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Highlights of Costa Rica

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Start and end in San Jose
4.4 (43 reviews)
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  • The boat ride stood out along with ziplining. It was a good introduction to Costa Rica and the culture of the country.

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Explore!
Nature & Wildlife
Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
Ages 16+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    San Jose

    San Jose
    Start point
    San José, San José, Costa Rica (Say hello at the Quality Real Hotel, 16:00)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Autentico Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore San Jose city and barrios
    • Visit the National Museum (Museo Nacional De Costa Rica)
    • Dinner at a local restaurant
    Landmarks
    National Museum (Museo Nacional De Costa Rica)
  2. Day 2

    San Jose - Doka Estate - Arenal National Park - La Fortuna

    San Jose - Doka Estate - Arenal National Park - La Fortuna
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel San Bosco Inn)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Doka Coffee Estate with insights into coffee production and Costa Rican coffee heritage
    • Guided walk on the flanks of Arenal Volcano with flora and fauna commentary
    • Volcano viewpoint visit

    Optional Activities

    • Hot springs dip in nearby geothermal hot springs
    Landmarks
    Doka Coffee Estate
    Arenal National Park
    Arenal Volcano
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    La Fortuna

    La Fortuna
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel San Bosco Inn)

    Included Activities

    • Wildlife float trip on the Penas Blancas river with local guide

    Optional Activities

    • Waterfall hikes in the Arenal area
    • Lava trail walks
    • Hot springs relaxation
    Landmarks
    Penas Blancas river
  4. Day 4

    La Fortuna - Arenal Lake - Monteverde Cloud Forest

    La Fortuna - Arenal Lake - Monteverde Cloud Forest
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Monteverde Country Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Guided night walk in Monteverde Cloud Forest searching for nocturnal species

    Optional Activities

    • Walk the hanging bridges over the cloud forest canopy
    • Zip-lining through the trees
    • Visit local butterfly garden
    • Visit local orchid garden
    Landmarks
    Arenal Lake
    Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
  5. Day 5

    Monteverde - Rio Tarcoles - Carara Biological Reserve - Manuel Antonio National Park

    Monteverde - Rio Tarcoles - Carara Biological Reserve - Manuel Antonio National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (La Foresta Nature Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Short walk in Carara Biological Reserve

    Optional Activities

    • Early morning cloud forest reserve visit before departure
    Landmarks
    Rio Tarcoles Bridge
    Carara Biological Reserve
    Manuel Antonio National Park
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Manuel Antonio National Park

    Manuel Antonio National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (La Foresta Nature Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Manuel Antonio National Park with wildlife viewing
    Landmarks
    Manuel Antonio National Park
  7. Day 7

    Manuel Antonio - San Jose

    Manuel Antonio - San Jose
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Autentico Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Revisit Manuel Antonio National Park (depending on day of week)
    • Relax on beaches around Manuel Antonio town
    Landmarks
    Manuel Antonio National Park
  8. Day 8

    San Jose

    San Jose
    End point
    San José, San José, Costa Rica (Say goodbye from the Quality Real Hotel, 09:00)

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Where You'll Stay

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  • Autentico Hotel

    Hotel 3*
    Days 1, 7

  • Hotel San Bosco Inn

    Hotel 3*
    Days 2, 3

  • Monteverde Country Lodge

    Lodge
    day 4

  • La Foresta Nature Resort

    Hotel 3*
    Days 5, 6

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  • Colorful sunset over the ocean with silhouetted trees.

Traveler Reviews

4.4
Overall rating based on 43 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.3
  • Transport
    4.7
  • Guide
    4.8
  • Accommodation
    4.0
  • Food
    4.0
  • Tour Operator
    4.5

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  • Fay
    Fay4.0•June 2025
    Tour guide Allan was excellent. It was an enjoyable trip.
    Traveled in May 2025
    Reply from: Explore!
    Thank you for your lovely review, Fay. We hope to see you on another adventure soon!
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  • Rosalinda
    Rosalinda4.0•May 2025
    A very pleasant trip.
    Traveled in April 2025
    Reply from: Explore!
    Thank you for your Highlights of Costa Rica review. We are glad to hear you enjoyed your time!
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  • Patricia3.0•February 2025
    This is a tour for sedentary travelers. Very little activity. Lots of sitting in a van and going out to eat....
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    Traveled in December 2024
    Reply from: Explore!
    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I'm sorry to hear that your trip didn’t fully meet your expectations this time. We classify this trip as a moderate pace, aiming to balance busy days and early starts with opportunities to rest and recharge. Our itinerary is designed to showcase the many highlights of Costa Rica, which does involve some longer drives and this is something we do mention in our trip notes. We appreciate your comments regarding the activities and are currently working with our Local Partner and Product Manager to look into this further. While this trip may not have been as fast-paced as you had hoped, we offer a variety of other adventures that might be a better fit for you. We’d love the opportunity to welcome you on another journey in the future.
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  • YaungHwa
    YaungHwa4.0•February 2025
    Too many days without any activities.
    Traveled in January 2025
    Reply from: Explore!
    Thank you for leaving feedback on your recent trip, although you haven't left much detail, it would be great to understand more about your experience. If you would like to discuss this further, please contact cr@explore.co.uk
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  • Mark3.0•April 2024
    Too much time on the bus and not enough time visiting the country. Very bad lunch at the ox cart village and we had...
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    Traveled in March 2024
    Reply from: Explore!
    Hi Mark, Thank you so much for taking the time to review your Highlights of Costa Rica holiday. I have forwarded your comments about the time spent travelling, the lunch at the ox cart vilage, and the hotel on to the Product Manager for Costa Rica. In regards to travel insurance, we do mention this information in several places on our website, including on the trip page https://www.exploreworldwide.com/holidays/highlights-of-costa-rica under the "Essential Information" section. Additionally, this information is also given in your Booking Confirmation and Final Documentation. I do apologise that this came as a surprise to you as we do our best to inform all of our customer's that this is a condition of travelling with us. We are delighted to see that you found Luis to have been a highlight whilst on tour and that your airport transfers were prompt and efficient. Once again, we do thank you for your review and hope we have the chance to welcome you back in the future. Kind regards, Explore!
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  • Sara5.0•February 2023
    Nature rafting trip in La Fortuna. Guide was excellent, saw lots of wildlife, all round great experience.
    Traveled in January 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • Mark4.7•February 2023
    Highlights were the dinghy trip down the river, the Pacific Coast swim and the zip lining
    Traveled in January 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • Richard4.5•February 2023
    Loved the trip
    Traveled in January 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • Diana4.5•February 2023
    Great seeing sloths - our driver spotted one hanging on a fence by the road, amazing seeing it so close.
    Traveled in February 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • Criona4.2•February 2023
    Although the weather wasn't the best the rain/cloud forrest was lovely. Down at the coast was so different.
    Traveled in February 2023
    Review collected by Explore!

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    Sheila

    Asked on March 13th, 2026

    why is brochure price sale different than website price?????

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    • Explore!Operator•Written March 2026

      pricing does vary depending on the departure date. The rates may differ between versions.

      For the departure Sat 24 April 2027 – Sat 1 May 2027, the pricing is as follows:

      US Pricing:
      * US$2,070 per person, based on two people sharing
      * Single room (optional): US$690

      Canadian Pricing:
      * CA$2,920 per person, based on two people sharing
      * Single room (optional): CA$960

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    Amber

    Asked on November 18th, 2025

    I see the minimum age is 16...my son will be 9 and has just traveled and hiked all over Iceland with zero issues on a 20 person tour - he is very active, able, and quiet and calm on the bus. Would he be able to join this tour?

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    • Explore!Operator•Written November 2025

      Our minimum age is 16 so we would not be able to make any exceptions and accept someone under that age on the tour. For children under 16 we would recommend looking at our Family tours.

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    Audrey

    Asked on June 24th, 2025

    Is there an option for a single person

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    • Explore!Operator•Written June 2025

      We do have a single room available for this departure. If you prefer to book a two-bedded room to share with another traveller same sex that is also possible to avoid paying the single room supplement.

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    Erica

    Asked on January 12th, 2025

    Are the meals included in the package?

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    • Explore!Operator•Written January 2025

      For this tour, there are 7 breakfasts included. The costs for meals may vary depending upon location, type of restaurant and number of courses eaten. Lunch price USD$30. Dinner price USD$35. Beer price USD$8. Water price USD$5.

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    Bruce

    Asked on December 26th, 2024

    If I am travelling alone will there be anytime that I am left alone or will there always be a group of people for me to join? Meals? Excursions? I would prefer to not have too much alone time other than a solo room if that is an option.

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    • Explore!Operator•Written December 2024

      For meals not included on this tour you will usually join the group and not be left alone. Group lunches and dinners are arranged locally by the trip leader.

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    Jorge

    Asked on December 10th, 2024

    Can you arrange a triple room for our group?

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    • Explore!Operator•Written December 2024

      We do not offer triple rooms for this tour. We offer either double rooms or singles.

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      Jorge

      Traveler•Written December 2024

      What is the status of my booking?

    • Explore!Operator•Written December 2024

      The tour you are looking at is different from the one you requested. You will need to reach out to the specific tour operator for your booking.

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    Robert

    Asked on December 9th, 2024

    Several quick questions: 1- Hotel Accommodations: Are these 'shared rooms' with other travelers or they private rooms? 2- What kind of Hotel Rooms are these? Mid-Moderate-Lower 3- Can you assist on Air Fare? From Columbia, SC to San Jose 4- Last: Does this trip offers a lot free time?

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    • Explore!Operator•Written December 2024

      If two people travelling you will have your own room. Accommodation is largely small, local-run hotels with en-suite rooms, air-conditioning or fan, and often swimming pools. WiFi available in common areas. Hotels are mostly 3 star small family run hotels. We are unable to assist with flights. Refer to trip notes for detailed day by day itinerary and free time information.

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    Arthur

    Asked on November 22nd, 2024

    How active is this adventure and suitable for the age ranges over 75 year old?

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    • Explore!Operator•Written November 2024

      The pace of this tour is considered Moderate. Moderate pace tours are ideal if you want a tour which combines exciting travel experiences with time to unwind. Typically you will balance busy days with early starts, with time to rest and recharge your batteries.

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    Miguelina

    Asked on November 20th, 2024

    How can I update my personal and flight details online?

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    • Explore!Operator•Written November 2024

      You can update all necessary details via the customer gateway provided in your booking confirmation.

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    Martina

    Asked on November 15th, 2024

    Is there a way to check the itinerary and optional tours available?

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    • Explore!Operator•Written November 2024

      Detailed itinerary and optional activities are available in the Trip Notes on your dashboard.

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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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