Exploring Costa Rica – Guanacaste, Santa Rosa, and Rincón de La Vieja
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions · National Geographic Quest · 5 days
Day 1: Arrive in San José this afternoon and transfer to Puerto Caldera, the main port for Costa Rica. This evening, embark the National Geographic Quest and set sail south on your Central American journey. Opt to arrive early for a pre-voyage extension in the rainforests and reserves of Caño Negro. Day 2: Drop anchor off the remote Papagayo Peninsula, where you'll spend the day soaking up the sun and enjoying beach time alongside waters fringed by offshore islets, which create dynamic habitat for a variety of tropical fish. Or choose to walk along a rarely used four-wheel drive track, which takes you back into a beautiful gallery forest. The area is rich with bird and plant varieties, and…
The sailing, in facts
| Operator | National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions |
|---|---|
| Ship | National Geographic Quest |
| Length | 5 days |
| Region | Central America & Panama |
| Departures | 7 listed · 2026-11-19 to 2028-02-26 |
Day by day
| Day | Where |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | San Jose, Costa Rica |
| Day 1 | Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica |
| Day 2 | Papagayo Peninsula, Costa Rica, Costa Rica |
| Day 3 | Santa Rosa National Park, Costa Rica |
| Day 4 | Cuajiniquil, Costa Rica |
| Day 4 | Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, Costa Rica |
| Day 4 | Hotel Hacienda Guachipelín, Costa Rica, Costa Rica |
| Day 4 | Cuajiniquil, Costa Rica |
| Day 5 | Curu Reserve, Costa Rica |
| Day 5 | Isla Tortuga, Costa Rica |
| Day 6 | Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica |
| Day 6 | San Jose, Costa Rica |
Every departure
| Departs | Returns | Days | Ship | Offer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-19 | 2026-11-24 | 5 | National Geographic Quest | Yes |
| 2026-11-24 | 2026-11-29 | 5 | National Geographic Quest | Yes |
| 2027-11-17 | 2027-11-22 | 5 | National Geographic Quest | Yes |
| 2027-11-22 | 2027-11-27 | 5 | National Geographic Quest | Yes |
| 2027-12-11 | 2027-12-16 | 5 | National Geographic Quest | Yes |
| 2028-01-13 | 2028-01-18 | 5 | National Geographic Quest | Yes |
| 2028-02-26 | 2028-03-02 | 5 | National Geographic Quest | Yes |
Current offers
- 50% Reduced Deposit — Valid for Travel 01 Oct 2026 - 31 Dec 2027
- 5% Savings on Groups of 8 or more — Valid for Travel Now Through 24 Aug 2029
Supplier offers, from the Virtuoso promotions feed. They stack with the advisor benefits on the booking rather than replacing them — how that works.
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