can i get picked up after 9 PM at airport? can i get picked up at a hotel in SJO? can i bereurned to a hotel in SJ rather than the airport, to continue my trip in CR? i am traveling solso- can i get a private room or a sharee with 1 other solo traveler?

can i get picked up and returned to a hotel (adventure INN) ner the airport rather than the airport? and can i get a private room or share with 1 other random solo traveler?

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Samara Beach, Short Break

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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
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
San Jose to Samara
San Jose to Samara
Start point
Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría (SJO), Ruta Nacional 1, Alajuela, Alajuela, Costa Rica (Pick up at San Jose Airport)
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hotel Sol Samara), Hotel 4* (Hotel Leyenda)
Optional Activities
- Horseback riding
- Stand up paddle boarding
- Sport fishing
- Surfing
- Canopy tours
- Yoga
- Kayaking
Landmarks
Samara Beach
Juan Santamaria Airport
Day 2
Samara
Samara
Meals
Breakfast, Snack (Fruits)
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hotel Sol Samara), Hotel 4* (Hotel Leyenda)
Included Activities
- Ocean Safari - Dolphins, Whales & Snorkelling (3 hours by boat)
- Snorkeling at Isla Chora
Landmarks
Samara Beach
Isla Chora
Day 3
Samara to San Jose
Samara to San Jose
End point
Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría (SJO), Ruta Nacional 1, Alajuela, Alajuela, Costa Rica (Drop off at San Jose Airport)
Meals
Breakfast
Landmarks
Juan Santamaria Airport

Landmarks
Samara Beach
Juan Santamaria Airport

Landmarks
Samara Beach
Isla Chora

Landmarks
Juan Santamaria Airport

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Hotel Sol Samara
Hotel 3*
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Hotel Leyenda
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4.4

Kimberly4.8•September 2026
We had a wonderful time in Costa Rica! The rooms in each location were Very nice, and the staff lovely. I would...
We had a wonderful time in Costa Rica! The rooms in each location were Very nice, and the staff lovely. I would emphasize that the eco-lodge doesn't have AC, so travelers can pack portable fans. All tour guides were fantastic, helpful, and friendly. They were all full of knowledge and enthusiastic about what they were showing us, which made the experiences so much more meaningful. We did more than just see beautiful fauna and wildlife, we really learned a lot too! All transportation was nice, had ac, and were on time. Our private transportation from Manuel Antonio to San Jose airport was spectacular!! Jasper was THE BEST showing us Scarlett Macaws (which we hadn't seen yet), 13 Tucans in one tree (WOW!), and Crocodiles along the route. He made what we expected to be a long boring drive to the airport, an amazing last adventure! Give that man a raise!! 😁🥰 All additional excursion options were great. Only a few things that would be helpful is to include how long each excursion takes to help with planning on what to bring...only pick up times are listed on the itinerary. And communication was left until last minute as to what was happening next, so we were all a little confused sometimes as to what to do. We all got to where we needed to be, but as planners, we would like to have more information prior as to know what to expect. Overall, it was a WONDERFUL experience! Thanks to everyone who was involved! I will absolutely be looking to book through Tourradar again.Show more
Todd4.0•September 2026
A good way to see much of variety of Costa Rica in a fairy short period of time.
Gabriela4.2•September 2026
It was a really nice trip, with a great guide... we'll be back

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Asked on November 20th, 2022
can i get picked up after 9 PM at airport? can i get picked up at a hotel in SJO? can i bereurned to a hotel in SJ rather than the airport, to continue my trip in CR? i am traveling solso- can i get a private room or a sharee with 1 other solo traveler?
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  Donald
  Traveler•Written November 2022
  can i get picked up and returned to a hotel (adventure INN) ner the airport rather than the airport? and can i get a private room or share with 1 other random solo traveler?
- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written November 2022
  We do not share room between solo travelers. Yes, we can drop off you.
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  Donald
  Traveler•Written November 2022
  But there is no.oprion to.book a single room

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Samara Beach, Short Break

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San Jose to Samara

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