Whats Included

• All porterage and restaurant gratuities
• An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
• Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
• All porterage and restaurant gratuities
• All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
• Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
• Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
• Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
• All transport and transfers shown
• Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
• Optional Experiences and free time

Dining Summary

• 1 Welcome Reception (WR)
• 9 Breakfast (B)
• 5 Dinner (D)
• 3 Lunch (L)

Be My Guest

• Sarapiqui: Visit the Quintana family's Hacienda Pozo Azul and discover how they reduce their carbon footprint and support the local community.
• Monteverde: Meet Monteverde's Quaker descendants and Local Specialist to learn about Old Town Monteverde and the fascinating history of the American Quakers who settled in the area in the 1950s.

Dive Into Culture

• San Isidro: Meet master chocolatiers, Julio Fernandez and George Soriano, to learn about the history of chocolate and how it is produced at this small workshop.

MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®

• Tortuguero: In the Village of Tortuguero, meet the village’s first pioneers and hear stories of what life was like in Tortuguero. You’ll also learn about all the sustainability efforts that have taken place and how the community has changed their perceptions of the environment around them.
• Tortuguero National Park: Meet a local Tico family at their palm plantation to learn about and sample the delicate heart of palm surrounded by tropical forest.
• Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve: Walk above the jungle floor on the Sky Walk. A chain of six suspension bridges at canopy level with complete views of the forest and access to a completely different ecosystem that can only be discovered at the highest points of trees. A naturalist guide will point out intriguing plant and animal life, so you won’t miss out on any amazing details these forests offer.

Must-see Highlights

• : Visit Tortuguero Village, Sarapiqui, a Master Chocolatier
• : View Arenal Volcano
• : Discover the flora and fauna on a cruise through Tortuguero National Park with a Local Specialist, Visit with the Village Elders to hear stories of the old Tortuguero Village
• : Hike through Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve guided by a Local Specialist

Trafalgar Difference

• Tortuguero: Nestled between the Caribbean Sea and Tortuguero Lagoon, Laguna Lodge Tortuguero embraces the rich natural environment for which Costa Rica is known. Arrive by boat at this remote, 15-acre retreat by boat where you'll be surrounded by towering trees, exotic plants, and spacious gardens that host a number of birds and butterflies. The lodge itself protects this biodiverse environment by using alternate materials and structures that don’t permanently harm the land but instead preserve the natural resources you’ll come to appreciate. Take in this slice of paradise lounging by the pool, strolling in the garden or drifting off to sleep to the gentle sound of jungle rain.
• Tortuguero: Nestled between the Caribbean Sea and Tortuguero Lagoon, Laguna Lodge Tortuguero embraces the rich natural environment for which Costa Rica is known. Arrive by boat at this remote, 15-acre retreat by boat where you'll be surrounded by towering trees, exotic plants, and spacious gardens that host a number of birds and butterflies. The lodge itself protects this biodiverse environment by using alternate materials and structures that don’t permanently harm the land but instead preserve the natural resources you’ll come to appreciate. Take in this slice of paradise lounging by the pool, strolling in the garden or drifting off to sleep to the gentle sound of jungle rain.

Whats Included

• : All porterage and restaurant gratuities
• : An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
• : Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
• : All porterage and restaurant gratuities
• : All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
• : Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
• : Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
• : Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
• : All transport and transfers shown
• : Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
• : Optional Experiences and free time
• Sarapiqui: Tonight you'll enjoy some time with the owners of your hotel, providing a unique experience, as they prepare a special BBQ meal just for you.