Overview
Natural Wonders of Costa Rica
If you were the type of kid who always colored outside the lines, this bold tour of Costa Rica is just the escape for you. Wide-open spaces, multi-hued creatures, and bright, vivid scenery welcome you with open arms and a no-holds-barred spirit. As you make your way through Costa Rica, lava trails, cloud forests, and high-in-the-sky suspension bridges invite you to take a walk on the wild side while scenic boat rides, nature walks, and natural hot springs beckon you to leisurely soak in the views. Frolic among hundreds of species of butterflies, birds, reptiles, and wildlife in the most colorful rainforests, and feast on your own delicious Costa Rican creations in an authentic cooking class. With visits to an active volcano and exotic fruit plantations, plus several meet-and-greets with the native macaws and monkeys, this vacation to Costa Rica is bananas!
Highlights of Natural Wonders of Costa Rica
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Travelers Notes
We’ve prepared everything you need for the perfect vacation—from transfers to and from your hotel to expert Local Guides and included VIP sightseeing access to the world’s iconic sites. Your Globus Tour Director is always there to help you make the most out of your free time!Prime viewing season for endangered green turtle nesting and egg laying in Tortuguero National Park occurs mid-July to mid-October.Headsets throughout the tour.
Small Group
Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select South America dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 20 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.
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Natural Wonders of Costa Rica
Meals
Breakfast daily, 5 lunches, 5 dinners
Itineraries
Day 1
ARRIVE IN SAN JOSÉ, COSTA RICAWelcome to San José!
Day 2
SAN JOSÉ–TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK SAN JOSÉ Scenic drive past banana plantations en route to the Caribbean shore to board your cruise to the Tortuguero Canals. TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK Guided cruise on the canals with a Local Guide and boatman includes watching for freshwater turtles, caimans, herons, toucans, egrets, and monkeys. Free time at your lodge before a slideshow presentation about the park. (B,L,D)
Day 3
TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK TOUR & CANAL CRUISETORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK Guided boat cruise with a Naturalist through remote areas of the park, followed by a rainforest walk. Presentation by a local Naturalist this afternoon. (B,L,D)
Day 4
TORTUGUERO–SARAPIQUI–ARENAL TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK Boat trip en route to the Sarapiqui area. SARAPIQUI [LF] Guided Tour of a local family-owned pineapple farm highlights the history and cultivation of the pineapple industry. ARENAL Free time this afternoon at your resort’s pool, hot-spring-fed Jacuzzi, or on a nearby nature trail. Dinner at your hotel. (B,L,D)
Day 5
ARENAL. EXCURSION TO LA FORTUNA & ARENAL VOLCANO NATIONAL PARKARENAL Free time this morning before a guided visit to Arenal Volcano National Park includes lava trails and nature that has recovered from past lava flows. Walking tour of the town of La Fortuna de San Carlos includes spectacular views of the active Arenal Volcano. This evening, drive to nearby famous [LF] Tabacón Hot Springs for a dip in the curative and relaxing pools before dinner at the hot springs. (B,D) ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Arenal with a float trip to watch for native flora and fauna. This and more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app.
Day 6
ARENAL–MONTEVERDEARENAL Scenic drive to Monteverde. MONTEVERDE Guided tour with a Naturalist on the Sky Walk Hanging Bridges, which combines trails and suspension bridges through the canopy of Monteverde Cloud Forest, to search for flora and fauna. (B,L)
Day 7
MONTEVERDE SANTA ELENA CLOUD FOREST RESERVEMONTEVERDE Guided walking tour with a Naturalist in Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve (home to over 600 species of butterflies, 400 species of birds, with 100 reptile and 120 mammal species). [LF] Visit to a family-owned Ecological Sanctuary includes a tour, cooking class, and lunch. Farewell dinner this evening. (B,L,D)
Day 8
MONTEVERDE–SARCHI–GRECIA–SAN JOSÉ SARCHI Visit the local village known for its artists and their famous hand-painted oxcarts. GRECIA See the metal church—imported from Belgium to Puerto Limon in 1897—transported by oxcart from its previous site in the plaza and reconstructed here. SAN JOSÉ Free time this evening. (B)
Day 9
SAN JOSÉYour vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Departures
| # | Air Start Date | Land Start Date | Land End Date | Land Only Price | Discount | Final | Departure Code | Status |
| 1 | 2023-01-20 | 2023-01-21 | 2023-01-29 | $2359 | $0 | $2359 | SR30121 | Please Call |
| 2 | 2023-01-20 | 2023-01-21 | 2023-01-29 | $2449 | $0 | $2449 | SR30121K | Not Available |
| 3 | 2023-02-03 | 2023-02-04 | 2023-02-12 | $2359 | $0 | $2359 | SR30204 | Please Call |
| 4 | 2023-02-03 | 2023-02-04 | 2023-02-12 | $2449 | $0 | $2449 | SR30204K | Not Available |
| 5 | 2023-02-17 | 2023-02-18 | 2023-02-26 | $2449 | $0 | $2449 | SR30218K | Not Available |
| 6 | 2023-03-03 | 2023-03-04 | 2023-03-12 | $2359 | $0 | $2359 | SR30304 | Not Available |
| 7 | 2023-03-03 | 2023-03-04 | 2023-03-12 | $2449 | $0 | $2449 | SR30304K | Not Available |
| 8 | 2023-03-17 | 2023-03-18 | 2023-03-26 | $2359 | $0 | $2359 | SR30318 | Not Available |
| 9 | 2023-03-17 | 2023-03-18 | 2023-03-26 | $2449 | $0 | $2449 | SR30318K | Not Available |
| 10 | 2023-04-21 | 2023-04-22 | 2023-04-30 | $2359 | $0 | $2359 | SR30422 | Not Available |
| 11 | 2023-05-05 | 2023-05-06 | 2023-05-14 | $2359 | $0 | $2359 | SR30506 | Available |
| 12 | 2023-06-23 | 2023-06-24 | 2023-07-02 | $2359 | $0 | $2359 | SR30624 | Available |
| 13 | 2023-06-23 | 2023-06-24 | 2023-07-02 | $2449 | $0 | $2449 | SR30624K | Not Available |
| 14 | 2023-07-21 | 2023-07-22 | 2023-07-30 | $2359 | $0 | $2359 | SR30722 | Available |
| 15 | 2023-08-11 | 2023-08-12 | 2023-08-20 | $2359 | $0 | $2359 | SR30812 | Available |
| 16 | 2023-09-22 | 2023-09-23 | 2023-10-01 | $2359 | $0 | $2359 | SR30923 | Available |
| 17 | 2023-09-22 | 2023-09-23 | 2023-10-01 | $2449 | $0 | $2449 | SR30923K | Not Available |
| 18 | 2023-10-06 | 2023-10-07 | 2023-10-15 | $2359 | $0 | $2359 | SR31007 | Available |
| 19 | 2023-10-20 | 2023-10-21 | 2023-10-29 | $2359 | $0 | $2359 | SR31021 | Available |
| 20 | 2023-10-20 | 2023-10-21 | 2023-10-29 | $2449 | $0 | $2449 | SR31021K | Not Available |
| 21 | 2023-11-03 | 2023-11-04 | 2023-11-12 | $2359 | $0 | $2359 | SR31104 | Available |
| 22 | 2024-01-12 | 2024-01-13 | 2024-01-21 | $2499 | $0 | $2499 | SR40113 | Available |
| 23 | 2024-01-26 | 2024-01-27 | 2024-02-04 | $2499 | $0 | $2499 | SR40127 | Available |
| 24 | 2024-02-02 | 2024-02-03 | 2024-02-11 | $2499 | $0 | $2499 | SR40203 | Available |
| 25 | 2024-02-09 | 2024-02-10 | 2024-02-18 | $2499 | $0 | $2499 | SR40210 | Available |
| 26 | 2024-02-16 | 2024-02-17 | 2024-02-25 | $2499 | $0 | $2499 | SR40217 | Available |
| 27 | 2024-02-23 | 2024-02-24 | 2024-03-03 | $2499 | $0 | $2499 | SR40224 | Available |
| 28 | 2024-03-01 | 2024-03-02 | 2024-03-10 | $2499 | $0 | $2499 | SR40302 | Available |
| 29 | 2024-03-08 | 2024-03-09 | 2024-03-17 | $2499 | $0 | $2499 | SR40309 | Available |
| 30 | 2024-03-22 | 2024-03-23 | 2024-03-31 | $2499 | $0 | $2499 | SR40323 | Available |
| 31 | 2024-04-19 | 2024-04-20 | 2024-04-28 | $2499 | $0 | $2499 | SR40420 | Available |
| 32 | 2024-05-17 | 2024-05-18 | 2024-05-26 | $2499 | $0 | $2499 | SR40518 | Available |
| 33 | 2024-06-28 | 2024-06-29 | 2024-07-07 | $2499 | $0 | $2499 | SR40629 | Available |
| 34 | 2024-07-26 | 2024-07-27 | 2024-08-04 | $2499 | $0 | $2499 | SR40727 | Available |
| 35 | 2024-08-02 | 2024-08-03 | 2024-08-11 | $2499 | $0 | $2499 | SR40803 | Available |
| 36 | 2024-09-27 | 2024-09-28 | 2024-10-06 | $2499 | $0 | $2499 | SR40928 | Available |
| 37 | 2024-10-18 | 2024-10-19 | 2024-10-27 | $2499 | $0 | $2499 | SR41019 | Available |
| 38 | 2024-11-01 | 2024-11-02 | 2024-11-10 | $2499 | $0 | $2499 | SR41102 | Available |
| 39 | 2024-11-15 | 2024-11-16 | 2024-11-24 | $2499 | $0 | $2499 | SR41116 | Available |
Hotels
| # | Name | Description | City | Address | Rating |
| 1 | Cariari Hotel San Jose | This sustainable Costa Rica hotel is typical of San Jose colonial hacienda architecture and offers spacious, comfortable guestrooms and suites with the latest amenities. Enjoy total convenience in its location, personalized services, delicious cuisine, and facilities like the pool and fitness center. Let the friendly staff help you relax while catering to your needs and helping you see all that Costa Rica has to offer. | San Jose | San Antonio De Belen, Heredia | Superior First-Class |
| 2 | Evergreen Lodge | Built in respect of its surrounding nature, the Evergreen Lodge provides travelers with absolute comfort, great food, and most importantly, an unobstructed experience with nature. A beautiful dining room with soaring ceilings provides first class meals in an atmosphere that reflects and compliments the jungle paradise surrounding it, and friendly staff welcome you to this magical place called Tortuguero. | Tortuguero | Tortuguero National Park | First-Class |
| 3 | Volcano Lodge & Gardens | With an exceptional location and views of Arenal Volcano, this hotel surpasses expectation in comfort, service, and class. Guests will feel at ease with modern room amenities, clean lines, and tasteful décor. Dining options, spa services, and a choice of pool and lounge settings make your stay in Arenal unforgettable, as well as its convenient access to the wildlife and nature surrounding it. | Arenal | La Fortuna | First-Class |
| 4 | El Establo Mountain Lodge | Set on a private 150-acre farm adjacent to the Monteverde Reserve, El Establo Mountain Lodge offers guests a home base of relaxation and activity. Amenities include tennis, basketball, and soccer courts, two indoor pools, two restaurants, two bars, gym, and spa. | Monteverde | San Pedro | First-Class |
