Colorful Costa Rica
9 days
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During this 9days, You will have unforgettable adventure tour to Costa Rica begins here with exciting attractions like Tortuguero a sanctuary for flora and fauna alike. You’ll have opportunity to see Arenal Volcanoe, Curicancha Cloud Forest Reserve and many more amazing places whilst your tour. Have a great stay in comfort accommodations.
$4,827
From$1,899
Overview
Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
Highlights
- Visit Tortuguero Village
- See the Arenal Volcano
- Explore Monteverde Cloud Forest
- Visit to Curi-Cancha Forest Reserve
- See the Oxcart Factory in Sarchi
What's this trip about?
During this 9days, You will have unforgettable adventure tour to Costa Rica begins here with exciting attractions like Tortuguero a sanctuary for flora and fauna alike. You’ll have opportunity to see Arenal Volcanoe, Curicancha Cloud Forest Reserve and many more amazing places whilst your tour. Have a great stay in comfort accommodations.
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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CitySan José
End CitySan José
Travel Themes
Destinations
Activities
Trip includes
- Round-trip international airfare from Miami
- Airfare taxes, fees & fuel surcharges
- Accommodations in Superior First Class hotels
- Comprehensive sightseeing tours as per itinerary
- English-speaking Tour Director throughout
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Itinerary
Day 1: USA to San José
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Radisson Hotel
Your unforgettable adventure to Costa Rica begins as you depart Miami today. Later today, arrive in San José where you’ll enjoy a welcome dinner this evening.
Day 2: San José to Tortuguero
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Laguna Lodge
Early this morning depart from San José Central Valley to the Tortuguero area. On the way, you will pass through the Braulio Carrillo National Park, a sanctuary for flora and fauna alike. From the comfort...
Day 3: Tortuguero
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Today, explore Tortuguero, an exciting destination for ecotourism lovers. During the day you can explore the secondary canals of this paradise where you can see different species of mammals, birds, and reptiles. Here, much of the Nati...
Day 4: Tortuguero to Arenal
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Tilajari Resort
This morning, continue your adventure with a boat transfer back to the disembarking point. From here, you’ll travel to the Guapiles area where you’ll enjoy lunch. Continue towards the northern lowlands...
Day 5: Arenal
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, visit the Arenal Volcano area! Known worldwide for its near perfect cone shape, Arenal volcano has become a must-see when visiting Costa Rica. Its volcanic activity and its surrounding natural beauty make this a very exciting hiking to...
Day 6: Arenal to Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: El Establo Mountain Hotel
After breakfast at your hotel, begin your journey to the Monteverde Cloud Forest. Monteverde is famous for a reason – its cloud forests are brimming with plants and animals, its zip lines and suspen...
Day 7: Curicancha Cloud Forest Reserve
Meals: Breakfast
Visit the Curicancha Private Reserve today after breakfast. In 1970, the Lowther family purchased the property of Hubert and Mildred Mendenhall and named it Curi-Cancha, the name derived from “Golden Enclosure” in Inca. At the time, the property was ap...
Day 8: Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve to San José
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: . Radisson Hotel
After breakfast today, depart for San José. On the way, visit the Sarchi Oxcart Factory in the town of Sarchi where you can enjoy lunch (on your own). Afterwards, continue to San José where you might consider a visit to the National Theater, the Gold Museum, and other interesting attractions. This evening enjoy a farewell dinner
Day 9: San José to USA
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast this morning, transfer to the San José International Airport for your return flight to the USA. Arrive home filled with memories from your Costa Rican adventure!
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Price From $1,899
Price per day$211
Single supplement (single occupancy)$429
Last Updated: 4/3/2019
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Logistics
What's excluded
- Passport and visa fees
- Excess baggage charges, baggage
- Personal insurance
- Gratuities
- Optional tours, beverages, other items and expenses of personal nature
Accommodation
Night: San José: Radisson Hotel
Calle Central y Tercera Av 15
Barrio Tournon, 00001 San José, Costa Rica
Nights 2-3: Tortuguero: Laguna Lodge
Tortuguero, Limón
Costa Rica
Nights 4-5: Arenal: Tilajari Resort
Muelle de San Carlos
10503 Muelle, Costa Rica
Nights 6-7: Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve: El Establo Mountain Hotel
Puntarenas Province
Monteverde, Costa Rica
Night 8: San José: Radisson Hotel
Calle Central y Tercera Av 15
Barrio Tournon, 00001 San José, Costa Rica
Cancellation policy
Charges per person are:
Up to 90 days before departure: $300
89-60 days before departure: $1000
59-45 days before departure: $1500
44-30 days before departure: $2000
29 days or fewer before departure: No refund.
All cancellations must be received in writing.
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Meals Included
8 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, and 6 Dinners
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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