Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on G Adventures 8 Day Costa Rica: Tortuguero, La Fortuna & Rio Celeste. Somewhere between the ocean and the sky lies a special place where the forest comes alive with energy. Where? Costa Rica, of course. Immerse yourself in the heart of this natural paradise, where kayaking, walking, and hiking are your ticket to breathtaking experiences, all while savouring the comforts of cozy retreats and mouth-watering dining. Let your senses come to life in Tortuguero as you watch for birds and wildlife, before heading high above the rainforest canopy in La Fortuna...read more for panoramic view of the country's unbelievable biodiversity. This is Costa Rica the way it was meant to be experienced.
Itinerary
Arrive to Costa Rica at any time and transfer to the hotel. Meet your fellow group members at the welcome meeting in the evening and get all the important information about the adventure ahead. Afterwards, head to a nearby restaurant for a delicious welcome dinner with new friends. Stay: Gran Hotel Costa Rica (D)
Travel by minibus and boat from San José to Tortuguero National Park. After lunch, take the first of 2 kayaking excursions to the nearby canals to spot wildlife. Stay: Aninga Lodge (B/L/D)
Take an optional morning boat safari to spot wildlife at dawn when things are most active. After breakfast head out again by kayak to explore some of the secondary canals and waterways. Enjoy free time in the afternoon to visit the nearby town or to relax by the pool. Stay: Aninga Lodge (B/L/D)
Travel by boat and bus from Arenal to La Fortuna with a stop en route at a coffee cooperative. Arrive to La Fortuna in the late afternoon and enjoy a free evening to choose from one of the many great restaurants or join the CEO at their local favourite. Stay: Hotel Lomas del Volcán (B/L)
Choose from either zip-lining or canyoning in the morning with an included lunch afterwards. Free afternoon to relax or head to Tabacón hot springs early with the day pass and have dinner at the resort before returning to the hotel. Stay: Hotel Lomas del Volcán (B/L/D)
Visit the hanging bridges en route to Rio Celeste, arriving in time for lunch. Free afternoon to relax or to do optional activities from the hotel before dinner. Stay: Rio Celeste Hideaway Hotel (B/L/D)
Transfer to the entrance of Volcán Tenorio National Park and hike to Rio Celeste Waterfall. Free afternoon for optional activities from the hotel before a farewell dinner in the evening. Stay: Rio Celeste Hideaway Hotel (B/L/D)
Travel by minibus from Rio Celeste directly to the San José airport, arriving around midday where the tour ends. (B)
Trip Inclusions
Look for tropical birds and monkeys while kayaking the canals of Tortuguero National Park.
Soar above the forest canopy on zip-lines or rappel down a waterfall.
Soak in the restorative thermal springs at Tabacón Resort.
Spot birds and wildlife from high up in the canopy on a series of hanging bridges.
Hike to an intensely blue-coloured waterfall in Volcán Tenorio National Park.
Your G for Good Moment: Mi Cafecito Coffee Tour, Sarapiquí
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your OMG Day: Ziplining or Waterfall Canyoning, La Fortuna
Your Wellness Moment: Tabacón Hot Springs Resort and Dinner, La Fortuna
Complimentary arrival transfer
Welcome dinner
2 days of kayaking in Tortuguero National Park
Walk to a waterfall in San Miguel de Sarapiquí
Day pass at Tabacón Hot Spring Resort
Hanging bridges excursion to spot wildlife from La Fortuna
Hike to the Rio Celeste Waterfall in Volcán Tenorio National Park
Farewell dinner
Departure transfer
All tips included for activities and meals, except for CEO and porterage
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Hotels (5 Nights), Jungle Lodge (2 Nights)
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides
7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 6 dinners
Private vehicle, kayak, boat, walking
Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
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