WELCOME TO COSTA RICA

Get closer to nature with this 8-day adventure through Costa Rica, a nation in which a quarter of its territory is protected within national parks and designated conservation areas. We enjoy one of the country's largest national parks in the initial stages of our tour to witness the beauty, diversity and richness of a unique and striking natural environment. We wander through verdant, mist-enshrouded forests, spend time relaxing on paradisiacal gold-sand beaches, or in bubbling hotsprings with the majestic Arenal Volcano as a backdrop, cast off for a boat trip through untouched wilds along the canals of Tortuguero Park and become entranced by the magic of a glorious country whose nature comes, well…. naturally!

ITINERARY IN BRIEF
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Day 1 • Arrive in San Jose, Costa Rica.

Day 2 • Travel through Braulio Carrillo National Park to a working banana plantation. Riverboat excursion to Tortuguero National Park.

Day 3 • Boat ride alongside lush rainforest. Afternoon expedition to Tortuguero to visit the museum and turtle centre.

Day 4 • Travel to the volcanic Arenal area via Baldi Hot Springs. This area may yield the chance to witness explosions and lava flows from safety.

Day 5 • Travel to Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. Guided tour of the Butterfly Garden.

Day 6 • Naturalist-guided tour of Monteverde Cloud Forest. Optional Canopy Walk excursion in afternoon.

Day 7 • Travel back to San Jose.

Day 8 • Departure from San Jose.

INCLUSIONS Accommodation Internal transportation Breakfasts and most dinners Sightseeing and entrance fees Tips for hotel, porters, drivers Transfers (Land/Air) Services of a Tour Leader

EXCLUSIONS Lunches and some dinners Drinks Items of a personal nature Air departure taxes/fuel surcharges Visa fees (if applicable) Transfers (if early/late) Transfers (if Land Only) Tour Leader gratuities

OUT FACTOR

In the past ten years Costa Rica has emerged as one of the world’s premier vacation hot spots. And in disproportionate numbers, gay travellers have descended upon this eco-friendly destination with full force. It's a very comfortable place for gay travellers, and most of the foreigners who have moved there to open inns and accommodations (e.g., Americans, Canadians, Europeans, etc.) tend to be on the left-leaning, eco-conscious, and gay-friendly side.

PLEASE NOTE

This itinerary is correct at time of publishing. For a more detailed itinerary, download a PDF here. We reserve the right to make changes as necessary due to reasons beyond our control. For booking terms and conditions, please refer to our Booking Terms.