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Complete Costa Rica

23 days
Start and end in Alajuela
4.8
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Explorer
Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Self-guided
Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: Spanish
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Alajuela

    Start point
    Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría (SJO), Ruta Nacional 1, Alajuela, Alajuela 20109, Costa Rica (Arrival´s Hall)
  2. Day 2

    Alajuela

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Alajuela city on your own
  3. Day 3

    Alajuela to Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqu\u00ed

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Palmito Farm with foods based on palm heart)

    Included Activities

    • Palmito Farm Tour with hearts of palm production demonstration
    • Lunch at Palmito Farm
    Landmarks
    Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqu\u00ed
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  4. Day 4

    Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqu\u00ed

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Sarapiqu\u00ed River rafting tour with expert guides
    Landmarks
    Sarapiqu\u00ed River
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqu\u00ed to Boca Tapada

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Boca Tapada
    Maquenque Eco Preserve
  6. Day 6

    Boca Tapada

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • San Carlos River boat tour with wildlife viewing

    Optional Activities

    • Canoe use at lodge
    • Self-guided trail walks
    Landmarks
    San Carlos River
  7. Day 7

    Boca Tapada to La Fortuna

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Arenal Volcano
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  8. Day 8

    La Fortuna

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Arenal National Park guided hike
    • Entrance fee to Arenal Volcano National Park
    Landmarks
    Arenal National Park
    Arenal Lake
    Cerro Chato
  9. Day 9

    La Fortuna to Bijagua

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Rio Celeste viewing
    • Bijagua Waterfall hike
    Landmarks
    Tenorio Volcano
    Rio Celeste
    Bijagua Waterfall
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 10

    Bijagua

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Tenorio Volcano National Park guided hike to Rio Celeste
    • Entrance fee to Tenorio Volcano National Park (Rio Celeste)
    Landmarks
    Tenorio Volcano National Park
    Rio Celeste
    El Te\u00f1idor
  11. Day 11

    Bijagua to Rinc\u00f3n de la Vieja

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Rio Negro Hot Springs visit at Hacienda Guachipelin
    Landmarks
    Rinc\u00f3n de la Vieja Volcano
    Rio Negro Hot Springs
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  12. Day 12

    Rinc\u00f3n de la Vieja

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Rinc\u00f3n de la Vieja National Park
    • Thermal springs visit
    • Optional tours (additional cost)
    Landmarks
    Rinc\u00f3n de la Vieja National Park
  13. Day 13

    Rinc\u00f3n de la Vieja to Samara Beach

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Playa Samara
  14. Day 14

    Samara Beach

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Samara Beach guided boat tour with dolphin and whale viewing
    • Snorkeling with provided gear
    • Snacks and beverages provided
    Landmarks
    Samara Beach
  15. Day 15

    Samara Beach

    Meals
    Breakfast
  16. Day 16

    Samara Beach to Monteverde

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Cloud forest guided sunset walk with naturalist guide

    Optional Activities

    • Zip-lining
    • Hanging bridge exploration
    Landmarks
    Monteverde Cloud Forest
    Itinerary Image 1
  17. Day 17

    Monteverde

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Cloud forest zip-lining OR treetop suspension bridge walkways (choose one, 1 included per person)
    Landmarks
    Monteverde Cloud Forest
  18. Day 18

    Monteverde to Southern Pacific

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Southern Pacific Coast
  19. Day 19

    Southern Pacific

    Meals
    Breakfast
  20. Day 20

    Southern Pacific to Drake Bay

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Finca Maresia), Dinner (Dinner at Finca Maresia)

    Included Activities

    • Boat transfer from Sierpe to Drake Bay (approximately 1 hour)
    • Lunch at Finca Maresia
    • Dinner at Finca Maresia
    Landmarks
    Drake Bay
  21. Day 21

    Corcovado National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Boat transfer to Sirena Ranger Station (approximately 1 hour)
    • Guided hiking in Corcovado National Park with Sirena trails
    • Entrance fee to Corcovado National Park
    Landmarks
    Corcovado National Park
    Sirena Ranger Station
  22. Day 22

    Ca\u00f1o Island

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Ca\u00f1o Island guided boat trip and snorkeling
    • Entrance fee to Ca\u00f1o Island Biological Reserve
    Landmarks
    Ca\u00f1o Island
  23. Day 23

    Departure from Drake Bay

    End point
    Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría (SJO), Ruta Nacional 1, Alajuela, Alajuela 20109, Costa Rica (Departure´s Hall)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to Drake's airstrip
    • Domestic flight from Drake to San Jos\u00e9 (40 lbs luggage per person)

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 254753

  • Currency
    Costa Rican Colon
    Costa Rica
  • Plugs & Adapters

  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Costa Rica. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Costa Rica. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • 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.
  • Visa
    • 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.
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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before July 15th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 15th, 2026, a minimum payment of 40% is required to confirm your booking with Localista. 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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