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Costa Rica Nature Adventure with Guanacaste
Glide through tree-lined waterways, relax in thermal pools, sample chocolate made from the world's best cacao and journey back in time with a native Quaker in Old Town Monteverde. Your Costa Rica t...
Glide through tree-lined waterways, relax in thermal pools, sample chocolate made from the world's best cacao and journey back in time with a native Quaker in Old Town Monteverde. Your Costa Rica tour captures the natural highlights of this biodiverse country including 3 days in Guanacaste.
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Dining Summary
- 4 Dinner (D)
- 9 Breakfast (B)
- 3 Lunch (L)
Must-see Highlights
- 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
Iconic Experience
- 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.
Trafalgar Difference
- 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.
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®
- 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.
Be My Guest
- Sarapiqui: Visit the Quintana family's Hacienda Pozo Azul and discover how they reduce their carbon footprint and support the local community.
- Tour
- Costa Rica
- Trafalgar
- Country Explorer
- Regional Explorer
Details
- Tour Operator
- Trafalgar
- Start City
- San Jose (Costa Rica)
- End City
- Liberia
- Duration (Days)
- 10
- Activity Level
- Regional Explorer
Highlights
- Country Explorer
- Regional Explorer
Pricing & departures
| Option | From | Departs | Returns |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin | USD 3,395 | May 16, 2026 | May 25, 2026 |
| Triple | USD 3,130 | May 16, 2026 | May 25, 2026 |
| Single | USD 4,039 | May 16, 2026 | May 25, 2026 |
| Twin | USD 3,395 | June 20, 2026 | June 29, 2026 |
| Triple | USD 3,130 | June 20, 2026 | June 29, 2026 |
| Single | USD 4,039 | June 20, 2026 | June 29, 2026 |
| Twin | USD 3,375 | July 18, 2026 | July 27, 2026 |
| Triple | USD 3,114 | July 18, 2026 | July 27, 2026 |
| Single | USD 4,007 | July 18, 2026 | July 27, 2026 |
| Twin | USD 3,395 | August 15, 2026 | August 24, 2026 |
| Triple | USD 3,130 | August 15, 2026 | August 24, 2026 |
| Single | USD 4,039 | August 15, 2026 | August 24, 2026 |
| Twin | USD 3,395 | September 12, 2026 | September 21, 2026 |
| Triple | USD 3,130 | September 12, 2026 | September 21, 2026 |
| Single | USD 4,039 | September 12, 2026 | September 21, 2026 |
| Twin | USD 3,375 | September 26, 2026 | October 5, 2026 |
| Triple | USD 3,114 | September 26, 2026 | October 5, 2026 |
| Single | USD 4,007 | September 26, 2026 | October 5, 2026 |
| Twin | USD 3,395 | October 10, 2026 | October 19, 2026 |
| Triple | USD 3,130 | October 10, 2026 | October 19, 2026 |
| Single | USD 4,039 | October 10, 2026 | October 19, 2026 |
| Twin | USD 3,375 | October 24, 2026 | November 2, 2026 |
| Triple | USD 3,114 | October 24, 2026 | November 2, 2026 |
| Single | USD 4,007 | October 24, 2026 | November 2, 2026 |
| Twin | USD 3,375 | November 7, 2026 | November 16, 2026 |
| Triple | USD 3,114 | November 7, 2026 | November 16, 2026 |
| Single | USD 4,007 | November 7, 2026 | November 16, 2026 |
| Twin | USD 3,375 | November 14, 2026 | November 23, 2026 |
| Triple | USD 3,114 | November 14, 2026 | November 23, 2026 |
| Single | USD 4,007 | November 14, 2026 | November 23, 2026 |
| Twin | USD 3,395 | December 5, 2026 | December 14, 2026 |
| Triple | USD 3,130 | December 5, 2026 | December 14, 2026 |
| Single | USD 4,039 | December 5, 2026 | December 14, 2026 |
| Twin | USD 3,395 | December 19, 2026 | December 28, 2026 |
| Triple | USD 3,130 | December 19, 2026 | December 28, 2026 |
| Single | USD 4,039 | December 19, 2026 | December 28, 2026 |
Day by day
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Day 1
Welcome to San José
Learn the secrets of Pura Vida – Costa Rica’s inimitable zest for life that will linger throughout your effortlessly delivered encounter with a land that boasts no artificial ingredients. This evening, join your Travel Director and fellow expeditioners for dinner. Locations: San José
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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 small workshop. Then, it’s on to Siquirres where we 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. Locations: San José, San Isidro, Braulio Carrillo National Park, Tortuguero
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Day 3
Visit the wildlife of Tortuguero National Park
Take a morning cruise 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. Locations: Tortuguero
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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. Locations: Tortuguero, Sarapiqui, Arenal Volcano Area
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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. Locations: Arenal Volcano Area
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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. Locations: Arenal Volcano Area, Monteverde
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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 Reserve. Later this afternoon, opt to ascend to the treetops high above the jungle floor below, treading lightly along the Sky Walk suspension bridges amongst the wildlife that find sanctuary in the boughs of the surrounding canopy. As our epic eco-adventure nears its end, we share stories with newfound friends at a dinner. Locations: Monteverde, Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve, Monteverde
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Day 8
On the shores of Guanacaste
Bid farewell to your Travel Director and the cloud forests of Monteverde as you drive to the Pacific coast. Arrive in Guanacaste and continue to your beachfront retreat in Tamarindo Beach. This laid-back surfer town is the perfect base for coastal Costa Rica. After check-in, the rest of the day is yours to enjoy as you please. Stroll the palm-lined sands, browse the beachside boutiques or simply relax with a cool drink and watch the sun slip into the ocean. Locations: Monteverde, Guanacaste Province
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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. Locations: Guanacaste Province
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Day 10
Depart Liberia
Bid farewell to your fellow travelers as your Costa Rican journey ends. Enjoy a complimentary transfer to Guanacaste Airport, taking pura vida memories with you. Locations: Guanacaste Province, Liberia