11-Nights Signature: Costa Rica's Tortuguero, Arenal & Cloud Forests - National Geographic Signature

Signature: Costa Rica's Tortuguero, Arenal & Cloud Forests
Journey from the Caribbean canals to the Pacific surf on an expedition through Costa Rica’s most biodiverse landscapes. Immerse yourself in the cloud forests of Monteverde, the volcanic energy of Arenal, and the rhythms of local life. Guided by naturalists and experts, explore a world where conservation, culture, and wildlife thrive in harmony.

Highlights
Go behind the scenes at a leading research station to track tropical insects with experts, Trace the journey of coffee from bean to cup at a sustainable community-run cooperative, Meet researchers at the Monteverde Institute to learn how they protect the cloud forest, Walk the hanging bridges of Monteverde before the crowds watching the forest wake up, Glide through jungle canals with an expert guide to spot monkeys sloths and caimans

Group Leader
All National Geographic Signature group trips are accompanied by one of our National Geographic Expedition Leaders throughout. The aim of the Expedition Leaders is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting- we think it's the best of both worlds.

Group Size Notes
Max. 22, Avg. 16.

Meals Included
11 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 11 dinners

What's Included
Your G for Good Moment: Mi Cafecito Coffee Experience, Alajuela
Your Welcome Moment: Meet
Your Expedition Leader and Group, San José Signature Moment: Cacao Experience, San Isidro
Your Local Living Moment: Home Made Tortilla Lunch with a Local Family, Bajos del Toro Signature Moment: "The World of Insects" at La Selva Biological Station, Sarapiquí
Your Foodie Moment: El Fogón de Chela Cooking Class, La Fortuna Signature Moment: Monteverde Institute Visit, Monteverde.
Arrival transfer. Jungle Boat Wildlife Exploration. Dine at Katonga Floating Restaurant. Artist Guided Oxcart Painting. Naturalist Guided Walking Tour in Bajos del Toro. Arenal Volcano Lecture. Arenal Walk and Guided Tour. Private Canopy Tour in Monteverde. Naturalist Guided Tour in Santa Elena Reserve. Visit to Las Pailas Geothermal Project I & II. Santa Maria Wind Project. Picnic Lunch at Rio Negro Waterfalls. Tamarindo Estuary Excursion. Free time in Tortuguero, Bajos del Toro, La Fortuna, Monteverde, and Guanacaste. Departure transfer. Engaging Discussions with the National Geographic Expedition Expert Throughout. Porterage at hotels and when getting on and off of vehicles. Tips are included for all activities, meals and porterage, except for your Expedition Leader.
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.