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Costa Rica: culture and nature!

10 days

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Start and end in Alajuela

4.7

7 traveler reviews

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Operator: Elemento Natural Costa Rica
Food & Culinary: Savor the world one bite at a time
Private Tour: Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English: Other languages on request: Spanish
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Alajuela
Start point
Llegadas, Alajuela - Alajuela, 20109, Costa Rica (SJO exit)
Landmarks
Juan Santamaria International Airport
Day 2
Poás Volcano and Juanilama Homestay
Meals
Dinner (Traditional Tico cuisine cooking class with wood stove preparation of typical dishes)
Included Activities
- Visit Poás Volcano and view main crater with sulfur fumaroles
- Cooking class in traditional Tico cuisine - prepare picadillos, prestinos and enyucados
Landmarks
Poás Volcano
Day 3
Dairy Farm Experience and Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge
Meals
Breakfast (Freshly-made Costa Rican breakfast)
Included Activities
- Dairy farm experience - bring cows from pasture, prepare for milking, feed calves, learn cheese-making
- Visit Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge - guided exploration of wetlands and wildlife
Landmarks
Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge
Day 4
La Fortuna Waterfall, Arenal Volcano and Hot Springs
Meals
Lunch (Traditional lunch prepared by the Rodriguez family by the riverside)
Included Activities
- Hike to La Fortuna Waterfall with wildlife viewing and swimming
- Guided hike through Arenal Volcano National Park
- Arenal Hot Springs - hydromassage in thermal pools (37°C to 41°C / 99°F to 106°F)
Landmarks
La Fortuna Waterfall
Arenal Volcano National Park
Day 5
Las Pumas Rescue Centre in Guanacaste
Included Activities
- Visit Las Pumas Rescue Centre - meet various species of felines, deer and primates
Landmarks
Las Pumas Rescue Centre
Day 6
Corobici River and Palo Verde National Park to Samara
Included Activities
- Corobici River wildlife tour - observe monkeys, coatis, iguanas, otters, and birds from Palo Verde National Park
- Optional paddling or guided river descent
Landmarks
Corobici River
Palo Verde National Park
Day 7
Samara Beach Free Day
Optional Activities
- Yoga experience
- Surf experience
- Hiking down scenic trails
- ATV exploration
- Horseback riding
- Whale-watching tour - humpback whales, spinner dolphins, and striped marlins
Landmarks
Samara Beach
Puerto Carrillo
Day 8
Isla Chora Kayaking and Snorkelling
Included Activities
- Kayaking and snorkelling tour to Isla Chora - three hours with paddling instruction, safety gear, snacks and beverages
Landmarks
Isla Chora
Day 9
Samara to San José
Optional Activities
- Stop in Sarchí to view and purchase colorful oxcarts and souvenirs
Landmarks
Sarchí
Day 10
Departure from San José
End point
Salidas, Alajuela - Alajuela, 20109, Costa Rica (Departures)
Meals
Breakfast
Landmarks
Juan Santamaria International Airport

Landmarks
Juan Santamaria International Airport

Landmarks
Poás Volcano

Landmarks
Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge

Landmarks
La Fortuna Waterfall
Arenal Volcano National Park

Landmarks
Las Pumas Rescue Centre

Landmarks
Corobici River
Palo Verde National Park

Landmarks
Samara Beach
Puerto Carrillo

Landmarks
Isla Chora

Landmarks
Sarchí

Landmarks
Juan Santamaria International Airport

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Operated by

Elemento Natural Costa Rica

4.7

(7 reviews)

Number of tours

Age Range

1 to 80 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

50%

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Reviews from other tours by Elemento Natural Costa Rica

Tour Operator
4.7

Therese
February 22nd, 2026
5.0
We enjoyed our trip, the accommodations were great, beds very comfortable. Shuttles to and from tours were on time...
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Michael
July 18th, 2025
5.0
This was an amazing experience to discover the north and east side of Costa Rica. We really liked the experience in...
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Michelle
June 27th, 2025
5.0
Amazing. Love the hot springs., views of the volcano and friendliness of the people.

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 308093

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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.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
Payment information
- For any tour departing before May 31st, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after May 31st, 2026, a minimum payment of 30% is required to confirm your booking with Elemento Natural Costa Rica. 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 45 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
- Some departure dates and prices may vary and Elemento Natural Costa Rica will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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Costa Rica: culture and nature!

Itinerary

Arrival in Alajuela

Poás Volcano and Juanilama Homestay

Included Activities

Dairy Farm Experience and Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge

Included Activities

La Fortuna Waterfall, Arenal Volcano and Hot Springs

Included Activities

Las Pumas Rescue Centre in Guanacaste

Included Activities

Corobici River and Palo Verde National Park to Samara

Included Activities

Samara Beach Free Day

Optional Activities

Isla Chora Kayaking and Snorkelling

Included Activities

Samara to San José

Optional Activities

Departure from San José

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