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Essential Costa Rica - 12 days

12 days
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Start and end in San Jose
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  • Ocean sunset with waves crashing in the foreground.
  • Palm trees on a beach with the ocean in the background.
  • Scenic view of a volcano under a cloudy sky.
  • Volcano with smoke and a tree in the foreground at sunrise.
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  • White building with a Costa Rican flag.
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Nature & Wildlife
Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
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Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    San José

    Start point
    San José, San José, Costa Rica (Arrival transfer)
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  2. Day 2

    San José to Tortuguero

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Boat tour through the canals of Tortuguero and visit to the National Park
    • Tour of Tortuguero village

    Optional Activities

    • Entrance to the Turtle Museum
    Landmarks
    Tortuguero National Park
    Tortuguero Village
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  3. Day 3

    Tortuguero

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided walk through hotel trails to observe tropical flora and fauna
    • Exploration of Tortuguero National Park canals
    Landmarks
    Tortuguero National Park
  4. Day 4

    Tortuguero to La Fortuna

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Arenal Volcano
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  5. Day 5

    La Fortuna

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    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Arenal Volcano National Park
    • Wildlife discovery
    • Lava trails walk
    • Natural hot springs
    Landmarks
    Arenal Volcano National Park
  6. Day 6

    La Fortuna to Monteverde

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    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Lake Arenal
    Monteverde Cloud Forest
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  7. Day 7

    Monteverde

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Hanging bridges exploration
    • Zipline through the canopy
    • Visit to butterfly gardens
    • Visit to hummingbird gardens
    • Coffee tour
    Landmarks
    Monteverde Cloud Forest
  8. Day 8

    Monteverde to Guanacaste

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    Breakfast
  9. Days 9 - 10

    Guanacaste

    Meals
    Breakfast, Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming
    • Snorkeling
    • Surfing
    • Horseback riding
    • ATV tours
    • Diving
    • Birdwatching
  10. Day 11

    Guanacaste to San José

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping
    • Sightseeing in San José
    • Relaxation
  11. Day 12

    San José

    End point
    San José, San José, Costa Rica (Departure transfer)
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Juan Santamaría International Airport

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Reviews from other tours by Aborigen Tours

  • François
    March 19th, 2026
    Good itinerary to discover Costa Rica and Panama, a little by yourself, but with assistance on each step
  • Gus
    March 1st, 2026
    Perfectly organized! Excellent accomodations chosen and activities in every placed we’ve stayed out. From canopy, to...
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  • Mariana
    December 12th, 2025
    Costa Rica is an absolutely beautiful destination — the landscapes and beaches are truly breathtaking. What made the...
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  • Vaccines
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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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