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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Premium Costa Rica

9 days

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Start and end in San Jose

4.5

4 traveler reviews

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Costa Rica is a beautiful country with unbelievable scenery and lovely people. The excursions were fun and again educational.
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Janet, traveled in July
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Operator: Intrepid Premium
In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: 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
Ages 15+

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Itinerary

Day 1
San Jose
Included Activities
- Airport transfer
- Welcome meeting with group leader
- Welcome dinner with local specialties
Optional Activities
- Sample local Costa Rican coffee
Landmarks
San Jose
Day 2
San Jose to La Fortuna
Meals
Lunch (Farm-fresh lunch at Arenal Vida Campesina), Dinner (Dinner at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Arenal Vida Campesina sustainable farm tour with lunch
- Arenal 1968 trails walk to Las Coladas lava field
- Dinner at local restaurant
Landmarks
Arenal Volcano
Las Coladas lava field
Arenal Vida Campesina
Day 3
Cano Negro Wetlands
Meals
Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Cano Negro Wetlands raft tour on Frio River with naturalist guide
- Lunch at local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Evening visit to town hot springs for swimming
Landmarks
Cano Negro Wetlands
Frio River
Day 4
La Fortuna to Monteverde
Included Activities
- Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve tour with leader
Landmarks
Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
Lake Arenal
Day 5
Monteverde
Included Activities
- Children's Eternal Rain Forest night walk with naturalist guide
Optional Activities
- Explore Monteverde town
- Zipline tour of cloud forest
Landmarks
Children's Eternal Rain Forest
Day 6
Monteverde to Manuel Antonio
Optional Activities
- Swim in resort pools
- Walk along the beach
- Dinner at hotel restaurants
Landmarks
Manuel Antonio National Park
Day 7
Manuel Antonio National Park
Included Activities
- Manuel Antonio National Park guided nature walk with naturalist guide
Optional Activities
- Ziplining
- Snorkelling
- Kayaking
Landmarks
Manuel Antonio National Park
Day 8
Manuel Antonio to San Jose
Meals
Lunch (Lunch in San Jose), Dinner (Farewell dinner with group)
Included Activities
- San Jose city tour with leader
- Central market visit
- Farewell dinner with group
Landmarks
San Jose Central Market
Day 9
San Jose

Landmarks
San Jose

Landmarks
Arenal Volcano
Las Coladas lava field
Arenal Vida Campesina

Landmarks
Cano Negro Wetlands
Frio River

Landmarks
Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
Lake Arenal

Landmarks
Children's Eternal Rain Forest

Landmarks
Manuel Antonio National Park

Landmarks
Manuel Antonio National Park

Landmarks
San Jose Central Market

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Traveler Reviews

4.5

Overall rating based on 4 Reviews

Itinerary
4.0
Transport
4.0
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
2.0
Food
4.0
Tour Operator
4.5

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Nikolas
December 11th, 2025
5
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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hak
February 6th, 2025
3
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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Catherine
July 26th, 2023
5
I would 100% recommend this tour - a wonderful way to explore Costa Rica. Our guide was extremely passionate and...
I would 100% recommend this tour - a wonderful way to explore Costa Rica. Our guide was extremely passionate and knowledgeable about the country and wildlife. The hotels all had amazing views from the balcony, there was a good mix of included and optional activities, the food was really tasty, and we had a really nice group of 8. Everything is well organised and explained clearly along the way - I'd recommend this to anyone who wants to experience the wildlife and different regions of Costa Rica - you'll learn and see a lot :)Show more
Traveled in July 2023
Review collected by Intrepid Premium
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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Janet
July 17th, 2023
5
As first time Intrepid travellers we weren’t sure how we would like the small group tour. We were so happy we decided...
As first time Intrepid travellers we weren’t sure how we would like the small group tour. We were so happy we decided to try it. Costa Rica is a beautiful country with unbelievable scenery and lovely people. But what really made this trip special was our tour guide. His passion and knowledge of not only the flora and fauna but the history of his country was so incredibly rich. I came away with such a great appreciation for what this small country has achieved. He made sure all of our fellow travellers felt comfortable and I think since we were all like minded we had a great time together. The excursions were fun and again educational. The accommodations were in beautiful settings. What’s not to love? Pack your bags and enjoy! Show more
Traveled in June 2023
Review collected by Intrepid Premium
Reply from: Intrepid Premium
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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