Wild Guanacaste and Monteverde: Costa Rica’s Mangroves, Mists, and Mountains
Spend three days inland exploring Monteverde’s misty mountain rainforest. Walk trails rich with butterflies and birdlife. Ascend the Skywalk, a series of suspension bridges, for a bird’s-eye view of the rainforest canopy and watch for resplendent quetzals. Each night enjoy the comforts of a charming family-owned lodge. Then board your ship for a remarkable exploration of Guanacaste’s towering active volcanoes, intricate mangrove and coral systems, and pristine beaches.
Highlights
Glide through a mangrove forest to see reddish egrets, spoonbills, white ibis, and crocodiles
Snorkel the rich underwater world near Islas Murcielagos
Venture through the Guanacaste Conservation Area by kayak, Zodiac, or on foot, and watch for colorful birdlife including orange-fronted parakeets and ringed kingfishers
Explore Rincón de la Vieja National Park, which is alive with active volcanoes and gurgling mud pots and replete with howler monkeys, waterfalls, and an optional zip line
Search for the elusive northern tamandua (anteater) at Curú National Wildlife Refuge
Join National Geographic Explorer Dr. Arianna Soldati on board National Geographic Quest on the Nov. 24 and Nov. 29, 2023, departures
Dr. Arianna Soldati
National Geographic Explorer
Vulcanologist
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National Geographic Quest: Designed for Adventure
Built in 2017, National Geographic Quest is ideal for the fast-moving channels and shallow coves of the Pan-American waters. Her design and engineering were informed by our nearly 40 years of experience in the narrow straits of Alaska, the coast of Costa Rica, and into the gray whale nursery lagoons of Baja.
Examples of features unique to Lindblad Expeditions include twin boarding platforms that enable our team to load two Zodiacs at once, so our guests can get off the ship quickly to take advantage of wildlife sightings and maximize exploring time. She also features a shallow draft, allowing her Captain to navigate the inner reaches and provide more intimate experiences.
Modern, clean-lined, with large expanses of glass to take in the extraordinary views, National Geographic Quest enables guests to see, do, and experience the best of her geographies.
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Over 50+ years of exploring, Lindblad Expeditions’ veteran staff and the quality companionship they provide has established the company’s reputation. From expedition leaders to naturalists, most hold advanced degrees and are established authorities in their fields. Some join a few expeditions each year to explore the same sites, some of them spending some time in the field away from rigorous academic work. And others lead expeditions all around the world—with many guests saying, “Where you’re going, we’re going,” and returning time after time to travel with them. Browse our team directory to discover the full cast of expedition staff.
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