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Classic Costa Rica

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Start and end in San Jose
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 12 - 16
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Highlights

  • Swap the concrete jungle for real jungle on a journey across waterways, hot springs, palm-lined beaches and rainforests to spot Costa Rica’s creatures such as capuchins, ocelots and sloths.
  • 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.
  • 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!
  • Hop aboard a riverboat to Tortuguero, a region popular for its canals that attract both human and wildlife visitors, most notably local green turtles, which come at night to nest on the sandy beaches.
  • 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.

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 San Jose
  2. Day 2 Tortuguero National Park
  3. Day 3 Tortuguero National Park
  4. Day 4 Santa Rosa de Pocosol Homestay
  5. Day 5 Tenorio Volcano National Park Area - Rio Celeste Area
  6. Day 6 Rio Celeste
  7. Day 7 La Fortuna
  8. Day 8 La Fortuna
  9. Day 9 Lake Arenal - Monteverde
  10. Day 10 Monteverde
  11. Day 11 Manuel Antonio
  12. Day 12 Manuel Antonio
  13. Day 13 Manuel Antonio
  14. Day 14 San Jose
  15. Day 15 San Jose
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