car YouCan - Electric Car
calendar 31/12/2022
duration 16 nights
14.995,00 based on 4 adults, 17 day trip

Welcome to Paradise!

Welcome to Paradise!

Costa Rica is hot. Almost 30 percent of the country’s surface consists of protected jungle, one of the results of 40 years of consistent reforestation. In addition, Costa Rica abolished its army in 1948 and its energy supply has been 98% renewable for the past 6 years. The United Nations declared Costa Rica the ‘greenest country in the world’ in September 2019.

The Costa Rican jungle is teeming with wildlife. Your Green Circle Experience will offer you unrivalled opportunities to enjoy Costa Rica’s abundant flora and fauna wherever you go. Sloths, monkeys, crocodiles, toucans, turtles…..You can spot them anywhere and the Costa Rican nature is often very accessible. With or without a guide.

Costa Rica truly is a little paradise. And it is our responsibility to keep it that way. If you choose to book our Green Circle Experience, you choose to support that goal. But you also choose to live your dream in an unprecedented way.
Pura Vida!

YouCan Experience

YouCan make it happen!
YouCan Experience is our flagship tour. This incredible journey is suitable for 4 or even 5 adults. Our YouCan (BYD Tang) is a spacious 7 seater that comfortably fits 5 adults and their luggage.

YouCan
YouCan Experience reflects the history and the essence of the Green Circle. You will visit almost all original collaborators of this unique concept and their hotels / lodges and enjoy the natural beauty of Costa Rica every single day.

Your Green Circle
The price mentioned for this tour is based on 4 adults travelling in high season. If you intend to make this trip with a different number of people or during low or top season, it will be our pleasure to send you an adjusted travel quotation.

  • Carbon neutral travel in Costa Rica
  • Electric Rental Car
  • Full cover insurance
  • Free charging at all hotels with renewable energy
  • Free Internet
  • 24/7 support during your trip
  • Airport shuttle
  • 16 nights in sustainable ecolodges with breakfast
  • International flights
  • Travel & cancellation insurance

Grano de Oro - from 31 December to 1 January 2023

Grano de Oro Deluxe room
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Grano de Oro - from 31 December to 1 January 2023

Grano de Oro Deluxe room
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Hotel Grano de Oro, a founding father of the Green Circle, is a sustainable oasis in the hectic city of San Jose. You'll go back in time when staying in this gorgeous colonial building. The hotel was the family home of one of the most renowned entrepreneurial families in Costa Rica. More than 30 years ago, Eldon and Lori, a Canadian couple, bought the property and turned it into the upscale boutique hotel it is today. 

To find more about Grano de Oro click here

YouCan - Electric Car - from 1 to 15 January 2023

duration 14 nights
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YouCan - Electric Car - from 1 to 15 January 2023

duration 14 nights

You Can Make it Happen

Hi everybody, my name is YouCan, because I love Youp and I love Toucans. That actually says it all. I am all about sustainability, sincerity, and being who I am. What you see is what you get. Let me first tell you about toucans. My owners, Renee and Ed, have started the Green Circle Experience back in 2014 as part of their travel agency Edventure Travel. This concept was completely in line with their company slogan, ‘’Find Edventure…. and live your dream!’’. The toucan became our company logo. Since it was out first step on Costa Rica´s tourism we want to gratify the importance of the toucans.

Click here  for more information about YouCan!

Congo Bongo Ecolodges - from 1 to 3 January 2023

Congo Bongo Ecolodges Bungalow

Congo Bongo Ecolodges - from 1 to 3 January 2023

Congo Bongo Ecolodges Bungalow

Your next destination leads you to a true paradise in the jungle!  Located on the southern Caribbean coast, Manzanillo is a peaceful village at the end of the road and renowned for some of the most beautiful unspoiled beaches in the country. The area is also known for its great cultural diversity of Latinos, Afroamericans, Bribri, and Cabecar Indians.

To find more about Congo Bongo click here

Selva Bananito Ecolodge - from 3 to 5 January 2023

Selva Bananito Ecolodge Superior bungalow
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Selva Bananito Ecolodge - from 3 to 5 January 2023

Selva Bananito Ecolodge Superior bungalow
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Selva Bananito is located on the Caribbean side of the country. It's a 45-minute drive to the lodge in the heart of the Caribbean jungle from the small town of Bananito. This gigantic 1200 ha lush green rainforest barely escaped deforestation in the '90s. However, thanks to the determination of Jurgen Stein, the German owner of Selva Bananito lodge, the area has been saved and protected. 


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Hacienda la Isla - from 5 to 7 January 2023

Hacienda la Isla Superior room 
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Hacienda la Isla - from 5 to 7 January 2023

Hacienda la Isla Superior room 
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Hacienda la Isla is the place where the Green Circle became a reality back in 2014. Based on the Golden Circle from Simon Sinek, 5 leading hotels and tour operator ‘Edventure’ decided to challenge the status quo in sustainable tourism. Hacienda La Isla is tucked away in a lush piece of rainforest not too far from the main road. The lodge boasts colonial grandeur and warm and welcoming hospitality in breathtaking nature. 

To find more about Hacienda La Isla click here

Maquenque Ecolodge - from 7 to 9 January 2023

Maquenque Ecolodge Treehouse
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Maquenque Ecolodge - from 7 to 9 January 2023

Maquenque Ecolodge Treehouse
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Head deeper into nature. On your way to your final destination near Boca Tapada, you will pass the small village of Pital, surrounded by pineapple plantations. To get to the Maquenque Eco Lodge, you must hop on a boat to cross the river. Getting there is part of the adventure. You will arrive in a peaceful oasis amid overwhelming lush nature.
Upon arrival, it is hard to believe that this place actually exists.

To find more about Maquenque Eco Lodge click here

 

Rancho Margot - from 9 to 11 January 2023

Rancho Margot Bungalow
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Rancho Margot - from 9 to 11 January 2023

Rancho Margot Bungalow
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The village of El Castillo is nestled at the foot of Costa Rica's most famous volcano, the Arenal. You will stay at Rancho Margot, a beautiful, fully self-sustaining estate at the end of the road. The founders of the Green Circle, Renee and Ed, got married here. That same day, the first seed was sown for the Green Circle, back in 2012. In fact, it took two more years to really get started. 

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Belmar - from 11 to 13 January 2023

Belmar Peninsula superior room
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Belmar - from 11 to 13 January 2023

Belmar Peninsula superior room
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The mountains of Monteverde, world-famous for its unique cloud forest. Located at 1400 m altitude Monteverde is surrounded by breathtaking landscapes.  Monteverde was founded in 1951 by the Quakers, and their commitment to preserving half of their property resulted in today's protected cloud forest.

To find more about Hotel Belmar click here

Isla Chiquita - from 13 to 15 January 2023

Isla Chiquita Tent Suite
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Isla Chiquita - from 13 to 15 January 2023

Isla Chiquita Tent Suite
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Continue your journey to the small Jesusita Island in Costa Rica's picturesque Gulf of Nicoya. You can embark on an adventure by land and sea; bioluminescence expeditions, birdwatching, forest bathing hikes, snorkeling excursions, and island hopping.

 

To find more about Isla Chiquita Glamping click here

Grano de Oro - from 15 to 16 January 2023

Grano de Oro Deluxe room
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Grano de Oro - from 15 to 16 January 2023

Grano de Oro Deluxe room
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Hotel Grano de Oro, a founding father of the Green Circle, is a sustainable oasis in the hectic city of San Jose. You'll go back in time when staying in this gorgeous colonial building. The hotel was the family home of one of the most renowned entrepreneurial families in Costa Rica. More than 30 years ago, Eldon and Lori, a Canadian couple, bought the property and turned it into the upscale boutique hotel it is today. 

To find more about Grano de Oro click here

Did you book a trip to Costa Rica or are you considering to travel here (post) pandemic? International travel to Costa Rica is very well possible! In fact, all restrictions were lifted on 1 April, 2022, which makes travelling here very easy. On this page you can find everything you need to know about travel to Costa Rica in post pandemic times.

Since all members of the Green Circle Experience travel team live and work in Costa Rica, we are very well informed about the local situation. We speak Spanish, follow the news closely, and share all information relevant to travellers below. This page is kept up-to-date. Nevertheless, changes in the rules and regulations may occur. Remember to always check the official authorities for last-minute changes or relevant news prior to your departure.

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The Green Circle Experience is organized by Edventure Travel S.A., a Costa Rican based touroperator established back in 2006. Edventure has started organizing its Green Circle, together with 5 outstanding hotels, in 2014. The Green Circle has gained importance rapidly and can now be regarded as ‘the most sustainable experience in the greenest country of the world’ (for those who decide to fly to Costa Rica)

Travel conditions

Payments
When you confirm your trip with Edventure Travel, a deposit must be paid equal to 15% of the total agreed travel sum and which amounts to at least US $ 100 per traveler, unless stated otherwise in the quotation from Edventure Travel.

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