How is the weather expected to be? Will it rain most of the time?

Costa Rica in November is warm and tropical, with daytime temperatures around 24–30°C (75–86°F) and nights between 18–24°C (64–75°F). It's still part of the rainy season, especially early in the month, with frequent afternoon showers, mostly on the Pacific side. Rain eases up by late November, making it a great time to visit with fewer tourists and lush green scenery. The Caribbean coast tends to be drier during this time.

The prices in November are about $500 more than noted on the coversheet - why? Are those firm?

November prices are higher because it is high season in Costa Rica. Nov 1st is a guaranteed departure.

Is it unclear about the flight to Costa Rica? Is it on my own account, how do I join the group? It's not clear in the proposal. Can you be more specific? How can I be sure it's really an organized tour? Who do I connect with?

The flight to Costa Rica is not included in the tour package. You'll need to book your flights independently, ensuring you arrive in time for the tour's start date. You'll meet the group at the first hotel listed in your tour itinerary. You'll be traveling with a small group of like-minded individuals, led by an experienced tour leader.

I would be traveling alone. May I ask what kind of group (age, families/couples) you have for this trip?

There are a total of 7 passengers, consisting of one male and six females. There is one couple and a pair of friends, the rest are solo travellers. The group are in their 40s and 50s.

Could you please let me know where I can find which hotels are included?

Thanks for your enquiry. Yes we do currently have 8 spaces available on this departure. I've also attached the trip notes which advise of the hotels used and the itinerary.

What does this include? Airfare? What meals?

When booking through TourRadar, flights would be booked independently. I have attached the trip notes, this will tell you what is included in the trip and what meals are included.

On the 11-day tour, since we'd be "left behind" when the Tour Operator and some others leave a couple of days earlier, how would we arrange to get back to San Jose Airport on the 11th day? What about meals and possible transportation for touring the last couple of days?

On day 9, this morning we say goodbye to the Tour Leader and the rest of the group, who will be travelling back to San Jose for their flight home today. Those who chose to extend stay will remain at hotel in Manuel Antonio. You'll have next two days free to relax on the beach, or explore Manuel Antonio and its forest surroundings. On Day 11: Driving 160km, approximately four hours, back to San Jose's Juan Santamaria International Airport, arriving about 11am where trip ends. Earliest flight can depart is 1pm. Transfer can be arranged at additional cost later in day if desired. It's also possible to extend stay in Manuel Antonio if you would like additional time at the beach.

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Group Size 7 - 16
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Itinerary

Day 1
San Jose
Accommodation
Hotel (Autentico Hotel), Hotel (Autentico Hotel (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Dinner out with tour group (if arriving in time for 7pm welcome meeting)
- Explore San Jose barrios
- Visit National Museum (Museo Nacional De Costa Rica)
Landmarks
National Museum (Museo Nacional De Costa Rica)
Day 2
San Jose to La Fortuna
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel San Bosco Inn), Hotel (Hotel San Bosco Inn (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Doka Estate with insights into coffee cultivation, roasting, and Costa Rica's coffee heritage
- Arenal National Park exploration with guided walk on volcano flanks
- Volcano viewpoint visit
Optional Activities
- Dip in nearby hot springs (geothermal activity)
Landmarks
Doka Estate
Arenal National Park
Arenal Volcano
Day 3
La Fortuna
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel San Bosco Inn), Hotel (Hotel San Bosco Inn (or similar))
Included Activities
- Rafting safari with local guide to spot wildlife (toucans, sloths, Jesus Christ lizards, caiman, capuchins, birdlife)
Optional Activities
- Local hikes to waterfalls
- Lava trail walks
- Hot springs visits
Landmarks
Arenal Lake
Day 4
La Fortuna to Monteverde
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Lodge (Monteverde Country Lodge), Lodge (Monteverde Country Lodge (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided night walk in cloud forest to search for nocturnal species (pacas, tarantulas)
Optional Activities
- Walk hanging bridges over the reserve
- Zip-lining through the trees
- Visit local butterfly garden
- Visit local orchid garden
Landmarks
Monteverde Cloud Forest
Day 5
Monteverde to Manuel Antonio
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Karahé Hotel), Hotel (La Foresta Nature Resort (or similar))
Included Activities
- Rio Tarcoles Bridge crossing
- Carara Biological Reserve visit
Landmarks
Rio Tarcoles Bridge
Carara Biological Reserve
Manuel Antonio National Park
Day 6
Manuel Antonio
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Karahé Hotel), Hotel (La Foresta Nature Resort (or similar))
Included Activities
- Manuel Antonio National Park exploration with wildlife spotting (white-faced capuchins, poison-dart frogs, coatimundis, squirrel monkeys, howler monkeys, sloths)
Optional Activities
- Beach relaxation
- Swimming in Pacific waters
Landmarks
Manuel Antonio National Park
Day 7
Manuel Antonio National Park
Accommodation
Hotel (La Foresta Nature Resort (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Catamaran tours
- Horse-riding trips
- Rafting
- Beach exploration
- Forest exploration around Manuel Antonio
Landmarks
Manuel Antonio National Park
Day 8
Manuel Antonio (Extension)
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Karahé Hotel), Hotel (La Foresta Nature Resort (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Manuel Antonio National Park revisit
- Beach time around Manuel Antonio
- White-water rafting excursions
- Boat trip excursions
Day 9
Manuel Antonio to San Jose
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Autentico Hotel), Hotel (Autentico Hotel (or similar))
Day 10
San Jose

Landmarks
National Museum (Museo Nacional De Costa Rica)

Landmarks
Doka Estate
Arenal National Park
Arenal Volcano

Landmarks
Arenal Lake

Landmarks
Monteverde Cloud Forest

Landmarks
Rio Tarcoles Bridge
Carara Biological Reserve
Manuel Antonio National Park

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Manuel Antonio National Park

Landmarks
Manuel Antonio National Park

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Autentico Hotel
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Days 1, 9
Autentico Hotel (or similar)
Hotel
Days 1, 9
Hotel San Bosco Inn (or similar)
Hotel
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Hotel San Bosco Inn
Hotel
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Monteverde Country Lodge (or similar)
Lodge
day 4
Monteverde Country Lodge
Lodge
day 4
Karahé Hotel
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Days 5, 6, 8
La Foresta Nature Resort (or similar)
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Traveler Reviews

4.5

Overall rating based on 17 Reviews

Itinerary
4.8
Transport
4.5
Guide
4.7
Accommodation
4.1
Food
4.2
Tour Operator
4.5

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Lindi
March 4th, 2023
4.5
The hanging bridges, volcano, river trip,
Traveled in February 2023
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Jeremy
March 4th, 2023
3.8
Seeing all the animals and plants, landscape and others in the group
Traveled in February 2023
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Fiona
March 31st, 2023
4.3
Sloths and wildlife Zip lining A nice group
Traveled in March 2023
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Daniel
August 7th, 2023
4.8
Highlights were a couple of extra excursions we booked , Hanging gardens and white water rafting. Well worth it.
Traveled in July 2023
Review collected by Explore!
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Jack Williams
November 17th, 2023
4.7
- Ziplining through the Monteverde Cloud Forest - The jungle river cruise - Exploring Monteverde and San Antonio...
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Traveled in November 2023
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Myo
November 15th, 2023
5
Rafting safari, waterfall hike in Arsenal and Cloud Forest
Traveled in November 2023
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Steven
November 21st, 2023
3.8
It was a lovely country to visit and the beach extension hotel was well located.
Traveled in November 2023
Review collected by Explore!
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Karen
December 11th, 2023
4.8
The river trip and the San Antonio national park, but all of it was fantastic!
Traveled in December 2023
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Alison
December 14th, 2023
4.3
Rafting on Penas Blancas River and Manuel Antonio National Park
Traveled in December 2023
Review collected by Explore!
Denise
August 31st, 2023
5
This tour was the best balance of activities at the start to make the most of the natural beauty and wildlife of the...
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Traveled in August 2023

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Antonio
Asked on March 31st, 2025
How is the weather expected to be? Will it rain most of the time?
Tour Details
- Explore!Operator•Written March 2025
  Costa Rica in November is warm and tropical, with daytime temperatures around 24–30°C (75–86°F) and nights between 18–24°C (64–75°F). It's still part of the rainy season, especially early in the month, with frequent afternoon showers, mostly on the Pacific side. Rain eases up by late November, making it a great time to visit with fewer tourists and lush green scenery. The Caribbean coast tends to be drier during this time.
T
Tracy
Asked on February 20th, 2025
The prices in November are about $500 more than noted on the coversheet - why? Are those firm?
Price / Availability
- Explore!Operator•Written February 2025
  November prices are higher because it is high season in Costa Rica. Nov 1st is a guaranteed departure.
J
John
Asked on December 6th, 2024
Is it unclear about the flight to Costa Rica? Is it on my own account, how do I join the group? It's not clear in the proposal. Can you be more specific? How can I be sure it's really an organized tour? Who do I connect with?
Flights / Transfers
Tour Details
Travel Support
- Explore!Operator•Written December 2024
  The flight to Costa Rica is not included in the tour package. You'll need to book your flights independently, ensuring you arrive in time for the tour's start date. You'll meet the group at the first hotel listed in your tour itinerary. You'll be traveling with a small group of like-minded individuals, led by an experienced tour leader.
M
Megan
Asked on February 18th, 2024
I would be traveling alone. May I ask what kind of group (age, families/couples) you have for this trip?
Age Range
Group size
- Explore!Operator•Written February 2024
  There are a total of 7 passengers, consisting of one male and six females. There is one couple and a pair of friends, the rest are solo travellers. The group are in their 40s and 50s.
- M
  Megan
  Traveler•Written February 2024
  When I book this trip, it automatically includes the beach extension or is that an other option?
- Explore!Operator•Written February 2024
  The beach extension is included. The Highlights of Costa Rica can be booked online, but I can see your enquiry has come from the BCCB tour, which includes the beach extension.
S
Sarah
Asked on January 16th, 2024
Could you please let me know where I can find which hotels are included?
Accommodation
- Explore!Operator•Written January 2024
  Thanks for your enquiry. Yes we do currently have 8 spaces available on this departure. I've also attached the trip notes which advise of the hotels used and the itinerary.
R
Rose
Asked on August 10th, 2022
What does this include? Airfare? What meals?
Flights / Transfers
Meals
Tour Details
- Explore!Operator•Written August 2022
  When booking through TourRadar, flights would be booked independently. I have attached the trip notes, this will tell you what is included in the trip and what meals are included.
R
Ray
Asked on January 27th, 2022
On the 11-day tour, since we'd be "left behind" when the Tour Operator and some others leave a couple of days earlier, how would we arrange to get back to San Jose Airport on the 11th day? What about meals and possible transportation for touring the last couple of days?
Tour Details
Transport
- Explore!Operator•Written January 2022
  On day 9, this morning we say goodbye to the Tour Leader and the rest of the group, who will be travelling back to San Jose for their flight home today. Those who chose to extend stay will remain at hotel in Manuel Antonio. You'll have next two days free to relax on the beach, or explore Manuel Antonio and its forest surroundings. On Day 11: Driving 160km, approximately four hours, back to San Jose's Juan Santamaria International Airport, arriving about 11am where trip ends. Earliest flight can depart is 1pm. Transfer can be arranged at additional cost later in day if desired. It's also possible to extend stay in Manuel Antonio if you would like additional time at the beach.

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