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Small Group Discovery
Each Globus South America tour 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 vacation, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery vacation is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.
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Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.
Total meals included:
- 8 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners
ARRIVE IN SAN JOSÉ, COSTA RICA.
Day1
Welcome to San José!
SAN JOSÉ–TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK
Day2
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.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK TOUR & CANAL CRUISE.
Day3
TORTUGUERO 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.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
TORTUGUERO–SARAPIQUI–ARENAL
Day4
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.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
ARENAL. EXCURSION TO LA FORTUNA & ARENAL VOLCANO NATIONAL PARK.
Day5
ARENAL 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.
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.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
ARENAL–MONTEVERDE.
Day6
ARENAL 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.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
MONTEVERDE
Day7
SANTA ELENA CLOUD FOREST RESERVE.
MONTEVERDE 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.Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
MONTEVERDE–SARCHI–GRECIA–SAN JOSÉ
Day8
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.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
SAN JOSÉ.
Day9
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Things to note
Prime viewing season for endangered green turtle nesting and egg laying in Tortuguero National Park occurs mid-July to mid-October.Extend your stay
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Cariari Hotel San Jose
Superior First-Class
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.
Location
San Antonio De Belen, Heredia, San Jose, Costa Rica
Hotel Facilities
- Bar/Lounge
- Laundry Available
- Business Center
- Restaurant On-Site
- ATM
- Fitness Room
- Concierge desk
- Pool
- Gift Shop
- Currency Exchange
- Beauty Salon
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- Phone
- Internet Access
- Climate Control
- Room Service
- In-Room Safe
- Wake-Up Calls
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Air Conditioning
- Cable/Satellite
- Voicemail
- Mini-bar
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Coffee Maker
- Desk
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Alarm Clock
Evergreen Lodge
First-Class
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.
Location
Tortuguero National Park, Tortuguero, Costa Rica
Hotel Facilities
- Pool
- Spa Services
- Currency Exchange
- Concierge desk
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Window Opens
Volcano Lodge & Gardens
First-Class
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.
Location
La Fortuna, Arenal, Costa Rica
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Spa Services
- Luggage Storage
- Concierge desk
- Pool
- Business Center
- Parking/Valet
- Laundry Available
- Currency Exchange
Room Facilities
- Climate Control
- In-Room Safe
- Desk
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
- Window Opens
- Room Service
- Air Conditioning
- Television
- Alarm Clock
- Phone
- Coffee Maker
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Wake-Up Calls
- Hair Dryer
- Daily Housekeeping
El Establo Mountain Lodge
First-Class
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.
Location
San Pedro, Monteverde, Costa Rica
Hotel Facilities
- Fitness Room
- Laundry Available
- Luggage Storage
- Parking/Valet
- Currency Exchange
- Concierge desk
- Beauty Salon
- Restaurant On-Site
- Pool
- Spa Services
- Free WiFi
- Bar/Lounge
- Business Center
Room Facilities
- Hair Dryer
- In-Room Safe
- Coffee Maker
- Cable/Satellite
- Phone
- Television
- Room Service
- Alarm Clock
- Desk
- Daily Housekeeping
- Wake-Up Calls
- Internet Access
- Smoking Rooms
- Window Opens
- Voicemail
