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Save 15%Epic Central America: Seven Countries & the Softest Sand Ever
Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, Belize, Honduras, Costa Rica, El Salvador · 45 days · Easy
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When you think of stunning landscapes, unique wildlife and lush rainforests, Costa Rica should definitely spring to mind first. This compact, 9-day experience allows you to see the natural beauty of this country for yourself, while staying in hand-picked, upgraded hotels. Choose to either dive right in with optional rafting and ziplining, or take it easy with hot springs and nature walks. Guided visits to a Cloud Forest Reserve, Manuel Antonio National Park and a coffee co-op provide the perfect backdrop for your discovery of Costa Rica’s splendours.
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Where you'll go
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Costa Rica
Day 1Arrival dayArrivalIf you arrive early enough, you'll have time to head into the city to visit a museum, shop or visit the main plaza in the city centre. The plaza is a good place to people-watch. A mime, juggler, marimba band, magician, or storyteller may be performing for whatever is collected when the hat is passed. Artisan booths are common, creating a regular arts and crafts fair atmosphere.
If you arrive early enough, you'll have time to head into the city to visit a museum, shop or visit the main plaza in the city centre. The plaza is a good place to people-watch. A mime, juggler, marimba band, magician, or storyteller may be performing for whatever is collected when the hat is passed. Artisan booths are common, creating a regular arts and crafts fair atmosphere.
Day 2This morning visit a G Adventures-supported coffee cooperative…
This morning visit a G Adventures-supported coffee cooperative with a coffee tour and local lunch. Continue to the adventure hub of Costa Rica, La Fortuna.
Day 3Free day in La Fortuna for optional activities
Free day in La Fortuna for optional activities.
Day 4Travel from La Fortuna to the cloud forest…
Travel from La Fortuna to the cloud forest of Monteverde - a nature lovers paradise.
Day 5Enjoy a nature hike in the Santa Elena…
Enjoy a nature hike in the Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve. Opt to visit a butterfly garden, zipline through the canopy or go horseback riding.
Day 6Continue to the stunning Pacific coast
Continue to the stunning Pacific coast. Enjoy the laid-back atmosphere of the area with options to surf, go horseback riding, catamaran dolphin watching or visit other nearby picturesque beaches.
Day 7Take an included day trip to Manuel Antonio National ParkThe park has fabulous beaches, abundant wildlife, and a great trail system for those who want to spend the day hiking. Look for monkeys, armadillos, coatimundis, sloths and some 350 species of birds that are present in the park.
The park has fabulous beaches, abundant wildlife, and a great trail system for those who want to spend the day hiking. Look for monkeys, armadillos, coatimundis, sloths and some 350 species of birds that are present in the park.
Day 8Return to San José and enjoy an optional farewell dinner on the town
San JoséReturn to San José and enjoy an optional farewell dinner on the town.
Day 9Departure dayDepartureDepart at any time.
Depart at any time.
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