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Costa Rica Escape

9 days
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Start and end in San Jose
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  • Arenal Volcano surrounded by lush greenery.
  • A person zip-lining over a river with a bridge and dense forest.
  • A suspension bridge in a dense, misty forest.
  • A coffee plantation with a scenic view of hills.
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  • Two Coatis walking along a path in a natural environment.
  • Two scarlet macaws perched on tree branches.
  • People walking on a hanging bridge in a lush green forest.
  • Aerial view of a town with a central park and distant mountains.
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Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 50
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    San José

    Start point
    San José, San José, Costa Rica (Hotel in San José, 18:00)
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner at a local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome dinner in San José
    Landmarks
    San José
  2. Day 2

    San José to La Fortuna

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Orientation walking tour of La Fortuna

    Optional Activities

    • Hot Springs excursion with thermal waters and waterfall viewing
    Landmarks
    La Fortuna
    Arenal Volcano National Park
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  3. Day 3

    La Fortuna

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Half-day Arenal hike with rainforest exploration and volcano viewing
    • Costa Rican cooking class with meal
    Landmarks
    Arenal Volcano National Park
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  4. Day 4

    La Fortuna to Monteverde

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a lively local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic drive through Monteverde Cloud Forest
    • Orientation tour of Monteverde town
    • Dinner at a lively local restaurant

    Optional Activities

    • Coffee Farm Tour covering coffee, chocolate and sugar cane production
    Landmarks
    Monteverde Cloud Forest
    Monteverde
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  5. Day 5

    Monteverde

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Hanging Bridges walk with cloud forest views and sloth sanctuary visit
    Landmarks
    Monteverde Cloud Forest
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  6. Day 6

    Monteverde to Quepos

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Included dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Soak up the sun in Quepos

    Optional Activities

    • Sunset cruise on catamaran with Manuel Antonio National Park views, optional snorkelling and waterslide
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    Quepos
    Manuel Antonio National Park
  7. Day 7

    Quepos

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Explore Manuel Antonio National Park
    Landmarks
    Manuel Antonio National Park
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  8. Day 8

    Quepos to San José

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Driving tour of San José including Casa Amarillo, National Theatre and main town square
    • Farewell group dinner in San José
    Landmarks
    Casa Amarillo
    National Theatre
    San José
  9. Day 9

    San José

    End point
    San José, San José, Costa Rica (Hotel in San José, 10:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast (Final group breakfast)
    Landmarks
    San José

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    Excellent service, tour, tour guide and driver
    Traveled in November 2024
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