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Classic Costa Rica

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  • Booking Type Instant Booking
  • duration 15 days
  • tour type Group
  • age requirement 15+ years old
  • guiding method Live Guide/Instructor
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  • Starts San Jose, Costa Rica
  • Ends San Jose, Costa Rica
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HIGHLIGHTS Download trip brochure
  • 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.
Starting and ending in San Jose, the trip Classic Costa Rica is a guided adventure tour that takes 15 days. You will be traveling through La Fortuna, Tortuguero National Park, Santa Rosa De Pocosol 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’.
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CUSTOMER REVIEWS ABOUT INTREPID TRAVEL
4.5 - Excellent
Based on 100 reviews
CHAU's review for another Intrepid Travel tour
4 - Very Good
  • CHAU
  • From UK
  • On Sep 25 2018
“Our tour is a group of twenty people. Majorities are Australians. We have good atmosphere and co-operations , especially in preparation and after our daily feedings. We have two tour leaders, nice and hard working guys. Niki is excellent cook.
Different landscapes. lakes and Bungle Bungles let you understand more about this wild Kimberley. If you like hiking,
swimming and drinking Champagne at the same time in the
Lake Agryle, go.”
Review for another Intrepid Travel tour
5 - Excellent
  • Anonymous
  • From UK
  • On Apr 12 2019
“It was excellent. I was educated about the Turkish culture. I have seen so much and learned so much. It was value for money”
Amber's review for another Intrepid Travel tour
5 - Excellent
  • Amber
  • From USA
  • On Dec 26 2018
“Excellent”
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: 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 Breakfast, 2 Dinner
Transport
  • Private vehicle , Shared vehicle , Public bus , Shared boat
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
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

A deposit of 400 USD is required to confirm this tour. The remaining balance will be charged 23 days before departure. For any departures within 02 September 2020 full payment is required.

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.
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