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Costa Rica National Geographic (Premium) 14 Day – G Adventures

29.03.2026

€1.949,25

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Overview

With a quarter of its landmass comprising national parks and reserves, Costa Rica is a dream destination for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike. On this unforgettable journey, discover the country's diverse and breathtaking landscapes, from the Caribbean coast to the Pacific. Explore the lush waterways of Tortuguero National Park, where thousands of sea turtles arrive to nest each year; get involved in a tree-planting programme in the mystic cloud forests of Monteverde; and conclude your trip on the pristine beaches of Manuel Antonio, where you can truly experience the meaning of „pura vida“ – the Costa Rican way of life.

*Travel health insurance is mandatory for this tour. We will be happy to help you take out this insurance.

Duration of the trip: 14 days / 13 nights

Begins: San José

Ends: San José

Transport: Airport pick-up, private vehicle, shuttle bus, boat, on foot

Accommodation: 13x hotel, 2x jungle lodge

Single room upgrade: from €1,549.00 (please state your preference when enquiring/booking; must be checked before booking)

Meals: 13x Breakfasts, 4x Lunches, 3x Dinners

Group size: max. 16, on average 12 people

Age range: 12 - 99 years (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult)

Duration

14 days

Tour Type

International Group Tour

Languages

English

Group Size

16 people

Included/Excluded

Accommodation: Hotels – 11 nights, Jungle Lodge – 2 nights.
Included meals: 13 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners
Transport: Private vehicle, shuttle bus, boat, on foot.
Turtle Love Conservancy Experience, Tortuguero
Tortilla making and dinner with locals, La Fortuna
Lecture at the Monteverde Institute & Reforestation Project
Tour of the Mi Cafecito Coffee Cooperative, Sarapiquí
Transfer on arrival
Boat tour and wildlife watching in Tortuguero National Park
Guided nature walk in the Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve
Guided excursion to Manuel Antonio National Park
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

International flights
Travel insurance
Visa
some meals

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Tour PDF

Included/Excluded

Accommodation: Hotels – 11 nights, Jungle Lodge – 2 nights.
Included meals: 13 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners
Transport: Private vehicle, shuttle bus, boat, on foot.
Turtle Love Conservancy Experience, Tortuguero
Tortilla making and dinner with locals, La Fortuna
Lecture at the Monteverde Institute & Reforestation Project
Tour of the Mi Cafecito Coffee Cooperative, Sarapiquí
Transfer on arrival
Boat tour and wildlife watching in Tortuguero National Park
Guided nature walk in the Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve
Guided excursion to Manuel Antonio National Park
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

International flights
Travel insurance
Visa
some meals

Tour Itinerary

San José

Arrival possible at any time.

You arrive in San José and are transferred from the airport to your hotel. In the evening, you'll meet your group and your guide at a welcome meeting and receive all the important information about the trip.

Hotel: Radisson San Jose Hotel (or similar)

San José to Tortuguero

Today, we're heading to Tortuguero National Park on the Caribbean coast. After a drive and boat transfer, you'll reach your lodge deep in the jungle. Afterwards, you'll explore the impressive canals on a guided boat tour and, with a bit of luck, observe numerous animals. Later, you'll visit the Turtle Love Conservancy to learn more about sea turtle conservation.

Hotel: Turtle Beach Lodge (or similar)

Tortuguero

In the morning, you'll embark on another boat trip through the National Park, keeping an eye out for monkeys, sloths, and exotic birds. Afterwards, you'll learn more about the jungle's flora and fauna on a guided walk.

Hotel: Turtle Beach Lodge (or similar)

Tortuguero → La Fortuna

You leave the jungle and continue your journey to La Fortuna, at the foot of the impressive Arenal Volcano. Along the way, you'll visit a local coffee cooperative and gain fascinating insights into its production – from bean to cup.

Hotel Monte Real (or similar)

La Fortuna

Today you have time to explore the region around La Fortuna. In the evening, you will visit a local family and learn how traditional tortillas are made. Afterwards, you will enjoy a typical Costa Rican dinner together.

Hotel Monte Real (or similar)

La Fortuna

You can spend today as you wish and explore the surroundings at your own pace.

Hotel Monte Real (or similar)

La Fortuna to Monteverde

Today you'll continue your journey to the Monteverde cloud forest region. The combination of bus and boat will take you to one of Costa Rica's most impressive natural areas.

Hotel: El Establo Hotel (or similar)

Monteverde

You are exploring the famous Cloud Forest on a guided hike in the Santa Elena Reserve. You will discover unique plant life and, with a bit of luck, rare animals such as the Quetzal.

Hotel: El Establo Hotel (or similar)

Monteverde

Today you are visiting the Monteverde Institute. You will gain exciting insights into nature conservation projects and get your hands dirty by helping with a reforestation project.

Hotel: El Establo Hotel (or similar)

Monteverde → Manuel Antonio

You leave the mountains and continue your journey to the Pacific coast at Manuel Antonio. There you can spend the rest of the day relaxing on the beach.

Hotel: Hotel Villas Lirio (or similar)

Manuel Antonio

Today you will visit Manuel Antonio National Park. On a guided tour, you will discover lush rainforest, dreamlike beaches, and numerous animals such as monkeys and sloths. Afterwards, there will be time to relax by the sea.

Hotel: Hotel Villas Lirio (or similar)

Manuel Antonio

The day is yours to further explore the surroundings or simply relax on the beach.

Hotel: Hotel Villas Lirio (or similar)

Manuel Antonio to San José

Today it's back to San José. After the drive, you can spend the last evening winding down with your group – perfect for reflecting on the journey.

Hotel: Radisson San Jose Hotel (or similar)

San José

Your trip ends today. After breakfast, you embark on your journey home or extend your stay individually. See you soon! :)

Tour Highlights

Tour of the Mi Cafecito Coffee Cooperative, Sarapiquí
Boat tour and wildlife watching in Tortuguero National Park
Guided nature walk in the Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve
Guided excursion to Manuel Antonio National Park
Tortilla making and dinner with locals, La Fortuna
The whole tour is a highlight

Frequently Asked Questions

In addition to the many activities already included, you can also book optional activities. This allows you to customise and optimise the tour according to your wishes. You can find all available extras in the "Tour PDF". When making your booking or enquiry, please write in the notes which extras you would like to add. Depending on availability, you can also do this after you have finalised your booking. Your triplanet team will also be happy to help you. :)

Yes, many of our participants are travelling alone. When you join our trip, you immediately become part of a group and have the opportunity to meet other adventurers. It's a fantastic opportunity to make new friends and share unforgettable experiences together!

You can secure your tour with a deposit of 200 EUR. The balance is not due until 45 days before the start of the tour. However, if you book within 45 days of the tour start date, the full tour price is payable immediately. This means you can plan your trip flexibly and look forward to your adventure!

If you make an enquiry, we will then contact you by phone to discuss all the details for preparing the offer. For example, we will clarify whether you need a flight offer and discuss all the important travel topics with you. You will then receive a personalised offer from your travel consultant by email. This ensures that all your wishes are taken into account and that you are well informed.

After your booking, you will receive a tour confirmation and your flight documents if you have booked the flight through us. You will be given access to a packing list and to online groups where you can exchange ideas with other participants. Your tour guide will contact you around 2-4 weeks before the start of the tour and provide you with final details about your journey and the start of the tour. This way you are well prepared and can network with your fellow travellers in advance.

As the group participants are travelling from many different countries, the flights to and from the tour are booked individually and are not included in the tour price. We will be happy to create and send you a suitable flight offer. Simply make a non-binding enquiry or let us know in the notes when booking and we will send you a flight offer once your booking has been finalised. This way you can ensure that you get the best possible flight for your needs and that your journey goes smoothly.

Where should I fly to:

Latest arrival time:

Airport transfer:

Your triplanet team will also be happy to put together a suitable flight offer for you.

Where should I take off:

Latest departure time:

Airport transfer:

Your triplanet team will also be happy to put together a suitable flight offer for you.

Your group leader will contact you about a week before your trip. In this message, they will introduce themselves and confirm your meeting point or flight details. They will also provide you with all the important information and final details about your trip. This early contact will help you to clarify any unanswered questions and prepare you for the adventures ahead. On the first day of the tour, you will then meet your group leader in person and be given an overview of the itinerary. So you can start your trip relaxed and well informed.

Yes, we can arrange this for you. An extra night in a single room costs XXXX EUR. This way you can start your journey relaxed and feel comfortable from the very beginning. You can also get to know other travellers beforehand.

Yes, this is possible. Please make an enquiry and indicate in the notes that you would like a single room. We will then check availability and let you know the exact price.

Otherwise, you may share a room with another participant. Some rooms may be triple rooms and in rare cases quadruple rooms. You can find more information about the accommodation in the tour PDF.

Care is taken to ensure that, if possible, you are allocated to a room with a person of the same sex.

Our tour participants come from all over the world! On our trips, you will meet adventurers from different countries and cultures, which makes every tour a unique and enriching experience. This diversity makes for exciting conversations and new friendships that last beyond the trip.

As a rule, 20-30% of participants come from German-speaking countries. Other frequent countries of origin are the Netherlands, Italy, Sweden, the UK, Australia, Brazil and Japan.

Yes, you can get in touch with other participants before the trip via various online platforms. You will be given access to these platforms after your booking or around 4 weeks before the start of the tour. This allows you to exchange ideas in advance and maybe even find travel partners for the journey!

You will receive a packing checklist in your pre-travel pack before the start of your tour to help you be well prepared. This list contains recommendations for the most important items of clothing, personal items and useful equipment that you will need for your trip.

The packing checklist contains many more tips to ensure that you don't forget anything important and can enjoy your trip to the full.

Yes, the tour offers a good mix of included activities and free time. You have the option of doing something either with the other participants or on your own. The guide always has great tips for your free time. If you don't want to take part in an activity, that's no problem. Just let the guide know. This way, you can organise your trip entirely according to your wishes.

Don't worry if your English is not perfect. The tour guides are used to working with participants whose native language is not English and will adapt accordingly. There are also often many participants from German-speaking countries, which can make communication easier.

You can find more useful information on this topic in our BLOG.

You have various options for the meals that are not included. You can join the group and go out to eat together. The guide always has excellent tips for restaurants that offer good value for money. Of course, you are also free to go out to eat on your own or with other participants. There are numerous inexpensive and good options on site to cater for you. This gives you the flexibility to organise your meals according to your own wishes and needs.

Yes, that's no problem. You will be asked about your dietary requirements during the booking process. We can cater for various dietary requirements such as vegetarian, vegan, lactose-free and much more. Our guides are also trained to look out for allergies and take appropriate precautions. So you can enjoy your trip worry-free!

German, Austrian and Swiss nationals do not require a visa to enter the country if the purpose of the trip is a holiday or transit, provided the stay does not exceed 180 days. Tourists are not allowed to carry out paid work.

Nationals of other countries should contact the relevant ministry or the Philippine embassy in their home country for information on specific visa requirements.
Entry requirements are subject to change. Please check the current regulations under the following links or with your respective ministry before travelling:

German citizenship

Austrian citizenship

Swiss nationality

Yes, most accommodation offers fast Wi-Fi access. You can also buy a SIM card or eSIM to stay connected while travelling.

If you would like to secure eSIM access before you start your journey, you will find a link to our partner airalo under the link HERE.

So you're always online and can share your experiences!

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Travel health insurance is compulsory on this tour to protect you. This can already be taken out at a reasonable price. We also recommend taking out travel cancellation, trip interruption and baggage insurance. These insurances offer you comprehensive protection and security during your trip.

You can conveniently calculate and take out these insurance policies online via our partners. You will find the corresponding link HERE.

We recommend a budget of around €30-60 per day for this tour, depending on your personal expenses. Additional costs may include some meals, drinks, souvenirs and other personal expenses. It's always a good idea to plan a little extra to stay flexible and cover unexpected expenses.

It is best to take a Visa or MasterCard debit or credit card with you. A “normal” debit card will also work at most ATMs. There are many ATMs on site where you can withdraw cash. We also recommend taking a small cash reserve with you and exchanging it locally. We advise against exchanging into the local currency in advance or at the airport, as this is usually associated with higher fees. Your guide will be happy to give you tips on the best places to withdraw or exchange money.

For cash withdrawals abroad, we recommend a DKB debit or credit card. You can find a link and more information HERE.

We recommend travelling with a rucksack and packing light! 10-20kg should be enough. It's usually quite hot and it's no fun lugging around a huge suitcase. You can do your laundry or have it done for little money in most accommodation.
However, if you prefer a suitcase, that's no problem. You are also welcome to travel with a trolley or suitcase. The important thing is that you feel comfortable and can transport your luggage easily.

If you are still looking for suitable backpacks, you will find HERE our recommendations.

There are no compulsory vaccinations for this trip. However, we would like to point out that we are not allowed to make any vaccination recommendations. It is important that you speak to a doctor to find out which vaccinations are recommended in your particular case. Your doctor can give you the best advice to ensure that you are healthy and safe when travelling.

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Yes, together with the invoice you will receive a security certificate for your trip. This security certificate guarantees that the money you have paid is secured in the event of triplanet's insolvency. So you can book worry-free and look forward to your adventure.

Inquiry

Language

English

Countries

Costa Rica

Operator

G Adventures

Tour duration

11 to 15 days