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Totally Costa Rica - 8 days

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8 daysDuration
Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants
6 peopleMaximum group size
18 - 80 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
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Highlights

San Jose - Arrive and settle into Costa Rica’s capital, backed by evergreen mountains and valleys

Arenal - Discover La Fortuna and the Arenal Volcano region, with time to relax in the area’s natural hot springs

Monteverde - Wander through the Cloud Forest, a biodiversity hotspot famed for its rich birdlife and lush canopy trails

Manuel Antonio - Unwind on tropical beaches and explore Manuel Antonio National Park, home to rainforest wildlife and coastal walking trails

Itinerary

Discover Costa Rica over eight brilliant days, starting and ending in San José. After a warm welcome in the capital, head into the Central Valley’s scenery en route to Arenal and La Fortuna, where you can hike volcanic trails, soak in hot springs, chase waterfalls or add adrenaline with zip-lines and rafting. Next, travel by boat across Lake Arenal to misty Monteverde for cloud forest walks, hanging bridges and coffee or chocolate experiences. Finish on the Pacific coast in Manuel Antonio, mixing laid-back beach time with wildlife-spotting and optional catamaran or mangrove cruises, before returning to San José for your flight home.

day 1Arrival in San José

San José, Costa Rica’s capital, sits in the Central Valley, framed by green mountains and fertile landscapes. After clearing customs, you make your own way to the hotel, as arrival transfers are not included on this tour.
Overnight in San José.

OverNight
San Jose

day 2San José to Arenal

day 3Arenal at Leisure

day 4Arenal to Monteverde

day 5Monteverde to Manuel Antonio

day 6Manuel Antonio at Leisure

day 7Manuel Antonio to San José

day 8Departure from San José

What's Included

Accommodation
7 nights accommodation in 3-4 star hotels
Meals
7 breakfasts
Transport
All Transportation in AC modern vehicles
Guide
Services of English-speaking guide during the tours
Others
All sightseeing as per the detailed itineraryLake Crossing boat ride
Entrance
All entrance fees

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