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Start and end in San Jose
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in German
Group Size 6 - 14
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    San José

    Accommodation
    Hotel
  2. Day 2

    Poás Volcano - Grecia - Sarchi

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Juan Santamaría Monument
    • Visit Mango Park
    • Walk to Poás volcano viewpoint
    • Visit village of Grecia and metal church
    • Visit Sarchi and observe ox cart creation
    Landmarks
    Poás Volcano
    Juan Santamaría Monument
    Mango Park
    Grecia Metal Church
    Sarchi
  3. Day 3

    San José to Tortuguero

    Meals
    Breakfast (Typical local breakfast in Guapiles), Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Boat journey through river channels and lagoons to Tortuguero
    • Visit Tortuguero village
    Landmarks
    Tortuguero National Park
    Tortuguero Village
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  4. Day 4

    Tortuguero to Caribbean Coast

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel, Hotel

    Included Activities

    • Boat trip through jungle canals (early morning, optional timing)
    Landmarks
    Tortuguero Canals
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  5. Day 5

    Caribbean Coast

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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Hiking trail in Cahuita National Park
    • Explore Cahuita National Park beaches
    Landmarks
    Cahuita National Park
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  6. Day 6

    Caribbean Coast to Turrialba

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Tour of Jaguar Rescue Center Sanctuary
    Landmarks
    Jaguar Rescue Center Sanctuary
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  7. Day 7

    Turrialba to Manuel Antonio

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel

    Included Activities

    • Visit Basílica de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles in Cartago
    Landmarks
    Basílica de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles
    Cerro de la Muerte
  8. Day 8

    Manuel Antonio

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Manuel Antonio National Park
    • Explore national park beaches
    Landmarks
    Manuel Antonio National Park
    Espadilla Sur Beach
    Manuel Antonio Beach
    Puerto Escondido Beach
  9. Day 9

    Manuel Antonio to La Fortuna

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    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel

    Included Activities

    • Tour of cocoa plantations
    • Learn cocoa history and harvesting
    • Watch chocolate processing
    • Taste high-quality organic chocolate
    Landmarks
    Arenal Volcano
  10. Day 10

    La Fortuna to Monteverde

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    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel

    Included Activities

    • Visit Santa Elena cloud forest
    • Short hike through private cloud forest reserve
    Landmarks
    Lake Arenal
    Santa Elena Cloud Forest
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  11. Day 11

    Monteverde to Buena Vista

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Inflatable boat trip on Corobicí River
    Landmarks
    Corobicí River
  12. Day 12

    Buena Vista to San José

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Relax in thermal springs surrounded by tropical vegetation
    • Guided hike to explore surroundings
    • Canopy tour high above treetops

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Where You'll Stay

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  • Robert
    February 12th, 2026
    The tour guide was great. A walking encyclopedia, entertaining and very personable.
  • Ann-Sofie
    May 19th, 2025
    The trip was absolutely fantastic! Everything was very well planned. We experienced and saw so much. Tour guide:...
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  • Andreas
    April 2nd, 2025
    Very extensive and interesting program. Catering very good with numerous, very friendly staff. Cabins large...
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    Asked on December 22nd, 2025

    Would it be possible to obtain a more detailed travel itinerary? We have tried to piece it together somewhat, but perhaps you have a travel plan for this trip that you could share with us? The hotel information is great, thank you. How long are the individual trips between stops, for example? We would appreciate a more detailed course of the trip.

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    • DERTOUROperatorWritten December 2025

      We can inform you that the hotels are likely to be as follows. However, these may change and be replaced by similar accommodations if no availability exists on your desired date: Hotel Auténtico (Mid-range, Country category: 4 stars), Pachira Lodge (Mid-range, Country category: 3 stars), Escape Caribeño (Mid-range, Country category: 3 stars), Guayabo Lodge (Mid-range, Country category: 3 stars), Hotel La Foresta (Mid-range, Country category: 4 stars), Hotel Magic Mountain (Mid-range, Country category: 4 stars), El Establo (Mid-range, Country category: 3 stars), Buena Vista Lodge (Mid-range, Country category: 3 stars).

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    • 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.
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