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

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13 days

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Tour Type
Group
Max Group Size
30
Age Requirement
6 - 99 yrs
Operated In
English, Spanish
Physical Rating
RelaxedMinimal physical effort, perfect for travelers seeking an easy-going experience.

Starts

Ends

San Jose, Costa Rica

San Jose, Costa Rica

Highlights

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.

Itinerary

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.

Day 1Arrival San Jose
Day 2San Jose – Tortuguero (135km – 4 Hrs By Road / 2 Hrs By Boat)
Day 3Tortuguero National Park
Day 4Tortuguero – Arenal (210km – 5 Hrs By Road / 2 Hrs By Boat)
Day 5Arenal Volcano National Park
Day 6Arenal – Monteverde (60km – 2.5 Hrs By Road / 45 Min By Boat)
Day 7Monteverde
Day 8Monteverde – Pacific Coast (190km – 4 Hrs)
Day 9Pacific Coast - Tamarindo
Day 10Tamarindo
Day 11Tamarindo
Day 12Tamarindo – San JosÉ (250km – 4.5hrs)
Day 13Departure San JosÉ Airport
Essential Costa Rica With Extension To Guanacaste, Tamarindo Beach & San José City

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Accommodation
12 nights' accommodationHotel TaxesStandard 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 = 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, 2 dinners on days 2, 3
Transport
Air-conditioned transportation as indicated in the itinerary on a shared basisPrivate transfer from /to the San Jose airportTour 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
3 lunches on days 2, 3, 4All 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 ReserveMeet and greet on Day 1Standard Category = Turtle Beach Lodge or similar (Lodge Standard)Superior Category = Laguna Lodge or similar (Lodge Standard)Deluxe Category = Pachira/ Evergreen/Aninga Lodge or similar (Lodge Standard)

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AnonymousOn Feb 16, 2020

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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 their subjects. The experience was amazing, the only disappointment we had was the location of our last hotel. while beautiful, it was a shuttle ride away from the beach./town making it a little less convenient. The first 4 hotels were a perfect 5/5,the last a 3.5. Considering the tour actually ended in Tamarindo a flight out of Liberia might have made more sense that a 5hr bus ride to San Jose just to sleep then fly out.

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