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Costa Rica Walking: Rain Forest to Coast

Our leisurely paced Backroads adventure in Costa Rica is a naturally rich experience, from the inland Central Valley to the shores of the Nicoya Peninsula. Hike to a volcano and stroll through lush plantations. Meander through rain forests teeming with monkeys, butterflies and multicolored birds. Stride along white-sand beaches as toucans soar overhead and iguanas sun themselves nearby. View the landscape through the eyes of expert naturalists, whose insight enhances our understanding of Costa Rica’s diverse ecosystems. Evenings are about unwinding in our soothing tropical havens and dining on Costa Rican specialties. more

Costa Rica Walking: Rain Forest to Coast

Our leisurely paced Backroads adventure in Costa Rica is a naturally rich experience, from the inland Central Valley to the shores of the Nicoya Peninsula. Hike to a volcano and stroll through lush plantations. Meander through rain forests teeming with monkeys, butterflies and multicolored birds. Stride along white-sand beaches as toucans soar overhead and iguanas sun themselves nearby. View the… more

Trip at-a-glance

Price: From $2,898* per person
Lodging: hotel
Number of days: 6
Group size: 24

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Backroads

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Trip details

Day 1 Alajuela

Meet in San José • Get acquainted with your new surroundings on a walk to a stunning jungle waterfall • Visit the crater of Volcano Poás • Hike through a landscape of fruit orchards, gardens and coffee plantations or relax in the spa of our hotel.

Days 2–3 Monteverde

Take a guided walk through the renowned Monteverde Cloud Forest Preserve, where hummingbirds, quetzals and hundreds of species of orchids and ferns thrive • Explore the forest canopy on hanging walkways, visit a butterfly garden or view the art at a women’s crafts cooperative• A walk on a country road reveals sweeping views of the Gulf of Nicoya below.

Days 4–6 Playa Tambor

Journey across the Gulf of Nicoya by boat• In the Curú Biological Preserve, enjoy a guided nature hike through the wildlife-rich sanctuary • Keep your eyes open for spider monkeys and macaws at the wildlife restoration project • Hike a coastal trail through a dry lowland forest, stopping to explore tide pools and waterfalls • At our seaside resort, take a siesta in a hammock while being lulled to sleep by the crashing waves • Walk to a lookout point for one last photo op as the sun rises over the Pacific • Return to San José on a scenic flight.

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