Costa Rica 14 Tage Costa Rica Upgraded Erlebnisrundreise Adventure-Trip in internationaler Gruppe

Chock-full of national parks and wildlife refuges, Costa Rica is a dream for the nature lover and adventure buff. Discover the country’s diverse and breathtaking landscapes on this 2-week adventure from the Caribbean coast to the Pacific. Explore the waterways of Tortuguero National Park, where thousands of sea turtles come to nest every year; assist in a tree-planting program in the cloud forests of Monteverde; and cap off your journey on the pristine beaches of Manuel Antonio National Park. See why „Pura Vida“ is much more than a local saying, it’s a way of life.

• Spot wildlife from a boat in Tortuguero

• Take in the views of Arenal Volcano while soaking in a hot spring

• Visit the Monteverde Institute to learn about conservation initiatives

• Learn how to make tortillas during a visit to a local family home

• Walk the jungle trails and white sand beaches of Manuel Antonio National Park

Reiseverlauf:

ACHTUNG wichtige Infos zur Rundreise

Früheste Abreise ab: 00:01 Uhr

1. Tag San José

Ankunft zu jeder Zeit möglich. Ankunftstransfer inklusive.

Transport: Juan Santamaría International Airport – San José
Event: Anreise und Begrüßungstreffen (1.0h)
Unterkunft: Hotel Radisson San Jose

2. Tag San José / Tortuguero

Travel to Tortuguero National Park on the Caribbean coast, one of the world’s most important nesting sites for the endangered green sea turtle. After settling into the lodge, take a guided boat trip along Tortuguero’s tropical canals in search of wildlife. Later, opt for a nighttime boat excursion to try and spot some of the park’s nocturnal creatures-such as the caiman. (F) (M) (A)

Transport: San José – Tortuguero (4.0h)
Transport: Tortuguero – Tortuguero (1.5h)
Unterkunft: Turtle Beach Lodge

Optionaler Ausflug:
Bootstour durch den Tortuguero-Nationalpark bei Nacht (**)

3. Tag Tortuguero

Take another boat excursion into the national park in search of wildlife like monkeys, sloths and birds before a visit to the Sea Turtle Conservancy, the world’s oldest nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting sea turtles. Enjoy free time in the afternoon to relax by the pool, take a stroll along the beach, or head out on a kayaking excursion. (F) (M) (A)

Event: Bootstour durch den Tortuguero-Nationalpark (2.0h)
Event: Geführte Dschungelwanderung
Freizeit: Tortuguero
Event: Sea Turtle Conservancy Experience
Unterkunft: Turtle Beach Lodge

Optionale Ausflüge:
Geführter Kajakausflug (**)
Nachtwanderung zur Schildkrötenbeobachtung (saisonal) (**)

4. Tag Tortuguero / La Fortuna

Depart early from Tortuguero, stopping en route at a G Adventures-supported coffee cooperative to learn about the process of coffee production from bean to cup. After a typical lunch, continue to La Fortuna and have time to relax by the hotel pool, soaking in the views of the surrounding jungle and the Arenal Volcano. (F) (M)

Transport: Tortuguero – Tortuguero (1.5h)
Transport: Tortuguero – La Fortuna (6.0h)
Event: Besuch der Kaffee-Kooperative Mi Cafecito
Unterkunft: Hotel Monte Real

5. Tag La Fortuna

Explore La Fortuna and it’s surroundings with a wide variety of optional activities available like canyoning, wildlife spotting from hanging bridges in the canopy, or soak in one of the many local hot springs. In the evening, visit a local home to learn how to make tortillas along with a traditional Costa Rican meal of black beans and plantains. (F) (A)

Event: Tortilla Making and Home Dinner (2.0h)
Unterkunft: Hotel Monte Real

Optionale Ausflüge:
Stehpaddeln (Unterricht und Tour) (**)
Hängebrücken (**)
Mountainbiken (**)
Wandern in Ladakh (**)
Costa Rica – Adrenalin (**)
Bad in den heißen Quellen von Baldi (**)
Canyoning im Lost Canyon (**)
Wasserfall-Sprung an den Gravity Falls (**)

6. Tag La Fortuna

Enjoy a full free day in La Fortuna to take advantage of the plethora of optional activities. Choose to go stand-up paddleboarding on Lake Arenal, visit the Venado Caves, or take a boat tour of the Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge, just to name a few. (F)

Freizeit: La Fortuna
Unterkunft: Hotel Monte Real

Optionale Ausflüge:
Wasserfall-Sprung an den Gravity Falls (**)
Stehpaddeln (Unterricht und Tour) (**)
Canyoning im Lost Canyon (**)
Führung im Naturschutzgebiet Caño Negro (**)
Heiße Quellen (**)
Hängebrücken (**)
Kajakfahren (**)

7. Tag La Fortuna / Monteverde

Travel from La Fortuna by van and boat to the cloud forest region of Monteverde. Settle into the hotel and relax by the pool, opt for a spa treatment or take in the views with a drink in hand. (F)

Transport: Arenal – Arenal (1.0h)
Transport: Arenal – Monteverde (2.0h)
Transport: La Fortuna – Arenal (1.0h)
Unterkunft: El Establo Hotel

8. Tag Monteverde

Set out on a hike in the lush Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve in search of birds and wildlife and climb up an observation tower to get view over the canopy. Take a free afternoon and choose to go zip-lining or visit the nearby hanging bridges for unique views of the forest. (F)

Event: Führung durch den Nebelwald von Santa Elena (2.0h)
Unterkunft: El Establo Hotel

Optionale Ausflüge:
Zipline (**)
Monteverde Hängebrücken (**)

9. Tag Monteverde

Visit the Monteverde Institute, a research and educational organization with a focus on conservation initiatives. Hear from a researcher about their successful reforestation project before helping to plant trees in the nursery. Enjoy the rest of the day to choose from optional activities like a visit to to the Monteverde Butterfly Gardens, horseback riding or take a tour of a nearby coffee plantation. (F) (M)

Freizeit: Monteverde
Event: Monteverde Institute Lecture & Reforestation Project
Unterkunft: El Establo Hotel

Optionale Ausflüge:
Monteverde Besuch einer Kaffeeplantage (**)
Zipline (**)
Monteverde Hängebrücken (**)
Schmetterlingsgarten Monteverde (**)
Monteverde Reiten (**)

10. Tag Monteverde / Manuel Antonio

Depart La Fortuna for Costa Rica’s Pacific coast and settle into your hotel near Manuel Antonio National Park. Opt to go surfing, take a catamaran trip in search of dolphins and whales, or spend the remainder of the day relaxing on the beach. (F)

Transport: Monteverde – Manuel Antonio (6.0h)
Unterkunft: Hotel Villas Lirio

Optionale Ausflüge:
Wal- und Delfinbeobachtung (**)
Surfen (**)

11. Tag Manuel Antonio

Take a guided day trip to the tropical forests and white sand beaches of Manuel Antoino National Park, keeping an eye out for wildlife like monkeys, sloths and birds. Hike through the forest, climb up to rocky outcrops for views of the Pacific Ocean, and go swimming in the park’s lagoons and tidal pools. Later, enjoy some free time at the beach. (F)

Event: Besuch des Nationalparks Manuel Antonio (5.0h)
Unterkunft: Hotel Villas Lirio

12. Tag Manuel Antonio

Enjoy a full free day to explore Manuel Antonio and the surrounding area. Opt to go horseback riding, take a surfing lesson, head out for a snorkelling excursion on the nearby reef, or kayak through the coastal mangroves. (F)

Freizeit: Manuel Antonio
Unterkunft: Hotel Villas Lirio

Optionale Ausflüge:
Surfen (**)
Wildwasser-Rafting (**)
Wanderung (**)
Reiten (**)
Schnorcheln (**)
Manuel Antonio Katamarantour (**)
Kajakfahren (**)

13. Tag Manuel Antonio / San José

Return to San José and enjoy a final night on the town. (F)

Transport: Manuel Antonio – San José (5.0h)
Unterkunft: Hotel Radisson San Jose

14. Tag San José

Abreise zu jeder Zeit möglich. (F)

Event: Tag der Abreise

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Fahrplan-, Flugplan-, Hotel- und Programmänderungen bleiben ausdrücklich vorbehalten.

(**) organisierte Programme sowie Aktivitäten. Diese sind nicht im Reisepreis enthalten und müssen vor Ort gebucht werden. Änderungen vorbehalten.

(F=Frühstück,M=Mittagessen,A=Abendessen)

Leistungen:

Dein G-for-Good-Moment: Besuch der Kaffee-Kooperative Mi Cafecito, SarapiquíDein Discover-Moment: La FortunaDein Discover-Moment: MonteverdeDein Discover-Moment: Manuel Antonio. Ankunftstransfer. Bootsfahrt und Tierbeobachtung im Tortuguero-Nationalpark. Geführte Wanderung durch das Nebelwald-Reservat von Santa Elena. Führung im Manuel-Antonio-Nationalpark. Alle Transfers zwischen den Reisezielen sowie zu inbegriffenen Aktivitäten und zurück.
Unterbringung: Hotels (11 Nächte), rustikale Lodge im Dschungel (2 Nächte).
Transport: Privatfahrzeug, Shuttle, Boot, zu Fuß.
Mahlzeiten: 13 Frühstück, 4 Mittagessen, 3 Abendessen

Aufpreis für Einzelzimmer – nur wenn explizit gewünscht:
Ansonsten wird das Zimmer mit einem gleichgeschlechtlichem Zimmerpartner geteilt

05.06.2022 -19.06.2022 EUR 889

Gruppengröße: Spot wildlife from a boat in Tortuguero, take in the views of Arenal Volcano while soaking in a hot spring, Visit the Monteverde Institute to learn about conservation initiatives, learn how to make tortillas during a visit to a local family home, walk the jungle trails and white sand beaches of Manuel Antonio National Park.