Do you have any availability for this tour leaving on 16th / 17th February?

The first available date is the 21th of February. We recommend booking soon, as availability can change quickly.

I am at the hotel at tortuego and supposed to go on the canals tour in the morning, but the guide is asking me for my code for the national park. I do not know what this is. Can you help?

Yes, here is the code B95DBB for Tortuguero National Park.

would this be an issue for the transfer to the sanjose hotel?

We'll schedule this according to your flight's arrival time, so there's no problem if your flight arrives at midnight.

Are airport transfers included in the tour package?

Yes, transport to the airport is included as part of your tour package.

Will we receive travel documents before our departure?

Yes, a confirmation services letter will be sent a few days before your travel date.

What should I pack for the tour?

We recommend bringing lightweight clothing, swimsuits, and comfortable hiking shoes.

What accommodation will be provided during the tour?

You will be staying in various hotels including Sleep Inn in San Jose, Pachira Lodge in Tortuguero, and Lomas del Volcan in Arenal.

How can I contact support during the trip?

For assistance, you can reach out to us via the Ask a Question button.

How can I confirm my flight information?

Please send us your flight information in the required format as soon as you have booked your flights.

Would I get picked up if my flight arrival is around 8.30-9pm? Would I be leaving from Tamarindo to San Jose airport that day? I notice it is at least 4 hours away. Do you have any ideas of how far the airport is and what would be a good time to book a return flight on that day?

We can coordinate the transportation service late night on the day you arrive as the first night you will stay in San Jose City. For the departure flight, we recommend booking a flight that leaves after 04 p.m. as per the transfer service from Tamarindo could take even more than 5 hours.

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Platinum Operator: Destination Services Costa Rica
Nature & Wildlife: Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
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Guided in English: Other languages on request: Spanish
Group Size 1 - 30
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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
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* (Wyndham Herradura)
Landmarks
Juan Santamaria International Airport
Day 2
San Jose to Tortuguero
San Jose to Tortuguero
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Turtle Beach Lodge)
Included Activities
- Nature walk through private tropical trails of the lodge
- Boat transfer to Tortuguero lodge
Landmarks
Tortuguero
Day 3
Tortuguero
Tortuguero
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Turtle Beach Lodge)
Included Activities
- Early morning guided tour through Tortuguero Canals with expert naturalist guide
- Visit to Tortuguero village
Landmarks
Tortuguero Canals
Tortuguero village
Day 4
Tortuguero to Arenal
Tortuguero to Arenal
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Lomas del Volcan)
Included Activities
- Shared transfer by boat and land from Tortuguero to Guapiles region
- Shared transfer to La Fortuna de San Carlos
Landmarks
Arenal Volcano
Day 5
Arenal
Arenal
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Lomas del Volcan)
Included Activities
- Guided hike on Arenal 1968 park trail with expert guide
- Thermal hot springs soaking experience (Baldi Spa)
Landmarks
Arenal Volcano
Arenal 1968 Park
Baldi Spa hot springs
Day 6
Arenal to Monteverde
Arenal to Monteverde
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Monteverde Country Lodge)
Included Activities
- Boat and land transfer to Monteverde
- Monteverde Hanging Bridges experience at Selvatura Park
Landmarks
Monteverde Cloud Forest
Rio Chiquito
Selvatura Park
Day 7
Monteverde to Tamarindo
Monteverde to Tamarindo
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hotel Tamarindo Diria)
Landmarks
Tamarindo
Day 8
Tamarindo
Tamarindo
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hotel Tamarindo Diria)
Landmarks
Tamarindo
Day 9
Tamarindo to San Jose
Tamarindo to San Jose
End point
Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría (SJO), Ruta Nacional 1, Alajuela, Alajuela, Costa Rica (Drop off at San Jose Airport)
Landmarks
Juan Santamaria International Airport

Landmarks
Juan Santamaria International Airport

Landmarks
Tortuguero

Landmarks
Tortuguero Canals
Tortuguero village

Landmarks
Arenal Volcano

Landmarks
Arenal Volcano
Arenal 1968 Park
Baldi Spa hot springs

Landmarks
Monteverde Cloud Forest
Rio Chiquito
Selvatura Park

Landmarks
Tamarindo

Landmarks
Tamarindo

Landmarks
Juan Santamaria International Airport

Accommodation
Guide
Meals
Additional Services
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What's Not Included

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Where You'll Stay

Wyndham Herradura
Hotel 3*
day 1
Turtle Beach Lodge
Hotel
Days 2, 3
Lomas del Volcan
Hotel 3*
Days 4, 5
Hotel Monteverde Country Lodge
Hotel
day 6
Hotel Tamarindo Diria
Hotel 3*
Days 7, 8

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Overall rating based on 1 Reviews

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Accommodation
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Food
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Tour Operator
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Danielle5.0•June 2022
This was an amazing trip across Costa Rica. We loved seeing all the different environments, staying at different...
This was an amazing trip across Costa Rica. We loved seeing all the different environments, staying at different hotels, taking tours and meeting others along the way during the shared travel. Everything worked perfectly with all tours and transfers being right on time. All the staff we encountered were super polite and friendly. Overall, it was the perfect mix of planned activities and time to chill and relax. Thank you!Show more
Traveled in June 2022
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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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Belinda
Asked on February 3rd, 2026
Do you have any availability for this tour leaving on 16th / 17th February?
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- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written February 2026
  The first available date is the 21th of February. We recommend booking soon, as availability can change quickly.
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Eric
Asked on December 25th, 2025
I am at the hotel at tortuego and supposed to go on the canals tour in the morning, but the guide is asking me for my code for the national park. I do not know what this is. Can you help?
Tour Details
- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written December 2025
  Yes, here is the code B95DBB for Tortuguero National Park.
J
Joel
Asked on December 6th, 2025
would this be an issue for the transfer to the sanjose hotel?
Flights / Transfers
- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written December 2025
  We'll schedule this according to your flight's arrival time, so there's no problem if your flight arrives at midnight.
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Patricia
Asked on January 8th, 2025
Are airport transfers included in the tour package?
Flights / Transfers
- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written January 2025
  Yes, transport to the airport is included as part of your tour package.
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Sandra
Asked on January 2nd, 2025
Will we receive travel documents before our departure?
Tour Details
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- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written January 2025
  Yes, a confirmation services letter will be sent a few days before your travel date.
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María José
Asked on December 22nd, 2024
What should I pack for the tour?
Tour Details
- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written December 2024
  We recommend bringing lightweight clothing, swimsuits, and comfortable hiking shoes.
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Amelie
Asked on December 17th, 2024
What accommodation will be provided during the tour?
Accommodation
- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written December 2024
  You will be staying in various hotels including Sleep Inn in San Jose, Pachira Lodge in Tortuguero, and Lomas del Volcan in Arenal.
G
Georg
Asked on November 20th, 2024
How can I contact support during the trip?
Travel Support
- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written November 2024
  For assistance, you can reach out to us via the Ask a Question button.
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Lotfi
Asked on November 19th, 2024
How can I confirm my flight information?
Flights / Transfers
- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written November 2024
  Please send us your flight information in the required format as soon as you have booked your flights.
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Ann
Asked on November 5th, 2024
Would I get picked up if my flight arrival is around 8.30-9pm? Would I be leaving from Tamarindo to San Jose airport that day? I notice it is at least 4 hours away. Do you have any ideas of how far the airport is and what would be a good time to book a return flight on that day?
Flights / Transfers
Tour Details
- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written November 2024
  We can coordinate the transportation service late night on the day you arrive as the first night you will stay in San Jose City. For the departure flight, we recommend booking a flight that leaves after 04 p.m. as per the transfer service from Tamarindo could take even more than 5 hours.

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