11 days from San Jose to Guanacaste
If you were the type of kid who always marched to your own drum, this bold tour of Costa Rica is just the escape for you. Wide-open spaces, multi-hued creatures, and bright, vivid scenery welcome you with open arms and a no-holds-barred spirit. As you make your way through Costa Rica, lava trails, cloud forests, and high-in-the-sky suspension bridges invite you to take a walk on the wild side while scenic boat rides, nature walks, and natural hot springs beckon you to leisurely soak in the views. Frolic among hundreds of species of butterflies, birds, reptiles, and wildlife in the most vibrant rainforests, and feast on your own delicious Costa Rican creations in an authentic cooking class. With visits to an active volcano and exotic fruit plantations, plus several meet-and-greets with the native macaws and monkeys, this vacation to Costa Rica is bananas!

If there’s ever a time to imitate the slow-moving sloth, it would be in its native country. A change of scenery and speed await on Costa Rica’s lush, northwestern shore. Add the seaside resort of Guanacaste to your tour of Costa Rica to catch marlin, mahi, or just some mellow rays on the beach.
All This. Included
Special features included in this tour:

• Guided sightseeing in Tortuguero National Park includes wildlife cruises through the canals and a rainforest walk with local expert
• Presentation on turtle conservation and rainforest ecology in Tortuguero
• Visit a locally owned pineapple farm in Sarapiquí
• Guided sightseeing includes a hike in Arenal Volcano National Park and a walking tour of La Fortuna
• Evening soak and dinner at Ecotermales natural hot springs near Arenal
• Guided sightseeing in Monteverde includes a walk along Sky Walk Hanging Bridges for a bird’s-eye view of the Monteverde Cloud Forest
• Guided hike through Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve to explore wildlife
• A family-run ecological sanctuary and cooking class
• Transfer to Guanacaste for a 3-night stay with ample free time for beachcombing or optional adventures.