Costa Rica Discovery - 13 days

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13 daysDuration

Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining

2 peopleMinimum to book

18 - 80 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

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San Jose, Costa Rica

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Highlights

San Jose - Arrive in Costa Rica’s capital and transfer to your hotel, with time to rest before beginning your journey

Tortuguero National Park - Cruise jungle canals by boat to spot wildlife and visit the Caribbean village, surrounded by protected rainforest and waterways

Arenal - Walk lava trails in Arenal Volcano National Park, learning about its volcanic history while watching for sloths, monkeys and other wildlife

Monteverde - Hike through the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, home to exceptional biodiversity, misty trails and rich birdlife

Tamarindo - Relax on Guanacaste’s Pacific coast, enjoying golden beaches, mangrove estuaries and free time in a lively beach town

Itinerary

PRIVATE TOUR: Discover the very best of Costa Rica on this 13-day adventure starting and ending in San Jose. Travel from the capital into the wildlife-rich canals of Tortuguero National Park, where you’ll spot monkeys, birds and maybe even nesting turtles. Continue to Arenal to explore rainforest trails beneath the iconic volcano and unwind in optional hot springs, before heading into the misty Monteverde Cloud Forest for unforgettable nature walks. Finish with several relaxed days on the golden beaches of Tamarindo, perfect for swimming, surfing or simply slowing down. This journey blends wildlife, volcanoes, cloud forest and coast at an easy, well-balanced pace.

day 1Arrival in San Jose

On arrival at San Jose International Airport, after completing customs formalities, you will proceed independently to your hotel.

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San Jose

day 2Journey to Tortuguero and Canal Exploration

day 3Wildlife Discovery in Tortuguero National Park

day 4From Tortuguero to Arenal

day 5Arenal Volcano National Park Experience

day 6Scenic Transfer to Monteverde Cloud Forest

day 7Monteverde Cloud Forest Exploration

day 8Pacific Coast Journey to Tamarindo

days 9-11Leisure Time on Tamarindoâ€™s Pacific Coast

day 12Return to San Jose

day 13San Jose

What's Included

Accommodation

12 nights accommodation in 4-5star hotels

Meals

12 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 2 dinners

Transport

Transportation on an AC vehicle

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Sightseeing as per the itineraryService of bilingual English/Spanish-speaking local guidesGuided boat tour in Tortuguero National Park CanalsGuided hike in Arenal Volcano National ParkGuided hike in Monteverde Cloud Forest

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