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Tropical Costa Rica (San Jose to Guanacaste) (2025)

9 days
From San Jose to Playa Carrillo
4.6
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 44
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    San Jose

    Accommodation
    Hotel (DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari)
    Landmarks
    San Jose
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  2. Day 2

    San Jose to Arenal

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mountain Paradise Resort & Spa)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of local coffee plantation highlighting history and cultivation of Costa Rican coffee
    • Cultural experience at Arenal Volcano lodge
    Landmarks
    Arenal Volcano
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  3. Day 3

    Cano Negro

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mountain Paradise Resort & Spa)

    Included Activities

    • Cano Negro guided riverboat trip in covered canoe (panga) through 20,000-acre wildlife reserve
    • Wildlife viewing opportunity for caimans, river otters, sloths, monkeys, river turtles, exotic birds and butterflies
    Landmarks
    Cano Negro
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  4. Day 4

    Arenal

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Farm-to-table lunch), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mountain Paradise Resort & Spa)

    Included Activities

    • Family-owned farm tour including garden exploration and organic sustainability practices
    • Exotic fruit tasting
    • Traditional sugar cane processing demonstration
    • Culinary demonstration and farm-to-table lunch
  5. Day 5

    Arenal to Monteverde

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (El Establo Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Lake Arenal cruise
    • Monteverde Cloud Forest nature walk
    Landmarks
    Lake Arenal
    Monteverde Cloud Forest
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  6. Day 6

    Monteverde

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (El Establo Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Expert-led discussion about migratory birds

    Optional Activities

    • Hanging Bridges guided walking tour through cloud forest ecosystem
    • Canopy zip line tour
    • Both Hanging Bridges and zip line tour (available for additional cost)
    Landmarks
    Monteverde Cloud Forest
  7. Day 7

    Monteverde to Guanacaste

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Nammbu Beachfront Bungalows, Playa Carrillo)
    Landmarks
    Playa Carrillo
  8. Day 8

    Guanacaste

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Final dinner with Costa Rican sunset)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Nammbu Beachfront Bungalows, Playa Carrillo)

    Included Activities

    • Beach exploration at Samara
    • Local culture experience in Samara

    Optional Activities

    • Beach activities
    • Resort pool and amenities
    Landmarks
    Samara
  9. Day 9

    Guanacaste

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4.6
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    4.5
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    5.0
  • Guide
    4.8
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    November 7th, 2025
    5.0
    There were too many wonderful experiences and places to single out any one. The whole trip was incredible. I'd...
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    November 7th, 2025
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    November 7th, 2025
    5.0
    I don't think we would have seen as much of costa Rica as we did if we had not taken this tour, it fun to meet new...
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    November 7th, 2025
    5.0
    enjoyed everything about our trip. Hotels, guide, bus driver, food, a great way to celebrate our 50th wedding...
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    November 7th, 2025
    5.0
    I was very happy with our tour. Our tour manager was very knowledgeable about the areas we went to and was very fun....
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    November 7th, 2025
    3.5
    Disappointing. Too much free time with only one optional excursion. Being a party of 3 it was difficult to socialize...
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    June 5th, 2025
    5.0
    Extremely knowledgeable regarding flora, fauna, history and culture of CR. English is excellent. Very friendly and...
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    Traveled in December 2024
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  • A
    June 5th, 2025
    5.0
    The tour was well planned. Our guide was extraordinary. The only downside was arriving in San Jose late at night and...
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  • A
    June 5th, 2025
    5.0
    It was our first trip to Costa Rica and it was incredible. The hotels were amazing. The visits to the volcano area,...
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  • A
    June 5th, 2025
    5.0
    I loved the trip. Maybe a little too much riding in the bus. However, the tour guide, Carlos Calvo, was excellent and...
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    Traveled in December 2024
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    Asked on September 19th, 2025

    Looking for trip for mature travelers this looks interesting. Have a question with regard to hotels and tour conclution in Quanacaste end.

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      Inbound airport is: San Jose (SJO). Return airport is: Liberia (LIR). Time Restriction: Depart After 11:00AM.

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