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San Jose Hightlights & Arenal Volcano Adventure

8 days
From San Jose to Arenal Volcano National Park
4.3
3 traveler reviews

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Plan your adventure:
In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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 - 15
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    San Jose

    Start point
    San José, San José, Costa Rica (Wyndham Herradura hotel or Similar)
  2. Day 2

    San Jose

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast buffet at the Hotel), Lunch

    Included Activities

    • San Jose Sightseeing City Tour with lunch included
  3. Day 3

    Basilica de los Angeles - Orosi Valley

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast buffet at the Hotel), Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Iraz\u00fa Volcano tour
    • Cartago City visit
    • Basilica de los Angeles visit
    • Orosi Valley tour
    Landmarks
    Iraz\u00fa Volcano
    Basilica de los Angeles
    Orosi Valley
  4. Day 4

    La Paz Waterfall Gardens

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast buffet at the Hotel), Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Poas Volcano tour
    • Doka Estate Coffee Plantations visit
    • La Paz Waterfall Gardens visit
    Landmarks
    Poas Volcano
    La Paz Waterfall Gardens
  5. Day 5

    Arenal Volcano & Hot Springs

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast buffet at the Hotel), Lunch, Dinner (Dinner buffet)

    Included Activities

    • Arenal Volcano tour
    • Hot Springs Resort visit
    Landmarks
    Arenal Volcano
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  6. Day 6

    Arenal

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast buffet at the Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast buffet at the Hotel

    Optional Activities

    • Horseback Riding tour to La Fortuna Waterfall
    • Canopy Tour (Zip Lining) Arenal with Lunch
    • Arenal Hanging Bridges at Mistico Park with lunch
    Landmarks
    La Fortuna Waterfall
    Mistico Park - Arenal Hanging Bridges
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  7. Day 7

    Arenal to San Jose

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast buffet at the Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast buffet at the Hotel

    Optional Activities

    • ATV Arenal Tour
    • White water rafting in Balsa River Class III with lunch included
    • Rio Celeste / Tenorio National Park with lunch
    • Cano Negro wildlife refuge boat trip with lunch
    Landmarks
    Rio Celeste
    Tenorio National Park
    Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge
  8. Day 8

    San Jose Departure

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast buffet at the Hotel)
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4.3
(3 reviews)

Number of tours

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Age Range

12 to 95 years old

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    January 5th, 2019
    4.0
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    Mike

    Asked on September 27th, 2023

    What time would the departure flight need to be on the last day to make it in time?

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    • Destiny Travel Costa RicaOperatorWritten September 2023

      The departure flight can be at any time, because your last night would be in San Jose at Hotel near the International Airport.

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    Julie

    Asked on June 22nd, 2023

    Wondering if you do trips in groups or if all travelers are solo. I would be going by myself and I'm looking for group trips to join.

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    • Destiny Travel Costa RicaOperatorWritten June 2023

      If you are a solo traveller, dont worry we would accommodate your tour with other passengers.

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    Asked on December 1st, 2022

    Where does this tour end?

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    • 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.
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