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Costa Rica's Pura Vida Escape with Guanacaste

9 days
From San Jose to Playa Tamarindo
5.0
34,395 traveler reviews

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Nature & Wildlife
Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 46
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    San José

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  2. Day 2

    San José to Monteverde

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of San José main attractions
    • Visit to Sarchí artisan town
    • Ascent to Monteverde Cloud Forest
    Landmarks
    Monteverde Cloud Forest
    Sarchí
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  3. Day 3

    Monteverde

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Naturalist guided walking tour of Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
    Landmarks
    Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
  4. Day 4

    Monteverde to La Fortuna and Arenal

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Travel to Arenal Volcano National Park
    Landmarks
    Arenal Volcano National Park
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  5. Day 5

    La Fortuna and Arenal

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Early morning guided hike through Mirador 1968 private reserve

    Optional Activities

    • Arenal Hanging Bridges adventure
    • Hot springs visit
    • Additional optional excursion adventures
    Landmarks
    Mirador 1968
    Arenal
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  6. Day 6

    La Fortuna and Arenal

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Horseback riding excursion
    • Float trip
    • Resort swimming and leisure activities
    • Tennis
    • Wildlife observation along riverbank
  7. Day 7

    La Fortuna to Tamarindo Beach

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Scenic drive around Arenal Lake
    • Travel through Tilaran Mountain range and Guanacaste countryside

    Optional Activities

    • Rainforest canopy tours
    • National park cruises
    • Horseback riding
    • Fishing
    • Ocean activities
    • Beach relaxation
    Landmarks
    Arenal Lake
    Tamarindo Beach
  8. Day 8

    Tamarindo Beach

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Zipline tour through forest canopy
    • Beach relaxation and activities
  9. Day 9

    Tamarindo Beach

    Meals
    Breakfast

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Globus

Platinum Operator
Rating
5(34,395 reviews)
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
100%
Cancellation policy

Reviews from other tours by Globus

  • Deborah
    May 28th, 2024
    Jorge Avila was our wonderful proud Costa Rican guide. He was very warm, enjoyable, knowledgeable, and welcoming....
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  • Rebecca
    November 11th, 2023
    Our tour director and bus driver were excellent. Our hotel in San Jose was excellent and the one in LA Fortuna very...
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  • Cindy
    January 30th, 2020
    The tour itself was great however there were way too many people on the tour. When I booked it said a maximum of 20...
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Good to Know

Tour ID: 297712

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  • 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 August 31st, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 31st, 2026, a minimum payment of $250 is required to confirm your booking with Globus. 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 65 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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Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

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ChildrenUnder 18

0

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