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.

What is the group size for this tour?

The group size can vary, but we aim for a more personalized experience.

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Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English: Other languages on request: Spanish
Group Size 1 - 30
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
San Jose
Start point
Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría (SJO), Ruta Nacional 1, Alajuela, Alajuela, Costa Rica (Pick up at San Jose Airport)
Accommodation
Hotel (Wyndham Herradura)
Day 2
San Jose to Tortuguero
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Turtle Beach Lodge)
Included Activities
- Nature walk through private tropical trails of the lodge
- Wildlife observation
Landmarks
Tortuguero
Day 3
Tortuguero
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Turtle Beach Lodge)
Included Activities
- Early morning Tortuguero Canals boat tour with expert naturalist guide
- Tortuguero village visit
Landmarks
Tortuguero Canals
Tortuguero Village
Day 4
Tortuguero to Arenal
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel (Lomas del Volcan)
Landmarks
Arenal Volcano
Day 5
Arenal
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Lomas del Volcan)
Included Activities
- Arenal 1968 Park hike with expert guide
- Thermal springs soaking
Landmarks
Arenal Volcano
Arenal 1968 Park
Day 6
Arenal to Monteverde
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Monteverde Country Lodge)
Included Activities
- Selvatura Park cloud forest canopy experience with suspension bridges and platforms
Landmarks
Monteverde Cloud Forest
Selvatura Park
Day 7
Monteverde to Tamarindo
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Tamarindo Diria)
Landmarks
Tamarindo
Day 8
Tamarindo
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Tamarindo Diria)
Optional Activities
- Explore Tamarindo area and surroundings
Landmarks
Tamarindo
Day 9
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
Tortuguero

Landmarks
Tortuguero Canals
Tortuguero Village

Landmarks
Arenal Volcano

Landmarks
Arenal Volcano
Arenal 1968 Park

Landmarks
Monteverde Cloud Forest
Selvatura Park

Landmarks
Tamarindo

Landmarks
Tamarindo

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Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

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

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Overall rating based on 1 Reviews

Itinerary
5.0
Transport
5.0
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
4.0
Food
5.0
Tour Operator
4.4

Danielle
June 30th, 2022
5.0
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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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.
P
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.
S
Sandra
Asked on January 2nd, 2025
Will we receive travel documents before our departure?
Tour Details
Travel Support
- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written January 2025
  Yes, a confirmation services letter will be sent a few days before your travel date.
M
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.
A
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.
L
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.
A
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.
R
Rosanne
Asked on October 22nd, 2024
What is the group size for this tour?
Group size
- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written October 2024
  The group size can vary, but we aim for a more personalized experience.

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- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Costa Rica. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Costa Rica. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
Payment information
- For any tour departing before April 17th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after April 17th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Destination Services Costa Rica. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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Pura Vida Experience

Itinerary

San Jose

San Jose to Tortuguero

Included Activities

Tortuguero

Included Activities

Tortuguero to Arenal

Arenal

Included Activities

Arenal to Monteverde

Included Activities

Monteverde to Tamarindo

Tamarindo

Optional Activities

Tamarindo to San Jose

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