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Costa Rica & Panama Quest

16 days, San José to Panama City

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16 days

San José to Panama City

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Trip Code: CRPQ

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Travel Style: Classic

All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.

Service Level: Standard

Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.

Physical Rating: 2 - Light

Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.

Trip Type: Small Group

Small group experience

Age requirement: 12+

All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

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16 days

San José to Panama City

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There are no departure dates currently available for the rest of this season. Some tours only run during parts of the year.

Trip Code: CRPQ

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In a number of impactful ways, your adventure directly benefits the local people and places we visit.

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Trees planted for this trip: 16

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Ripple Score for this trip: 100

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Places visited

Itinerary

Day 1San José

Arrive at any time.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Welcome Moment Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group

Day 2San José/La Fortuna

Drive to Sarapiquí to visit the G Adventures-supported Mi Cafecito Community Coffee Plantation. Learn about the impact this project has had on the community and sample some of the products they sell. Continue on to the Arenal region and take advantage of a free afternoon and a full free day tomorrow to experience the adventure activities and natural wonders of the area. Enjoy an included relaxing soak in the local hot springs.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your G for Good Moment Mi Cafecito Coffee Cooperative Tour| Your Wellness Moment Hot Springs

Meals included:

Lunch

Day 3La Fortuna

Free day in La Fortuna. Experience the outdoor adventures, amazing wildlife and natural wonders in this area. There are enough activities here to keep you busy all day long.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Discover Moment

Day 4La Fortuna/Monteverde

Travel by van and boat through the stunning Costa Rican scenery up into the cloud forest. Take an included guided night walk to learn about nocturnal life in the jungle firsthand.

Day 5Monteverde

Enjoy a free day to explore the cloud forest region of Costa Rica. Opt to fly across canopy ziplines, walk across suspended bridges through the forest canopy, or go horseback riding in the hills.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Discover Moment

Day 6Monteverde/Quepos

Travel to Quepos, just outside Manuel Antonio National Park. Opt to visit the park or relax on the beach in this fun surf town. Enjoy a night out and perhaps learn how to salsa.

Day 7Quepos

Enjoy a free day to visit Manuel Antonio National Park, sail, snorkel or surf in the Pacific. Opt to kayak through mangroves or relax on the beach.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Discover Moment

Day 8Quepos/San José

Opt to chill at the beach in the morning before the journey by private vehicle back to the capital.

Day 9San José/Panama City

Hop on a flight to Panama City and explore the most cosmopolitan city in Central America.

Day 10Panama City/Bocas del Toro

Catch a flight to the archipelago of Bocas del Toro. The islands are mostly covered in rainforest and have spectacular beaches. There are plenty of opportunities to snorkel, scuba dive, or just relax on the beach.

Day 11Bocas del Toro

Enjoy free time to explore these beautiful islands. Opt to take a boat tour of the area, go snorkelling, take a swim, or just lounge in paradise.

Day 12Bocas del Toro

Spend another day exploring the archipelago.

Day 13Bocas del Toro/Boquete

Travel to Boquete where a plethora of outdoor options await, including numerous hikes, whitewater rafting, or visiting a coffee plantation.

Day 14Boquete

Use a free day to enjoy numerous hikes or whitewater rafting. Opt for a tour of a coffee plantation.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Discover Moment

Day 15Boquete/Panama City

Travel to David and catch a morning flight to Panama City. Upon arrival, visit the Panama Canal including the Miraflores Locks and on-site museum. Enjoy a final evening with the group.

Day 16Panama City

Depart at any time.

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What's Included

  • Your G for Good Moment: Mi Cafecito Coffee Cooperative Tour, Sarapiquí
  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Your Wellness Moment: Hot Springs, Arenal Volcano
  • Your Discover Moment: La Fortuna
  • Your Discover Moment: Monteverde
  • Your Discover Moment: Quepos
  • Your Discover Moment: Boquete
  • Guided cloud forest night walk (Monteverde)
  • Free time in La Fortuna, Monteverde, and Quepos
  • Beach time in Bocas del Toro
  • Panama Canal visit
  • Miraflores Locks and museum visit
  • Internal flights
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodations

Hotels (15 nts).

Meals

1 lunch
Allow USD685-890 for meals not included.

Transportation

Private vehicle, plane, boat, local bus, walking.

Departures

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Costa Rica & Panama Quest

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