Do I book airfare landing June 1 and departure June 10 at San Jose? What does it mean a guancastlle extension?

It sounds like you're planning an exciting adventure in Costa Rica. If your departure flight is after 16:00, you'll be perfectly aligned with the shared transfer from Guanacaste to SJO Airport. That way, you can avoid the extra cost of a private transfer. To explain the "Extension Guanacaste," you'll enjoy two delightful days in the beautiful beach area of Guanacaste after exploring San Jose, Tortuguero, Arenal, and Monteverde. It's a great addition to your trip, offering relaxation and stunning beach views.

Is there any possibility to extend to 2 more days somewhere?

Yes, it is possible to extend your trip by 2 more days. We can add the extra days to your itinerary and provide you with the updated options and pricing.

Are taxes included in the listed price?

The taxes for the entrance into the country are already included on the flight tickets and about the taxes for the hotels, those are already included in the cost of the package. About the extra meals, in Costa Rica you will see in restaurants they charge 23% taxes - 10% is for the service and 13% for the government.

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Supersaver | Costa Rica Essentials Plus & Guanacaste Extension, 10 Days

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From San Jose to Alajuela

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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
San Jose
Start point
Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría (SJO), Ruta Nacional 1, Alajuela, Alajuela, Costa Rica (Pick up at San Jose Airport)
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Park Inn), Hotel 5* (Real Continental)
Day 2
San Jose to Tortuguero
San Jose to Tortuguero
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast en route at approximately 8:30 am in Guapiles), Lunch (Tasty lunch at eco-lodge), Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
Accommodation
Hotel (Laguna Lodge), Hotel (Pachira/ Evergreen/Aninga Lodge)
Included Activities
- Guided hike around Tortuguero town
- Tortuguero National Park boat cruise through rivers and canals
Optional Activities
- Visit to Turtles Museum ($1 donation)
Landmarks
Braulio Carrillo National Park
Tortuguero National Park
Day 3
Tortuguero
Tortuguero
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Laguna Lodge), Hotel (Pachira/ Evergreen/Aninga Lodge)
Included Activities
- Guided 2-hour boat tour of Tortuguero canals with expert naturalist guide
Optional Activities
- Optional tours available in Tortuguero
Landmarks
Tortuguero National Park
Day 4
Tortuguero to Arenal
Tortuguero to Arenal
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant in Guapiles around 1:00 pm)
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Arenal Manoa), Hotel 5* (Tabacon)
Landmarks
Arenal Volcano
Day 5
Arenal
Arenal
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Arenal Manoa), Hotel 5* (Tabacon)
Included Activities
- Hiking Lava Trails of Arenal Volcano with expert guide
- Natural hot springs at hotel
Landmarks
Arenal Volcano National Park
Day 6
Arenal to Monteverde
Arenal to Monteverde
Meals
Breakfast (Early breakfast at hotel)
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Monteverde Gardens & Lodge)
Landmarks
Arenal Lake
Monteverde Cloud Forest
Day 7
Monteverde
Monteverde
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Monteverde Gardens & Lodge)
Optional Activities
- Explore Monteverde Cloud Forest independently
Landmarks
Monteverde Cloud Forest
Day 8
Monteverde to Samara
Monteverde to Samara
Meals
Breakfast (Delectable breakfast)
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hotel Sol Samara), Hotel 4* (Hotel Leyenda)
Optional Activities
- Horseback riding (own expense)
- Stand up paddleboarding (own expense)
- Sport fishing (own expense)
- Surfing (own expense)
- Canopy tours (own expense)
- Yoga (own expense)
- Kayaking (own expense)
Landmarks
Samara Beach
Day 9
Samara
Samara
Meals
Breakfast, Snack (Fruit snacks before heading to shore)
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hotel Sol Samara), Hotel 4* (Hotel Leyenda)
Included Activities
- Ocean Safari Dolphins Whales & Snorkelling tour with boat trip 2-10 miles offshore
- Swimming at Isla Chora
Landmarks
Samara Beach
Isla Chora
Day 10
Samara to San Jose (Departure)
Samara to San Jose (Departure)
End point
Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría (SJO), Ruta Nacional 1, Alajuela, Alajuela, Costa Rica (Drop off at San Jose Airport)
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Braulio Carrillo National Park
Tortuguero National Park

Landmarks
Tortuguero National Park

Landmarks
Arenal Volcano

Landmarks
Arenal Volcano National Park

Landmarks
Arenal Lake
Monteverde Cloud Forest

Landmarks
Monteverde Cloud Forest

Landmarks
Samara Beach

Landmarks
Samara Beach
Isla Chora

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Where You'll Stay

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Park Inn
Hotel 4*
day 1
Real Continental
Hotel 5*
day 1
Laguna Lodge
Hotel
Days 2, 3
Pachira/ Evergreen/Aninga Lodge
Hotel
Days 2, 3
Arenal Manoa
Hotel 4*
Days 4, 5
Tabacon
Hotel 5*
Days 4, 5
Monteverde Gardens & Lodge
Hotel 4*
Days 6, 7
Hotel Sol Samara
Hotel 3*
Days 8, 9
Hotel Leyenda
Hotel 4*
Days 8, 9

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Accommodation
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Food
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Tour Operator
4.4

Kristy5.0•December 2025
Our trip to Costa Rica was absolutely amazing!
Traveled in November 2025
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Thanks so much for visiting Costa Rica! We’re thrilled you had an amazing time. Your feedback means a lot to us!
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Tom5.0•January 2025
Would recommend our tour to Friends. Friendly staff, tours and transportation were punctual and clean. Hotels were...
Would recommend our tour to Friends. Friendly staff, tours and transportation were punctual and clean. Hotels were all nice and clean. Enjoyed the variety of locations and activities. Recommend Teva or Keen type sandals for Tortuguero and Samara, closed toe shoes on Arenal hike and good walking shoes for San Jose, Monteverde and when not on activities. I only used simple sandals at resorts. We had some rain and would recommend a jacket long enough to cover shorts so only legs and sandals get wet and also dry cover for daypack. If you go on a boat to see sea life (whales, dolphins, etc.) take drybag or equivalent for what you bring as wind driven waves can splash the boat and you and your gear may get soaked. US dollars worked for tips and small purchases (got US dollars in change back) Food was consistently good on the provided meals and also the ones on our own. The hotels provided breakfast as part of the package. Rooms were all nice, even the smallest room we had was more than adequate. Presentation of food was consistently nice and remember pace and food service is a little slower paced. One big difference is that you most places have you put your toilet paper in the trash can next to the toilet, as their sewer systems are different than the US. Weather even in rain was warm and humidity, especially in Tortuguero and Arenal, slowed the drying process of wet clothes to 2 days unless you had direct sun. Monteverde was as much as 20 degrees F cooler, but we only needed a light jacket or sweater, and long pants could be very light weight if wanted. Confirmed that travel times are slower due to slow average speeds on the roads. Note that our full tour ended up being only the two of us joining other small groups (0-20) for each leg of travel or activity. This was good as we kept meeting new people from different parts of the world.Show more
Traveled in January 2025

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Sean
Asked on May 4th, 2026
Do I book airfare landing June 1 and departure June 10 at San Jose? What does it mean a guancastlle extension?
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- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written May 2026
  It sounds like you're planning an exciting adventure in Costa Rica. If your departure flight is after 16:00, you'll be perfectly aligned with the shared transfer from Guanacaste to SJO Airport. That way, you can avoid the extra cost of a private transfer.
  
  To explain the "Extension Guanacaste," you'll enjoy two delightful days in the beautiful beach area of Guanacaste after exploring San Jose, Tortuguero, Arenal, and Monteverde. It's a great addition to your trip, offering relaxation and stunning beach views.
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Wendy
Asked on October 26th, 2025
Is there any possibility to extend to 2 more days somewhere?
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- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written October 2025
  Yes, it is possible to extend your trip by 2 more days. We can add the extra days to your itinerary and provide you with the updated options and pricing.
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  Wendy
  Traveler•Written November 2025
  Could you provide solo traveller price but also traveling the 2 of us?
- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written November 2025
  The price for the extra night is $140.00 per night, including breakfast and tax.
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  Wendy
  Traveler•Written November 2025
  If I book online, will you add 2 days for me and send me an updated itinerary?
- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written November 2025
  Correct, we will add the extra nights and send you an updated itinerary.
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Rebecca
Asked on April 22nd, 2023
Are taxes included in the listed price?
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- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written April 2023
  The taxes for the entrance into the country are already included on the flight tickets and about the taxes for the hotels, those are already included in the cost of the package. About the extra meals, in Costa Rica you will see in restaurants they charge 23% taxes - 10% is for the service and 13% for the government.

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US $2,159 per person

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Supersaver | Costa Rica Essentials Plus & Guanacaste Extension, 10 Days

Itinerary

Introduction

San Jose

San Jose to Tortuguero

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Tortuguero

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Tortuguero to Arenal

Arenal

Included Activities

Arenal to Monteverde

Monteverde

Optional Activities

Monteverde to Samara

Optional Activities

Samara

Included Activities

Samara to San Jose (Departure)

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