo Beach.

  • Day 10 Day 10: Surf And Play In Guanacaste
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: 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.

  • Day 11 Day 11: Depart Liberia
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: 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.

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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: 5 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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