Costa Rica Express - 7 days

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7 daysDuration

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18 - 80 yearsAge range for participants

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Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

Starts

San Jose, Costa Rica

Ends

San Jose, Costa Rica

Highlights

Tortuguero National Park - Head to the Caribbean Coast to explore Costa Rica's 'little Amazon'! Take a boat tour along the canals and spot wildlife in the lush rainforest

Arenal Volcano National Park - Hike along a volcanic stone path to Arenal's best viewpoint and see a wide variety of flora and fauna trekking through primary rainforest

Manuel Antonio National Park - Go in search of rainforest wildlife with a naturalist guide in this spectacular national park and relax on the beautiful beach

San Jose - Independently explore Costa Rica's cosmopolitan capital

Itinerary

Short on time but big on adventure? The Costa Rica Express 7-day trip is designed for travelers eager to experience the country’s highlights in just one week. From charming San Jose, explore Tortuguero National Park—Costa Rica’s ‘Little Amazon’—and the iconic Arenal Volcano in La Fortuna. Finish on the sun-drenched beaches of Manuel Antonio, where coastal jungle meets turquoise sea. This tour’s USP is its efficient itinerary, packing abundant wildlife, rainforest, volcano, and beach experiences into one seamless package, ideal for experienced travelers and seniors seeking nature without the rush.

day 1 - San Jose

At San Jose international airport you will be met by our tour director, transferred to your hotel and given information about your tour. The rest of the day is free to explore San Jose or just to relax in the hotel. If you'd like a guided tour of the capital, this can be arranged upon request.

OverNight:San Jose

day 2 - Tortuguero

San Jose - Tortuguero. After breakfast travel to Tortuguero on Costa Rica's beautiful Caribbean coast. During the journey you will cross the majestic Braulio Carrillo National Park and enjoy amazing rainforest views until you reach the Caribbean. Tortuguero is only accessible by air or by water. Drive to La Pavona dock where a boat will be waiting to take you through the amazing canals to your lodge in Tortuguero. After lunch at the lodge, take a guided nature walk along the trails around the property, looking out for wildlife and learning more about the environment that surrounds the lodge.

Note: Tortuguero is well known for attracting hordes of sea turtles which come to nest on the beaches. Turtle season typically occurs from July through to October and this is the best time to hopefully spot turtle hatchlings emerge from their nest and scamper across the beach and into the ocean! If you visit during the turtle season, there are turtle nesting tours in the evening, which can be booked locally.

Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

OverNight:Tortuguero

day 3 - Tortuguero National Park

Tortuguero - La Fortuna. Very early this morning, before breakfast, explore Tortuguero National Park on a two-hour guided boat tour along the canals. Known as the Costa Rican “Little Amazon”, Tortuguero is a real paradise for nature lovers, with incredible wildlife including 186 species of birds, three of the four species of monkeys in Costa Rica, crocodiles, caimans, toucans, sloths and much more!

After this amazing tour enjoy breakfast at the lodge and then it's time to move on to the next destination. Travel by boat to La Pavona dock, once there the hotel transportation will take you to Guapiles city to enjoy lunch. After lunch, continue to La Fortuna, home of the majestic Arenal Volcano. On a clear day, the majestic Arenal Volcano can be seen looming over this picturesque little town. Spend the evening at leisure.

Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch

OverNight:La Fortuna

day 4 - Arenal Volcano National Park

Head out on an Arenal Volcano National Park excursion this morning. Drive to the El Silencio Private Reserve to get as close to the base of the Arenal volcano as possible by vehicle. Then enjoy a scenic walk for 1km along a volcanic stone path to reach the best volcano viewing point. Learn all about this remarkable volcano and also enjoy wonderful views of the Green Lagoon and Lake Arenal. The walk back will take you through lush rainforest located along the edge of the Arenal Volcano. With a little luck you'll spot some of the wide variety of plants and animals that inhabit the rainforest, such as toucans, turkeys, orioles, peccaries, snakes, and monkeys. At the end of the morning tour enjoy a delicious snack of tropical fruit before returning to your hotel.

The afternoon is free to spend at leisure or perhaps enjoy some of the optional activities available on the area. We recommend an evening visit to Eco Termales hot springs which can be booked on request.

Meals:1 Breakfast

OverNight:La Fortuna

days 5-6 - Manuel Antonio

La Fortuna - Manuel Antonio. On day 5 transfer to beautiful Manuel Antonio, one of the country's most popular national parks, located on Costa's Rica tropical Pacific Coast. Offering the ideal blend of beach and rainforest, it's the perfect place to end of your holiday. Spend the rest of the day at leisure, enjoying your exquisite new surroundings.

The following morning explore Manuel Antonio National Park's tropical rainforest on a 2.5 hour nature walk. Your naturalist guide will point out many of the different species living in the park, such as sloths, Capuchin, Howler, and Squirrel monkeys. You will also be able to see several types of reptiles resting in the tropical rainforest and birds overhead. The afternoon if free for you to stroll along the beautiful beach, relax by the pool or perhaps enjoy one of the many activities available in the area.

Meals:2 Breakfast

OverNight:Manuel Antonio (2)

day 7 - San Jose

Manuel Antonio - San Jose. Today a private transfer takes you to San Jose airport for your flight home. We recommend booking a late departure flight, as the transfer time is approx. 3.5 hours.

Should you wish to extend your time by the beach in Manuel Antonio or book post tour accommodation in San Jose, that can be arranged on request.

Meals:1 Breakfast

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What's Included

Accommodation

5 nights 4 star hotels and 1 night 3 star lodge in Tortuguero

Meals

Breakfast daily, 2 lunches and 1 dinner

Transport

Private airport arrival and departure transferTourist shuttle transfers: San Jose - Tortuguero - La Fortuna - Manuel Antonio (shared transportation, with other travellers)

Others

Tortuguero nature walk and boat tour of Tortuguero NP (shared excursions, with other travellers)Arenal Volcano National Park tour (shared excursion, with other travellers)Manuel Antonio National Park nature walk (shared excursion, with other travellers)Services of English-speaking guides for all included excursions

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