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See San José

Arrive a day early to explore San José

Looking over the rooftops to the foothills in San Jose, Costa Rica.

This pre-voyage extension lets you get a jumpstart on exploring Costa Rica’s wilds and wonders before embarking the ship. Tour a local coffee cooperative to learn about roasting methods while sampling its finest offerings, enjoy a local lunch and search for crocodiles, scarlet macaws and more along the Tárcoles River. 

Itinerary

Day 1 - San José, Costa Rica

Arrive in San José, Costa Rica and transfer to the Hotel Hacienda Belen.   

Day 2 - San José

After a relaxing breakfast, begin your day with a tour of a local coffee cooperative, where you’ll sample some of Costa Rica’s finest brews and learn about the intricate process of coffee production. Continue towards the coast to explore the Tárcoles River, which is famed for its abundance of American crocodiles. Enjoy a local lunch before setting out to search for the mighty reptiles, along with scarlet macaws and other colorful birdlife, amongst the mangroves. Conclude your afternoon with a short drive to Puerto Caldera, where you’ll meet up with fellow guests to embark National Geographic Quest.   

costs & What's Included

Occupancy
Double Occupancy
Single Occupancy

Cost Includes:

One night hotel accommodation, meals indicated, gratuities, transfers, sightseeing and entrance fees. 

Not included:

All airfare, personal items and immigration fees.

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