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Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
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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 3* (Irazu Hotel & Studios)
  3. Day 2

    San Jose

    San Jose
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Irazu Hotel & Studios)

    Included Activities

    • Classic Coffee Tour including nursery visit, bean selection, roasting demonstration, coffee tasting techniques

    Optional Activities

    • Buffet lunch featuring local ingredients at Don Prospero Restaurant
  4. Day 3

    San Jose to Tortuguero

    San Jose to Tortuguero
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast en route), Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Pachira Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic bus journey through Braulio Carrillo National Park
    • Boat cruise through Tortuguero National Park rivers and canals
    • Guided visit to Tortuguero village
    • Beach walk in Tortuguero village
    • Turtle hatchling observation (seasonal: September-December)
    Landmarks
    Braulio Carrillo National Park
    Tortuguero National Park
    Tortuguero Village
  5. Day 4

    Tortuguero

    Tortuguero
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Pachira Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Guided boat tour through Tortuguero National Park canals and lagoons
    Landmarks
    Tortuguero National Park
  6. Day 5

    Tortuguero to Arenal

    Tortuguero to Arenal
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Faro Arenal Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Shared transfer by boat and land from Tortuguero to Guapiles
    Landmarks
    Arenal Volcano
  7. Day 6

    Arenal

    Arenal
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Faro Arenal Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Guided hike through El Silencio Trail with wildlife observation and Arenal Volcano views
    Landmarks
    Arenal Volcano
    El Silencio Trail
  8. Day 7

    Arenal to Monteverde

    Arenal to Monteverde
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Elida Lodge Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Pontoon boat ride across lake to Rio Chiquito
    • Shared bus transfer to Monteverde
    Landmarks
    Monteverde Cloud Forest
  9. Day 8

    Monteverde

    Monteverde
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Elida Lodge Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Selvatura Park suspension bridges and platforms experience

    Optional Activities

    • Don Juan Coffee Tour covering coffee, chocolate, and sugar cane production with Costa Rican folklore
    Landmarks
    Selvatura Park
  10. Day 9

    Monteverde to Manuel Antonio

    Monteverde to Manuel Antonio
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Planeta Sano)

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to Manuel Antonio
    Landmarks
    Manuel Antonio National Park
  11. Day 10

    Manuel Antonio

    Manuel Antonio
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Planeta Sano)

    Optional Activities

    • Catamaran Adventure: coastline tour with snorkeling at Biesanz Bay and barbecue lunch
    • Kayaking Tour at Damas Island: mangrove ecosystem exploration with wildlife observation and lunch
    • Jungle Night Walk: 2-hour guided nocturnal forest experience
    Landmarks
    Manuel Antonio National Park
    Biesanz Bay
    Damas Island
  12. Day 11

    Manuel Antonio

    Manuel Antonio
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Planeta Sano)
  13. Day 12

    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)

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    John5.0•February 2026
    Our trip to Costa Rica (Amazing Costa Rica with Destination Services) was a fantastic experience. All the transport...
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    Jayne5.0•August 2023
    Amazing Costa Rica - it was exactly as described! So well organised and excellent value for money. The tour isn't a...
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    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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  • Sharon5.0•February 2022
    We have just returned from Costa Rica having had an amazing tour with Destination Services Costa Rica. The hotels...
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    Sheila

    Asked on May 6th, 2026

    We are considering your "Amazing Costa Rica" tour. We would like to do the "Catamaran Adventure" and the "Jungle Night Walk Manuel Antonio" (days 10-11). Are they both on the same day? Is it possible to do the both?

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    • Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written May 2026

      The Catamaran Adventure and the Jungle Night Walk in Manuel Antonio are typically scheduled on the same day (Day 10).
      The catamaran tour usually takes place during the day, while the night walk begins in the evening, so it is possible to enjoy both on the same day, depending on availability and timing.
      Alternatively, we can also arrange one activity on Day 10 and the other on Day 11, if you prefer a more relaxed pace.

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    Maria

    Asked on January 3rd, 2026

    Myself and two friends are interested in taking this tour at the end of February, we like the itinerary and the reviews are very good. We did notice that the last review was from August 2023 - can I check this tour is still active and available for booking? Also what is the nature of the tour, is it tour guide led or is it more independent travel style (based on one of the reviews I saw)? Will there be other people that will likely book on, and if not, is there a minimum number before the tour will operate?

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    • Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written January 2026

      This adventure has received great reviews from our guests on TourRadar, and we're excited to let you know that it's currently active and bookable for all available departures. Rest assured, all our adventures are guaranteed, and we adhere to the highest health and safety standards. We operate with experienced English- and Spanish-speaking local guides for scheduled activities on specific days (Day 2-4, 6, 8). You'll be joined by local guides during activities, but please note, you may not be part of the same group throughout the entire adventure.

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    Alice

    Asked on September 29th, 2025

    Do you have any more recent reviews that you could share with us for the Amazing Costa Rica tour? There are only two reviews, and the last one was over two years ago.

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      Alice

      Traveler•Written October 2025

      Are you able to confirm which hotels will be used in January & February of next year and whether we will be in a single group travelling together or sharing transport as we move from destination to destination?

    • Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written October 2025

      There is no group departure for this tour. It begins at the airport, where you'll be picked up and taken to your hotel in San José. Transfers between destinations are shared, operating door-to-door between hotels. The only part of the tour where you'll be accompanied by a guide is in Tortuguero, where you'll stay 3 days and 2 nights at the lodge. It's possible you may coincide with other travelers during your stay, but this is not guaranteed. The hotels included are those suggested in the package, or similar in category, depending on availability at the time of booking.

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    Jasmine

    Asked on September 18th, 2025

    Are there optional tours for Arenal waterfall, hotsprings, Monteverde Cloud Forest entrance & hike, Manuel Antonio National park entrance fee and mangrove kayaking? What are their prices?

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    • Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written September 2025

      Yes, it is possible to add an extra night in Manuel Antonio. We require shared transfers from Monteverde to Manuel Antonio, and from Manuel Antonio to San José. Your departure flight from Costa Rica must be after 4:00 p.m. We also offer a similar package called Essential Costa Rica with Manuel Antonio that might suit your plans better.

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    How much does a single room cost please

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    Dave

    Asked on May 14th, 2024

    Do the double rooms have 2 beds? My travel companion and I don't want to share a bed.

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    • Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written May 2024

      If you need two beds, just let us know when you confirm the booking to do the request to the hotels.

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    Patricia

    Asked on November 8th, 2023

    Can you please indicate if all hotels will have AC in the room ? that time of year is very hot and humid and im concern if there is no AC.

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    • Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written November 2023

      No, not all the hotels will have AC. Tortuguero area only have lodgment Lodge style. Monteverde area is cloud forest and the weather use to be cloudy, cold and rain. Unfortunately we can't guarantee you will have AC during the whole trip.

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    Jose

    Asked on August 22nd, 2022

    Are single rooms available? If os, how much?

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    Janet

    Asked on April 11th, 2022

    Can this be booked as a solo traveller? Also, is there an option to book into a shared twin room with other solo travellers?

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    • Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written April 2022

      Yes, you can book as a solo traveller, the shared room is not an option.

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      Janet

      Traveler•Written April 2022

      Does a solo traveller incur an additional fee for the room?

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      Janet

      Traveler•Written April 2022

      There isn't a tab for a single traveller. Would I be allocated a room with another solo traveller? Also, will the tour definitely be going ahead departing on the 10th June as I'm aware the whole tour fee has to be paid upfront?

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    Olivia

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    Are passengers required to be vaccinated? Do you accept an exemption letter? What would the price be for a private tour? Can we modify the itinerary to make it longer?

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    • Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written March 2022

      Rates for January are not available yet. You can review them around October. Itineraries can be modified according to preferences (beach or mountain days) for an additional package cost. Some hotels and restaurants prefer guests have a complete vaccination schedule.

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