Classic Costa Rica

Name: Classic Costa Rica
Brand: Intrepid Travel
SKU: BM-3488
Price: 1577 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (103 reviews)

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Booking Type Instant Booking
duration 15 days
tour type Group
age requirement 15+ years old
max group size 16
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Starts San Jose, Costa Rica
Ends San Jose, Costa Rica

Tour with Flexible Booking Policy

Change dates It is free to change your tour start date within 30 days of departure.
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HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes

Swap the concrete jungle for real jungle on this trip into the rainforests, waterways, hot springs and palmlined beaches of Costa Rica.
Longnosed tapirs, whitefaced capuchin monkeys, elegant ocelots and threetoed sloths – Costa Rica is home to exotic animals, and this trip puts you in the perfect position to spot them all.
Go deeper than the average tourist with a homestay in a quiet agricultural community; the perfect opportunity to experience local life and practice your Spanish.
Refresh after jungle hikes spotting endemic wildlife in the rejuvenating hot springs of volcanic La Fortuna.

Start and end in San Jose, the trip Classic Costa Rica is a guided adventure trip that takes 15 days. You will be traveling through Tortuguero National Park, San Jose, Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve and 4 other destinations in Costa Rica and Panama. Classic Costa Rica is a small group trip which includes accommodation, transport, meals and others. Please see the package includes section for further details.

Discover incredible, lush Costa Rica, and understand why this part of the world is called the ‘rich coast’. This 15-day adventure, beginning and ending in lively San Jose, will provide you a comprehensive journey through the jungles, farmlands, beaches and cities of this pure Central American location. Stay with a local family in Santa Rosa de Pocosol and get your hands dirty on a sustainable farm. Soak in springs that get their heat from an active volcano in La Fortuna. Spot three-toed sloths in the thickets of the Manuel Antonio National Park, then relax beneath swaying palms on the nearby beaches. This adventure takes you into the heart of a country whose people are all about a ‘pura vida’.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS ABOUT INTREPID TRAVEL

4.5 - Excellent

Based on 103 reviews

CHAU's review for another Intrepid Travel tour

5 - Excellent

CHAU
From UK
On Sep 25 2018

“We are a small group of 8 people. Everyone has a window seat.Tour leader Warra is a very nice guy, care for everyone health, especially in dealing with food preparation, gloves are required to put on. A bottle of sterilize fluid is always in the truck. Many snacks provided and excellent cooking

Highlight is Karijini NP. Warra is our guide, driver and also as
cook for us, thanks a lot for your hard work. Lucky to meet you.”

Yong's review for another Intrepid Travel tour

5 - Excellent

Yong
From Singapore
On Feb 11 2019

“Excellent”

Thomas' review for another Intrepid Travel tour

5 - Excellent

Thomas
From Australia
On Jun 10 2018

“Excellent”

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ITINERARY Expand All

Day 1: San Jose
Day 2: Tortuguero National Park
Day 3: Tortuguero National Park
Day 4: Santa Rosa de Pocosol Homestay
Day 5: Tenorio Volcano National Park - Rio Celeste
Day 6: Rio Celeste
Day 7: La Fortuna
Day 8: La Fortuna
Day 9: Lake Arenal - Monteverde
Day 10: Monteverde
Day 11: Manuel Antonio
Day 12: Manuel Antonio
Day 13: Manuel Antonio
Day 14: San Jose
Day 15: San Jose

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

Hotel (7 nights), Lodge (6 nights), Homestay (1 night)

Meals

5 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners

Transport

Private vehicle , Boat

Guide

An expert tour leader

Included Activities

Leader-led Informal Spanish Lesson
Tortuguero - National Park (Entrance Fee)
Santa Rosa de Pocosol - Cooking class
Santa Rosa de Pocosol - Homestay experience
Monteverde - Cloud Forest (entrance fee and transport)
Manuel Antonio National Park - (Entrance fee)

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Any international flights to/from San Jose are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
Travel insurance is not included in this Classic Costa Rica tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. We recommend purchasing it from World Nomads.

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GOOD TO KNOW Download trip notes

CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Classic Costa Rica tour. You can cancel the tour up to 24 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 23 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 23 March 2021, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 23 March 2021, a deposit of 400 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 23 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Classic Costa Rica tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. We recommend using World Nomads' travel insurance.

Visa

For this Classic Costa Rica tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are travelling to, as part of this itinerary.

Is this trip right for you:

Many of the activities (both included and optional) on this trip take place in the great outdoors. This means you'll need to be prepared to deal with insects and occasionally rustic conditions. It's all part of immersing yourself in this natural paradise.
Costa Rica is generally hot year-round, and from May to October can be pretty wet too. Of course, you wouldn't get that gorgeous, emerald-green rainforest without the rain, but please carefully consider which time of the year you'll feel most comfortable travelling.
There are many opportunities to get active on this adventure. Some of the optional activities require a moderate level of fitness and sturdy walking shoes. If you'd prefer to take it easy, however, there are plenty of other things you can do instead.
The homestay is a wonderful opportunity to witness everyday local life. A hearty homecooked dinner and breakfast will be served during your stay, which can be a lot more basic than what you're used to.
With so much to see and do, Costa Rica can sometimes be expensive. Expect to pay more than you would in mainland USA for a lot of things.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s Safe Travels stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene global standardised protocols have been adopted.
Departures will be limited to an average group size of 10 travellers to ensure COVID-19 safety for all travellers.
Hygiene protocols have been adopted on this tour. Wearing a mask, hand washing and sanitizing, physical distancing is highly encouraged, and frequently touched surfaces are regularly disinfected.
Distancing measures have been implemented to safeguard against COVID-19.

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