Classic: Costa Rica Highlights Independent Adventure (TCR4BN)

Countries Visited: Costa Rica
Trip Style: Classic - Designed for maximum variety, these trips are geared towards travellers searching for a healthy mix of active exploration, uncommon landscapes, amazing wildlife and local cultures.
Service Level: Standard

Great value, reasonable prices, quality experiences

Comfortable and varied tourist-class accommodations chosen for location and character

Mix of public and private transport for the best overall experience

All the top highlights included, plus plenty of time to explore on your own
Physical Demands Rating: 2 - There'll be some light walking and hiking. Suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
Group Size: Information Not Available
Meals Included: No meals included
Accommodations: Hotel (10 nts)

Highlights
Enjoy the activities around Arenal Volcano, zipline through the cloud forest in Monteverde, relax on tranquil beaches or surf at Manuel Antonio.

Description
Check out three great western highlights-from volcanoes and cloud forests to beaches and monkeys. Start with the area near Arenal Volcano, known for rafting and hot springs, then to the unique ecosystem of Monteverdes cloud forest. Finish with beach time in Manuel Antonio, blessed with wildlife, fantastic beaches and great nightlife.

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Tour Operator: G Adventures

Duration: 11 Days

Escorted: Escorted - No

Day	Destination	Description
Day 1	San Jose	Day 1 San Jose You will be met at San Jose International Airport and transferred to your hotel for the night. There are no planned activities, so enjoy the city on your own. Included Activities: Arrival Day Welcome Meeting for Independent Trips Transport: Arrival Airport Transfer
Day 2	La Fortuna	Day 2 San Jose/La Fortuna Transfer to the Arenal region. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure and then opt to soak in the hot springs. Transport: Shared van (4.00-5.00 hours, 150km)
Day 3	La Fortuna	Day 3 La Fortuna There are lots of optional tours available. La Fortuna is one of the centres of adventure travel in Costa Rica. Options include river rafting, mountain biking, caving, or horseback riding. Don't forget about the hot springs, heated directly by the lava under Arenal Volcano.
Day 4	Monteverde	Day 4 La Fortuna/Monteverde This mountain community is very different from those on the coast, and has several co-operatives worth visiting, including artist collectives, souvenir shops and the Quaker cheese factory, which is definitely worth a visit. Make sure to try their delicious ice cream. Transport: Shuttle (0.75-1.00 hours) Boat (1.00 hour(s)) Shuttle (3.50 hour(s))
Day 5	Monteverde	Day 5 Monteverde Optional activities include the Sky Walk, a series of suspension bridges through the jungle canopy, a butterfly garden and a thrilling canopy zip line. Or take a guided walk through the reserve. Local guides are extremely knowledgeable about the area and passionate about conservation of this precious ecosystem.
Day 6	Quepos	Day 6 Monteverde/Quepos Travel south-west to the lush tropical shores of the Pacific coast. Transport: Shared van (4.00-5.00 hours, 220km)
Days 7-9	Quepos	Days 7-9 Quepos If you are interested in activities, opt to visit Manuel Antonio NP. Although this is Costa Rica's smallest national park, it is also one of the most popular and it won't take you long to see why. It has fabulous beaches, abundant wildlife, and a great trail system for those who want to spend some time hiking and then cooling off in the ocean.
Day 10	San Jose	Day 10 Quepos/San Jose Transfer back to the capital for your last night. Transport: Shared van (5.00-6.00 hours, 190km)
Day 11	San Jose	Day 11 San Jose Depart at any time.

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Disclaimer: Local Flights: If required all local flights are included in the cost of your tours unless otherwise noted. It is important that we have your passport information at the time of booking in order to process these tickets. Internal flight tickets are issued locally and will be given to you prior to the flight departure.

Dossier Disclaimer:The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary.

VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.

Itinerary Disclaimer: While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission.

Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.