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9-Nights Costa Rica Nature Adventure with Guanacaste from $3,625
Trafalgar
OFFER ID 1633450
Costa Rica Nature Adventure With Guanacaste
Travel in a small group through Costa Rica’s rainforests, waterways and coast, with every detail taken care of along the way. Glide along tree-lined canals, relax in thermal pools, taste chocolate made from some of the world’s best cacao and step back in time with a local Quaker in Old Town Monteverde. This Costa Rica tour connects you to the country’s natural highlights, local stories and rich biodiversity, including three days to slow down and enjoy the laid-back beauty of Guanacaste.
Dining Summary
- 4 Dinner (D)
- 9 Breakfast (B)
- 3 Lunch (L)
- Visit Tortuguero Village, Sarapiqui and Monteverde Cloud Forest
- View Arenal Volcano
- Explore Cocoa Farm with Master Chocolatier in San Isidro de Heredia, Monteverde with Quaker pioneer descendants
- Hike through Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve guided by a Local Specialist
- Cruise the canals of Tortuguero National Park
- 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: Join Cloied, a charismatic community member from one of Tortuguero’s pioneer families, and hear the story of his village as you help prepare a traditional coconut dessert. It’s a lively, hands-on experience that connects you to the flavors and spirit of the neighborhood.
- Tortuguero: Cruise through Tortuguero's canals and lagoons both in the morning and in the evening, seeking out incredible tropical wildlife species such as monkeys in the treetops, toucans and egres flying through the air and crocodiles in the cool waters.
- Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park: Explore the rainforest canopy with a Local Specialist. Cross hanging bridges as you spot howler monkeys, hummingbirds and blue morpho butterflies.
- 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.
- Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve: Join a local Specialist for a guided hike through the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. The Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve will astound you with its beauty, bounty, and biodiversity. Wind-sculpted elfin woodlands give way to rainforests where tall trees, orchids, bromeliads, ferns, vines and mosses rise high into the sky.
- 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.
- 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.
- Sarapiqui: Visit the Quintana family's Hacienda Pozo Azul and discover how they reduce their carbon footprint and support the local community.
9 nights from $3,625 per person
Trafalgar Tours: Costa Rica Nature Adventure with Guanacaste
Day 1 - Welcome Dinner with the Aguilar Solís family
Your Costa Rica journey begins in Ciudad Colón, where you’ll discover the joyful spirit of Pura Vida. Join your Travel Director and fellow travelers for dinner at the home of the Aguilar Solís Family, hosted by Vin, Cecilia and their children Melissa and Tony. Step into their backyard for a mascaradas workshop, where you’ll learn about the colorful traditional masks that celebrate Costa Rica’s cultural heritage. A lively cimarrona brass band will fill the air with music and dance, bringing this much-loved folk tradition to life. Enjoy exploring the family home and garden, bright with orchids and tropical color, before gathering near the rustic wooden stove for a delicious dinner of local specialties and raising a glass to the adventure ahead.
Accommodations: Sheraton San Jose
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 - Discover the Natural Beauty of Tortuguero National Park
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 artisanal workshop. Then, continue towards the coast where you'll embark on a river journey through protected wetlands and on to secluded Tortuguero, gliding through canals, lagoons and lowland rainforest. Arrive at 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.
Accommodations: Laguna Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 - Visit the wildlife of Tortuguero National Park
Take a morning cruise with small group through the waterways of Tortuguero National Park with a Local Specialist, keeping an eye out for monkeys, toucans and other wildlife unique to this region. Visit the village of Tortuguero before returning to your lodge for lunch. After your morning introduction on the waterways, explore deeper as you drift on an afternoon cruise in one of Costa Rica’s most biodiverse corners. Later, Dive into Culture as you join Cloied, a well-known figure from one of Tortuguero’s pioneer families, to prepare a traditional coconut dessert together before dinner at the lodge.
Accommodations: Laguna Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 - Sample heart of palm in Sarapiqui
Bid adiós to Tortuguero as you travel through the Sarapiqui region, where you’ll meet the Tico family for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at their palm plantation. Here, you'll learn about and sample the delicate heart of palm. Later, at Hacienda Pozo Azul, you’ll meet the Quintana family to experience how their eco-friendly hacienda, originally built as a retirement project, has blossomed into an eco-adventure hub. During this Be My Guest experience, you’ll learn firsthand how they’re reducing their carbon footprint while supporting the local community.
Accommodations: Arenal Paraiso Resort and Spa, Magic Mountain Spa & Conference Center
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 5 - Venture into Arenal Volcano Area
Head to the Arenal Hanging Bridges to walk eye-level with the rainforest canopy. Look out for monkeys swinging through the trees, sloths tucked into the foliage and birds calling overhead, with views out to the majestic Arenal Volcano. The rest of this afternoon is yours to explore or unwind at your own pace, immersed in Arenal's beauty. Whether you're craving adventure or relaxation, a variety of Optional Experiences await. Choose to take a guided walk through La Fortuna to learn about native wildlife, paddle across Lake Arenal by kayak or soak in natural thermal pools followed by dinner surrounded by rainforest.
Accommodations: Arenal Paraiso Resort and Spa, Magic Mountain Spa & Conference Center
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 - Immerse in the stories of Monteverde Cloud Forest
Enjoy a leisurely morning, with time to relax and take in your surroundings before you set off for the stunning Monteverde Cloud Forest. As you arrive in this mist-covered paradise, you’ll be immersed in the wonder of one of Costa Rica’s most unique ecosystems. This evening, you'll enjoy an engaging Pioneer Quaker Presentation. You’ll meet a descendant of Monteverde’s Quaker pioneers, whose families made the courageous journey from Alabama in the early 1950s. They’ll share their personal stories of settling in this remote area and reflect on the changes they’ve witnessed in the community over the years. It’s an evening where history, culture, and connection come to life in the heart of Monteverde.
Accommodations: El Establo Mountain
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 - Wander the Monteverde Cloud Forest
This morning, join your Travel Director for an excursion through the lush rainforests of a Monteverde Cloud Forest. Later, you can opt to climb high above the jungle floor on the Sky Walk suspension bridges, treading lightly among the wildlife in the surrounding canopy. As your eco-adventure nears its end, you’ll gather for dinner with your fellow adventurers at the home of the Santamaría Family, nestled in the heart of the cloud forest. Hosts Maricela and her mother Edith will share the art of making traditional Costa Rican tortillas. With their expert guidance, you’ll learn how to shape and cook your own tortillas, enjoying them with a feast of local flavors, all surrounded by the beauty of the cloud forest.
Accommodations: El Establo Mountain
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 8 - On the shores of Guanacaste
Leave the cloud forests of Monteverde behind and travel with your small group towards Costa Rica’s Pacific coast. Arrive in Guanacaste and continue to Tamarindo Beach, a surf town known for its wide sands, beachside cafes and easy coastal pace. After check-in at your beachfront retreat, the rest of the day is free. Walk along the palm-lined shore, browse local shops, watch the surfers or settle in with a cool drink as the beach shifts from afternoon sun to evening color.
Accommodations: Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort
Meals: Breakfast
Day 9 - Surf and play in Guanacaste
Spend today your way in Tamarindo. Swim in the Pacific, explore the town’s surf shops and galleries or take it slow at a beachfront cafe. If you’re after more adventure, choose an Optional Experience sailing Tamarindo’s Gold Coast by catamaran, with time to swim and a barbecue served on board as the sun sets.
Accommodations: Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort
Meals: Breakfast
Day 10 - Depart Liberia
Bid farewell to your fellow small group travelers as your Costa Rican journey ends. Enjoy a complimentary transfer to Guanacaste Airport, taking pura vida memories with you.
Meals: Breakfast
Vacation Details
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Divine Travel Company
4120 Douglas Blvd., Suite 306-535
Granite Bay, CA 95746
USA
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