*Shown here with optional resort stay prior to the tour.
The National Geographic guided tour is $2499 per person and goes from May 7th through 15th, 2026. Please inquire about the resorts shown here prior to the tour (May 3-7) if you are interested in experiencing those with me as well. They are absolutely fantastic and you won't regret it.
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Home to lush rainforests, pristine beaches, and an astonishing diversity of wildlife, Costa Rica has long been a leader in conservation and the protection of natural heritage. Experience this gorgeous Central American nation on a fun-filled adventure, taking you from the foot of an active volcano to the misty highlands and Pacific coast. Hear from a researcher at the National Geographic–supported Monteverde Institute, learn the art of tortilla-making with a local family, and seek out the country’s unique creatures-from blue morpho butterflies to howler monkeys-on hikes through the forest.
Highlights:
Devour a delicious lunch at a G Adventures-supported coffee co-op, learn how to make tortillas in a local home, listen to a lecture from a Monteverde Institute researcher, hike the trails of cloud forest reserves and breathtaking parks, search for wildlife while exploring the Pacific coast, and more.
Accommodations:
Hotels (8 nights) included.
Group Leader:
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides. Group Size Max: 16 people
Meals Included:
8 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner
Exclusive Experiences Included:
Journeys Highlight Moment: Tortilla Making and Home Dinner, La Fortuna
Journeys Highlight Moment: Monteverde Institute Lecture, Monteverde
Your G for Good Moment: Mi Cafecito Coffee Cooperative Tour, Sarapiquí
Discover Moment: La Fortuna.
All of this is also included:
Arrival transfer. 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.