Natural Costa Rica

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Experience the diverse terrain and vibrant culture that Costa Rica has to offer! You'll enjoy a good balance of free time with guided adventures - 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 Tabacon Hot Springs, which co...
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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!
    • Full-day Tortuga Island Tour, with light breakfast, lunch, cruise & tour
    • Full-day Arenal Volcano & Tabacon Hot Springs Tour

What's this trip about?

    Experience the diverse terrain and vibrant culture that Costa Rica has to offer! You'll enjoy a good balance of free time with guided adventures - 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 Tabacon Hot Springs, which consist of several pools that flow across Tabacon River and are heated directly from the volcanic veins of the Arenal Volcano. Spend five nights based out of San Jose, Costa Rica's vibrant capital. Experience the vibrant energy of San Jose or head out of the city and take part in some adventure in Costa Rica's beaches and parks - the choice is yours!

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIndependent
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CitySan Jose
End CityCosta Rica

Travel Themes

  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • Relaxing Retreats

Destinations

  • Central America
  • Costa Rica

Attractions

  • Arenal Volcano
  • San José

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Hot Springs
  • 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 & Tabacon 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

Discover two of Costa Rica's most iconic sights today on  your full-day tour of the Arenal Volcano and Tabacon Hot Springs!

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 per day$230
Last Updated: 10/16/2024

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,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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