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  • A wonderful way to explore Costa Rica. The hotels all had amazing views from the balcony, and the food was really tasty.

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  • Close-up of a sloth hanging from a tree branch in a forest.
  • Two women wearing harnesses happily pose for a photo in front of lush foliage.
  • An aerial view of a tropical resort surrounded by dense forest.
  • Three people demonstrating traditional sugarcane pressing using a mechanical device.
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Nature & Wildlife
Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 12
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    San Jose

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner at local restaurant in San Jose with group leader sharing local history and specialties)

    Included Activities

    • Arrival transfer from airport to hotel
    • Welcome meeting with group leader
    • Welcome dinner at local restaurant in San Jose

    Optional Activities

    • Sample local Costa Rican coffee
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  2. Day 2

    San Jose to La Fortuna

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch with group after coffee plantation tour), Dinner (Dinner at local restaurant in La Fortuna)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic drive with views of Poas Volcano National Park
    • Guided tour of Bitzu coffee plantation
    • Lunch with group
    • Dinner at local restaurant in La Fortuna
    Landmarks
    Poas Volcano National Park
    Arenal Volcano
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  3. Day 3

    La Fortuna

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park with guided walk across six hanging bridges
    • Lunch at local restaurant

    Optional Activities

    • Visit one of the town's hot springs for a swim
    • Hike along Arenal 1968 trails to Las Coladas lava field
    Landmarks
    Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park
    Arenal 1968 trails
    Las Coladas lava field
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  4. Day 4

    La Fortuna to Monteverde

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Drive around Lake Arenal with wildlife viewing
    • Guided tour of Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve with expert local guide
    Landmarks
    Lake Arenal
    Arenal Volcano
    Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
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  5. Day 5

    Monteverde

    Included Activities

    • Rainforest night walk through Children's Eternal Rain Forest with naturalist guide

    Optional Activities

    • Explore the town of Monteverde
    • Canopy zip lining (USD112)
    Landmarks
    Children's Eternal Rain Forest
  6. Day 6

    Monteverde to Manuel Antonio

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Night hikes at Parador Resort and Spa
    • Monkey trail at Parador Resort and Spa
    Landmarks
    Biesanz Beach
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  7. Day 7

    Manuel Antonio

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Manuel Antonio National Park with naturalist guide

    Optional Activities

    • Ziplining
    • Snorkelling
    • Kayaking
    • Boogie board rental (USD69)
    Landmarks
    Manuel Antonio National Park
  8. Day 8

    Manuel Antonio to San Jose

    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner with group)

    Included Activities

    • City tour in downtown San Jose with stops at museums, government buildings, theatres, parks and markets
    • Visit to central market for traditional Costa Rican cajeta
    • Farewell dinner with group
    Landmarks
    San Jose Central Market
  9. Day 9

    San Jose

    Meals
    Breakfast

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4.5
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  • Itinerary
    4.0
  • Transport
    4.0
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    2.0
  • Food
    4.0
  • Tour Operator
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  • N
    December 11th, 2025
    Excellent guide and driver. Will need to come back!
    Traveled in November 2025
    Reply from: Intrepid Premium
    Thank you for sharing your feedback, Nikolas. It is always nice to know that our guides and drivers exceeded expectations and we are happy to know that you would think to return to beautiful Costa Rica! Thank you for exploring with us, and we do hope to see you again when time allows. Wishing you all the best for 2026!
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  • H
    February 6th, 2025
    Poor communication with local travel vendor
    Traveled in January 2025
    Reply from: Intrepid Premium
    Thank you for your review, Hak. We're sorry to hear there were challenges with communication during your trip. Ensuring a smooth experience for our travellers is important, and this feedback is appreciated. We can see you've been in touch with our Customer Care team, and we welcome you to reply to them to share any further feedback you may have, the team would be happy to continue assisting.
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  • A
    July 26th, 2023
    I would 100% recommend this tour - a wonderful way to explore Costa Rica. Our guide was extremely passionate and...
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    Traveled in July 2023
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    Reply from: Intrepid Premium
    We are so pleased to read that you would recommend this tour to others. Thank you for sharing your positive experience. We are pleased to hear the accommodation met your expectations and that your tour leader was passionate and knowledgeable, allowing you to really experience the country's wildlife and true beauty.
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  • A
    July 17th, 2023
    As first time Intrepid travellers we weren’t sure how we would like the small group tour. We were so happy we decided...
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    Traveled in June 2023
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    Hi there, thank you for sharing your fantastic experience with us as first-time Intrepid traveler. We're thrilled to hear that you had a memorable journey enjoying the breathtaking scenery, culture and hospitality of the local people. Our leader's passion and knowledge for their regions make our trips so special, and we're delighted that you had such an enriching and educative experience in Costa Rica. We're also glad that you had a lovely group to share your memories with! Your recommendation means the world to us, and we can't wait to welcome you on more unforgettable experiences in the future. Take care!
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    Ruth

    Asked on September 18th, 2025

    Could you please let us know if there is a single supplement available for the specified date?

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    • Intrepid PremiumOperator•Written September 2025

      A single supplement is available if you'd prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights on your trip and is subject to availability. The price is $1,510.

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      Ruth

      Traveler•Written September 2025

      Wondering if there are other dates available later in December?

    • Intrepid PremiumOperator•Written September 2025

      We have only two departures in December. One on the 6th and the other on the 13th.

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    Victoria

    Asked on September 24th, 2023

    I am looking for departure dates for the Premium costa Rica trip in early January 2024.

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    • Intrepid PremiumOperator•Written September 2023

      Trip that starts on Saturday, Jan 6, 2024 and Ends on Sunday, Jan 14, 2024 is AUD $6,350 per adult in a twin share room. Trip that starts on Saturday, Jan 20, 2024 and Ends on Sunday, Jan 28, 2024 is AUD $6,115 per adult in a twin share room.

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    Ryan

    Asked on December 16th, 2022

    How big is the tour group on the Premium Costa Rica tour? And what type of transportation is used to go between locations?

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    • Intrepid PremiumOperator•Written December 2022

      The group has a max size of 12 passengers. This trip includes time spent travelling in a private vehicle (think mini coach bus) with your group. It's all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers. You will make stops at interesting locations to break up the longer drives. There are only 4 spaces left for our January 7, 2023 departure on a request basis only.

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    Elena

    Asked on January 30th, 2022

    Can you tell me where we would be eating for the lunches and dinners that are not included, how much they would cost and whether vegetarian food is easily available

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    • Intrepid PremiumOperator•Written February 2022

      Meals included: 8 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners. For meals not included you will be able to visit local markets, cafes or restaurants. Your local leader will be able to make recommendations based on dietary restrictions. Fruits and vegetables will be widely available so finding suitable vegetarian meals should not be a problem.

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