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Costa Rica: Wildlife, National Parks & Hidden Gems of the Northwest, a tour by G Adventures

Tour · 13 nights · with G Adventures

Costa Rica: Wildlife, National Parks & Hidden Gems of the Northwest

A 14-day small-group tour with G Adventures that navigates Costa Rica's northwestern treasures, including cloud forests, national parks, and Pacific beaches, mixing wildlife watching with local culture.

Duration
13 nights
Departs
19 Dec 2026
Countries
Costa Rica
Operator
G Adventures
From
£2,024.10
per person

Highlights

What makes this one worth it

  1. Soaring through Monteverde's cloud forest canopy

  2. Visit to striking sky-blue Rio Celeste in Parque Nacional Volcan Tenorio

  3. Guided hikes in Manuel Antonio and Rincon de la Vieja National Parks

  4. Time on Guanacaste's northern Pacific coast beaches

  5. Mi Cafecito Coffee Cooperative tour in Sarapiquí

About the trip

This carefully paced small-group tour by G Adventures journeys through Costa Rica’s northwest, opening with San José and moving on to hilly Monteverde. Here, trails thread through cloud forest that may reveal the elusive quetzal bird, especially on a guided night walk. The route weaves toward natural highlights such as Manuel Antonio National Park, where waterfalls spray in the verdant landscape, and the sky-blue Rio Celeste in Volcán Tenorio National Park, where a short hike takes in its extraordinary waters. Rincon de la Vieja National Park offers trails rich in wildlife and volcanic features, with an included guided hike. The itinerary rounds off with leisure on the beaches of Guanacaste, where Playa Flamingo offers a chance to relax after days of varied trekking.

The tour balances activity and rest with accommodation in hotels and transport by private vehicles and shared vans. Meals are partially included, leaving flexibility for sampling local dishes. G Adventures provides a Chief Experience Officer and local guides who enrich the experience without overshadowing the discovery. Travel is straightforward, although Costa Rica's varied terrain means some travel days can be long and unhurried.

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The route in outline: places are joined in the order visited, not by the roads or sea lanes taken.
  1. 1 San José
  2. 2 Monteverde
  3. 3 La Fortuna
  4. 4 Manuel Antonio National Park
  5. 5 Quepos
  6. 6 Rincon de la Vieja National Park
  7. 7 Playa Flamingo

Itinerary

The route

  1. San José

  2. Monteverde

  3. La Fortuna

  4. Manuel Antonio National Park

  5. Quepos

  6. Rincon de la Vieja National Park

  7. Playa Flamingo

These are the places the trip visits, in order. G Adventures publishes the day-by-day itinerary on its own site.

When to go

Departures and prices

Lowest price each month, per person.

G Adventures confirms exact dates, availability and prices when you book.

Need to know

Before you book

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Travelling alone
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Flights
Not included: you book your own to the start
What’s included
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Accessibility
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For full details of what’s included, check with G Adventures. See the full details on their site

Questions people ask

How long is Costa Rica: Wildlife, National Parks & Hidden Gems of the Northwest?
Costa Rica: Wildlife, National Parks & Hidden Gems of the Northwest is a 13 nights tour holiday.
Who operates Costa Rica: Wildlife, National Parks & Hidden Gems of the Northwest?
Costa Rica: Wildlife, National Parks & Hidden Gems of the Northwest is operated by G Adventures.
How much does Costa Rica: Wildlife, National Parks & Hidden Gems of the Northwest cost?
Prices for Costa Rica: Wildlife, National Parks & Hidden Gems of the Northwest start from £2,024.10, subject to availability.

The operator

G Adventures

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You book with G Adventures directly. They confirm your place, take payment, and look after you from the moment you leave home; Atlas & Passage’s part ends when you click through.

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