Is travel insurance necessary for this tour?

While not mandatory, we highly recommend travel insurance for all travelers to cover unexpected circumstances while on tour.

What are the visa requirements for this tour?

Visa requirements vary based on your nationality. We recommend checking with the nearest embassy or consulate of the destination country.

Can changes to the itinerary be made after booking?

You can request changes to your itinerary and we will see if they can be accommodated, subject to availability and any potential additional costs.

How do I organize an airport pickup for my tour?

You can provide us with your flight arrival details, and we will arrange the pickup accordingly.

Are there any age restrictions for this tour?

Yes, some tours may have age restrictions which are usually specified in the tour details. Please check the specific tour information or contact us for clarification.

I would like to request a quote with the changes to the hotels and optional activities. Day 1-7 superior hotel, Day 8-11 Deluxe, Day 12 standard hotel. Ecotermales Hot Springs, La Fortuna Waterfall, Selvatura Treetop walkway. Will everything be open during the Holiday?

There is not possibility to combine different hotel categories, on the web the options are standard, Superior or deluxe to have the correct price.

What accommodations are available for single travelers?

Single travelers can opt for a single room, which may involve a single supplement fee ensuring the room is private throughout the hotels in your tour.

Can I check for month of aug if you can add flights cost from London lhr to Costa rico and how much will this be?

TourRadar is an online booking platform for organized adventures. As such a platform, we are unable to assist you with adding the international flights from London.

please let me know the price and dates that the Essential Costa Rica with extension to Manuel Antonio National Park, Manuel Antonio Beach & San Jose City departs in Jan. I will be arriving in Costa Rica around the 23 or 24 Jan, and departing on around the 10 or 11th FEB. We prefer to stay in 4 star hotels or lodges.

On the website you can choose the hotel category and also the travel days required, check the details.

What payment methods are accepted for the tour?

We accept various payment methods including major credit cards and online payment platforms.

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Essential Costa Rica with extension to Manuel Antonio National Park, Manuel Antonio Beach & San Jose City

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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
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English: Other languages on request: Spanish
Group Size 1 - 30
Ages 10+

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Itinerary

Day 1
San Jose
Start point
San José, San José, Costa Rica (Airport San jose)
Accommodation
Hotel (Sleep Inn), Hotel (Park Inn), Hotel (Hilton San Jose La Sabana)
Day 2
San Jose to Tortuguero
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast en route), Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Turtle Beach Lodge), Hotel (Laguna Lodge), Hotel (Pachira/ Evergreen/Aninga Lodge)
Included Activities
- Guided boat tour through Tortuguero National Park canals
- Entrance fee to Tortuguero National Park
- Guided visit to Tortuguero village
- Beach walk in Tortuguero village
Landmarks
Braulio Carrillo National Park
Tortuguero National Park
Day 3
Tortuguero
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Turtle Beach Lodge), Hotel (Laguna Lodge), Hotel (Pachira/ Evergreen/Aninga Lodge)
Included Activities
- Three-hour guided tour of Tortuguero National Park
Optional Activities
- Optional late night turtle nesting tour (July-September season, purchasable directly at lodge)
Landmarks
Tortuguero National Park
Day 4
Tortuguero to Arenal
Meals
Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel (Arenal Montechiari), Hotel (Arenal Springs), Hotel (Arenal Kioro)
Optional Activities
- Tabacón hot springs tour (shared service) - includes pick-up and drop-off, bilingual guide, admission, and dinner
- Ecotermales Hot Springs tour (shared service, approximately 15:00 start, 6 hours duration) - includes pick-up and drop-off, bilingual guide, admission, and dinner
Landmarks
Arenal Volcano
Tabacón Hot Springs
Ecotermales Hot Springs
Day 5
Arenal
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Arenal Montechiari), Hotel (Arenal Springs), Hotel (Arenal Kioro)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour in Arenal Volcano National Park
Optional Activities
- Zipline Adventure (shared service, 13 cables and 15 platforms, 3 hours) - start times 07:40, 09:40, 11:40, 13:40, or 15:20 - includes pick-up and drop-off, guide, entrance fee, and equipment
- La Fortuna Waterfall tour (shared service, 3 hours) - start times 08:00 or 13:00 - includes pick-up and drop-off, guide, and entrance fee
Landmarks
Arenal Volcano National Park
La Fortuna Waterfall
Day 6
Arenal to Monteverde
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Monteverde Country Lodge), Hotel (Poco a Poco), Hotel (Monteverde Gardens & Lodge)
Included Activities
- Guided hike in Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
Optional Activities
- Selvatura Treetop Walkway guided tour (shared service, 3 hours) - includes pick-up and drop-off, guide, entrance fee
- Don Juan Coffee Tour (shared service) - learn about Costa Rican coffee, chocolate, and sugar cane production with folklore insights
Landmarks
Arenal Lake
Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
Day 7
Monteverde
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Monteverde Country Lodge), Hotel (Poco a Poco), Hotel (Monteverde Gardens & Lodge)
Optional Activities
- Selvatura Treetop Walkway guided tour (shared service, 3 hours) - includes pick-up and drop-off, guide, entrance fee
- Don Juan Coffee Tour (shared service) - learn about Costa Rican coffee, chocolate, and sugar cane production with folklore insights
Landmarks
Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
Day 8
Monteverde to Manuel Antonio
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Villa Bosque), Hotel (San Bada Hotel), Hotel (Parador)
Landmarks
Manuel Antonio National Park
Day 9
Manuel Antonio
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Villa Bosque), Hotel (San Bada Hotel), Hotel (Parador)
Included Activities
- Guided hike in Manuel Antonio National Park
Landmarks
Manuel Antonio National Park
Third Beach
Day 10
Manuel Antonio
Accommodation
Hotel (Villa Bosque), Hotel (San Bada Hotel), Hotel (Parador)
Landmarks
Manuel Antonio Beach
Day 11
Manuel Antonio
Accommodation
Hotel (Villa Bosque), Hotel (San Bada Hotel), Hotel (Parador)
Optional Activities
- Optional excursions available on the spot
Landmarks
Manuel Antonio National Park
Day 12
Manuel Antonio to San Jose
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Sleep Inn), Hotel (Park Inn), Hotel (Hilton San Jose La Sabana)
Optional Activities
- San José City Tour (shared service, 12:30 start, 4 hours) - includes pick-up and drop-off, bilingual guide, entrance fees to National Theater, Museum of Gold, Central Market, and an Art Gallery
Landmarks
National Theater
Museum of Gold
Central Market
Metropolitan Cathedral
Day 13
San Jose
End point
San José, San José, Costa Rica (Airport San jose)
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Britt Coffee Tour (shared service, 09:45 start, 4 hours) - includes pick-up and drop-off, bilingual guide, entrance fee, coffee tasting
Landmarks
Juan Santamaria International Airport

Landmarks
Braulio Carrillo National Park
Tortuguero National Park

Landmarks
Tortuguero National Park

Landmarks
Arenal Volcano
Tabacón Hot Springs
Ecotermales Hot Springs

Landmarks
Arenal Volcano National Park
La Fortuna Waterfall

Landmarks
Arenal Lake
Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve

Landmarks
Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve

Landmarks
Manuel Antonio National Park

Landmarks
Manuel Antonio National Park
Third Beach

Landmarks
Manuel Antonio Beach

Landmarks
Manuel Antonio National Park

Landmarks
National Theater
Museum of Gold
Central Market
Metropolitan Cathedral

Landmarks
Juan Santamaria International Airport

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Sleep Inn
Hotel
Days 1, 12
Park Inn
Hotel
Days 1, 12
Hilton San Jose La Sabana
Hotel
Days 1, 12
Turtle Beach Lodge
Hotel
Days 2, 3
Laguna Lodge
Hotel
Days 2, 3
Pachira/ Evergreen/Aninga Lodge
Hotel
Days 2, 3
Arenal Montechiari
Hotel
Days 4, 5
Arenal Springs
Hotel
Days 4, 5
Arenal Kioro
Hotel
Days 4, 5
Monteverde Country Lodge
Hotel
Days 6, 7
Poco a Poco
Hotel
Days 6, 7
Monteverde Gardens & Lodge
Hotel
Days 6, 7
Villa Bosque
Hotel
Days 8, 9, 10, 11
San Bada Hotel
Hotel
Days 8, 9, 10, 11
Parador
Hotel
Days 8, 9, 10, 11

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3.7

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Itinerary
4.5
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4.5
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
3.5
Food
4.0
Tour Operator
4.4

Caroline
March 20th, 2024
Itinerary, transport, hotels and activities were all excellent, we loved the whole experience and got a really good...
Itinerary, transport, hotels and activities were all excellent, we loved the whole experience and got a really good taster of what Costa Rica has to offer. The country is beautiful and it was great to see the diversity of the different coats and beaches, volcano, waterfalls and cloud forest. The only suggestion I have for improvement would be for better communications we did not receive our itinerary andShow more
Traveled in March 2024
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Thank you very much for your feedback! We take note of your comments to improve in the future. We hope soon your return to Costa Rica and provide an excellent experience. Kind regards, Customer Service team
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Marnie
January 2nd, 2024
I could not thank tourrader particularly Karla enough for helping me rearrange (NUMEROUS times) for this trip....
I could not thank tourrader particularly Karla enough for helping me rearrange (NUMEROUS times) for this trip. Tourrader were so helpful in booking ad hoc excursions even the night before so I could tailor this trip to perfectly suit me!! Costa Rica was such a special country and from start to finish Karla was amazing and very attentive in helping me tailor this trip. 7 STAR SERVICE from her!Show more
Traveled in December 2023
Reply from: Destination Services Costa Rica
Good Day Dear Marnie It was a truth pleasure to help to accomplish your dream trip to Costa Rica, according with your special needs and thanks to the good comunicatication, we really appreciatte your patience and good cooments about our work. We will be more than happy to assist ypu plan a future trip :D Have a wonderful 2024 full of joy! Regards, Karla
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Robin
February 5th, 2023
We booked this tour with the idea we could go on a holiday without requiring the worry about hotels, transfers,...
We booked this tour with the idea we could go on a holiday without requiring the worry about hotels, transfers, tours. Problem was that it from the beginning it was a struggle to get the right papers. It took them 3 attempts to send the correct ones. When traveling we were informed that one of the tours had to be rescheduled because the park was closed. During this converstation we asked to change one of the hotels because of this reschedule. The wanted an extra charge of twice the price of a normal hotel price. It was 330 dollar for an extra night. Also one of the hotels i san jose was advertised as a 3 star hotel which was not the case according to google. It seems to me that the booked hotels where often low quality in comparison with other hotels which had more value for money. As for the proposed tours, often the transport was late or it simply was not possible to book extra excursiobs becouse of travel that took a lot longer than advertised or late arrivals. Finally we tried to contact the travel agency and tourradar for a questions. Our driver wanted to drop us off in another hotel. We tried to contact them but were unable to contact somebody for almost a day. To conclude, we did had a great time but were disappointed in the extra we paid to go on an organized tour. Also the fact that tourradar did not response yet (2days) and some of the information is not correct, is for me a reason to not book on this platform anymore.Show more
Traveled in January 2023
Reply from: Destination Services Costa Rica
Thank you very much for your feedback! We take note of your comments to improve in the future. We hope soon your return to Costa Rica and provide an excellent experience!!
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Yvonne
Asked on December 8th, 2024
Is travel insurance necessary for this tour?
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- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written December 2024
  While not mandatory, we highly recommend travel insurance for all travelers to cover unexpected circumstances while on tour.
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Lionel
Asked on December 3rd, 2024
What are the visa requirements for this tour?
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Philippe
Asked on November 9th, 2024
Can changes to the itinerary be made after booking?
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  You can request changes to your itinerary and we will see if they can be accommodated, subject to availability and any potential additional costs.
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Pableco
Asked on September 20th, 2024
How do I organize an airport pickup for my tour?
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Jesse
Asked on August 29th, 2024
Are there any age restrictions for this tour?
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- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written August 2024
  Yes, some tours may have age restrictions which are usually specified in the tour details. Please check the specific tour information or contact us for clarification.
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Mike
Asked on August 4th, 2024
I would like to request a quote with the changes to the hotels and optional activities. Day 1-7 superior hotel, Day 8-11 Deluxe, Day 12 standard hotel. Ecotermales Hot Springs, La Fortuna Waterfall, Selvatura Treetop walkway. Will everything be open during the Holiday?
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Tour Details
- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written August 2024
  There is not possibility to combine different hotel categories, on the web the options are standard, Superior or deluxe to have the correct price.
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Kristin
Asked on June 28th, 2024
What accommodations are available for single travelers?
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- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written June 2024
  Single travelers can opt for a single room, which may involve a single supplement fee ensuring the room is private throughout the hotels in your tour.
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Russell
Asked on May 29th, 2024
Can I check for month of aug if you can add flights cost from London lhr to Costa rico and how much will this be?
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- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written May 2024
  TourRadar is an online booking platform for organized adventures. As such a platform, we are unable to assist you with adding the international flights from London.
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Sandra
Asked on May 22nd, 2024
please let me know the price and dates that the Essential Costa Rica with extension to Manuel Antonio National Park, Manuel Antonio Beach & San Jose City departs in Jan. I will be arriving in Costa Rica around the 23 or 24 Jan, and departing on around the 10 or 11th FEB. We prefer to stay in 4 star hotels or lodges.
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- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written May 2024
  On the website you can choose the hotel category and also the travel days required, check the details.
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Victoria
Asked on December 25th, 2023
What payment methods are accepted for the tour?
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  We accept various payment methods including major credit cards and online payment platforms.

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