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Supersaver | Costa Rica Essentials Plus & Manuel Antonio Extension, 10 Days

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Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
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Guided in English
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Group Size 1 - 30
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. 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)
  3. Day 2

    San Jose to Tortuguero

    San Jose to Tortuguero
    Meals
    Breakfast (Tasty breakfast en route at approximately 8:30 am in a restaurant in Guapiles), Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Laguna Lodge), Hotel (Pachira/ Evergreen/Aninga Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Shared bus transfer through Braulio Carrillo National Park
    • Boat cruise through Tortuguero National Park rivers and canals
    • Guided visit to Tortuguero village
    • Visit to Turtles Museum
    Landmarks
    Braulio Carrillo National Park
    Tortuguero National Park
    Turtles Museum
  4. Day 3

    Tortuguero

    Tortuguero
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Laguna Lodge), Hotel (Pachira/ Evergreen/Aninga Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • 2-hour guided boat tour on Tortuguero canals with naturalist guide

    Optional Activities

    • Optional tours available in Tortuguero
    Landmarks
    Tortuguero National Park
  5. Day 4

    Tortuguero to Arenal

    Tortuguero to Arenal
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant in Guapiles at around 1:00 pm)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Arenal Manoa), Hotel 5* (Tabacon)
    Landmarks
    Arenal Volcano
  6. Day 5

    Arenal

    Arenal
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Arenal Manoa), Hotel 5* (Tabacon)

    Included Activities

    • Lava trails hike on Arenal Volcano with expert guide
    • Hot springs at hotel
    Landmarks
    Arenal Volcano National Park
  7. Day 6

    Arenal to Monteverde

    Arenal to Monteverde
    Meals
    Breakfast (Early breakfast at hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Ficus Hotel), Hotel 4* (Poco a Poco Hotel)
    Landmarks
    Arenal Lake
    Monteverde Cloud Forest
  8. Day 7

    Monteverde

    Monteverde
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Ficus Hotel), Hotel 4* (Poco a Poco Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Self-guided exploration of Monteverde Cloud Forest
    Landmarks
    Monteverde Cloud Forest
  9. Day 8

    Monteverde to Manuel Antonio

    Monteverde to Manuel Antonio
    Meals
    Breakfast (Delectable breakfast)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Shana By The Beach Hotel), Hotel 5* (Parador)
    Landmarks
    Manuel Antonio National Park
  10. Day 9

    Manuel Antonio

    Manuel Antonio
    Meals
    Breakfast (Luscious breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Hot lunch in traditional Costa Rican flavour near the beach at a local Manuel Antonio spot)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Shana By The Beach Hotel), Hotel 5* (Parador)

    Included Activities

    • Open-seat ocean kayak adventure along Manuel Antonio coastline
    • Snorkelling at Biesanz Bay
    Landmarks
    Biesanz Bay
    Manuel Antonio National Park
    Pez Vela Marina
    Quepos
  11. Day 10

    Manuel Antonio to San Jose

    Manuel Antonio 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 (Last breakfast at hotel)

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  • Fiona
    Fiona5.0•February 2025
    We booked a 10 day tour to Costa Rica. Everything went perfectly! Hotels were great, transfers went perfectly and...
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  • Tariq4.0•January 2024
    Trip was very well planed, all transfer were on time. Karla, all drivers, tour guides were great. Only hotel in...
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    Traveled in December 2023
    Reply from: Destination Services Costa Rica
    Good Day Dear Tariq We are very glad to know you have enjoy this family trip! Thanks for your comments, we really appreciate your feedback to keep improving in our services. Regards, Karla
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  • Isabelle5.0•January 2024
    You do need to book extra activities, since there are not that many included except in Tortugero, but the destination...
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    Traveled in January 2024
    Reply from: Destination Services Costa Rica
    Good Day Dear Isabelle Thanks for your preference, we are glad to know you enjoyed a good time during your trip. It was a pleasure to assist you plan the extra activities for you and your daughter. We hope to have the pleasure to assist you in a close future to plan new places to visit in Costa Rica. Best regards, Karla Alpizar Destination Services Costa Rica's Team
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  • Eric5.0•June 2023
    Great selection of activities and accommodations. My grandmother and I were blown away at each stop. Even more...
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    Traveled in May 2023
    Reply from: Destination Services Costa Rica
    Thank you for your very positive feedback. Your comments are very important for us to improve our services and I am glad you had a lovely experience with us and we met your travelling expectations. We hope to be your choice for your future holiday destinations. Kind regards, Customer Service team
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  • Karen5.0•May 2023
    What a wonderful trip!!! Costa Rica is a lovely country with spectacular landscape, an abundance of animals and...
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    Reply from: Destination Services Costa Rica
    Thank you for your very positive feedback. Your comments are very important for us to improve our services and I am glad you had a lovely experience with us and we met your travelling expectations. We hope to be your choice for your future holiday destinations. Kind regards, Customer Service team
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  • Denise5.0•April 2023
    Great. Loved the country
    Traveled in March 2023
    Reply from: Destination Services Costa Rica
    Thanks so much for your feedback! we really appreciate the time you took to write such a review! Hope soon you come back to Costa Rica
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  • Thomas
    Thomas5.0•March 2023
    Met all expectations!! Great trip that went off without a hitch.
    Traveled in March 2023
    Reply from: Destination Services Costa Rica
    Thanks so much for your feedback!, we really appreciate the time you took to write such a review!.Hope soon you come back to Costa Rica
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  • Falguni5.0•March 2023
    Very well organised. For the most part everybody was so friendly, especially the guides and drivers. We loved the...
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    Traveled in February 2023
    Reply from: Destination Services Costa Rica
    Thanks so much for your feedback!, we really appreciate the time you took to write such a review!.Hope soon you come back to Costa Rica
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  • Vince5.0•February 2023
    Excellent value for money, we had some very good rooms and the included were good
    Traveled in February 2023
    Reply from: Destination Services Costa Rica
    Thanks so much for your feedback!, we really appreciate the time you took to write such a review!.Hope soon you come back to Costa Rica
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  • Josephine5.0•February 2023
    I really enjoyed this tour! The tour guides were all fantastic and the transports etc. were well organised and on...
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    Judith

    Asked on April 6th, 2026

    Does the tour also allow you to see La Fortuna waterfall?

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    • Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written April 2026

      The packages do not include La Fortuna Waterfall, but we can add the tour for additional cost, of $50 USD per person

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    Ashley

    Asked on February 6th, 2026

    I travelled yesterday to Costa Rica. I now saw, that the time periode 21.02. - 2.3. is not available anymore. If taking the tour from 22.3. - 3.3.: when would the tour actually end in San Jose? My flight back is going on 3.3. in the evening, so this could still be a possibility.

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    • Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written February 2026

      For the most convenient travel experience, we recommend booking flights that depart after 15:00, as our tour ends at the airport around that time.

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    Kathleen

    Asked on January 3rd, 2026

    Is there an option to add an extra night at the end in Manuel Antonio at the hotel, if so, how much would this cost? Is it possible to take the transfer back to San Jose with another group, or would we need to organise our own transfer? If we pick the triple room option, would we have 3 separate beds?

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    • Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written January 2026

      Yes, we can add an extra night in Manuel Antonio. The cost will depend on the tour category you select. Regarding transportation, it is included in the program; however, it is very important that your return flight departs around 5:00 PM or later. Please note that most hotels offer rooms with two double beds, so unfortunately, we cannot guarantee a room with three separate beds.

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      Kathleen

      Traveler•Written January 2026

      For the double room, we would like to request 2 single beds for all rooms where possible. Please can I enquire the cost of adding 2 nights in Manuel Antonio (checking out on Wed 4 March) the rooms would be the same, 1 double and 1 single (3 people total). Also would like to confirm we would be okay to have transport back to San Jose on Wed 4 March - noted about the flight time, that is okay for us.

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    Lara

    Asked on March 17th, 2025

    Is there a luggage size restriction for the tours?

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    • Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written March 2025

      While there are no strict luggage size limits, please be aware that assistance in moving luggage may be required at times.

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    Jonathan

    Asked on January 21st, 2025

    Can we depart the week of Feb 3rd?

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    • Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written January 2025

      For the availability in all hotels, is better if you choise other dates.

    • Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written February 2025

      Could you let us know if you have interest to this tour last week of February, bear in mind that the hotels release our rooms 15-30 days in advance and we close the groups to prepare the operation. But if you have interest we can open last week of February to allocate you.

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    Carole

    Asked on November 21st, 2024

    What is the recommended way to get from the airport to the hotel?

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    • Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written November 2024

      We suggest using our organized transfer service for a smooth journey from the airport to your accommodation.

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    Jamie

    Asked on November 4th, 2024

    What additional excursions are available and can they be booked with the tour? Can an extra night in San Jose be included in the tour package?

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    • Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written November 2024

      Extra activities available include: Hot springs $160 USD, Mistico Hanging Bridges $80 USD, La Fortuna Waterfall $85 USD, Zipline Adventure $80 USD, Selvatura Treetop Walkway Guide $70 USD, Coffee Tour $55 USD, Night Walk $65 USD, Catamaran $115 USD. We can add an additional night in San Jose and transfer back to the airport.

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      Jamie

      Traveler•Written November 2024

      Do I book the tour first and then add excursions separately, or pay for everything at once?

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      Jamie

      Traveler•Written November 2024

      Can you provide details on which day each excursion is, how long they are, and if transfers are included?

    • Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written November 2024

      Each tour is around 3 hours. All tours include pickup and drop off from hotel lobby. Hot springs on arrival day, Mistico Hanging Bridges or Waterfall after Arenal hike, Zipline and Treetop Walkway in Monteverde, Coffee Tour as alternative, Night Walk and Catamaran as options in Manuel Antonio.

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      Jamie

      Traveler•Written November 2024

      Is the hot springs not included on the tour? It was listed in additional services for day 5 at the hotel?

    • Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written November 2024

      Hot springs at the hotel are included. Additional visit to Hot Springs is in a different place and includes dinner.

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    Louise

    Asked on October 9th, 2024

    What should we do in case of tour changes?

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    • Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written October 2024

      If any changes to tours are needed, it's best to inform us in advance to ensure your requests can be accommodated.

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    Joerg

    Asked on September 30th, 2024

    Is it required to have a covid vaccination for the tour?

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    • Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written October 2024

      While there is no mandate for vaccination, you are welcome to take flu shots or any vaccines as recommended.

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    Daniela

    Asked on September 13th, 2024

    Would you please let me know if it is possible to book zip line tour in addition to all written? I assume so. Also- do you know the aprox price for this zip line tours?

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    • Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written September 2024

      Yes, it is possible to add the zip line tour. The price depends on the area where you want to do it (Arenal, Monteverde or Manuel Antonio). For example: Zip line in Arenal (sky Tram & Sky Trek) | price $ 113.00. Zip line in Monteverde (Selvatura Park) | price $ 61.00. Zip line in Mannuel Antonio (Canopy Titi) | price $ 84.00. Also, you are one person, some excursions have the minimum to confirm of 2 persons, for the season is possible that the tour is open in each area. We can check the availability in all the hotels regarding the date that you mention us.

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