We are looking for a guided tour starting 12/23 through 12/30 2024 from San Jose ending in Liberia.

Unfortunately, most of the hotels included in this package and the rest of the packages we offer are sold out for Christmas and New Year Season 2024. In case you can consider new travel dates for your family trip, please feel free to let us know and we will be more than happy to assist you.

wanted to know can you tell me exactly what hotels are included

The hotels included are indicated on the tour package description. However, here below you can find the options: San Jose area: Country Inn & Suites or similar Arenal area: Arenal Paraiso or similar Guanacaste area: Tamarindo Diría or similar Hotels are subject to availability at time of booking.

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US $1,759 per person

Family Adventure Package

8 days

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From San Jose to Liberia

3.5

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Operator: Central American Tours
Active: Thrilling adventures designed to keep you moving
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English: Other languages on request: Spanish
Group Size 1 - 20
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in San José
Day 2
San José to Arenal Volcano & Hot Springs
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (At a cozy restaurant in La Fortuna with stunning views of the volcano), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Sarchi town and see the world's largest ox cart (Guinness Book of Records)
- Scenic drive through agricultural landscapes including pineapple fields, mango orchards, and cattle farms
- Lunch at a local restaurant in La Fortuna with volcano views
- Arenal Volcano viewing
- Baldi Hot Springs thermal water experience with 25 natural mineral pools (temperatures ranging from 93°F to 152°F)
- Dinner at local restaurant
Landmarks
Sarchi
Arenal Volcano
La Fortuna
Baldi Hot Springs
Day 3
Peñas Blancas River Safari
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Peñas Blancas River boat tour with naturalist guide
- Wildlife viewing including monkeys, sloths, herons, and bird species
Landmarks
Peñas Blancas River
Day 4
Arenal to Guanacaste
Meals
Breakfast
Landmarks
Tropical Dry Forest
Day 5
Vida Aventura Ranch Adventure
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Canopy zip line course at Vida Aventura Ranch & Nature Park
- Guided horseback ride with views of two active volcanoes
- Thermal pools experience
Landmarks
Vida Aventura Ranch & Nature Park
Day 6
Free Time in Guanacaste
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore the Guanacaste area
- Optional activities available
Day 7
Free Time in Guanacaste
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore the Guanacaste area
- Optional activities available
Day 8
Departure

Landmarks
Sarchi
Arenal Volcano
La Fortuna
Baldi Hot Springs

Landmarks
Peñas Blancas River

Landmarks
Tropical Dry Forest

Landmarks
Vida Aventura Ranch & Nature Park

What's Included

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Meals
Transport

What's Not Included

Flights
Additional Services

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Central American Tours

3.5

(4 reviews)

Number of tours

Age Range

3 to 90 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

100%

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Reviews from other tours by Central American Tours

Tour Operator
3.5

Kaitlyn
March 6th, 2024
5
The trip was amazing and everyone was very helpful. We had an excursion cancelled due to road closures, they provided...
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Thanh
March 18th, 2020
4
I like this tour a lot . Everything is perfect from pick up on time, hotel or resort and activities.

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Jenna
Asked on November 8th, 2024
We are looking for a guided tour starting 12/23 through 12/30 2024 from San Jose ending in Liberia.
Tour Details
Transport
- Central American ToursOperator•Written November 2024
  Unfortunately, most of the hotels included in this package and the rest of the packages we offer are sold out for Christmas and New Year Season 2024. In case you can consider new travel dates for your family trip, please feel free to let us know and we will be more than happy to assist you.
- J
  Jenna
  Traveler•Written November 2024
  We just need private transportation and not hotels or anything else.
- Central American ToursOperator•Written November 2024
  We are sorry, but this is not a service we offer.
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Brittany
Asked on April 28th, 2024
wanted to know can you tell me exactly what hotels are included
Accommodation
- Central American ToursOperator•Written April 2024
  The hotels included are indicated on the tour package description. However, here below you can find the options: San Jose area: Country Inn & Suites or similar Arenal area: Arenal Paraiso or similar Guanacaste area: Tamarindo Diría or similar Hotels are subject to availability at time of booking.

From

US $1,759 per person

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Select Date

1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Best price guarantee Learn More

Plan your adventure:

Good to Know

Tour ID: 112741

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Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Costa Rica. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Costa Rica. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Costa Rica. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- 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.
Visa
- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
Payment information
- For any tour departing before May 13th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after May 13th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Central American Tours. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
- Some departure dates and prices may vary and Central American Tours will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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Accessibility
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Family Adventure Package

Itinerary

Arrival in San José

San José to Arenal Volcano & Hot Springs

Included Activities

Peñas Blancas River Safari

Included Activities

Arenal to Guanacaste

Vida Aventura Ranch Adventure

Included Activities

Free Time in Guanacaste

Optional Activities

Free Time in Guanacaste

Optional Activities

Departure

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