Are you able to send me a complete day by day itinerary? Also, Would you be able to tell me which season I should book to make sure the turtle egg laying is included/something I'm able to see while there?

You may book this tour with Tortuguero between August and October, with August and September being the peak months for turtle egg laying. This is when Green Sea Turtles and other species nest on Tortuguero's beaches, giving you the best chance to witness this unforgettable experience.

Does this include Airport pickup and drop off. s Tortuguero Extension optional? If I don't want to do that when will the trip end and what is the cost without the extension

Does this include Airport pick up and drop off and what is the total cost for a Solo traveler with a single supplement.

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Costa Rica Adventure (Tortuguero Extension)

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Start and end in San Jose

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Guided in English
Group Size 40 - 52
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Itinerary

Day 1
San José
San José
Accommodation
Hotel (Crowne Plaza San José Corobicí), Hotel (Courtyard San Jose Escazu)
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of San José
- Explore Barrio Amon colonial architecture and art galleries
- Explore Barrio Escalante gastronomic district
Landmarks
Barrio Amon
Barrio Escalante
Day 2
San José to Tortuguero
San José to Tortuguero
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Pachira Lodge)
Included Activities
- Boat journey through Tortuguero's protected canals
- Guided tour of Tortuguero village with Local Specialist
- Visit to Green Turtle Research Station
Landmarks
Parque Nacional Tortuguero
Green Turtle Research Station
Day 3
Tortuguero
Tortuguero
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Pachira Lodge)
Included Activities
- Early morning canal cruise through Parque Nacional Tortuguero
- Guided jungle hike with Local Specialist
Optional Activities
- Seasonal sea turtle nesting tour on the beach
Landmarks
Parque Nacional Tortuguero
Day 4
Tortuguero to San José
Tortuguero to San José
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Crowne Plaza San José Corobicí), Hotel (Courtyard San Jose Escazu)
Included Activities
- Scenic journey through Braulio Carrillo National Park
Landmarks
Braulio Carrillo National Park
Day 5
San José to Monteverde
San José to Monteverde
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (El Establo Mountain), Hotel (Hotel de Montaña Monteverde, El Establo Mountain)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of San José's iconic sights
- Visit to Sarchi arts and crafts capital with shopping opportunity
Landmarks
Sarchi
Tilaran Mountain range
Day 6
Monteverde
Monteverde
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel (El Establo Mountain), Hotel (Hotel de Montaña Monteverde, El Establo Mountain)
Included Activities
- Cloud Forest reserve exploration with Travel Director
Optional Activities
- Choice Experiences (specific options not detailed in itinerary)
Landmarks
Monteverde Cloud Forest
Day 7
Monteverde to Arenal
Monteverde to Arenal
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Arenal Montechiari), Hotel (La Fortuna Natural Green)
Included Activities
- Travel to La Fortuna
- Hot spring experience
Landmarks
Arenal Volcano
La Fortuna
Day 8
Arenal
Arenal
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel (Arenal Montechiari), Hotel (La Fortuna Natural Green)
Included Activities
- Arenal Hanging Bridges Park sky walk with Local Guide
- Suspension bridge crossing
Optional Activities
- Canopy tour at Ecoglide Park
- La Fortuna rainforest trails with Local Guide and tortilla-making
- Hot springs relaxation
- Natural thermal pools experience
- Rainforest dinner
Landmarks
Arenal Hanging Bridges Park
Ecoglide Park
Day 9
Arenal
Arenal
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Arenal Montechiari), Hotel (La Fortuna Natural Green)
Included Activities
- Safari float down Peñas Blancas River with Local Guide
Landmarks
Peñas Blancas River
Day 10
Arenal to San José
Arenal to San José
Meals
Breakfast
Landmarks
San José International Airport

Landmarks
Barrio Amon
Barrio Escalante

Landmarks
Parque Nacional Tortuguero
Green Turtle Research Station

Landmarks
Parque Nacional Tortuguero

Landmarks
Braulio Carrillo National Park

Landmarks
Sarchi
Tilaran Mountain range

Landmarks
Monteverde Cloud Forest

Landmarks
Arenal Volcano
La Fortuna

Landmarks
Arenal Hanging Bridges Park
Ecoglide Park

Landmarks
Peñas Blancas River

Landmarks
San José International Airport

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Crowne Plaza San José Corobicí
Hotel
Days 1, 4
Courtyard San Jose Escazu
Hotel
Days 1, 4
Pachira Lodge
Hotel
Days 2, 3
Hotel de Montaña Monteverde, El Establo Mountain
Hotel
Days 5, 6
El Establo Mountain
Hotel
Days 5, 6
La Fortuna Natural Green
Hotel
Days 7, 8, 9
Arenal Montechiari
Hotel
Days 7, 8, 9

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5.0
Guide
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Accommodation
4.8
Food
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Tour Operator
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Steve4.0•April 2023
Costa Rica tour saver was really good! Make sure you get the transfer from airport San Jose, as I didn't get it and...
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We are delighted you got to experience all the beautiful highlights Costa Rica offers. It’s always great to read when our guests return home from our guided trips with fond memories and a thirst for even more travel experiences; as such, we thank you for sharing your feedback.
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Wendy5.0•April 2023
Germon the tour guide and our driver Jose was so great. Every experience was so much fun and eventful.
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Leslie1.0•May 2022
This was probably the worst tour I've taken. Costa Rica was wonderful, no thanks to the tour. To start, I was told...
This was probably the worst tour I've taken. Costa Rica was wonderful, no thanks to the tour. To start, I was told the transfer from airport to hotel would be $50 per person so we opted to get to the hotel on our own. Got a call at the hotel that they had waited for us and couldn't understand why I wasn't there....because I didn't pay for it and wasn't told that it was included!! Next...the tour director, Victor, wasn't reliable. He would give the "company line" and then not follow through. Just one example: we were supposed to make name cards to be used to rotate seats on the bus...never happened! He never learned names, and never made you feel part of a group, so there was no group cohesiveness. The quality of the hotels was not great. They were second rate, cleanliness lacking and many in varying states of disrepair (old). The food was mediocre and I'm not a foodie but lack of variety and lack of hot food when supposed to be hot, or cold when supposed to be cold leaves one desiring more. Each hotel got progressively worse, including location so by the time we got to the end, we were in single beds with a very limited menu to choose from at every meal. The last part of the trip, which everyone referred to as "the beach" was not an "add on" but part f the tour. Yet the tour director did not travel to the beach with the group of twelve, but went back to San Jose to end his tour. Strange....not a problem for me because I have traveled quite a bit by myself, but what actually was I paying for if not for a director who would oversee and make sure things went smoothly, as you will see with the final transfer. Then there was the issue with our transfer from hotel to airport at the end. We were told 7:15 and were there the required 10 minutes early, only to find that another couple was told 7:40 (according to them and the front desk) and were on our same transport! When confronted, Swiss Travel (who apparently is the umbrella for Costsaver) said that the other couple were just late, so as I said to them...someone is untruthful!Show more
Traveled in April 2022
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It saddens us to read that your time away with Costsaver does not seem to have lived up to your expectations, and that this may have been due to a few different elements of your trip that you felt could have been improved upon. Here at Costsaver, we truly value our guests' feedback, as it helps us to know where we are going right and where we might be able to improve. As such, please be assured that your cocnerns have been shared with our Operations Department for their attention going forward. That said, we still hope that you have taken lots of lasting highlights from your time away with us.
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Eleonore5.0•April 2022
Once the tour began, it was great. However, the pre-tour communication was awful, could never get a quick answer or...
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Randall5.0•February 2020
Great trip. Well organized and run. Our guide, Victor, did a great job. Highly reccomend.
Traveled in January 2020
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It certainly pleases us to hear about your experience on the Costa Rica Adventure trip with Costsaver. We are very happy to know that we exceeded your expectations and we definitely look forward to welcoming you back soon for more amazing experiences.
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Raisa5.0•August 2019
We just came back from our trip to Costa Rica. We enjoyed every aspect of the trip. Everything was wonderfully...
We just came back from our trip to Costa Rica. We enjoyed every aspect of the trip. Everything was wonderfully organized, and there were absolutely no delays. Our tour guide, Victor Leiton, was top-notch. He really brought joy, happiness and enthusiasm to the trip. Victor has a great sense of humor, and impeccable knowledge of his country. He made our stay there unforgettable. The group was splendid as well. We made a lot of lifelong friends! I would recommend this tour, and especially Victor and our driver, Tony, 100%Show more
Traveled in August 2019
Reply from: Costsaver
It certainly pleases us to hear that your time on the Costa Rica Adventure with CostSaver exceeded all of your expectations. We are exceptionally proud to hear about the effort put in by our staff to ensure the overall success of your trip. That being said, we thank you for your recommendation and we are delighted that you were able to see so many great Costa Rican destinations all in one trip.
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Are you able to send me a complete day by day itinerary? Also, Would you be able to tell me which season I should book to make sure the turtle egg laying is included/something I'm able to see while there?
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- CostsaverOperator•Written December 2025
  You may book this tour with Tortuguero between August and October, with August and September being the peak months for turtle egg laying. This is when Green Sea Turtles and other species nest on Tortuguero's beaches, giving you the best chance to witness this unforgettable experience.
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Theresa
Asked on December 7th, 2023
Does this include Airport pickup and drop off. s Tortuguero Extension optional? If I don't want to do that when will the trip end and what is the cost without the extension
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  Theresa
  Traveler•Written December 2023
  Does this include Airport pick up and drop off and what is the total cost for a Solo traveler with a single supplement.
- CostsaverOperator•Written December 2023
  There is a complimentary arrival transfer from Juan Santamaría International Airport operating on the first and last day of the trip. A departure group transfer departs at approximately 8:00 from the hotel in Arenal and arrives at Juan Santamaría International Airport at approximately 11:00.
- CostsaverOperator•Written December 2023
  The Tortuguero Extension costs USD 517 per person. A single supplement costs USD 464 per person. The total cost of the single room booking would be USD 2,356 per person.

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