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13-Nights Costa Rica: Wildlife, National Parks & Hidden Gems of the Northwest - Classic

Costa Rica
13-Nights Costa Rica: Wildlife, National Parks & Hidden Gems of the Northwest - Classic
Costa Rica
G Adventures
Vacation Offer ID 1570464
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Overview

G Adventures

Costa Rica: Wildlife, National Parks & Hidden Gems of the Northwest
Beloved by all travellers, Costa Rica is a small but mighty gem - and this 14-day adventure from San José to Playa Flamingo shows you why. You'll hit the highlights while veering off the beaten path to uncover local favourites. Soar through the jungle canopy of Monteverde, feel the spray of a waterfall in Manuel Antonio National Park, and marvel at the electric blue waters of Rio Celeste. With visits to three national parks, the gorgeous beaches of Guanacaste, and peaceful rainforest retreats, this trip strikes the perfect balance between adventure and relaxation. Costa Rica like never before!

Highlights
Search for the elusive quetzal bird in the cloud forest, Learn about sugarcane and coffee production at a local plantation, Enjoy entrance into and free time in Manuel Antonio National Park, Visit the sky-blue coloured Rio Celeste in Parque Nacional Volcan Tenorio, Hike along the jungle trails in the wildlife-rich Rincon de la Vieja National Park, Spend a few days on the lovely beaches of Costa Rica’s northern pacific coast

Accommodation
Hotels (13 nts).

Group Leader
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Group Size Notes
Max 16.

Meals Included
3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners

What's Included
Your G for Good Moment: Mi Cafecito Coffee Cooperative Tour, Sarapiquí Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Discover Moment: La Fortuna Your Discover Moment: Monteverde Your Discover Moment: Quepos. Guided cloud forest night walk (Monteverde). Entrance fee to Manuel Antonio National Park. Rio Celeste visit and short hike. Night walk on the trails near the lodge in Rincon de la Vieja. Entrance and guided hike in Rincon de la Vieja National Park. Orientation walk in Playa Flamingo. Free time in the rainforest area and Playa Flamingo. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Featured Destinations

Rincon de la Vieja National Park

Rincon de la Vieja National Park

Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park
Destination Guide
Playa Flamingo

Playa Flamingo

Playa Flamingo lies on the pensinsula Nicoya, in the province of Guanacaste, in the northwest of Costa Rica. The whole region of Tamarindo has miles of white sand beaches. The town of Flamingo is rather small and quiet.
Quepos

Quepos

Microclimates characterize Costa Rica, but in a nation of verdant rain forest, the region around Quepos, on Coronado Bay is one of the richest and most bio-diverse places on earth. Its unspoiled natural beauty has secretly drawn visitors for decades and a cottage tourism industry has arisen to accommodate city-dwellers seeking a glimpse of the planet's vanishing wilds. Try to visit the Mangroves, rainforest and Manuel Antonio National Park where you can se howler monkeys, two and three toed sloths, crocodiles and iguanas.
Monteverde

Monteverde

The Monteverde rainforest area, which comprises ten towns with 8,000 people, is situated on the Continental Divide at an elevation of 5,600 feet. A walk through a Costa Rica Monteverde cloud forest reveals a lush green garden of mosses, ferns, flowers and epiphytes growing thickly on every tree. Clouds drift in and settle among the slopes, giving the continuous moisture required for such exuberant plant growth. Dangling roots and vines sweep across the trails. The air is rich with the sounds of birds and the occasional scurrying of small mammals on the forest floor. In the distance a howler monkey roars.
Destination Guide
La Fortuna

La Fortuna

La Fortuna is near Costa Rica's active volcano, Volcan Arenal. Driving into the park, plumes of smoke belching out of the volcano become ominiously closer. Arenal has been nearly contastantly active and attracts visitors from around the world. Experiencing first hand nature's awesome power is a humbling sight. Take a night trip to the volcano and see bright red lava spew forth. Tabacon Resort Hot Springs, located in Arenal, featuring stunning views of Arenal Volcano and offering the pleasurable experience of bathing in the volcano's byproduct - hot springs. Constant energy of Arenal volcano, warmth of flowing thermo mineral rivers and surrounding tropical rain forest provide a supreme experience. Let the hot water of a spectacular waterfall massage your neck and shoulders. Enjoy a large main pool with a swim-up bar, or other smaller pools hidden in the gardens with built-in lounges, little waterfalls, and cozy tubs. Spend a steamy afternoon here, or head to Iskandria Spa for a volcanic body wrap, using a mixture of ash as a skin mask.
San Jose (C.R.)

San Jose (C.R.)

The sophisticated capital of Costa Rica, San Jose, has been endowed with a vibrant street life as well as a refined cultural life. You'll see contemporary structures of glass and steel, as well as colonial, Victorian, and classical architecture, exotic birds, giant butterflies, and picturesque scenery. Costa Rica offers some of the world's most thrilling sights to those who seek a new adventure.
Destination Guide

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Valid Date Ranges

May 2025
05/10/2025 05/23/2025 $2,499 per person
June 2025
06/07/2025 06/20/2025 $2,499 per person
July 2025
07/12/2025 07/25/2025 $2,649 per person
August 2025
08/09/2025 08/22/2025 $2,899 per person
September 2025
09/27/2025 10/10/2025 $2,499 per person
October 2025
10/25/2025 11/07/2025 $2,499 per person
November 2025
11/08/2025 11/21/2025 $2,499 per person
11/29/2025 12/12/2025 $2,649 per person
December 2025
12/06/2025 12/19/2025 $2,649 per person
12/20/2025 01/02/2026 $2,899 per person
January 2026
01/03/2026 01/16/2026 $2,899 per person
01/17/2026 01/30/2026 $2,899 per person
February 2026
02/07/2026 02/20/2026 $2,649 per person
02/21/2026 03/06/2026 $2,649 per person
March 2026
03/07/2026 03/20/2026 $2,649 per person
03/21/2026 04/03/2026 $2,899 per person
April 2026
04/11/2026 04/24/2026 $2,899 per person
04/25/2026 05/08/2026 $2,899 per person
May 2026
05/16/2026 05/29/2026 $2,499 per person
June 2026
06/13/2026 06/26/2026 $2,499 per person
July 2026
07/25/2026 08/07/2026 $2,649 per person
August 2026
08/22/2026 09/04/2026 $2,899 per person
September 2026
09/26/2026 10/09/2026 $2,499 per person
October 2026
10/10/2026 10/23/2026 $2,499 per person
10/31/2026 11/13/2026 $2,499 per person
November 2026
11/07/2026 11/20/2026 $2,499 per person
11/28/2026 12/11/2026 $2,649 per person
December 2026
12/12/2026 12/25/2026 $2,649 per person
12/19/2026 01/01/2027 $2,899 per person
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The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary. VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.

Itinerary Disclaimer
While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission. Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
 

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