Supersaver | Discovering Costa Rica, 14 Days Tour with 1 Review by Destination Services

14 daysDuration

Group TourJoin a group of travelers

30 peopleMaximum group size

6 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

Spanish, EnglishGuide language

Easy

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

Starts

San Jose, Costa Rica

Ends

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

Enjoy the many highlights of Costa Rica on this 14-day itinerary, including wonderful rainforests, volcano, cloud forests and the exotic North Caribbean side of Costa Rica. Discover a country of great natural beauty, whether you are watching the Arenal volcano whilst bathing in hot springs, walking in the canopy of Monteverde's cloud forest, relaxing on the pristine jungle of Tortuguero or enjoying the warm waters of the Pacific Coast. This is the real nature lover's paradise.

day 1 - Arrival San Jose

Upon arrival to bustling San Jose, our representative will meet and greet you and then direct you to your shared transport, which will drop you off at your hotel in San Jose for your night in Costa Rica.
Overnight in San Jose.

day 2 - San Jose – Tortuguero (135km – 4 Hrs By Road / 2 Hrs By Boat)

Your day begins early with a pick up at the hotel approximately 6.30 am. Embark on the shared bus transfer and travel through the Braulio Carrillo National Park towards the Caribbean plains to enjoy the spectacular mountain scenery and quaint villages. Indulge in a tasty breakfast en route at around 8.30 am in a restaurant in Guapiles and continue through the jungle by boat, cruising the rivers and canals of Tortuguero National Park. Arrive at your eco-lodge in time to enjoy a tasty lunch. After lunch, your guide will invite you to go for a hike around Tortuguero town. Visit the Turtles Museum ($1 donation) and come back for dinner at your hotel.
Overnight in Tortuguero.

day 3 - Tortuguero National Park

Make most of your stay in Tortuguero. After breakfast, at 9 am join a tour for 2 hours boat trip on the Tortuguero canals, an essential activity while in Costa Rica. Discover its network of canals, lagoons and dense rainforests through a boat tour guided by an expert naturalist guide. Abundant wildlife inhabits Tortuguero, including 57 species of amphibians, 111 species of reptiles, and 60 species of mammals. Board the boat again for a visit to Tortuguero village, where you will get to walk around town, experience the locals’ way of living, and stroll along the beach. Dinner is served at the hotel.
Overnight in Tortuguero.

day 4 - Tortuguero – Arenal (210km – 5 Hrs By Road / 2 Hrs By Boat)

After breakfast, we depart Tortuguero at approximately 9 am, by shared boat and land transfers back to Guapiles, where we stop for lunch in a local restaurant at around 1 pm. After a tasty meal, you will be picked up by a shared transfer and taken to the Arenal area. Arrive at Arenal at 5 pm for check in and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight in Arenal.

day 5 - Arenal Volcano National Park

Today after breakfast, relax in the hotel's hotsprings. Escape to a natural paradise at the hotel with all the necessary services to make you feel relaxed surrounded by the peace and serenity of the rainforest. Sheltered by the impressive Arenal Volcano, enjoy the natural hot springs thanks to the geothermal activity of the volcano. Immerse yourself in the rainforest and live an experience of a sanctuary of relaxation, privacy and tranquility.. Rest of day at leisure.
Overnight in Arenal.

day 6 - Arenal Volcano National Park

After breakfast you will be picked up at your hotel to start Hikking Lava Trails. Explore the Arenal Volcano on a hike along the lava trails of this giant. During the hike, the expert guide will explain you all about the volcano: its activity periods, a little bit of history related to it and will show you some landmarks that were left over the years. Admire its particular vegetation and watch some wildlife.
Return to the hotel and relax in the hotsprings. Escape to a natural paradise at the hotel with all the necessary services to make you feel relaxed surrounded by the peace and serenity of the rainforest.
Overnight in Arenal

day 7 - Arenal – Monteverde (60km – 2.5 Hrs By Road / 45 Min By Boat)

Begin the day with an early breakfast at the hotel, followed by check-out and then meet your guide at approximately 7.30 am to head towards Monteverde. Transfer down to Arenal Lake where you will board a boat that will take you across towards Monteverde, where you will arrive at approximately 11.30 am. Once on the other side, a vehicle awaits to take you up to Monteverde. Admire the transition of the rainforest to the cloud forest where you will reach an altitude of 1,200 metres above sea level. Located in the Puntarenas province, Monteverde is a place of cloud forests and mist, coffee plantations, monkeys and friendly locals. The town of Santa Elena is small and quaint, filled with inviting restaurants and folksy artisan shops, while the nearby rainforest hosts a remarkable amount of biodiversity. Enjoy the rest of day at leisure.
Overnight in Monteverde.

day 8 - Monteverde

After breakfast at the hotel, meet your guide to visit one of the largest butterfly gardens in the Americas, with an area of 300 feet long by 90 feet wide and 50 feet tall, a great dome covered by a special structure that helps control the temperature inside the garden, which allows our garden to host more than 30 different species of butterflies from different altitudes and climates found throughout Costa Rica. While enjoying the lush gardens and close contact with our large butterfly population our specialized guides offer an interesting tour that answers most questions regarding these beautiful creatures, their life cycles and individual habits as well as curious facts. Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight in Monteverde.

day 9 - Monteverde

Breakfast at the hotel. Day at leisure to rest or knowing on your own everything that Monteverde offers, such as its Cloud Forest, book an optional excursion or just relax at the hotel.
Overnight in Monteverde.

day 10 - Monteverde – Tamarindo (190km – 4 Hrs)

This morning after breakfast, pick up at approximately 8.30 to head towards the stunning beachside destination in the mesmerising area of Guanacaste. After a 4-hour transfer arrive in Guanacaste area and spend the rest of the day to explore the surrounding, to stroll the beautifully arranged streets of Tamarindo, a lovely beach town in Guanacaste or to relax while enjoying hotel facilities.
Overnight in Tamarindo.

day 11 - Tamarindo

Tamarindo is a lively destination where you can have some fun, enjoy the warm sun and relax on the spectacular beach. If you are feeling adventurous, jump on a board and try your hand at surfing Tamarindo's famous waves. Have the day at leisure to explore the area or relax at the hotel facilities.
Overnight in Tamarindo.

day 12 - Tamarindo

After breakfast, have the day at leisure to explore the area or relax at the hotel, enjoying the facilities.
Overnight in Tamarindo

day 13 - Tamarindo - San Jose (265 Km - 4.5 Hrs)

After breakfast, you will be picked up at the hotel and transferred to your selected hotel in San Jose.
Overnight in San José

day 14 - Departure San Jose

Begin your last day in spectacular Costa Rica with a delectable breakfast and then, at the appropriate time, transfer to Juan Santamaria International Airport to catch your flight back home or on to your next destination.

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Accommodation

Superior Hotel Category = Park Inn or similar 4*Deluxe Hotel Category = Real Intercontinental or similar 5*Superior Hotel Category = Arenal Manoa or similar 4*Deluxe Hotel Category = Tabacon or similar 5*Superior Hotel Category = Monteverde Gardens & Lodge or similar 4*Deluxe Hotel Category = Monteverde Gardens & Lodge or similar 4*Superior Hotel Category = Wyndham Tamarindo or similar 4*Deluxe Hotel Category = Cala Luna or similar 5*13 nights' accommodationHotel taxes

Meals

13 breakfasts, 2 dinners on days 2, 3

Transport

Air-conditioned transportation as indicated in the itinerary on a shared basisShared transfer between the Airport and the Hotel

Others

Superior Category = Laguna Lodge or similar (Lodge Standard)Deluxe Category = Pachira/ Evergreen/Aninga Lodge or similar (Lodge Standard)Operated with English, and Spanish-speaking local guides on 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.3 lunches on days 2, 3, 4Shared boat from Guapiles to Tortuguero and backAll monuments and visits as indicated: Guided visit to Tortuguero village (day 2), guided boat tour through Tortuguero National Park canals and entrance fee to Tortuguero National Park (day 3), Hotsprings in your hotel (day 5 and 6), Hiking to lava Trails of Arenal Volcano (day 6), Butterfly Garden experience (day 8).Meet and greet on day 1

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