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Costa Rica Short Break: La Fortuna

Costa Rica Short Break: La Fortuna

From $ 2,495 AUD

Description

Explore some of the best spots in La Fortuna over this four-day Short Break adventure. See the national symbol of Costa Rica, the sloth, in their natural habitat, walk along the hanging bridges in Mistico Park with your local leader and join a tortilla-making class at El Fogon de Chela. See the Costa Rican jungle come alive at night on a guided outdoor walk and relax in the region’s natural hot springs.

Trip Name
Costa Rica Short Break: La Fortuna
Last Updated
1970-01-01
Days
4
Capacity
12
Highlights
  • Discover the national symbol of Costa Rica on a sloth tour. See the slow-moving animal in their natural habitat, spot dart frogs and toucans and learn about the region’s distinct wildlife from a local naturalist.
  • Walk along the hanging bridges on a daytrip to Mistico Park and take in the panoramic views from the tree tops along the way.
  • Soak in the region’s natural hot springs, wander through the La Fortuna Town Centre and visit the La Fortuna Waterfall in your free time.
  • Indulge in the region’s local cuisine. Try your hand at making tortillas over a fogon (wooden stove) and taste prensadas (tortilla with cheese) and ripe plantain with cheese during a tasty traditional lunch.
  • Learn about the region’s landscape and nocturnal wildlife on a guided jungle walk in La Fortuna. See the tropical rainforest in the dark and look for local animals like frogs and insects.

Itinerary

ITINERARY CHANGES Our itineraries are updated regularly throughout the year based on customer feedback and to reflect the current situation in each destination. The information included in this Essential Trip Information may therefore differ from when you first booked your trip. It's important that you review this information prior to travel so that you have the latest updates. Due to weather, local conditions, transport schedules, public holidays, political unrest or other factors, further changes may be necessary to your itinerary once in-country. Your group leader or local representative will keep you up to date with any such changes once your trip is underway and has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the trip itinerary if deemed necessary due to safety concerns. , OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES A selection of optional activities that have been popular with past travellers are listed in the day-to-day itinerary. This isn't an exhaustive list and should be used as a guide only for some of what might be available. Prices are approximate, are for entrance fees only, and don’t include transport to and from the sites or local guides unless indicated. All activities are subject to availability, and maybe on a join-in basis. It may not be possible to do all the activities listed in the time available at each destination, so some pre-planning for what you are most interested in is advised. When it's recommended that travellers pre-book these activities, look for a note in the Special Information section of the day-to-day itinerary. For most, they can either be organised independently on the day, or let your group leader or local representative know you are interested at the Welcome Meeting and they can assist. Where activities are considered medium or high risk, we work with operators whose safety and credentials we have sighted and assessed. Although it is possible that you may find the same activity cheaper with another operator on the ground, we cannot vouch for the safety or quality of that operator. Medium and high-risk activities not listed above have not been assessed by us and as such our staff and group leader or local representative are unable to assist you with organising these activities. Activities that contravene our Responsible Travel policies are also not listed. Please remember that the decision to partake in any activity not listed is at your own discretion and risk.

Day 1 - San Jose
Hola! Welcome to Costa Rica! Your adventure starts in San Jose with a welcome meeting at 3 pm this afternoon. After, jump on a bus and head towards La Fortuna – a small town in Costa Rica nestled at the base of the Arenal Volcano, known for active volcanoes and natural hot springs. When you arrive, maybe walk through the La Fortuna Town Centre, soak in the Ecotermales Hot Springs or join a chocolate and coffee tour. Later, join a tortilla-making class at El Fogon de Chela and sit down to indulge in your home-made dinner.
Day 2 - La Fortuna
You'll start the day early to go sloth-spotting - these animals are Costa Rica's national symbol as they're quite common in the forest and jungles. Set off through the tropical rainforest and look for local wildlife like dart frogs, toucans, and of course sloths! After, head to lunch and taste some traditional dishes like empanadas, prensadas (tortilla with cheese) and ripe plantain with cheese. The rest of the day is free for you to explore at your own pace. Maybe unwind in the local hot springs, visit the La Fortuna Waterfall or take on a canopy adventure. Tonight, rejoin your group for a guided jungle walk, where you’ll see the tropical rainforest in the dark and learn about the region’s nocturnal wildlife.
Day 3 - La Fortuna
After breakfast, journey through the canopies of Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park. As you walk, spot colorful birds and learn about the forest’s diverse ecosystem. Travel across six hanging bridges and take in the panoramic views of the region from the treetops. Tonight, visit the EcoTermales Fortuna – a family-owned and operated natural hot springs in La Fortuna. Relax in the various volcanic hot springs with varying temperatures then indulge in a traditional Costa Rican dinner – a great way to celebrate your final night.
Day 4 - La Fortuna
This morning, on your way back to San Jose, stop for a private coffee tour at the world-famous Doka Estate. Here you'll taste Costa Rica’s rich coffee heritage from bean to cup, in their award-winning brews. Afterwards travel to San Jose. When you arrive, your trip comes to an end. If you’d like to stay longer, just speak to your booking agent ahead of time.

Trip Dates

StartEndPrice FromRoom Type
02-07-202605-07-2026AUD $ 2,520-
01-08-202604-08-2026AUD $ 2,520-
29-10-202601-11-2026AUD $ 2,520-
26-11-202629-11-2026AUD $ 2,520-
10-12-202613-12-2026AUD $ 2,520-
26-12-202629-12-2026AUD $ 2,495-
15-01-202718-01-2027AUD $ 2,495-
28-01-202731-01-2027AUD $ 2,495-
11-02-202714-02-2027AUD $ 2,495-
25-02-202728-02-2027AUD $ 2,495-
26-03-202729-03-2027AUD $ 2,495-
22-04-202725-04-2027AUD $ 2,495-
13-05-202716-05-2027AUD $ 2,495-
02-07-202705-07-2027AUD $ 2,495-
30-07-202702-08-2027AUD $ 2,495-
08-10-202711-10-2027AUD $ 2,495-
11-11-202714-11-2027AUD $ 2,495-
25-11-202728-11-2027AUD $ 2,495-
16-12-202719-12-2027AUD $ 2,495-
30-12-202702-01-2028AUD $ 2,495-
14-01-202817-01-2028AUD $ 2,495-
27-01-202830-01-2028AUD $ 2,495-
10-02-202813-02-2028AUD $ 2,495-
24-02-202827-02-2028AUD $ 2,495-
24-03-202827-03-2028AUD $ 2,495-
20-04-202823-04-2028AUD $ 2,495-
11-05-202814-05-2028AUD $ 2,495-
30-06-202803-07-2028AUD $ 2,495-
28-07-202831-07-2028AUD $ 2,495-
06-10-202809-10-2028AUD $ 2,495-
09-11-202812-11-2028AUD $ 2,495-
23-11-202826-11-2028AUD $ 2,495-
14-12-202817-12-2028AUD $ 2,495-
28-12-202831-12-2028AUD $ 2,495-

Accommodation

Comfort Style hotel

Transport

Private transportation point A to point B (not 24 hours)

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