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Day by Day Summary and Map
Land Segment of Itinerary
Monday - Nov 18, 2024
Day 1
San Jose, Costa Rica
Bus Travel
Cruise Segment of Itinerary
Day 1 - Monday - Nov 18, 2024
Day 1
Cruise Begins
Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica
After arrival in San Jose this afternoon, we transfer to the Pacific Coast town of Puerto Caldera. This evening, we embark our ship National Geographic Quest and chart our course north to Costa Rica's Guanacaste Region.
Tuesday - Nov 19, 2024
Day 2
Zapotal Beach, Costa Rica
Bahia Huevos, Costa Rica
Drop anchor off remote Zapotal Beach, where we'll spend the morning soaking up the sun or snorkeling in waters fringed by offshore islets, which create outstanding habitat for a variety of tropical fish. Or choose to walk along a rarely used four-wheel drive track, which takes us back into a beautiful gallery forest. The area is rich with bird and plant varieties, and our naturalists describe the intricate web of life in these oceanside ecosystems. After lunch onboard, we cruise north to the Papagayo Peninsula, dropping anchor in Bahia Huevos. Our Zodiacs take us on an exploration of the bay and the peninsula. If conditions permit, we drop kayaks and paddleboards and explore the nearby mangroves. ... Read More
Wednesday - Nov 20, 2024
Day 3
Santa Elena Bay, Costa Rica, Costa Rica
Weather permitting, don a snorkel and fins to discover a rich underwater world or hike into the upper reaches of the Guanacaste Conservation Area for commanding views over the full length of this rarely visited archipelago. Back onboard, we sail toward the mainland while enjoying a delicious lunch. Depending on conditions, we may choose to explore Santa Elena Bay in Santa Rosa National Park, Junquillal Bay Wildlife Refuge, or Cuajiniquil Bay, all part of the extraordinarily biodiverse Guanacaste Conservation Area. While venturing out by kayak or taking a relaxing Zodiac cruise, we immerse ourselves in the tropical environment, alive with color. Yellow and black great kiskadees sally from exposed perches looking to capture a flying insect for an evening meal, and orange-fronted parakeets chatter overhead. Predators such as mangrove hawks may take wind, setting out on a late afternoon hunt, while ringed kingfishers, richly colored in brick red and deep blue, wait patiently, watching the shallows for a fish's silvery flash. ... Read More
Thursday - Nov 21, 2024
Day 4
Cuajiniquil, Costa Rica
Bus Travel
Rincon de la Vieja Volcano National Park, Costa Rica, Costa Rica
Bus Travel
Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin, Costa Rica
Bus Travel
Cuajiniquil, Costa Rica
Our adventure today continues as we set off inland to explore Rincon de la Vieja National Park. This mountainous region is also a part of the Guanacaste Conservation Area and encompasses more than 34,000 acres. The area, with its forests carpeting the sides of two active volcanoes, is alive with geothermal activity as gurgling, bubbling mud pots spout and steam rises above the canopy. Choose between several enticing options today including a hike through the transition zone where tropical dry habitat meets the temperate cloud forest. Here, we keep an eye out for exotic wildlife, with the possibility of encountering mantled howler monkeys and regionally special birds including the noisy and conspicuous white-throated magpie-jay. Alternatively, after a short hike into the forest, opt to swim below Las Chorreras Waterfall. Or choose to ride horseback across lush meadows, or soar through the canopy by zipline before enjoying a sumptuous lunch served poolside at Hacienda Guachipelin while local marimba guitarists play and fresh ceviche is prepared. ... Read More
Friday - Nov 22, 2024
Day 5
Curu Reserve, Costa Rica
Tortuga Island, Costa Rica
Along the coast of the Nicoya Peninsula, and in many ways demarcating the line between the wetter jungles of the south and Guanacaste's drier environment, sits Curu National Wildlife Refuge, Costa Rica's first private national wildlife reserve. Learn about the hundreds of species of birds, reptiles, and mammals that inhabit this thriving ecosystem while exploring the park's tracks and trails. Here we look for white-faced capuchin monkeys, turquoise-browed motmots, and with luck, scarlet macaws. The northern tamandua resides here, and while often elusive and quiet, this primarily arboreal member of the anteater family may be spotted. Later, as we enjoy lunch onboard, we cruise to a cluster of offshore islets collectively called Isla Tortuga. Choose to stand-up paddleboard, kayak, or simply relax on the beach shaded by swaying palms and tropical vegetation. As the sun begins to set on our Guanacaste adventure, a waterside barbecue dinner awaits-the perfect way to finish our voyage. ... Read More
Saturday - Nov 23, 2024
Day 6
Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica
Cruise Ends
Land Segment of Itinerary
Day 6 - Saturday - Nov 23, 2024
Day 6
Bus Travel
San Jose, Costa Rica
Disembark after breakfast in Puerto Caldera. Drive to the airport in San Jose for flights home.
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