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Jungle & Culinary Experience

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Start and end in San Jose

4.4 (378 reviews)

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Platinum Operator: Destination Services Costa Rica
Nature & Wildlife: Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English: Other languages on request: Spanish
Group Size 1 - 16
Ages 10+

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Itinerary

Day 1
San José
San José
Start point
Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría (SJO), Ruta Nacional 1, Alajuela, Alajuela, Costa Rica (Airport)
Meals
Dinner (Authentic Costa Rican cuisine at Silvestre Restaurant, contemporary cuisine fused with traditional Costa Rican ingredients and techniques in a 1930s colonial house)
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Park Inn)
Included Activities
- Meet and greet at Juan Santamaría International Airport
- Dinner at Silvestre Restaurant featuring contemporary Costa Rican cuisine
Optional Activities
- Explore San José neighbourhood
Day 2
San José
San José
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Park Inn)
Included Activities
- Borbon Market tour and exploration
- Central Market visit with local cuisine sampling
- Coffee farm tour in Barva de Heredia including roasting techniques and gourmet coffee tasting
Landmarks
Borbon Market
Central Market
Day 3
San José
San José
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Cacao-infused lunch with cocoa nibs and cacao-based dessert followed by chocolate drink infused with spices such as chili, vanilla, anise, achiote and pepper)
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Park Inn)
Included Activities
- Chocolate and cacao plantation tour with chocolate maker Alex
- Cacao tasting experience
- Visit to Hernandez family and experience of traditional Costa Rican dishes
- Botanical garden tour with over 500 orchid species
Landmarks
Hernandez Family Botanical Garden
Day 4
San José - Sarapiquí - Arenal
San José - Sarapiquí - Arenal
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Buffet dinner)
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Los Lagos Spa & Resort)
Included Activities
- Finca Sura organic farm tour in Sarapiqu í
- Eco Termales Hot Springs visit
Landmarks
Arenal Volcano
Eco Termales Hot Springs
Day 5
Arenal - Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge
Arenal - Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Los Lagos Spa & Resort)
Included Activities
- Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge boat tour along Río Frío
Landmarks
Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge
Río Frío
Caño Negro Lake
Day 6
Arenal - Tamarindo
Arenal - Tamarindo
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Meal prepared during cooking class)
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Tamarindo Diria)
Included Activities
- Hands-on cooking class at La Casa Rústica with chef Scott Alan featuring local tropical ingredients and cocktail preparation
Landmarks
Tamarindo Beach
Day 7
Tamarindo
Tamarindo
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Tamarindo Diria)
Optional Activities
- Guided snorkelling tours
- ATV adventure tours
- Sunset catamaran ride
- Beach activities and exploration
Landmarks
Tamarindo Beach
Day 8
Tamarindo - San José
Tamarindo - San José
End point
Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría (SJO), Ruta Nacional 1, Alajuela, Alajuela, Costa Rica (Airport)
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Borbon Market
Central Market

Landmarks
Hernandez Family Botanical Garden

Landmarks
Arenal Volcano
Eco Termales Hot Springs

Landmarks
Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge
Río Frío
Caño Negro Lake

Landmarks
Tamarindo Beach

Landmarks
Tamarindo Beach

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Park Inn
Hotel 3*
Days 1, 2, 3
Los Lagos Spa & Resort
Hotel 4*
Days 4, 5
Tamarindo Diria
Hotel 3*
Days 6, 7

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Sheena4.0•July 2026
Overall, I had a really good experience. The team was very responsive, which I appreciated, and the tours themselves...
Overall, I had a really good experience. The team was very responsive, which I appreciated, and the tours themselves were excellent. The sloth tour was one of the highlights of our entire trip, and the Monteverde night tour was also amazing. Both guides were incredibly knowledgeable, engaging, and made the experiences memorable. My main issue was with the self-guided aspect. My friends and I rented our own car, which worked out fine, but I wish we had been given a much clearer itinerary ahead of time. We often didn’t know exactly where we needed to be or what time we needed to be there until I asked, sometimes the day of. That part was stressful and could have been communicated much better. As for the hotels, the first resort in La Fortuna was nice, but one of our rooms did not have air conditioning the first night, which was really uncomfortable because it was hot and humid. The hotel did upgrade us, which I appreciated. The Monteverde hotel was beautiful and the weather was cool enough that no AC was fine there, although you could hear everything outside at night. I also appreciated that they worked with me when people in my group dropped out, but I’d definitely recommend reading the cancellation policy very carefully. I was able to get a partial refund for one person, but not the second, because we were already outside the refund window. Overall, I really enjoyed the trip. The tours were fantastic, the team was responsive, and the flexibility was nice. I just wish the itinerary details had been clearer in advance.Show more
Harriet5.0•June 2026
We really enjoyed this tour. We loved the variety and options provided at each location. We also enjoyed the...
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Kadarnath5.0•June 2026
The planned itinerary was exactly what I wanted. The guides were knowledgeable. The hotel selections were great. All...
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- For any tour departing before September 16th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after September 16th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Destination Services Costa Rica. 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.
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San José

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San José

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San José - Sarapiquí - Arenal

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Arenal - Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge

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Arenal - Tamarindo

Included Activities

Tamarindo

Optional Activities

Tamarindo - San José

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