We'll be in Costa Rica from Dec.23.2025 to Jan. 2nd 2026, and we are reviewing several tour options, and your itinerary is one we are seriously considering. Before we finalize our booking from our list, we want to ask if there is any flexibility in the rate, as the accommodations included are 3-star while the overall pricing is on the higher end. Please let us know if there are any adjustments or options you could offer.

We wish we can help you with a better price however December is peak season, unfortunately we are not able to modify the rate in this case.

Are they going to take all our luggage to each destination? 1 carry on luggage and 1 personal bag for each of us Thanks!.

yes your bags will be taken to each destination while on tour

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US $3,100 per person

Best of Costa Rica 9 Days Tour

9 days

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Start and end in San Jose

4.7

111 traveler reviews

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Operator: GUIDEcuador Travel
Explorer: Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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 English: Other languages on request: Spanish
Group Size 1 - 12
Ages 12+

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Itinerary

Day 1
San Jose
Start point
Llegadas, Alajuela - Alajuela, 20109, Costa Rica (International Arrivals )
Meals
Breakfast (American breakfast)
Accommodation
Hotel (Holiday Inn Express )
Day 2
San Jose to La Fortuna
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Arenal Montechiari )
Optional Activities
- Explore La Fortuna and Arenal Volcano area at leisure
Landmarks
Arenal Volcano
Day 3
Arenal National Park
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Arenal Montechiari )
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Arenal National Park including volcano information and wildlife viewing (sloths, anteaters, monkeys)
Landmarks
Arenal National Park
Day 4
Arenal to Tortuguero
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Lodge (Pachira Lodge)
Included Activities
- Boat trip through Tortuguero National Park rivers and canals
- Exploration of Tortuguero town and beaches
Landmarks
Tortuguero National Park
Tortuguero
Day 5
Tortuguero National Park
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Lodge (Pachira Lodge)
Included Activities
- 3-hour guided tour of Tortuguero National Park wildlife viewing
Optional Activities
- Hotel pool relaxation in the morning
Landmarks
Tortuguero National Park
Day 6
Tortuguero to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Villas del Caribe)
Optional Activities
- Exploration of Puerto Viejo de Talamanca and its Afro-Caribbean culture at leisure
Landmarks
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Day 7
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to Cahuita National Park
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Villas del Caribe)
Included Activities
- Boat trip around Cahuita National Park coastline
- 2-hour snorkeling experience viewing coral and fish species
- Guided hiking tour through Cahuita National Park with wildlife viewing
- Traditional Caribbean lunch
Landmarks
Cahuita National Park
Day 8
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to San Jose
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Holiday Inn Express )
Day 9
San Jose
End point
Llegadas, Alajuela - Alajuela, 20109, Costa Rica (International Departures)
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Arenal Volcano

Landmarks
Arenal National Park

Landmarks
Tortuguero National Park
Tortuguero

Landmarks
Tortuguero National Park

Landmarks
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

Landmarks
Cahuita National Park

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Transport
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Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Holiday Inn Express
Hotel
Days 1, 8
Hotel Arenal Montechiari
Hotel
Days 2, 3
Pachira Lodge
Lodge
Days 4, 5
Hotel Villas del Caribe
Hotel
Days 6, 7

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Join a group and forge lifelong friendships.
What to expect
- Group of 12 travelers max.
- Fast booking confirmation
- Carefully planned itineraries
- Travel with like-minded people
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Personalized Adventures
Customize an existing itinerary or create your own.
What to expect
- Travel with your own group of min. 1 travelers
- Choose your preferred dates and duration
- Upgrade your accommodation
- Customize the itineraries
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Operated by

GUIDEcuador Travel

4.7

(111 reviews)

Number of tours

Age Range

4 to 80 years old

Response time

7 hours

Response rate

100%

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Reviews from other tours by GUIDEcuador Travel

Tour Operator
4.7

Agatha
September 3rd, 2025
5.0
Very well organized and I absolutely loved all the activities. Our guides, Cristian and Paul were incredible....
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Alfie
September 2nd, 2025
5.0
We had a fantastic 8 days in Ecuador organized by Guide Ecuador. We didn't have to put much into the planning coz...
We had a fantastic 8 days in Ecuador organized by Guide Ecuador. We didn't have to put much into the planning coz Guidecuador really knew how to make the most of the 8 days. Alex our guide was fantastic. The hotels were really magnificent choices. It was great to know that we were not missing anything important since the trip was planned with someone who knew the area. Thank you amigos for a wonderful experience. We now really want to explore more of South America. Looking forward to planning our next trip.Show more
Στέλιος
August 28th, 2025
5.0
We selected the Discover Ecuador Tour (17 days) with GuideEcuador Travel for the multiday itinerary, which offers a...
We selected the Discover Ecuador Tour (17 days) with GuideEcuador Travel for the multiday itinerary, which offers a more in-depth knowledge of Ecuador than other related tours, and for the excellent “value-for-Money” price. It was a wise choice and we had a wonderful experience. The preliminary contacts with Guide Ecuador company were very helpful. They answered promptly to all of our questions and the details of the tour were thoroughly explained. The tour itinerary is wisely planned; we visited the best of the country (one needs weeks and months for experiencing this beautiful country), the Sierra, the Amazon Jungle and the Coast. The hotels, hostels and the Amazon Lodge that we stayed in were excellent Some of them were top class, with rich buffet breakfast, but even the not luxurious ones had a local color and a colonial ambiance, plus they were clean and spacious. Amazon Liana Lodge offered very tasteful and nutritious lunch and dinner from selected local cuisine. Some electric light in the cabins (say 1 hour only at the evening) would be more convenient without destroying the “close to nature” feeling. This tour is a private one and our guide Daniel Maldonado was one of the best guides we ever had. Daniel was very helpful and caring for us. Excellent with English speaking. He had a lot of proposals for activities, excursions and local cuisine. Daniel has amazing knowledge about Ecuador’s history, places, cultures, food. He is a top-class naturalist knowing everything about animals, plants and their uses. He is a joyful company and we had a lot of fun He left space for us and our privacy. We fully appreciate the professionalism and concern of “Guide Ecuador Travel”. When our return flight to Quito was cancelled due to airline ‘s responsibility (Avianca), Guide Ecuador compensated us for the ticket fee and also provided taxi transportation to Quito free of charge!! This tour was a top experience offered by a trusty and responsible tour operator, GuideEcuador Travel, and we highly recommend it! Stelios and GerieShow more

Dates & Availability

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8 Mar, 2026
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16 Mar, 2026
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11 Mar, 2026
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21 Mar, 2026
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23 Mar, 2026
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24 Mar, 2026
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25 Mar, 2026
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Linda
Asked on December 18th, 2025
We'll be in Costa Rica from Dec.23.2025 to Jan. 2nd 2026, and we are reviewing several tour options, and your itinerary is one we are seriously considering. Before we finalize our booking from our list, we want to ask if there is any flexibility in the rate, as the accommodations included are 3-star while the overall pricing is on the higher end. Please let us know if there are any adjustments or options you could offer.
Accommodation
Price / Availability
- GUIDEcuador TravelOperator•Written December 2025
  We wish we can help you with a better price however December is peak season, unfortunately we are not able to modify the rate in this case.
- L
  Linda
  Traveler•Written December 2025
  To help us better understand the value, may we ask what factors are driving the higher overall rate, given that the accommodations compared with other programs we've seen that include 4-star hotels?
- GUIDEcuador TravelOperator•Written December 2025
  Hotels are 3+ (much higher than 3 * standard ) as you can see in photos, these ones are good value places. At this program we combine much more on same travel lenght if we compare to other tours. Again december is peak season so availabilty will be modify soon, so if you are looking for this program or similar, I strongly recommend you to act soon otherwise is a risk of not being able to offer it on requested dates. I also recommend you to review all listed hotels online to have a better idea of them.
T
Taylor
Asked on December 16th, 2025
Are they going to take all our luggage to each destination? 1 carry on luggage and 1 personal bag for each of us Thanks!.
Transport
- GUIDEcuador TravelOperator•Written December 2025
  yes your bags will be taken to each destination while on tour

From

US $3,100 per person

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Booking needs min. 2 travelers

Select Date

1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Best price guarantee Learn More

Plan your adventure:

Good to Know

Tour ID: 308176

Currency
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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 June 8th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 8th, 2026, a minimum payment of 10% is required to confirm your booking with GUIDEcuador Travel. 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 95 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 GUIDEcuador Travel will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
- The following cards are accepted for "GUIDEcuador Travel" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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Best of Costa Rica 9 Days Tour

Itinerary

San Jose

San Jose to La Fortuna

Optional Activities

Arenal National Park

Included Activities

Arenal to Tortuguero

Included Activities

Tortuguero National Park

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Tortuguero to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

Optional Activities

Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to Cahuita National Park

Included Activities

Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to San Jose

San Jose

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