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Essential Costa Rica - Package with Guanacaste - Destination Services Costa Rica

Essential Costa Rica - Package with Guanacaste

10 days
4.4
(22)
Start and end in San Jose
Tour Operator:
Destination Services Costa Rica
Max group size:
30
Age range:
10 to 99
Operated in:
English, Spanish
Tour id:
103870
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Highlights

  • Relax on golden beaches and spot turtles in Tortuguero
  • Admire the most beautiful volcano in the country, Arenal
  • Discover abundant native flora and fauna in Monteverde

Itinerary

Start and end in San Jose! With the Active Adventure tour Essential Costa Rica - Package with Guanacaste, you have a 10 days tour package taking you through San Jose, Costa Rica and 4 other destinations in Costa Rica. Essential Costa Rica - Package with Guanacaste includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more.
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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 ARRIVAL SAN JOSE
  2. Day 2 SAN JOSE – TORTUGUERO (135km – 4 hrs by road / 2 hrs by boat)
  3. Day 3 TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK
  4. Day 4 TORTUGUERO – ARENAL (210km – 5 hrs by road / 2 hrs by boat)
  5. Day 5 ARENAL VOLCANO NATIONAL PARK
  6. Day 6 ARENAL – MONTEVERDE (60km – 2.5 hrs by road / 45 min by boat)
  7. Day 7 MONTEVERDE
  8. Day 8 MONTEVERDE – PACIFIC COAST (190km – 4 hrs)
  9. Day 9 PACIFIC COAST
  10. Day 10 PACIFIC COAST – DEPART SAN JOSE (260km – 4.5 hrs)
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

Hotel
5 nights
Lodge
4 nights

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Operated by Destination Services Costa Rica

4.5
(170)
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We are a leading company in Costa Rica, providing the best possible experience to our end customers. In key positions, we have employees with many years of experience in the tourism industry. We have two main offices and valuable staff located in the most important areas. Friendly and peaceful, "the Rich Coast" (Costa Rica) is one of the world's top eco-tourism destinations. Almost a quarter of the country is either a national park or a protected area.  

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  • Essential Costa Rica - Package with Guanacaste reviewer 1
    · May 18th, 2023
    My overall trip experience was great! My only feedback to Destination Services is to make the posting more clear about how the tours work. I was unsure if I was joining a group or how it was going to work and took a leap of faith when booking after... Show more
    Destination Services Costa Rica commented on this review
    Thank you for your very positive feedback. Your comments are very important for us to improve our services and I am glad you had a lovely experience with us and we met your travelling expectations. We hope to be your choice for your future holiday... Show more
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    Trip date: April 2023
  • DP
    · May 17th, 2023
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    All of the scheduled departures were on-time and the transport was comfortable.
    Destination Services Costa Rica commented on this review
    Thanks so much for your feedback! we really appreciate the time you took to write such a review! Hope soon you come back to Costa Rica
    Trip date: March 2023
  • Essential Costa Rica - Package with Guanacaste reviewer 3
    · February 21st, 2023
    The trip was excellent and we’ll organized! We saw tons of wildlife and didn’t feel too rushed. We had a lot of rain through Tortuguero, La Fortuna and Monteverde but made the best of it! A couple long travel days like others have said. Everything was... Show more
    Destination Services Costa Rica commented on this review
    Thanks so much for your feedback!, we really appreciate the time you took to write such a review!.Hope soon you come back to Costa Rica
    Trip date: February 2023
  • ES
    · June 11th, 2022
    Tour Radar did a great job putting together a trip for my family. Everything went as planned and we are this service as a great value.
    Destination Services Costa Rica commented on this review
    Thanks so much for your feedback!, we really appreciate the time you took to write such a review!. Hope soon you come back to Costa Rica!!
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    Trip date: May 2022
  • Essential Costa Rica - Package with Guanacaste reviewer 5
    · May 11th, 2022
    A little aprehensive on 1st day with no tour leader... but ran better that clockwork, a few natural obstacles overcome. Good hotels, transport , drivers AND OUTSTANDING GUIDES.....A THEN THERE WAS THE WILDS OF COSTA RICA AND ITS PEOPLES ....
    Destination Services Costa Rica commented on this review
    Thanks so much for your feedback!, we really appreciate the time you took to write such a review!. Hope soon you come back to Costa Rica!!
    Trip date: March 2022
  • Essential Costa Rica - Package with Guanacaste reviewer 6
    · March 16th, 2022
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    Trip date: February 2022
  • Essential Costa Rica - Package with Guanacaste reviewer 7
    · March 8th, 2022
    A good tour with 4 completely different ecosystems. A couple of long travel days.
    Destination Services Costa Rica commented on this review
    Thanks so much for your feedback!, Hope soon you come back to Costa Rica!!
    Trip date: February 2022
  • V
    · July 27th, 2021
    Very good , to be recommended. Sometimes the communication took longer. But all in all as planned and expected. Rental car went well
    Destination Services Costa Rica commented on this review
    Hello Vicente! Thanks so much for your review! We are really happy that you liked our country and enjoyed our services. Hope to see you again soon in Costa Rica. Pura Vida
    Trip date: July 2021
  • RM
    · July 18th, 2021
    This is our second trip through Tour Radar. What we love is they always pair us with a local company who are experts in their areas. Destination Services far exceeded our expectations for our trip. From the beginning Paola was amazing to work with.... Show more
    Destination Services Costa Rica commented on this review
    Hi Robin! Thank you so much for your review. We are so happy you enjoyed your trip so much, that is always our ultimate goal. I do agree with you, Paola is a rockstar! I will definetely share it with her We will be happy to receive you here again.... Show more
    Trip date: June 2021
  • RN
    · March 2nd, 2020
    Costa Rica is a nice place to visit, itinerary was good. Transportation service was excellent overall, very prompt. Evergreen lodge with its rustic cabins is a new and good experience for us. Poco a Poco, of course was the nicest (most modern). Arenal... Show more
    Destination Services Costa Rica commented on this review
    Dear Rebecca, We thank you for taking the time to provide us with a feedback of your trip. I am very sorry to hear that your accomodation did not meet expectations. All your comments are essential to improve our service. We will ensure that your... Show more
    Trip date: February 2020

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Essential Costa Rica - Package with Guanacaste
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    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Costa Rica. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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