Natural Wonders of Costa Rica with Guanacaste
Natural Wonders of Costa Rica with Guanacaste
Natural Wonders of Costa Rica with Guanacaste
11 Days
Visiting: San José, Parque Nacional Tortuguero, Tortuguero, Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui, Lake Arenal, La Fortuna, Monteverde, Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve, Guanacaste Province, Central America
Tour operator:
Tour code:
SRE2-2024
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Trip Styles:
Interests:
Beach Tours, Gardens & Nature Tours, Photography, Wildlife Tours
From:
$3367
$2795 (USD)
Operator discount: -$572
-17%
NB: Prices correct on 20-May-2024 but subject to change.
Tour Overview
If you were the type of kid who always marched to your own drum, this bold tour of Costa Rica is just the escape for you. Wide-open spaces, multi-hued creatures, and bright, vivid scenery welcome you with open arms and a no-holds-barred spirit. As you make your way through Costa Rica, lava trails, cloud forests, and high-in-the-sky suspension bridges invite you to take a walk on the wild side while scenic boat rides, nature walks, and natural hot springs beckon you to leisurely soak in the views. Frolic among hundreds of species of butterflies, birds, reptiles, and wildlife in the most vibrant rainforests, and feast on your own delicious Costa Rican creations in an authentic cooking class. With visits to an active volcano and exotic fruit plantations, plus several meet-and-greets with the native macaws and monkeys, this vacation to Costa Rica is bananas! If there’s ever a time to imitate the slow-moving sloth, it would be in its native country. A change of scenery and speed await on Costa Rica’s lush, northwestern shore. Add the seaside resort of Guanacaste to your tour of Costa Rica to catch marlin, mahi mahi, or just some mellow rays on the beach.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive In San José,Costa Rica
Location: San José, San José
Upon arrival, you will be met by your tour director!
Day 2: San José,Tortuguero National Park
Location: San José, Parque Nacional Tortuguero
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Journey east to the Caribbean shore and Tortuguero National Park. On the way, pass by several banana plantations and see one of Costa Rica’s main exports being harvested. Later, board a motor launch for your cruise along the Tortuguero Canals, waterways crisscrossing a national park dedicated to the protection of endangered turtles. The trained eyes of your guide and boatman help you spot freshwater turtles, caimans, herons, toucans, egrets, and monkeys. An afternoon at leisure lets you explore your jungle lodge until you meet for an informative slideshow presentation on the area.
Day 3: Tortuguero National Park Tour & Canal Cruise
Location: Parque Nacional Tortuguero
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
A local Naturalist accompanies you on a leisurely boat ride along remote, unspoiled sections of the park’s waterways, explaining the bountiful flora and fauna. Enjoy a fascinating stroll through an accessible portion of the nearby rainforest. During the peak nesting season (mid-July to mid-October) you may be lucky enough to observe an endangered green turtle laying her eggs under the starlight on an optional tour. Later this afternoon, meet a local Naturalist for an informative presentation on the ecology of the area.
Day 4: Tortuguero,Sarapiqui,Arenal
Location: Tortuguero, Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui, Lake Arenal
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
A morning boat transfer begins your journey to the Sarapiqui area. Tour a [LF] pineapple farm, owned by a local family, and learn about the history, cultivation, and industry of pineapples and other indigenous crops. Continue to your hotel in the lush town of Arenal, located in the shadow of Arenal Volcano. After settling in, experience the magic of the resort before dinner at your hotel
Day 5: Arenal. Excursion To La Fortuna & Arenal Volcano National Park
Location: La Fortuna
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 6: Arenal,Monteverde
Location: Lake Arenal, Monteverde
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast, continue to Monteverde, where you will enjoy two days in the cloud forest. This afternoon, take a guided tour on the Sky Walk Hanging Bridges, which combines trails and suspension bridges through the canopy of Monteverde Cloud Forest, to search for flora and fauna.
Day 7: Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve
Location: Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning, visit Santa Elena Cloud Forest for a guided walking tour. Over 600 species of butterflies and 400 species of birds have been recorded inside this private reserve, along with 100 reptile and 120 mammal species that hide within the dense vegetation. Later, visit the family-owned [LF] Ecological Sanctuary, where you will explore the trails through coffee and banana plantations filled with endemic wildlife and beautiful scenery. After the walk, enjoy a cooking class. Tonight, your Tour Director hosts a farewell dinner, toasting an unforgettable discovery of Costa Rica.
Day 8: Monteverde,Guanacaste
Location: Monteverde, Guanacaste Province
Meals Included: Breakfast
Take a morning drive to Guanacaste. Arrive in Costa Rica’s North Pacific region which offers hundreds of unspoiled beaches lining the shores, making Guanacaste an extraordinary beach destination.
Day 9: Guanacaste
Location: Guanacaste Province
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy a free day today.
Day 10: Guanacaste
Location: Guanacaste Province
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy a free day today.
Day 11: Guanacaste
Location: Guanacaste Province
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Small Group
Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on all South America tour dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 20 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.
UNESCO Sites
Area de Conservación Guanacaste
Meals
Breakfast daily, 5 lunches, 5 dinners
Accommodation
San Jose:Cariari Hotel San JoseTortuguero:Evergreen LodgeArenal:Volcano Lodge & GardensMonteverde:El Establo Mountain LodgeGuanacaste:Tamarindo Diria Beach and Golf Resort
Check out our Q&As
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How long has the tour company been trading?
For over 90 years.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.
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Low Deposit
Globus requires a minimum deposit of 200 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of globus charges.
Up to 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 89 days before tour starts: Forfeit 20% of booking price.
At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 30% of booking price.
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