Classic Costa Rica
5 days from Alajuela to La Fortuna
From $ 549
Duration5 days

Experience Costa Rica your own way (with a little help from our Chief Experience Officer) through this five-day tour that you can fit into the busiest of schedules. Explore volcanic regions, meander through the cloud forest of Monteverde, and venture to the adventure capital of La Fortuna where endless adrenaline-pumping activities are at your fingertips. With a ton of customizations and optional activities available, a tailor-made Central American experience awaits.

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  • Duration: 5 days
    Service level: Standard
  • Starts in: Alajuela
    Physical Grading: Light
  • Ends in: La Fortuna
    Ages: 12+
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Itinerary

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Day 1: San José

Start place: San Jose

Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer included. Your accommodation tonight will be in Alajuela in order to avoid traffic so we can head out quickly in the morning and get the adventure started.

End place: San Jose

Day 2: San José/Monteverde

Start place: San Jose

Get your adrenaline pumping and pre-book the Costa Rica Adrenaline Bundle on the checkout page to include this optional activity on your tour or ask your GCO or travel agent for assistance.
Drive along winding roads to the quaint town of Monteverde, surrounded by cloudforest. Enjoy free time in the afternoon to explore, and opt to fly across canopy ziplines, walk across suspended bridges through the forest canopy, or go horseback riding in the hills. Enjoy a G for Good farm experience and dinner at a local farm.

End place: Monte Verde

Meals: B, D
Day 3: Monteverde/La Fortuna

Start place: Monte Verde

Opt to tour a local cloudforest reserve during a free morning. Travel by bus and boat through the stunning scenery to Costa Rica's adrenaline capital, La Fortuna, which boasts the stunning backdrop of Arenal Volcano.

End place: La Fortuna

Meals: B
Day 4: La Fortuna

Start place: La Fortuna

Spend the day getting your adrenaline pumping, viewing local wildlife, marvelling at the Arenal Volcano and getting to know more about Costa Rica in La Fortuna. There are enough activities here to keep you busy all day long.
Enjoy a free day for optional activities such as whitewater rafting, waterfall rappelling, or relaxing in local hot springs. Enjoy a final evening with the group.

End place: La Fortuna

Meals: B
Day 5: La Fortuna

Start place: La Fortuna

Depart at any time. With so many optional activities in La Fortuna, booking additional days here is recommended.

End place: La Fortuna

Meals: B

Inclusions

Included

  • Your G for Good Moment: ***Life Monteverde Experience***, Monteverde Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group Your Discover Moment: La Fortuna
  • Arrival transfer
  • Free time in Monteverde and La Fortuna
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
  • Transport

    Private vehicle, Boat, Local bus, Walking
  • Accommodation

    Hotels (4 nts)

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