16D15N Costa Rica Adventure (CRA)

16 Days Costa Rica 2 to Go

Looking for that sweet spot between independent backpacking and organized group tours? Congrats — you found it! Classic tours combine the support and security of group travel, unbeatable variety, and the flexibility to go off-script when fate says, “Hey, let’s do this.”

If you’re looking for a taste of Costa Rica’s world-class highlights but want to keep things spicy with a sampling of hidden treasures, this action-packed adventure tops the menu. In spite of its small size, Costa Rica is one of the most biologically diverse countries in the world with volcanoes, wildlife, rainforests, and beaches to explore. This adventure offers a great balance of guided excursions and free time. Optional activities abound — choose to get your adrenaline pumping or take it easy with a stroll through a butterfly garden.

DepartureSan Jose
ReturnSan Jose
Min. travellers2
Booking periodNow till December 2026
Travel periodMarch till December 2026

Tour Highlights

Spot wildlife while cruising through the canals of Tortuguero, hike through the cloud forest, enjoy the gorgeous beaches of the Pacific and Caribbean coasts, savour a local lunch at a G Adventures-supported coffee plantation

  • Sunrise Birding Hike
  • Sarapiquí Jungle Lodge Stay
  • Swimming
  • Surfing
  • Manuel Antonio National Park Visit

Good to know

  • Physical Rating: 3: Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1 San José

Arrive at any time.

Day 2 San José - Quepos

Travel from San José to the coast and the city of Quepos, located just outside of Manuel Antonio National Park. Enjoy a couple of days in the area with plenty of time to explore and to relax on the beach.

The small town of Quepos is on the Pacific Coast and this region of Costa Rica is a great place to relax and enjoy the sun and nearby sea. A short distance away, Manuel Antonio National Park offers beautiful white-sand beaches and warm turquoise water, ideal for swimming, fishing, kayaking, boogie boarding, sailing or surfing.

Day 3 Quepos

Discover the lush tropical forests and white-sand beaches of Costa Rica’s smallest national park. Hike through the dense forest, climb up to rocky outcrops for views of the dazzling Pacific Ocean, and go swimming in the park’s lovely lagoons and tidal pools. Later, enjoy some free time at the beach. Opt go kayaking through mangroves, take a surf lesson or cruise along the coast on a dolphin-spotting sunset sailing excursion.

Pre-book the Manuel Antonio Catamaran Tour on the checkout page to include this optional activity on your tour or ask your GCO or travel agent for assistance.

Day 4 Quepos - Monteverde

Travel from Quepos to Monteverde and into the cool mountain air of the area. Upon arrival you will have free time to relax from the long day of travel or opt to go on a guided night walk in the cloud forest to learn all about nocturnal life.

Ascend to the Monteverde cloud forest region. Spend a couple of days exploring the town and a cloud forest reserve, truly a bird lover’s paradise. This unique community has several cooperatives worth visiting.

Optional activities include the Sky Walk, a series of suspension bridges through the jungle canopy, a butterfly garden, a thrilling canopy zipline, and a guided walk through the cloud forest at night.

Day 5 Monteverde

Enjoy a free day to explore the cloud forest region of Costa Rica. Opt to fly across canopy ziplines or tour a coffee plantation.

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.

Day 6 Monteverde - La Fortuna

Travel from Monteverde to La Fortuna. Enjoy free time for optional activities such as whitewater rafting, waterfall rappelling, or relaxing in local hot springs.

La Fortuna, the town near the foot of Arenal Volcano is an excellent base for adventure. Hike the area’s nature trails, swim in chilly La Fortuna waterfall or go canyoning (rappelling) and catch a bird’s eye view of the forest greenery.

Days 7–8 La Fortuna

Enjoy two free days in La Fortuna. Optional activities abound.

Optional activities include full-day whitewater rafting on the Toro or Arenal Rivers, mountain biking, caving, horseback riding, or a tour of the Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge. Like much of Costa Rica, the area is a birders’ paradise, with over 600 species as permanent residents. Finally, after a long day of exploring, you can choose to take a relaxing soak at Baldi Hot Springs.

Day 9 La Fortuna - Sarapiquí Rainforest

Enjoy an included visit to a G Adventures-supported coffee cooperative with a local lunch before heading to a jungle oasis in the Sarapiquí Rainforest.

Visit a coffee cooperative in the small village of San Miguel de Sarapiquí and take a traditional coffee tour. Enjoy a local lunch here— there’s even fresh tilapia farmed on site— and then tour the grounds of the cooperative to learn about the coffee process from bean to cup.

lunch · dinner

Day 10 Sarapiquí Rainforest

Enjoy a day in the beautiful Sarapiquí Valley. Optional activities (all included in our overnight package, weather-depending) include swimming in the river, night walks, an empanada-making lesson or relax and listen to the sounds of the surrounding rainforest.

breakfast · lunch · dinner

Day 11 Sarapiquí Rainforest - Tortuguero

Head to Tortuguero. Opt to visit the nesting grounds of the green and leatherback turtles at night (seasonal).

The journey to Tortuguero is half the adventure. Board a private van, and finish it off with a journey by boat.

Tortuguero is a fantastic place to see wildlife even when turtles aren’t in season.

breakfast · lunch · dinner

Day 12 Tortuguero

Enjoy free time to explore Tortuguero. Opt to kayak through the canals and view the wildlife, wake up early and head to the beach to watch turtle eggs hatch (seasonal), or just wander through the town.

breakfast · lunch · dinner

Day 13 Tortuguero/Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

Head to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca. Enjoy free time to explore paradise. Opt to hike to Punta Mona, go snorkelling in the Caribbean, or take it easy and explore La Isla Botanical Gardens before hitting the beach.

A morning boat ride and drive ends in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, with spectacular scenery en route. This seaside town is perfect for relaxing or exploring the Manzanillo National Wildlife Refuge.

The picturesque village of Puerto Viejo de Talamanca’s 14 kms of incomparable white- and black-sand beaches are surrounded by exotic tropical vegetation.

Opt to hike to Monkey Point, go snorkelling, or take it easy and explore La Isla Botanical Gardens.

breakfast

Day 14 Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

Hop on a bike and ride to the beach with our CEO. Enjoy a full day exploring this slice of paradise in Puerto Viejo. In the evening, opt to find the best place to watch the sunset and don’t forget to try some fantastic Afro-Caribbean cuisine.

Day 15 Puerto Viejo de Talamanca/San José

Enjoy free time in the morning before heading back to San Jose for the final night with the group.

Take a bus ride over the mountains back to the capital.

Day 16 Depart San Jose

Depart at any time.

What's included

Included

  • 15 days accommodation
  • ~ 4 breakfasts
  • 4 lunches
  • 4 dinners
  • Round trip airport-hotel transfer
  • ~ Transport to/from all included activities and between all destinations
  • ~ Attractions as per itinerary
  • Meals as per itinerary

Not included

  • Travel insurance
  • Optional activities
  • Tipping
  • Others not mentioned

Prices & dates

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Your hotels

Hotel Urban Green

★★★

San José Avenida Primera, Calles 1 y 3 Distrito Carmen, 10101 San José, Costa Rica

Situated in San José, 49 km from Poas National Park, Urban Green Hotel & Suites features accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking and a casino. A sauna and a car rental service are available for guests. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. A buffet breakfast is available each morning at Urban Green Hotel & Suites. La Sabana Metropolitan Park is 2.9 km from the accommodation, while Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica is 4.4 km from the property. Juan Santamaría International Airport is 19 km away.

Villa Romantica Quepos

★★★

Costa Rica Quepos, 06005 Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

Surrounded by gardens, Hotel Villa Romantica is located 5 minutes' walk from Quepos town centre and a 10-minute drive from Manuel Antonio National Park woth beautiful beaches. Set in charming colonial-style buildings, it features an outdoor swimming pool. Each attractive, air-conditioned room at Hotel Villa Romantica has traditional décor. There is free Wi-Fi, cable TV and a private bathroom. Guests can request breakfast at this property, also, another options such as restaurants, bars, cafés and a supermarket can be found in the centre of Quepos, within 5 minutes’ walk of the property. The surrounding area is ideal for canopy tours, horse riding, quad biking, sport fishing, catamaran tours and rafting, and the nearest beach is a 10-minute bus journey away. Manuel Antonio National Park is approximately an 8-minute drive away.

Hotel Holistico Monteverde

★★★

Costa Rica 85GF+F84 Hotel Holístico Monteverde, Plaza de Deportes, 600 mts noroeste de la, C. Campo Verde, Puntarenas Province, Monteverde, 60109, Costa Rica

Hotel Holístico Monteverde welcomes you to the heart of the Cloud Forest. Monteverde is a pioneering conservation destination in Costa Rica, offering activities to enjoy culture, conservation, and adventure. It's also a geographical location that provides a natural connection to its visitors, both internally and externally. Here, you'll experience nature in many different and unique ways. The property is spacious, surrounded by nature, offering places to meditate, share, and relax comfortably. The spacious accommodations and facilities offer space for families, friends, couples, or solo travelers. Our team will provide, in addition to providing warmth and assistance to your needs, a holistic example and inspiration for those who have the pleasure of staying in Monteverde. In this way, they become tools that enable visitors to have a unique experience in a very special physical location. Hotel Holístico Monteverde was conceived to offer its visitors an experience with spaces for meditation to create a connection with nature and with themselves, an opportunity for openness to recognize themselves, to experience physical, spiritual, and mental therapies of various kinds, which generate above all the enjoyment of the present moment and of existence itself.

Hotel Las Colinas

★★★

La Fortuna Centro, 21006 Fortuna, Costa Rica

Next to La Fortuna Central Park, this certified eco-friendly hotel features a terrace with impressive views of Arenal Volcano. Accommodation provides Wi-Fi, a restaurant and tour desk. Parking is free. Hotel Las Colinas Boutique has air-conditioned rooms displaying lively local paintings. They provide en suite bathroom, cable TV and minibar. Guests have a daily breakfast with regional specialities, plus local snacks and drinks are available at Lopez Internet Cafe. Lunch and dinner can be enjoyed at La Terraza Jardin Restaurant. It is possible to have a relaxing massage or a beauty treatment in the hotel. For exploring the outdoors, the tour desk offers trips to attractions like the Arenal Hot Springs and Fortuna Waterfalls. Activities include horse riding, rappelling and rafting. Las Colinas is near downtown, 1 block from La Fortuna Central Park and a 10-minute drive from Arenal Volcano. Daniel Oduber International Airport is 1 hour away by car, and shuttle services are available.

Pozo Azul

Costa Rica 70 Km al N de San Jose, en el Valle de Sarapiquí, Costa Rica

Pozo Azul’s own Glamping Accommodation: 30 tents mounted over platforms immerse in the forest, fully equipped with a king size or 2 queen size beds, private bathroom, safety deposit box, electricity, telephone and a private furnished deck. Awarded with the maximum level of the Certification of Sustainability given by the ICT.

Hotel Tortuguero Beach Front

★★★

Tortuguero Tortuguero Limón, 00001 Tortuguero, Costa Rica

Offering an outdoor pool and terrace, Hotel Tortuguero Beach is located in Tortuguero in the Limon Region, 700 metres from Tortuguero National Park. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant with sea views. Certain rooms have views of the sea or garden. Rooms are fitted with a private bathroom fitted with a bath or shower. Hotel Tortuguero Beach features free WiFi . Guests can enjoy fresh coffee throughout the day. This hotel has a beach area and a tour desk is available. A selection of activities are offered in the area, such as fishing and hiking, with specialized guides from the hotel.

Hotel Escape Caribeño

★★★

Costa Rica Avenida 71, Frente A La Veterinaria, Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica

Located in Puerto Viejo, 1.2 km from Negra Beach, Escape Caribeño provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The hotel also features free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service. At the hotel, each room has a desk. A buffet breakfast is available daily at Escape Caribeño. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving American, Sushi and local cuisine. Vegetarian and vegan options can also be requested. Cocles Beach is 1.4 km from Escape Caribeño, while Jaguar Rescue Center is 3.6 km away.
Tags & Interests
#costa rica #La Fortuna #Quepos #San Jose
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