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15 Days | Dive into diverse Costa Rica, from the towering jungle to the palm-lined coast
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Start
San Jose, Costa Rica
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San Jose, Costa Rica
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Trip Code
QVSR
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - null
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Meals
5 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner
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Transport
Private vehicle, Public Transportation, Boat
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Accommodation
Hotel (7 nights), Lodge (6 nights), Homestay (1 night)
From £1,527(15 days)
Trip Informations
Discover incredible, lush Costa Rica and understand why this part of the world is called the ‘rich coast’. This 15-day adventure, beginning and ending in lively San Jose, is a journey through the jungles, farmlands, beaches and cities of a pure Central American location. Stay with a local family in Santa Rosa de Pocosol and help your hosts prep a traditional meal. Soak in springs that get their heat from an active volcano in La Fortuna and take on a huge array of nature-based optional activities in the Monteverde Cloud Forest. Spot three-toed sloths in the thickets of the Manuel Antonio National Park, then relax beneath swaying palms on the nearby beaches.
Why you’ll love this trip
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Swap the concrete jungle for real jungle on this journey into the rainforests, waterways, hot springs and the palm-lined beaches of Costa Rica.
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Spot long-nosed tapirs, white-faced capuchin monkeys, ocelots and three-toed sloths on this wildlife adventure – Costa Rica is home to many exotic animals, and this trip puts you in the perfect position to see them all.
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Go deeper than the average tourist with a homestay in a quiet agricultural community – the perfect opportunity to experience local life and practice your Spanish. You’ll even have an informal cooking lesson with the locals to make dinner!
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Refresh yourself after jungle hikes, spotting wildlife in the rejuvenating hot springs of volcanic La Fortuna.
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Visit the indigenous Maleku community to share a traditional meal and learn about their way of life – this small tribe has big ambitions for regenerating local forests and natural habitats.
Is this trip right for you?
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Many of the activities (both included and optional) on this trip take place in the great outdoors. This means you'll need to be prepared to deal with insects and occasionally rustic conditions. It's all part of immersing yourself in this natural paradise.
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Costa Rica is generally hot year-round, and from May to October can be pretty wet too. At nighttime and in locations at higher elevations it can get chilly. Protect yourself from the sun, bring light clothing you can layer and a waterproof jacket, and stay hydrated. Please carefully consider which time of the year you'll feel most comfortable travelling.
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There are many opportunities to get active on this adventure. Some of the optional activities require a moderate level of fitness and sturdy walking shoes. If you'd prefer to take it easy, however, there are plenty of other things you can do instead.
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The homestay is a wonderful opportunity to witness everyday local life. A hearty homecooked dinner and breakfast will be served during your stay, which can be a lot more basic than what you're used to.
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With so much to see and do, Costa Rica can sometimes be expensive. Expect to pay more than you would in other Central American countries for a lot of things.
Itinerary
- DAY 1Day 1 • San Jose
- DAY 2Day 2 • Tortuguero National Park
- DAY 3Day 3 • Tortuguero National Park
- DAY 4Day 4 • Santa Rosa de Pocosol Homestay
- DAY 5Day 5 • Tenorio Volcano National Park Area - Rio Celeste
- DAY 6Day 6 • Rio Celeste
- DAY 7Day 7 • La Fortuna
- DAY 8Day 8 • La Fortuna
- DAY 9Day 9 • Lake Arenal - Monteverde
- DAY 10Day 10 • Monteverde
- DAY 11Day 11 • Manuel Antonio
- DAY 12Day 12 • Manuel Antonio
- DAY 13Day 13 • Manuel Antonio
- DAY 14Day 14 • San Jose
- DAY 15Day 15 • San Jose
Inclusions
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5 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner
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Private vehicle, Public Transportation, Boat
bed Accommodation
Hotel (7 nights), Lodge (6 nights), Homestay (1 night)
festival Activities
circleTortuguero - Boat ride to Tortuguero
circleTortuguero - National Park Entrance
circleSanta Rosa de Pocosol - Home-cooked Meal
circleSanta Rosa de Pocosol - Homestay experience
circleLeader-led Informal Spanish Lesson
circleGuatuso - Maleku Community Experience
circleMonteverde - Cloud Forest Entrance
circleManuel Antonio - Homecooked lunch
circleManuel Antonio National Park - (Entrance fee)
circleManuel Antonio National Park - Tour with a Naturalist Guide
museum Optional activities
circleSan Jose - Pre-Colombian Gold Museum (Entrance fee) - USD17
circleSan Jose - Jade Archaeological Museum (Entrance fee) - USD17
circleSan Jose - National Museum (entrance fee) - USD12
circleTortuguero - Sunrise canoe trip around canals - USD47
circleTortuguero - Turtle Watching Night Tour - USD47
circleSanta Rosa de Pocosol - Soap-making workshop - USD20
circleSanta Rosa de Pocosol - Waterfall hike - USD11
circleRio Celeste - River Tubing Adventure - USD58
circleRio Celeste - National Park Guided Trail Walk - USD74
circleLa Fortuna - Arenal 1968 Volcano View and Lava Trails (Entrance fee) - USD26
circleLa Fortuna - Ecotermales Hot Springs (entrance fee) - USD49
circleLa Fortuna - La Fortuna Waterfall (Entrance only) - USD21
circleMonteverde - Cloud Forest Night Walk - USD45
circleMonteverde - Butterfly Garden and Insects Farm (entrance fee) - USD22
circleMonteverde - Coffee & Chocolate tour - USD47
circleMonteverde - Suspension bridges tour - USD58
circleMonteverde - Canopy Zip Lining (Entrance, Equipment & Transport) - USD65
circleManuel Antonio – Cruise - USD100
circleManuel Antonio - Mangrove Kayak Activity (with lunch) - USD79
circleManuel Antonio National Park (Entrance fee) - USD19
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Important notes
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1. Full passport details are required at the time of booking in order to purchase entrance tickets to Manuel Antonio National Park. Delays to provide this information may result in changes to your itinerary and we will not be able to guarantee entry. Details provided must be accurate as per your passport bio page.
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2. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6 pm on Day 1. There are no activities planned for the final day so you may depart at any time.
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3. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Days 5 & 6 (Rio Celeste) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
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4. Please be careful when booking flights to/from San Jose; make sure you fly into/out of Juan Santamaria International Airport [SJO]. Please do not book flights to/from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport [SJC] as this is located in California, United States.
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