Costa Rica: Tortuguero, La Fortuna & Rio Celeste

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Duration: 8 days

Begins: San José

Ends: San José

Trip Code: CRTG

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    Somewhere between the ocean and the sky lies a special place where the forest comes alive with energy. Where? Costa Rica, of course. Immerse yourself in the heart of this natural paradise, where kayaking, walking, and hiking are your ticket to breathtaking experiences, all while savouring the comforts of cozy retreats and mouth-watering dining. Let your senses come to life in Tortuguero as you watch for birds and wildlife, before heading high above the rainforest canopy in La Fortuna for panoramic view of the country's unbelievable biodiversity. This is Costa Rica the way it was meant to be experienced.
    Is this tour for me?
    Travel Style
    The Geluxe Collection
    With perfectly paced itineraries, one-of-a-kind accommodations, and comfort at their very core, these premium active trips are adventure at its finest.
    Service Level
    Upgraded
    Quality accommodations and more inclusions than on other G Adventures tours, like meals, private transport, and activities.
    Physical Rating
    3 - Average
    Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.
    Trip Type
    Small Group
    Small Group experience; Max 16, avg 12
    Age requirement
    12+
    All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
    What's Included
    • Your G for Good Moment: Mi Cafecito Coffee Tour, Sarapiquí
    • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
    • Your OMG Day: Ziplining or Waterfall Canyoning, La Fortuna
    • Your Wellness Moment: Tabacón Hot Springs Resort and Dinner, La Fortuna
    • Complimentary arrival transfer
    • Welcome dinner
    • 2 days of kayaking in Tortuguero National Park
    • Walk to a waterfall in San Miguel de Sarapiquí
    • Day pass at Tabacón Hot Spring Resort
    • Hanging bridges excursion to spot wildlife from La Fortuna
    • Hike to the Rio Celeste Waterfall in Volcán Tenorio National Park
    • Farewell dinner
    • Departure transfer
    • All tips included for activities and meals, except for CEO and porterage
    • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
    Accommodations

    Hotels (5 nts), Jungle Lodge (2 nts).

    Meals

    7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 6 dinners

    Allow USD100-130 for meals not included.

    Transportation

    Private vehicle, kayak, boat, walking

    Staff & experts

    CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

    Day 1 : San Jose: Welcome to the Jungle

    Feel the warm air hit your face as you step out of the plane in Costa Rica. Fall into the pace of the traffic and beeping car horns as you take in the sights and sounds of this vibrant Central American country en route to the city centre. We welcome you to San José, and while technically not quite in the jungle just yet, we invite you to embrace all of the new and exciting things that await.

    Arrive to Costa Rica at any time and transfer to the hotel. Meet your fellow group members at the welcome meeting in the evening and get all the important information about the adventure ahead. Afterwards, head to a nearby restaurant for a delicious welcome dinner with new friends.

    Arrival Transfer

    Juan Santamaría International Airport - San José

    You will be met at the airport and transferred to the hotel to start your adventure.

    Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group

    1h Evening

    Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.

    Acommodation

    Gran Hotel Costa Rica

    Acommodation

    Gran Hotel Costa Rica

    Meals Included:

    Dinner

    Day 2 : Tortuguero National Park: Kayaking in the Canals

    See the landscape dramatically change as you head out of the city and through the lush Braulio Carrillo National Park en route to the coast. Before long you'll be gliding through the canals of Tortuguero in a kayak, keeping a lookout for tropical birds, reptiles and monkeys that call this place home. Settle into the comfortable lodge for the night and fall asleep to the sounds of the jungle.

    Travel by minibus and boat from San José to Tortuguero National Park. After lunch, take the first of 2 kayaking excursions to the nearby canals to spot wildlife.

    Private Vehicle

    San José - La Pavona 2h30m 115km

    Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

    Boat

    La Pavona - Tortuguero 1h30m

    Sit back and relax as you travel by boat from La Pavona to the lodge in Tortuguero.

    Free time:

    Tortuguero Evening

    Spend a free evening relaxing before dinner at the lodge. Enjoy the various amenities on the property.

    Guided Kayak Excursion

    Tortuguero 0h15m

    Grab a paddle and prepare to witness a parade of tropical birds, reptiles, and mammals as you kayak through the black water canals of Tortuguero. Scan the trees for toucans, watch the shores for caimans, otters, iguanas, frogs, and look up to see monkeys sharing space with sloths. Bring your binoculars and bug spray. Be prepared for hot, humid, and possibly wet weather.

    Acommodation

    Aninga Lodge

    Acommodation

    Aninga Lodge

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

    Day 3 : Tortuguero National Park: Coastal Waterways

    Wake early and prepare for more exploration of Tortuguero's waterways to spot wildlife. Catch the light glinting off of a Morpho butterfly's blazing blue wings as you paddle along the canals and listen to the calls of the forest. In the evening, you could take an excursion to visit the nesting grounds of green and leatherback turtles for which the national park was named, and perhaps spot the females laying eggs on the beach (seasonal, July to October).

    Take an optional morning boat safari to spot wildlife at dawn when things are most active. After breakfast head out again by kayak to explore some of the secondary canals and waterways. Enjoy free time in the afternoon to visit the nearby town or to relax by the pool.

    Tortuguero Morning Kayaking Excursion

    Tortuguero 3h

    Hop back into a kayak and set off onto the calm morning waters to explore some secondary canals and waterways in the national park. Try to spot wildlife like, tropical birds, reptiles, and mammals as the sun warms the day. Keep watch for toucans, monkeys and sloths in the canopy above you as you glide through the water.

    Free time:

    Tortuguero Afternoon

    The afternoon is free for optional activities in the area or to take advantage of the amenities at the lodge. Later in the evening opt to visit a turtle nesting ground (seasonal, July to October).

    Acommodation

    Aninga Lodge

    Optional Activities - Day 3

    Tortuguero National Park Guided Boat Tour

    Tortuguero National Park 2h

    Hop on board, kick back, and prepare to witness a parade of tropical birds, reptiles, and mammals as we motor through the black water canals of the Tortuguero NP. Scan the trees for toucans, watch the shores for caimans, otters, iguanas and frogs, and look up to see monkeys sharing space with sloths. Bring your binoculars and bug spray. Be prepared for hot, humid, and possibly wet weather.

    Turtle Nesting Night Excursion (Seasonal)

    Tortuguero National Park - Tortuguero

    Head out at night to visit the nesting grounds of the green and leatherback turtles (seasonal) on the beaches of Tortuguero National Park. Learn about the turtles' nesting process and hopefully see females lay eggs, during this once-in-a-lifetime wildlife experience.

    Acommodation

    Aninga Lodge

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

    Day 4 : La Fortuna: Arenal Volcano

    Leaving the coast behind, we'll head inland with a stop at a G Adventures-supported coffee cooperative along the way. Learn all about how coffee is harvested and produced as you sip a delicious cup of one of Costa Rica's most tasty indulgences. Stretch your legs and soak in the scenery on a walk to a nearby waterfall before a typical lunch and then continue onwards towards the iconic and active Arenal Volcano, unmissable in the distance as you approach.

    Travel by boat and bus from Arenal to La Fortuna with a stop en route at a coffee cooperative. Arrive to La Fortuna in the late afternoon and enjoy a free evening to choose from one of the many great restaurants or join the CEO at their local favourite.

    Boat

    Tortuguero National Park - La Pavona 1h30m

    Climb aboard and get your float on.

    Private Vehicle

    La Pavona - La Fortuna 3h15m 155km

    Enjoy the scenery on the drive from Tortuguero to La Fortuna with a stop along the way to Mi Cafecito.

    Acommodation

    Hotel Lomas del Volcán

    Acommodation

    Hotel Lomas del Volcán

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast | Lunch

    Day 5 : La Fortuna: Your OMG Day

    Today is all about you. Fly through the lush forest canopy on a series of zip-lines and platforms or go on a canyoning excursion, rappelling down waterfalls and swimming in the refreshing pools. Whichever option you choose, your muscles will appreciate a soak in the restorative thermal springs and waterfalls of Tabacón Resort, a luxurious and relaxing way to spend the evening.

    Choose from either zip-lining or canyoning in the morning with an included lunch afterwards. Free afternoon to relax or head to Tabacón hot springs early with the day pass and have dinner at the resort before returning to the hotel.

    Ziplining or Waterfall Canyoning

    La Fortuna 4h

    Option 1: Soar through the lush jungle forest on ziplines and enjoy the views from the canopy. Option 2: Go canyoning and rappel down the sides of waterfalls and swim in the cool, refreshing pools. Both excursions will last 4 hours and begin and end at the hotel in La Fortuna.

    Free time:

    La Fortuna Afternoon

    Enjoy a free afternoon and evening at the hotel in La Fortuna. Relax or find some hot springs to soak in and let the day pass luxuriously.

    Tabacón Hot Springs Resort and Dinner

    La Fortuna

    Indulge yourself and soak those weary muscles in Costa Rica's largest network of naturally flowing thermal springs surrounded by beautiful gardens. Move from pool to pool of varying temperatures and with cascading waterfalls and get revitalized with the mineral water, naturally heated by the Arenal Volcano. Enjoy a delicious dinner before returning to the hotel.

    Acommodation

    Hotel Lomas del Volcán

    Acommodation

    Hotel Lomas del Volcán

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

    Day 6 : Rio Celeste: Tropical Rainforest

    Start the morning high up in the forest canopy, strolling a series of hanging bridges and witnessing the environment come alive from the treetops to the rainforest floor below. See Costa Rica's incredible diversity on full display and keep your eyes out for colourful toucans, hummingbirds and other residents of this lush magical natural world.

    Visit the hanging bridges en route to Rio Celeste, arriving in time for lunch. Free afternoon to relax or to do optional activities from the hotel before dinner.

    Private Vehicle

    Arenal - Rio Celeste Hideaway Hotel 2h

    Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

    Mistico Hanging Bridges Visit

    La Fortuna 2h30m

    Travel to the Mistico Hanging Bridges complex and try to spot wildlife from the canopy. Walk along the bridges during a 2.5 hour guided tour of the complex before continuing on to Rio Celeste. The drive from the hotel in La Fortuna to this spot is 30 minutes by private vehicle.

    Free time:

    Rio Celeste Hideaway Hotel Afternoon

    Spend a free afternoon on your own at the Rio Celeste Hideaway Hotel. Walk the trails around the property or lounge by the pool in serene surroundings.

    Acommodation

    Rio Celeste Hideaway Hotel

    Acommodation

    Rio Celeste Hideaway Hotel

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

    Day 7 : Rio Celeste: Volcán Tenorio National Park

    Local legend has it that when God was finished painting the sky, the brush used was washed in the river of Volcán Tenorio National Park. Hike through the rainforest along jungle trails, keeping an eye out for birds and wildlife before reaching the spectacular blue waterfall of Rio Celeste.

    Transfer to the entrance of Volcán Tenorio National Park and hike to Rio Celeste Waterfall. Free afternoon for optional activities from the hotel before a farewell dinner in the evening.

    Free time:

    Rio Celeste Hideaway Hotel Afternoon

    Travel 15 minutes back to your hotel in Rio Celeste and enjoy a free afternoon for optional activities like, tubing or horseback riding.

    Hike to Rio Celeste Waterfall

    Parque Nacional Volcan Tenorio 3h 5km

    North of Lake Arenal lies another spectacular protected area called Volcán Tenorio National Park. We'll set off on foot from the main entrance and hike along jungle trails and down a series of stairways to the brilliantly blue Rio Celeste Waterfall. Take in the scenery and watch for wildlife like monkeys and birds in the canopy above before hiking out on the same trail.

    Acommodation

    Rio Celeste Hideaway Hotel

    Optional Activities - Day 7

    Tubing down the Rio Celeste

    Choose to spend time floating down one of the most beautiful rivers in the world. Enjoy the mild temperatures of Rio Celeste, pass through rapids and soak in the lush green of the tropical rainforest surrounding you on your float down river. The rapids are considered Class I and II.

    Horseback Riding

    Grab the reins and choose between three different horseback riding options from the hotel. First is the mountain view ride, passing through the mountains with breathtaking views of the nearby volcanoes and Lake Nicaragua. The second option is the Rio Celeste, which includes a horse-trail down to the majestic river where you can enjoy refreshing swim in the glowing mineralized waters. Finally, the third option is the basic, which includes an abundance of fresh air and exploring the grounds of a local farm on horseback.

    Acommodation

    Rio Celeste Hideaway Hotel

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

    Day 8 : Rio Celeste to San Jose

    Today your adventure comes to an end, but the memories made during your time in Costa Rica will live on.

    Travel by minibus from Rio Celeste directly to the San José airport, arriving around midday where the tour ends.

    Please note: Departing flights should be booked no earlier than 3pm.

    Departure Day

    Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast

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