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

13 days
Start and end in San Jose
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3 traveler reviews
Essential Costa Rica with extension to Manuel Antonio National Park, Manuel Antonio Beach & San Jose City - Destination Services Costa Rica
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Plan your adventure:
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English, Spanish
Group Size 1 - 30
Age range 10 to 99
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Highlights

  • Explore Tortuguero National Park by boat
  • Relax in Arenal's natural hot springs
  • Hike through Arenal Volcano National Park
  • Walk Monteverde's cloud forest bridges
  • Tour Manuel Antonio National Park

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 ARRIVAL SAN JOSE
  2. Day 2 SAN JOSE – TORTUGUERO (135km – 4 hrs by road / 2 hrs by boat)
  3. Day 3 TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK
  4. Day 4 TORTUGUERO – ARENAL (210km – 5 hrs by road / 2 hrs by boat)
  5. Day 5 ARENAL VOLCANO NATIONAL PARK
  6. Day 6 ARENAL – MONTEVERDE (60km – 2.5 hrs by road / 45 min by boat)
  7. Day 7 MONTEVERDE
  8. Day 8 MONTEVERDE – MANUEL ANTONIO (185 km – 3 hrs)
  9. Day 9 MANUEL ANTONIO
  10. Day 10 MANUEL ANTONIO BEACH
  11. Day 11 MANUEL ANTONIO
  12. Day 12 MANUEL ANTONIO – SAN JOSE (175KM - 2.45hrs)
  13. Day 13 DEPARTURE SAN JOSE
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

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Number of tours

66

Age Range

10 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

96%

We are a leading company in Costa Rica, providing the best possible experience to our end customers. In key positions, we have employees with many years of experience in the tourism industry. We have two main offices and valuable staff located in the most important areas. Friendly and peaceful,...

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Customer Reviews

  • Essential Costa Rica with extension to Manuel Antonio National Park, Manuel Antonio Beach & San Jose City reviewer 1
    · March 20th, 2024
    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 and
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    Destination Services Costa Rica commented on this review
    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
    Trip date: March 2024
  • MG
    · January 2nd, 2024
    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!
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    Destination Services Costa Rica commented on this review
    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... Show more
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    Trip date: December 2023
  • RV
    · February 5th, 2023
    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.
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    Destination Services Costa Rica commented on this review
    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!!
    Trip date: January 2023

Dates & Availability

13 days
Essential Costa Rica with extension to Manuel Antonio National Park, Manuel Antonio Beach & San Jose City
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What our customers ask about this tour

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    • 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 transport will be used between locations?

      Transportation between locations may include private buses, trains, or occasional flights depending on the specific itinerary of the tour.

    • What is included in the tour price?

      The tour price generally includes all accommodations, some meals, transfers, and excursions as detailed in the itinerary.

    • 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.

    • What is the group size for this tour?

      The typical group size can vary but usually ranges from 10 to 20 participants, ensuring a personalized experience.

    • 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.

    • What are the cancellation policies for this tour?

      Cancellation policies can vary. Generally, you can cancel with no fee up to a certain period before departure, but late cancellations might incur charges.

    • 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.

    • What are the meal options on the tour?

      Meal options typically include breakfast, and some tours may include lunch or dinner depending on the itinerary.

    • How can I confirm my travel details and itinerary?

      Your travel itinerary, including dates and times, will be confirmed upon booking and can be reviewed in your travel documents.

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    Good to Know

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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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      • 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 March 19th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after March 19th, 2025, 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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