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 Join us on an unforgettable lesbian journey to the enchanting paradise of Costa Rica! Escape to a world of lush rainforests, pristine beaches, and vibrant culture as we embark on the ultimate tropical getaway. Costa Rica is a biodiversity hotspot, and our journey includes visits to wildlife reserves and national parks. Spot colourful birds, playful monkeys, and maybe even a sloth or two!
A visit to Costa Rica is a captivating journey into the heart of natural wonders. During our trip we’ll be staying in La Fortuna and Monteverde. Nestled at the base of the majestic Arenal Volcano, the town of La Fortuna offers a mesmerizing blend of adventure and relaxation.
The lush surroundings are a playground for outdoor enthusiasts, offering opportunities for hiking through dense rainforests, zip-lining over canopies alive with exotic wildlife, and soaking in rejuvenating hot springs. In contrast, Monteverde is like stepping into a mystical realm of cloud forests and biodiversity. Perched atop the Tilarán Mountain Range, a haven for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike. The ethereal mist that blankets the landscape creates a surreal ambience, where towering trees adorned with epiphytes and orchids seem to float in the clouds. We have an incredible 11 days planned for you next May. From the moment you arrive, the country's warm hospitality envelops you, inviting exploration and adventure. Costa Rica's diverse landscapes beckon from the mist-shrouded cloud forests and towering volcanoes to the lush rainforests teeming with exotic wildlife, each corner of Costa Rica offers a unique tapestry of experiences. So, get ready for some thrilling experiences on this once-in-a-lifetime trip to Costa Rica in 2025!
Day 1 - Sunday, May 18, 2025
Arrive at San José airport where you will be transferred by private coach to our local hotel where we’ll overnight before our journey to La Fortuna.
Accommodation: Hotel close to San José airport
Day 2 - Monday, May 19, 2025
After breakfast, we depart by private coach to La Fortuna (2 ½ hours). We will stop for lunch on the way (included). On arrival at our hotel in La Fortuna there will be time to unpack before we head to La Fortuna Waterfall for our afternoon adventure. The Fortuna River Waterfall is located in a biological reserve with an area of 210 acres of transition premontane tropical wet forest, part of the Arenal Volcano National Park which sits at 520 meters above sea level. We’ll have the opportunity to see this incredible 70 meters high waterfall and once we’re at the front we will find a great viewing point before taking a refreshing swim in the clear waters of the Fortuna River. Kindly note to get to the viewing point we will take a path with approximately 530 steps. We’ll return to the hotel for our first group dinner at the hotel (included)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Los Lagos Spa & Resort Hotel, La Fortuna, 4*
Day 3 - Tuesday, May 20, 2025
After breakfast, we depart for our 2-hour excursion to the Mistico Hanging Bridges & waterfall, just ½ hour from the hotel. No trip to the rainforests around La Arenal Volcano is complete without a journey through the famous Mistico Hanging Bridges Park. This unique hike takes you through the Volcan Arenal National Park to see the area from both above and below. From curated gardens to raw rainforest beauty, there’s something new to discover every step of the way. Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park houses the coming together of several different ecosystems that create a transition vegetation strip with high biodiversity. It is located between the edges of two types of forest, highland and lowland, and integrates both of them. Throughout years of evolution, the rainforest lowland flora, representative of Sarapiquí y Tortuguero, migrated upwards and reached a height of 500-600 m, where it encountered and interacted with highland flora. Therefore, Mistico Park treetops provide the perfect environment for a high diversity of epiphytes, birds, mammals, butterflies, and more. Watch all of them closely from the hanging bridges.
We will then have lunch locally (included).
After lunch we head for our Sloth Tour. The sloth watching trail is in about a 30 acres area and has a trail of approximately 2 km long. Your guided hiking tour lasts 1 ½ hours with the help of an expert guide you can get to see from 4 to 6 sloths in their own natural habitat, different species of birds, sometimes snakes, insects and frogs. After our tour we will have free time to shop and explore the town of La Fortuna. We will stay in town for our group dinner at a local restaurant (payable locally). After dinner, we will return to our hotel for a relaxing evening in the hotel bar and grounds.
Meals Included: Breakfast & Lunch
Accommodation: Los Lagos Spa & Resort Hotel, La Fortuna, 4*
Day 4 - Wednesday, May 21, 2025
After breakfast, we depart for our next adventure – a full day’s guided Safari River cruise up the Sarapiqui River. We will have lunch locally (included). After an exciting day on the river, we’ll return to our hotel. We will have our group dinner in the hotel restaurant (payable locally)
Meals Included: Breakfast & Lunch
Accommodation: Los Lagos Spa & Resort Hotel, La Fortuna, 4*
Day 5 - Thursday, May 22, 2025
After breakfast, we have a morning coffee and chocolate tour – just a short ride from the hotel. This treat of a tour is an experience that combines the best of coffee and chocolate. You will learn more about the process, culture and natural connection of the environment. Lunch will be at a local restaurant in La Fortuna (payable locally). We will then have the rest of the afternoon at leisure at the hotel. This evening, we have a cooking class at a local restaurant just a 10 minute drive from the hotel. Here we will cook some local dishes and then eat what we cook!! (dinner included)
Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation: Los Lagos Spa & Resort Hotel, La Fortuna, 4*
Day 6 - Friday, May 23, 2025
After breakfast, we take our private transfer for our full day excursion to Rio Celeste. Here we embark on an incredible journey to Rio Celeste National Park, a picturesque 1.5-hour drive from the Arenal Volcano through serene rural villages. On arrival, our adventure commences with a guided hike through the luxuriant and densely forested terrain enveloping Tenorio National Park. You'll have the freedom to set your own pace, all the while gaining fascinating insights into the rainforest's rich tapestry from your expert nature guide. When we arrive at Los Tenideros, where two rivers come together, you'll be amazed at the celestial turquoise blue water colour that comes from the waterfall. Local legend as explained by members of the Maleku indigenous group of the area claims that God was painting the sky a celestial blue colour and reached down to dip his brush to turn the river its magical blue colour. For a more scientific explanation, this mesmerizing celestial blue is born from minerals suspended in the water—aluminium, silicon, and oxygen—refracting sunlight to create the enchanting azure flow. We will have lunch out (payable locally) returning to our hotel for a group dinner (payable locally)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Los Lagos Spa & Resort Hotel, La Fortuna, 4*
Day 7 - Saturday, May 24, 2025
After breakfast, we depart for Monteverde, about a 3 hour drive. Here we will stay for the next 3 nights. We’ll spend the afternoon in Monteverde Cloud Forest with lunch at Stellas (payable locally). This wonderful café offers sustainable food and coffee – it’s a great place for pastries, rolls, muffins and natural. On our arrival at the hotel, we’ll have time at our leisure. At around 5pm we’ll be picked up for the evening 2 hour gentle hike through one of the nature reserves in Monteverde. After our hike we’ll return to the hotel for our group dinner (payable locally)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Accommodation: El Establo Mountain Hotel, Monteverde, 4*
Day 8 - Sunday, May 25, 2025
After breakfast, we depart for Curi-Cancha Rainforest Reserve for a 2 hour leisurely and gentle guided hike. This Rainforest Reserve is a birdwatcher’s paradise. The Resplendent Quetzal, Three-Wattled Bellbird, Blue-Crowned Motmot, Orange-bellied Trogon, and many others are frequently seen. Over 200 species of birds have been observed making their home in Curi-Cancha. Frequently sighted mammals include armadillo, coati, agouti, kinkajou, ocelot, two-toed sloth, and three species of monkey: mantled howler, white-faced capuchin, and spider monkey. After our visit, there will be time for shopping and exploring the area further. We will have lunch in a local restaurant (payable locally) and the afternoon at leisure to explore the delightful town of Monteverde. We will have dinner in the hotel (payable locally)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Accommodation: El Establo Mountain Hotel, Monteverde, 4*
Day 9 - Monday, May 26, 2025
After breakfast, we depart for Children’s Eternal Rainforest where we will have a morning walk/hike. This is Costa Rica’s largest private reserve and a hotspot for biodiversity, ecotourism, bird watching, and hiking trails. The Bosque Eterno de los Niños (BEN) was founded by donations from children in 44 countries and is run by a nonprofit conservation organization - an amazing contrast to the nearby cloud forest at Monteverde. After the Children’s Eternal Rainforest, we will visit the Hummingbird Farm before driving into the rainforest for a fresh farm-to-table lunch (payable locally)
We will spend the afternoon at our leisure at the hotel before our final group meal before heading back to San Jose. Dinner will be in a local restaurant (dinner included)
Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation: El Establo Mountain Hotel, Monteverde, 4*
Day 10 - Tuesday, May 27, 2025
After breakfast, we depart for our airport hotel ready for tomorrow’s departure. On our way, we will stop for lunch (payable locally). In the evening we’ll have lunch at our hotel (payable locally).
Meals Included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel close to San José airport
Day 11 - Wednesday, May 28, 2025
After breakfast, we will head to the airport for our final farewells and departure home
Meals Included: Breakfast
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