Essential Costa Rica With Extension To Guanacaste, Tamarindo Beach & San José City

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4 Based on 1 Review
  • duration 13 days
  • tour type Group Request as private
  • age requirement 10-99 yrs
  • max group size 30
  • guiding method Partially guided
  • Tour Code BM-31461
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English, Spanish
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  • 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 mesmerizing 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 trip "Essential Costa Rica With Extension To Guanacaste, Tamarindo Beach & San José City" starts and ends in San Jose. It is an active and outdoor trip that takes 13 days taking you through San Jose, Arenal, Arenal Volcano National Park and 4 other destinations in Costa Rica. "Essential Costa Rica With Extension To Guanacaste, Tamarindo Beach & San José City" is a self-guided group trip that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Uncover essential Costa Rica during this 13-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 - Tamarindo
  • Day 10: Tamarindo
  • Day 11: Tamarindo
  • Day 12: Tamarindo – San JosÉ (250km – 4.5hrs)
  • Day 13: Departure San JosÉ Airport
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • 12 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 Lodge Standard
  • Superior Hotel Category = Evergreen Lodge or similar Lodge Standard
  • Deluxe Hotel Category = Aninga Lodge or similar Lodge Standard
  • Standard Hotel Category = Arenal Montechiari 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 = Poco a Poco 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
  • 12 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 transfer from /to the San Jose airport
  • Tour guides do not accompany guests during transport
Guide
  • Operated with 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
  • Meet and greet on Day 1
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals if not stated explicitly in the program
  • Airport taxes
  • Airport porterage
  • Optional tours and activities
  • International and domestic flight tickets or visa fees and local taxes
  • Gratuities for drivers and guides
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
4 - Very Good
Based on 1 review
  • Anonymous
  • On Feb 16 2020
4 - Very Good
Very Good
The tour was extremely well organized. All drivers were prompt, professional and courteous. All the rooms were clean and surpassed our expectations. All the guides on the excursions were extremely knowledgeable and passionate on... Read more
REQUEST A PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZABLE DEPARTURE By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Essential Costa Rica With Extension To Guanacaste, Tamarindo Beach & San José City tour. You can cancel the tour up to 22 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 21 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 19 April 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 19 April 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 21 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Essential Costa Rica With Extension To Guanacaste, Tamarindo Beach & San José City 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 Essential Costa Rica With Extension To Guanacaste, Tamarindo Beach & San José City 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.

Know Before You Go

Tour guides do not accompany guests during transport No refund for unused services. Splitting of package is not allowed Hotel early -out check-in, late check, connecting or adjoining rooms are subject to availability and are not guaranteed Please note that local conditions prevalent at the time of travel may result in modifications to the contents of the tour without prior notice, including possible change of hotels and/or itinerary.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • This tour has implemented smaller group sizes than normal, allowing for more personal space on the vehicles, sights visited, hotels and restaurants.
  • Hygiene protocols have been adopted on this trip. Wearing a mask, hand washing and general sanitizing has been implemented on this tour. Frequently touched surfaces are furthermore regularly disinfected.
  • Distancing measures have been implemented to safeguard against COVID-19.
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