Essential Costa Rica - Package With Guanacaste

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Essential Costa Rica - Package With Guanacaste

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duration 10 days
tour type Group Request as private
age requirement 10-99 yrs
max group size 30
guiding method Partially guided
Tour Code BM-31048
Footprint Carbonneutral CO₂ emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
Operated in English, Spanish

Starts San Jose, Costa Rica
Ends San Jose, Costa Rica

HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes

Tortuguero: This park is home to the nesting grounds of the green sea turtles, offering spectacular beaches and fantastic opportunities to spot wild animals and birds.
Arenal: Admire one of the most beautiful volcanoes in the country and its mesmerising park, dotted with trails and rich in wildlife.
Monteverde: Settled by American Quakers in the 1950s, this primary cloud forest is made out of six unique ‘life zones’, hosting many endangered species, as well as a variety of fascinating plants.
Tamarindo: This busy beach resort is great for a night out, surfing, and exploring the bustling restaurant scene.

The tour "Essential Costa Rica - Package With Guanacaste" starts from and ends in San Jose. It is an active and outdoor tour that takes 10 days taking you through Tortuguero, Tortuguero National Park, Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve and 4 other destinations in Costa Rica. "Essential Costa Rica - Package With Guanacaste" is a self-guided group tour that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Uncover essential Costa Rica during this 10-day exotic adventure. Beginning and ending in the capital, San Jose, this tour offers you the chance to discover different aspects of this emblematic destination. Visit the most predominant natural areas of Costa Rica, including Arenal Volcano National Park, and the cloud forest of Monteverde. Spend precious time in mesmerising Tamarindo, one of Costa Rica’s most famous beaches, indulging in the fun surf town atmosphere and getting closer to the inspiring local culture and adventurous spirit.

ITINERARY Expand All

Day 1: Arrival San Jose
Day 2: San Jose – Tortuguero (135km – 4 Hrs By Road / 2 Hrs By Boat)
Day 3: Tortuguero National Park
Day 4: Tortuguero – Arenal (210km – 5 Hrs By Road / 2 Hrs By Boat)
Day 5: Arenal Volcano National Park
Day 6: Arenal – Monteverde (60km – 2.5 Hrs By Road / 45 Min By Boat)
Day 7: Monteverde
Day 8: Monteverde – Pacific Coast (190km – 4 Hrs)
Day 9: Pacific Coast
Day 10: Pacific Coast – Depart San Jose (260km – 4.5 Hrs)

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

9 nights' accommodation
Hotel taxes
Standard Hotel Category = Sleep Inn or similar 3*
Superior Hotel Category = Park Inn or similar 4*
Deluxe Hotel Category = Hilton San Jose La Sabana or similar 5*
Standard Hotel Category = Pachira Lodge or similar 3*
Superior Hotel Category = Evergreen Lodge or similar 4*
Deluxe Hotel Category = Aninga Lodge or similar 5*
Standard Hotel Category = Arenal Montechiari hotel or similar 3*
Superior Hotel Category = Arenal Springs or similar 4*
Deluxe Hotel Category = Arenal Kioro or similar 5*
Standard Hotel Category = Monteverde Country Lodge or similar 3*
Superior Hotel Category = Poco a Poco or similar 4*
Deluxe Hotel Category = Fonda Vela Hotel or similar 4*
Standard Hotel Category = Pasatiempo or similar 3*
Superior Hotel Category = Wyndham Tamarindo or similar 4*
Deluxe Hotel Category = Tamarindo Diria or similar 5*

Meals

9 breakfasts,
3 lunches on days 2, 3, 4
2 dinners on days 2, 3

Transport

Air-conditioned transportation as indicated in the itinerary on a shared basis
Private return transfer from/to the San Jose airport
Tour guides do not accompany guests during transport

Guide

Operated with Bilingual Spanish and English-speaking licensed local guides on a shared basis. Please note you will be accompanied by local guides for the activities only. There is no guarantee that you will be part of a group, or part of the same group during the tour.

Others

All monuments and visits as indicated: Guided visit to Tortuguero village plus guided boat tour through Tortuguero National Park canals and entrance fee to Tortuguero National Park, guided hike in Arenal Volcano National Park, guided hike in Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve.
Meet and greet on Day 1
Post - night in San Jose:

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals if not stated explicitly in the programme
Airport taxes
Airport porterage
Optional tours
International and domestic flight tickets or visa fees and local taxes
Gratuities for drivers and guides

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

5 - Excellent

Based on 2 reviews

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5 - Excellent

On Jan 30 2020

What a superb experience we have just had! It was an amazing trip !

A Bookmundi Travel Expert responded to this review: Hello ! Thanks so much for your review! We are really happy that you liked our country and enjoyed our services. Hope to see you again soon in Costa Rica. Pura Vida

Anonymous
On Jul 08 2019

5 - Excellent

Excellent

Hello, We recently visited Costa Rica through a Tour Radar package and used the tour operator for our airport transfers and for all other services. All of the employees we dealt with were super friendly, helpful, and... Read more

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