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Pura Vida - Costa Rica up close

11 days

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Start and end in San Jose

3.9 (51 reviews)

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Operator: DERTOUR
Nature & Wildlife: Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in German
Group Size 2 - 50
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
San José
San José
Accommodation
Hotel
Day 2
San José to Manuel Antonio
San José to Manuel Antonio
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel
Included Activities
- Guided hike to Poás volcano crater
- Visit to Poás National Park
Landmarks
Poás Volcano
Poás National Park
Day 3
Manuel Antonio
Manuel Antonio
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided hike through Manuel Antonio National Park
- Beach time at Manuel Antonio
Landmarks
Manuel Antonio National Park
Day 4
Manuel Antonio to Playa Uvita
Manuel Antonio to Playa Uvita
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3*
Included Activities
- Short hike through Hacienda Barú rainforest reserve
Landmarks
Hacienda Barú Rainforest Reserve
Bahía Ballena Marine National Park
Day 5
Corcovado National Park
Corcovado National Park
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch)
Included Activities
- Boat transfer to Corcovado National Park
- Guided hike through primary forest
- Picnic lunch
Landmarks
Corcovado National Park
Day 6
Playa Uvita to Las Cruces Biological Station
Playa Uvita to Las Cruces Biological Station
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Wilson Botanical Gardens (admission included)
Optional Activities
- Viewing of UNESCO World Heritage stone spheres at Palmar Sur and Finca 6
Landmarks
Palmar Sur Stone Spheres
Wilson Botanical Gardens
Day 7
Las Cruces to San Gerardo de Dota
Las Cruces to San Gerardo de Dota
Meals
Breakfast
Landmarks
Los Quetzales National Park
Day 8
Los Quetzales National Park to Turrialba
Los Quetzales National Park to Turrialba
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel
Included Activities
- Hike on the edge of Los Quetzales National Park
- Visit to local coffee cooperative
- Visit to Basílica Virgen de los Angeles
Landmarks
Los Quetzales National Park
Basílica Virgen de los Angeles
Day 9
Turrialba to Sarapiquí
Turrialba to Sarapiquí
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Guayabo archaeological site
Landmarks
Guayabo Archaeological Site
Day 10
Sarapiquí to La Fortuna
Sarapiquí to La Fortuna
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel
Included Activities
- Exploration of lodge area and archaeological finds
- Guided hike over Arenal suspension bridges
Landmarks
Arenal Volcano
Day 11
La Fortuna
La Fortuna
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Transfer to San José airport (some for a fee)
- Transfer to San José city hotel (some for a fee)
- Transfer to selected resorts (some for a fee)

Landmarks
Poás Volcano
Poás National Park

Landmarks
Manuel Antonio National Park

Landmarks
Hacienda Barú Rainforest Reserve
Bahía Ballena Marine National Park

Landmarks
Corcovado National Park

Landmarks
Palmar Sur Stone Spheres
Wilson Botanical Gardens

Landmarks
Los Quetzales National Park

Landmarks
Los Quetzales National Park
Basílica Virgen de los Angeles

Landmarks
Guayabo Archaeological Site

Landmarks
Arenal Volcano

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Meals
Additional Services
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Where You'll Stay

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Hotel Wyndham Herradura
Hotel
day 1
Hotel Villa Lirio
Hotel
day 2
Hotel Yuli
Hotel 3*
day 4
Casa Turire
Hotel
day 8
Hotel Arenal Paraíso
Hotel
day 10

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Rating: 3.9 (51 reviews)
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Response rate: 88%
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3.9

Steffen5.0•May 2026
Great support, lots of excursions!
Robert5.0•February 2026
The tour guide was great. A walking encyclopedia, entertaining and very personable.
Ann-Sofie5.0•May 2025
The trip was absolutely fantastic! Everything was very well planned. We experienced and saw so much. Tour guide:...
The trip was absolutely fantastic! Everything was very well planned. We experienced and saw so much. Tour guide: Lima - the woman who picked us up: very good Klaus in Lima - very good Anna in Cusco - EXCELLENT! She really gave her all. Jose in Bolivia - VERY, VERY GOOD! Juan in Buenos Aires - very good - a bit arrogant... Sarah in Igauzu - EXCELLENT! She really gave her all. Ralph in Rio - VERY. VERY GOOD! We will never forget this trip. With kind regards Ann-Sofie Allen Ferdinand HartlShow more

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Pura Vida - Costa Rica up close

Itinerary

Introduction

San José

San José to Manuel Antonio

Included Activities

Manuel Antonio

Included Activities

Manuel Antonio to Playa Uvita

Included Activities

Corcovado National Park

Included Activities

Playa Uvita to Las Cruces Biological Station

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Las Cruces to San Gerardo de Dota

Los Quetzales National Park to Turrialba

Included Activities

Turrialba to Sarapiquí

Included Activities

Sarapiquí to La Fortuna

Included Activities

La Fortuna

Optional Activities

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