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Costa Rica North and South: National Parks, Wildlife & Hot Springs

Experience Costa Rica to the fullest on this comprehensive 15-day exploration into the country's spectacular, diverse landscapes. Featuring a perfect blend of essential highlights like La Fortuna and Manuel Antonio National Park, venture even deeper into the unspoiled jungle and beaches of the Osa Peninsula in search of wildlife and adventure. Stay in motion with kayaking and hiking, with time for kicking back in regenerative natural hot springs. Costa Rica is calling—be sure to pick up.

15 DaysSan José to San José
Valid on May 5 2026Trip Code: CRGG
From $7499 USDIncluding taxes and fees

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Travel Style: The Geluxe Collection

With perfectly paced itineraries, one-of-a-kind accommodations, and comfort at their very core, these premium active trips are adventure at its finest.

Service Level: Upgraded

Quality accommodations and more inclusions than on other G Adventures tours, like meals, private transport, and activities.

Physical Grading: 3 - Average

Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.

Merchandising: New Trips

Merchandising: Planeterra Project

Trip Type: Small Group

Group trips average 12 travellers per departure, depending on the adventure. The maximum is usually no more than 16, but some can be smaller or bigger, depending on the trip. Check individual trips for details.

Age requirements: 18+

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Costa Rica North and South: National Parks, Wildlife & Hot Springs - Itinerary

Trip Start: San JoséTrip End: San José

DAY 1

San Jose: Welcome to the Jungle

Feel the warm air hit your face as you step out of the plane in Costa Rica. Fall into the pace of the traffic and beeping car horns as you take in the sights and sounds of this vibrant Central American country en route to the city centre. We welcome you to San José, and while technically not quite in the jungle just yet, we invite you to embrace all of the new and exciting things that await. 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.

Arrival Transfer:
You will be met at the airport and transferred to the hotel to start your adventure.

Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group:
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. 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.

Gran Hotel Costa Rica:
Gran Hotel Costa Rica

Costa Rica North and South: National Parks, Wildlife & Hot Springs - Itinerary

Trip Start: San JoséTrip End: San José
DAY 1
San Jose: Welcome to the Jungle

DAY 1

San Jose: Welcome to the Jungle

Feel the warm air hit your face as you step out of the plane in Costa Rica. Fall into the pace of the traffic and beeping car horns as you take in the sights and sounds of this vibrant Central American country en route to the city centre. We welcome you to San José, and while technically not quite in the jungle just yet, we invite you to embrace all of the new and exciting things that await. 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.

Arrival Transfer:
You will be met at the airport and transferred to the hotel to start your adventure.

Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group:
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. 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.

Gran Hotel Costa Rica:
Gran Hotel Costa Rica

DAY 2
Tortuguero National Park: Kayaking in the Canals
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DAY 3
Tortuguero National Park: Coastal Waterways
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DAY 4
La Fortuna: Arenal Volcano
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DAY 5
La Fortuna: Your OMG Day
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DAY 6
Rio Celeste: Tropical Rainforest
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DAY 7
Rio Celeste: Volcán Tenorio National Park
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DAY 8
San José: Bikes and Bites
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DAY 9
Mount Chirripó Area: The Central Highlands
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DAY 10
Mount Chirripó Area: Your OMG Day
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DAY 11
Puerto Jimenez: The Osa Peninsula
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DAY 12
Puerto Jimenez: Corcovado National Park
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DAY 13
Manuel Antonio National Park: The Pacific Coast
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DAY 14
Manuel Antonio National Park: Wildlife and Beaches
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DAY 15
San José
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What’s Included

  • 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
  • Your OMG Day: Wildlife Excursion or Waterfall Hike & Yoga, Chirripó
  • Complimentary arrival transfer
  • Welcome dinner
  • Two days of kayaking in Tortuguero National Park
  • Walk to a waterfall in San Miguel de Sarapiquí
  • Day pass at Tabacón Hot Spring Resort with dinner
  • Hanging bridges excursion to spot wildlife from La Fortuna
  • Hike to the Rio Celeste Waterfall in Volcán Tenorio National Park
  • Bikes & Bites tour in San Jose
  • Visit the viewpoints and walking trails of Irazú Volcano
  • Orientation walk of Puerto Jimenez
  • Full-day hiking and wildlife expedition into Corcovado National Park with a naturalist guide
  • Walk to a waterfall and have a traditional rural lunch at a mountain reserve
  • Half-day excursion into Manuel Antonio National Park with a naturalist guide
  • 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.
Accommodations
  • Hotels (10 nts), Jungle Lodge (2 nts), Permanent glamping tent with shared facilities (2 nts).
Meals
  • 14 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 10 dinners
Transportation
  • Private vehicle, kayak, boat, walking.
Staff & experts
  • CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Costa Rica North and South: National Parks, Wildlife & Hot Springs Departure Dates

All Years

StartEndingAvailabilityPrices from
Sat, Feb 14 2026Sat, Feb 28 2026Request (1)$8,299 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Sat, May 16 2026Sat, May 30 2026Open (5)$7,499 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)

USEFUL INFO

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
Your OMG Day: Wildlife Excursion or Waterfall Hike & Yoga, Chirripó. Complimentary arrival transfer. Welcome dinner. Two days of kayaking in Tortuguero National Park. Walk to a waterfall in San Miguel de Sarapiquí. Day pass at Tabacón Hot Spring Resort with dinner. Hanging bridges excursion to spot wildlife from La Fortuna. Hike to the Rio Celeste Waterfall in Volcán Tenorio National Park. Bikes & Bites tour in San Jose. Visit the viewpoints and walking trails of Irazú Volcano. Orientation walk of Puerto Jimenez. Full-day hiking and wildlife expedition into Corcovado National Park with a naturalist guide. Walk to a waterfall and have a traditional rural lunch at a mountain reserve. Half-day excursion into Manuel Antonio National Park with a naturalist guide. 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.

Look for tropical birds and monkeys while kayaking the canals of Tortuguero National Park, Soak in the restorative thermal springs at Tabacón Resort, Hike to an intensely blue-coloured waterfall in Volcán Tenorio National Park. Savour delicious farm-to-table cuisine at a wellness eco-camp, Search for wildlife in the pristine Corcovado National Park, Spot sloths and hit the beach in Manuel Antonio Antonio National Park.

The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary.

VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you view a final copy of your Trip Details a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.

While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission.

Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.

Costa Rica will not be allowing anyone to enter the country without proof of a departure ticket (bus, airplane, boat, etc.). If you are travelling through a few countries in Central America, you will need to show proof of your itinerary and a departure ticket from your last destination. Please print the itinerary and voucher and bring it with you.

ACCOMMODATION NOTE:
Please be aware that properties we stay in with only two stories may not have elevators installed and climbing the stairs with your luggage will be necessary.

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