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.

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Premium Costa Rica (8 destinations)

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Start and end in San Jose

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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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Nature & Wildlife: Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
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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

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
San Jose
San Jose
Meals
Dinner (Welcome dinner in downtown San Jose with local leader and group, featuring local specialties)
Included Activities
- Complimentary arrival transfer from airport
- Welcome meeting with local leader and group
- Welcome dinner with group leader in downtown San Jose
Optional Activities
- Sample local Costa Rican coffee before welcome meeting
Day 2
San Jose to La Fortuna
San Jose to La Fortuna
Meals
Lunch, Dinner (Local restaurant in La Fortuna)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive with views of Poas Volcano National Park
- Guided tour of Bitzu boutique coffee plantation including coffee cultivation, harvesting, roasting and brewing
- Lunch with group
- Dinner at local restaurant in La Fortuna
Landmarks
Poas Volcano National Park
Arenal Volcano
Day 3
La Fortuna
La Fortuna
Meals
Lunch (Local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park visit including walk across six hanging bridges and ecosystem education
- Lunch at local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Visit town hot springs for swimming
- Hike Arenal 1968 trails to Las Coladas lava field with wildlife viewing
Landmarks
Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park
Arenal 1968 trails
Las Coladas lava field
Day 4
La Fortuna to Monteverde
La Fortuna to Monteverde
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic drive around Lake Arenal with wildlife viewing
- Guided tour of Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve with expert local guide
Landmarks
Lake Arenal
Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
Day 5
Monteverde
Monteverde
Included Activities
- Rainforest night walk at Children's Eternal Rain Forest with naturalist guide through Monteverde Conservation League
Optional Activities
- Canopy zip lining tour - USD112 (entrance, equipment and transport)
- Explore Monteverde town
Landmarks
Children's Eternal Rain Forest
Day 6
Monteverde to Manuel Antonio
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
Day 7
Manuel Antonio
Manuel Antonio
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Manuel Antonio National Park with expert naturalist guide including wildlife viewing and beach access
Optional Activities
- Ziplining
- Snorkelling
- Kayaking
- Boogie board rental - USD69
Landmarks
Manuel Antonio National Park
Day 8
Manuel Antonio to San Jose
Manuel Antonio to San Jose
Meals
Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner with group)
Included Activities
- Lunch in San Jose
- City tour of downtown San Jose including museums, government buildings, theatres, parks and markets
- Visit to central market for traditional Costa Rican cajeta and tapa de dulce
- Farewell dinner with group
Landmarks
Central Market of San Jose
Day 9
San Jose
San Jose
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extend stay in San Jose with additional accommodation (arrange in advance with booking agent)

Landmarks
Poas Volcano National Park
Arenal Volcano

Landmarks
Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park
Arenal 1968 trails
Las Coladas lava field

Landmarks
Lake Arenal
Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve

Landmarks
Children's Eternal Rain Forest

Landmarks
Biesanz Beach

Landmarks
Manuel Antonio National Park

Landmarks
Central Market of San Jose

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Rating: 4.5 (309 reviews)
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Response rate: 92%
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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

Nikolas5.0•December 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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hak3.0•February 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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Catherine5.0•July 2023
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
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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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Janet5.0•July 2023
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
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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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Ruth
Asked on September 18th, 2025
Could you please let us know if there is a single supplement available for the specified date?
Price / Availability
Single supplement
- 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.
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- 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?
Group size
Transport
- 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
Meals
- 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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Premium Costa Rica (8 destinations)

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San Jose

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San Jose to La Fortuna

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La Fortuna

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La Fortuna to Monteverde

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Monteverde

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Monteverde to Manuel Antonio

Optional Activities

Manuel Antonio

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Manuel Antonio to San Jose

Included Activities

San Jose

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