Natural Costa Rica

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Experience the diverse terrain and vibrant culture that Costa Rica has to offer! Based in the vibrant capital city, San Jose, you'll enjoy a good balance of free time with guided adventures in the surrounding regions - including tours of Tortuga Island, located off the southeastern shore of the Nicoya Peninsula. Your vacation heats up during a day trip to t...
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Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Want to stay longer? You can extend this trip up to a total of 7 days!
    • Shared Full-day Tortuga Island Tour, with Light breakfast, Lunch, Cruise & Tour
    • Shared Full-day Arenal Volcano & Local Hot Springs Tour

What's this trip about?

    Experience the diverse terrain and vibrant culture that Costa Rica has to offer! Based in the vibrant capital city, San Jose, you'll enjoy a good balance of free time with guided adventures in the surrounding regions - including tours of Tortuga Island, located off the southeastern shore of the Nicoya Peninsula. Your vacation heats up during a day trip to the Arenal Volcano, followed by a stop at the local hot springs, which consist of several pools that are heated directly from the volcanic veins of the Arenal Volcano.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIndependent
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportRound trip airfare and all internal transport included
Start CitySan Jose
End CityCosta Rica

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • Relaxing Retreats

Destinations

Attractions

  • Arenal Volcano
  • San José

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Hot Springs
  • Nature
  • Relaxing Retreat

Trip includes

    • Round-trip economy class airfare to San Jose (SJO)
    • Round-trip airport transfers
    • 4 nights in San Jose at the Crowne Plaza San Jose Corobici, or similar
    • Full-day Tortuga Island Tour, with light breakfast, lunch, cruise & tour*
    • Full-day Arenal Volcano & Local Hot Springs Tour with lunch & dinner
    • Breakfast daily, 2 lunches and 1 dinner *Travelers must bring a copy of their passport for this tour

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Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome to San Jose!

Upon your arrival at SJO International Airport, a Swiss Travel representative will meet and greet you. You will be provided with all the necessary documentation needed during your vacation. Then, enjoy a transfer to your home for the next four nights!

Day 2 San Jose

Today you'll enjoy a full-day tour to Tortuga Island, a beautiful and peaceful island off the southern tip of the Nicoya Peninsula. 

Day 3 San Jose

Today you'll discover Costa Rica's most well known volcano, on your full-day tour of the Arenal Volcano area - including visits to the towns of Sarchi and La Fortuna, and a rejuvenating hot springs experience!

Day 4 San Jose

Discover the vibrant energy of San Jose today. Make your way through the crowds as you walk down Central Ave (Avenida Central); San Jose's main street runs straight through the city and offers an abundance of shopping and eating options! Pop into the famous Mer...

Day 5 Depart Costa Rica

Enjoy a transfer to the airport in accordance with your departure flight.

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Price From $1,222
Price per day$244
Last Updated: 1/7/2025

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Logistics

Accommodation

Crowne Plaza San Jose Corobici

Kick back and relax at the contemporary Crowne Plaza San Jose Corobici! Feel your eyes widen as you walk through the atrium, which boasts sky-high ceilings, stylish seating areas, and flooding natural light. Check-in with the friendly reception team, then mosey through the halls and find your room. Open the door to plush beds, WiFi, flat-screen TV, sparkling bathrooms, and more. Take a quick nap, then unpack your swimsuit and head for the pool! Take a refreshing dip or lounge in the warm sun with a drink in-hand. Work all your stresses away at the on-site state-of-the-art fitness center, melt your worries away in the sauna, or sink into the steamy Jacuzzi.

When you work up an appetite, decide between El Tucan Restaurant, which serves sophisticated Costa Rican cuisine near the pool, or Fuji Restaurant, which serves traditional Japanese cuisine in a hibachi-table setting. After a delicious dinner, unwind with a drink at the lobby bar!

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