An eight-night small-group tour with G Adventures through Costa Rica's cloud forests, volcanic landscapes, and Pacific coast, blending nature walks with local culture and conservation efforts.

This small-group tour from G Adventures moves from the highland cloud forests of Monteverde to the volcanic region of Arenal, finally reaching the drier tropical forests of Guanacaste on the Pacific coast. Along the way, travellers gain insight into diverse ecosystems, from hanging bridges in Monteverde watching the forest come alive to geothermal marvels near Arenal Volcano.

The itinerary includes a visit to a biological station to track tropical insects, a coffee cooperative near Alajuela, and a home-made tortilla lunch with a local family in Bajos del Toro. Guided by experts, the trip balances walks through natural reserves with encounters that underline conservation and culture in Costa Rica.

The group stays in a mix of lodges and hotels, with activities accompanied by a National Geographic Expedition Leader and local specialists. With included lectures, canopy tours, and excursions, the pace allows for both discovery and unstructured time.

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