Costa Rican Explorer

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  • No booking fees
  • duration 13 days
  • tour type Independent
  • age requirement 8-95 yrs
  • max group size 2
  • Tour Code BM-38901
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts San Jose, Costa Rica
  • Ends Tamarindo Beach, Costa Rica
HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Cruise through Tortuguero National Park, searching for green sea turtles
  • Climb up Arenal Volcano National Park, once the home of an active volcano
  • Head on a cruise through Arenal Lake situated in a truly unspoiled setting
  • Hike through the Cloud Forest of Monteverde and search for local wildlife
  • Travel to Tamarindo to relax on the beaches and experience the atmosphere
Start in San Jose and end in Tamarindo Beach, the "Costa Rican Explorer" trip is a guided rainforest and jungle visits trip that takes 13 days. You will travel through Tortuguero National Park, Tortuguero, Arenal and 4 other destinations in Costa Rica. "Costa Rican Explorer" is a trip which includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.



This tour of Costa Rica will guide you through the natural wonders and breathtaking sights of this tropical gem! Begin your journey in San Jose, the famous capital, which is surrounded by evergreen mountains and valleys with plenty of cultural attractions. From there you will visit Tortuguero National Park, the nesting grounds of green sea turtles with its breathtaking beaches and fantastic opportunities to spot wild animals and birds. Next, you will drive to Arenal, situated in the midst of an unspoiled setting where looming volcanoes and teeming rainforest await. Climb the Arenal Volcano and keep an eye out for some of the most famous bird and animal life in the country! Continue your tour to Monteverde which you will reach by boat. Explore the Cloud Forest and take one step closer to nature in this legendary destination! Your next stop will be in Tamarindo, one of the most famous beach and surf towns in Costa Rica. This is the perfect place to immerse yourself in the local culture and cultivate your adventurous spirit. Head back to San Jose for your final destination on this tour of Costa Rica before you travel home!  
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: - San Jose (arrival)
  • Day 2: San Jose - Tortuguero
  • Day 3: Tortuguero National Park
  • Day 4: Tortuguero National Park - Arenal
  • Day 5: Arenal
  • Day 6: Arenal - Monteverde
  • Day 7: Mon Teverde
  • Day 8: Mon Teverde - Tamarindo
  • Day 9: Tamarindo
  • Day 10: Tamarindo
  • Day 11: Tamarindo
  • Day 12: Tamarindo - San Jose
  • Day 13: San Jose -
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • 12 Nights’ accommodation on a twin sharing basis at listed hotels or similar
Meals
  • Daily buffet breakfast at the hotel
  • 3 lunches
  • 2 dinners
Transport
  • Private arrival and departure airport transfers
  • Transportation on an AC vehicle
Guide
  • Service of bilingual English/Spanish-speaking local guides
  • Guided boat tour in Tortuguero National Park Canals
  • Guided hike in Arenal Volcano National Park
  • Guided hike in Monteverde Cloud Forest
Others
  • Sightseeing as per the itinerary
  • All local applicable taxes
Entrance
  • Entrance fees as per the itinerary
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Items of a personal nature, tips & gratuities
  • Travel insurance
  • Visa fees if applicable
  • Optional tours and activities
  • Departure taxes (USD 29 per person)
  • All items not mentioned as included
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Costa Rican Explorer tour. You can cancel the tour up to 78 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 77 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 14 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 14 June 2024, a deposit of 30% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 77 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Costa Rican Explorer tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Costa Rican Explorer 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 traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

IS THIS A CHILD FRIENDLY TOUR? ARE THERE ANY RESTRICTIONS?

All children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Minimum age for children on escorted tours is 8. Minimum age on Safaris is 12. Minimum age for game drives in Kruger National Park (South Africa) is 12. Minimum age for Uganda programs is 15.Please note that many countries have adopted practices to prevent international abductions of children. If a person under the age of 18 years will be travelling with an adult other than his/her parents, or with only one parent, a notarized letter, granting authorization to travel, including the dates of travel should be carried.

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