Highlights

Swap the concrete jungle for the real thing on this trip into the rainforests, waterways, hot springs and palm-lined beaches of Costa Rica

Long-nosed tapirs, white-faced capuchin monkeys, elegant ocelots and three-toed sloths – Costa Rica is home to all manner of exotic native animals, and this trip puts you in the perfect position to spot them

Spend three days in the dense, vibrant forest of Monteverde, home to one of the worlds most elusive birds – the resplendent quetzal

Go deeper than the average tourist with a homestay in a quiet agricultural community, the perfect opportunity to experience local life and practice your Espanol

End mornings of hiking through lush forest with soaks in rejuvenating springs that get their heat from volcanic activity in La Fortuna

Begin and end your trip in lively San Jose, where you can choose to see a more urbane side of Costa Rica on optional craft beer or nightlife tours

You will visit the following places:

San José

San José is the capital and largest city of Costa Rica. Located in the Central Valley, San José is ringed by lush green mountains and valleys. The city is distinguished by its Spanish colonial architecture, such as the ornate neoclassical National Theatre of Costa Rica, at downtown’s Plaza de la Cultura. Founded in 1738 by order of Cabildo de León, San José is one of the youngest capital cities in Latin America by year of conception, though it was not named capital until 1823. Today it is a modern city with bustling commerce, brisk expressions of art and architecture, and spurred by the country's improved tourism industry, it is a significant destination and stopover for foreign visitors. 

La Fortuna Arenal Airport