Costa Rica: Monteverde and La Fortuna

Cloud forests, coffee plantations, and canyoneering — Costa Rica's best sights aren't just a lesson in alliteration but an opportunity to...

Costa Rica

Costa Rica: Monteverde and La Fortuna

DAY 1 San José

Arrive at any time.

Administrative

Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group

Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.

Accommodation

Below is an example of the hotel we may use in this city. For the actual hotel your specific departure will be using, please check your voucher.

Hotel Radisson San Jose

Hotel
DAY 2 San José/Monteverde

Drive along winding roads to the quaint town of Monteverde, surrounded by cloudforest. Enjoy free time in the afternoon to explore, and opt to fly across canopy ziplines, walk across suspended bridges through the forest canopy, or go horseback riding in the hills. Enjoy a G for Good farm experience and coffee tour. Get your adrenaline pumping and pre-book the Costa Rica Adrenaline Bundle on the checkout page to include this optional activity on your tour or ask your GCO or travel agent for assistance.

Bus

Private Vehicle

San José- Monteverde3h-4h155km

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Free Time

MonteverdeAFTERNOON

Spend free time in Monteverde exploring the cloud forest or visiting nearby attractions.

Cuisine

Your G for Good Moment: Life Monteverde Experience

Monteverde

Enjoy a visit to Life Monteverde, a coffee cooperative made up of 12 local families, dedicated to educating Costa Rica and the world about sustainable farming and conservation. Your visit here directly benefits Life Monteverde's educational programs, which provide free access to local school groups, and training for Costa Ricans. Walk through the plantations of various tropical plants including bananas and pineapples, and learn about coffee growing and production, as well as various sustainable agriculture techniques like converting animal waste to fuel. Also make sure to taste the delicious coffee before you go!

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Optional Activities - Day 2Show

Accommodation

Sibu Lodge

Hotel
DAY 3 Monteverde

Enjoy a free day to explore the cloud forest region of Costa Rica. Opt to take a guided walk in the cloud forest reserve, fly across canopy ziplines or walk atop the tree tops on the Hanging Bridges.

Free Time

MonteverdeFULL_DAY

There's plenty to see and do in Monteverde, and we wanted to make sure that you had some time to take it all in. Feel free to relax or try optional activities like ziplining, visiting the hanging bridges, and horseback riding. Your CEO has more ideas if you need them. Just ask!

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Optional Activities - Day 3Show

Accommodation

Sibu Lodge

Hotel
DAY 4 Monteverde/La Fortuna

Travel by bus and boat through the stunning scenery to Costa Rica's adrenaline capital, La Fortuna, which boasts the stunning backdrop of Arenal Volcano. Enjoy free time on arrival and opt to visit the local hot springs in the evening.

Automobile

Shared Van

Monteverde- Laguna de Arenal3.5h

Climb aboard and make friends with your seatmate en route to the next stop.

Automobile

Shared Van

Laguna de Arenal- La Fortuna0.5h-0.75h

Climb aboard and make friends with your seatmate en route to the next stop.

Free Time

La FortunaAFTERNOON

Experience the outdoor adventures, amazing wildlife and natural wonders in this area.

Watercraft

Boat

Laguna de Arenal0.75h

Climb aboard and get your float on.

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Optional Activities - Day 4Show

Accommodation

Hotel Eco Arenal

Hotel
DAY 5 La Fortuna

Enjoy a free day for optional activities such as whitewater rafting, waterfall rappelling, mountain biking, or paddleboarding and kayaking with Arenal Volcano as the backdrop. Spend the day getting your adrenaline pumping, viewing local wildlife, marvelling at the Arenal Volcano and getting to know more about Costa Rica in La Fortuna. There are enough activities here to keep you busy all day long.

Free Time

La FortunaFULL_DAY

Experience the outdoor adventures, amazing wildlife and natural wonders in this area.

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Optional Activities - Day 5Show

Accommodation

Hotel Eco Arenal

Hotel
DAY 6 La Fortuna/San José

Soak up your last hours in La Fortuna before taking an late afternoon transfer back to the capital. Opt for a final night out in San Jose with your group.

Free Time

La FortunaHALF_DAY

Experience the outdoor adventures, amazing wildlife and natural wonders in this area.

Bus

Private Vehicle

La Fortuna- San José3h-3.5h195km

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Accommodation

Hotel Radisson San Jose

Hotel
DAY 7 San José

Depart at anytime.

Administrative

Departure Day

Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.

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