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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    San José

    San José
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Delta by Marriott San José Aurola)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore San José further (pre-tour hotel nights available through sales representative)
  3. Day 2

    San José to Tortuguero

    San José to Tortuguero
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Laguna Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Travel to Tortuguero National Park by bus and motorboat
    • Welcome briefing with tour leader
    • Visit Tortuguero village
    • Entry to Sea Turtle Museum (donation requested)

    Optional Activities

    • Green turtle nesting excursion (July-October, payable locally)
    Landmarks
    Tortuguero National Park
    Tortuguero village
  4. Day 3

    Tortuguero

    Tortuguero
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Laguna Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Morning boat trip through Tortuguero waterways with expert guide
    • Wildlife viewing and nature exploration

    Optional Activities

    • Second boat trip
    • Walking trail through forest
    Landmarks
    Tortuguero National Park
  5. Day 4

    Tortuguero to La Fortuna

    Tortuguero to La Fortuna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Eco Arenal)

    Included Activities

    • Travel to La Fortuna by boat and bus

    Optional Activities

    • Chocolate and coffee tour
    • Hot springs visit (e.g., Ecotermales Hot Springs)
    Landmarks
    Arenal Volcano
  6. Day 5

    La Fortuna

    La Fortuna
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Eco Arenal)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic walk through protected rainforest in Arenal region
    • Visit to La Fortuna waterfall (213ft/65m)

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming in natural pools at La Fortuna waterfall
    • Lookout point viewing
    • Chocolate tour
    • Ecotermales Hot Springs visit
    Landmarks
    La Fortuna Waterfall
  7. Day 6

    La Fortuna to Monteverde

    La Fortuna to Monteverde
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Monteverde Country Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Travel to Monteverde through mountain scenery

    Optional Activities

    • Night walk in cloud forest to spot nocturnal wildlife (sloths, frogs, kinkajous)
    Landmarks
    Monteverde Cloud Forest
  8. Day 7

    Monteverde

    Monteverde
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Monteverde Country Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Guided walk through Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve (approximately 2 hours)

    Optional Activities

    • Coffee tour
    • Canopy tour
    Landmarks
    Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve
  9. Day 8

    Monteverde to Manuel Antonio

    Monteverde to Manuel Antonio
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Villabosque Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Travel to Manuel Antonio along Pan-Am Highway
    Landmarks
    Manuel Antonio National Park
  10. Day 9

    Manuel Antonio

    Manuel Antonio
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Villabosque Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Manuel Antonio National Park with wildlife viewing

    Optional Activities

    • Various activities in Manuel Antonio region (specific options not detailed in itinerary)
    Landmarks
    Manuel Antonio National Park
  11. Day 10

    Manuel Antonio to Golfito

    Manuel Antonio to Golfito
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Esquinas Rainforest Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Travel to Esquinas Rainforest Lodge
    • Afternoon exploration of lodge surroundings and bird/insect watching
    Landmarks
    Esquinas Rainforest Lodge
    Piedras Blancas National Park
    Golfito Nature Reserve
  12. Day 11

    Golfito

    Golfito
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Esquinas Rainforest Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Rainforest hike through Esquinas Nature Reserve (approximately 2 hours)

    Optional Activities

    • Additional rainforest trail exploration from lodge
    • Relax by pool
    Landmarks
    Esquinas Rainforest Lodge
  13. Day 12

    Golfito to Savegre Valley

    Golfito to Savegre Valley
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Lauraceas Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Travel to Savegre Valley through mountain scenery
    • Afternoon cloud forest exploration in search of resplendent quetzal
    Landmarks
    Cerro de la Muerte mountain range
    Savegre Valley
  14. Day 13

    Savegre Valley

    Savegre Valley
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Early morning quetzal spotting
    • Forest treks through tropical cloud forest and sub-Andean vegetation (steep routes)
    • Birdwatching (170+ species)
    • Enjoy lodge views
    Landmarks
    Savegre Valley
  15. Day 14

    Savegre Valley to San José

    Savegre Valley to San José
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Typical lunch prepared by local family), Dinner (Farewell dinner at local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Balmoral)

    Included Activities

    • Short walk through Copey Valley
    • Typical lunch with local family
    • Visit local family's agricultural property
    • Travel to San José
    • Farewell dinner at local restaurant

    Optional Activities

    • Explore San José
    Landmarks
    Copey Valley
  16. Day 15

    San José

    San José
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Extend adventure with extra hotel nights
    • Beach relaxation
    • Spa treatments
    • Further nature exploration

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  • Victoria
    Victoria5.0•March 2026
    Great trip! The wildlife sightings were awesome! Our guide Miguel was very knowledgeable about identifying the birds...
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    Traveled in March 2026
    Reply from: Exodus Adventure Travels
    We are so happy to hear that you had a great time on our Discover Costa Rica tour and we really appreciate you sharing your thoughts and providing us with feedback. We are thrilled that you saw so much wildlife. Thanks so much for taking the time for this review and we can’t wait to have you booked onto another Exodus adventure! -Exodus Adventure Travels
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  • Raymond5.0•February 2026
    Everything except one optional activity was good to excellent. Our guide Gerhard and driver Henry were excellent....
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    Traveled in January 2026
    Reply from: Exodus Adventure Travels
    Thank you so much for letting us know about Gerhard and Henry! We will be passing along that information to our local team to make sure they hear about it. We are so happy you enjoyed Discover Costa Rica tour. We hope that you will continue to tell others about your amazing adventure and we hope you will choose Exodus for the next one! -Exodus Travels
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  • Francis4.0•February 2026
    Guide knowledgeable and on task. Some days had time on own but there was nothing possible to do other than wait or...
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    Reply from: Exodus Adventure Travels
    Thank you for taking the time to let us know you had a great adventure on Discover Costa Rica tour. We always appreciate hearing back from our travellers. Hopefully, we will see you again for your next trip! -Exodus Adventure Travels
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  • Deborah5.0•March 2025
    Absolutely an awesome trip. I love the information on the government, history and the education system. Daniel was...
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    Traveled in February 2025
    Reply from: Exodus Adventure Travels
    Our local team will be thrilled to hear your kind words about all the team on the ground! Thank you for taking the time to let us know you had a great adventure on Discover Costa Rica tour. We always appreciate hearing back from our travellers. Hopefully, we will see you again for your next trip! -Exodus Travels
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  • Cheryl
    Cheryl5.0•March 2025
    First, I want to say that our tour guide Daniel was EXCELLENT in all things! He shared his vast knowledge of all of...
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    Reply from: Exodus Adventure Travels
    We would like to sincerely thank you for taking the time to post a review of your experience on our Discover Costa Rica tour and we are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your adventure. We were especially happy to hear your feedback on Daniel and have shared your comments with our local team. Thank you again and we hope you’ll choose Exodus for your next adventure! -Exodus Travels
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  • Caroline
    Caroline5.0•September 2024
    Eduardo our guide and Victor our driver were both wonderful, looking after us every step of the way, and always...
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    Traveled in August 2024
    Reply from: Exodus Adventure Travels
    We are so happy to hear that you had a great time on our Discover Costa Rica tour and we really appreciate you sharing your thoughts and providing us with feedback. We are thrilled that Eduardo and Victor took care of you and we know our local team will be happy to hear that as well. Thanks so much for taking the time for this review and we can’t wait to have you booked onto another Exodus adventure! -Exodus Travels
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  • marta
    marta4.0•February 2020
    The travel arrangements, accommodation, and food were excellent. The driver was excellent and the guide very good. I...
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    Traveled in January 2020
  • Judy
    Judy5.0•November 2019
    Great trip...lots of things to do and the guide was excellent, he was very knowledgeable about the wildlife
    Traveled in April 2019
  • Gillian4.5•March 2018
    Well organized and comprehensive tour. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable about the wildlife, especially the...
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    Traveled in March 2018
  • Donald4.5•March 2017
    Great holiday for the environmentally conscious person. A cornucopia of flora and fauna, well...
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    Traveled in March 2017

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    Craig

    Asked on May 18th, 2025

    Is it a private or a group tour? If it's a group then, what will be the cost for private tour? The total cost is per person or for two? Are all hotels equipped with A/C?

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      Craig

      Traveler•Written May 2025

      Is there a chance to get an answer to my query? I hope this isn't the quality of service during the tour!!!

    • Exodus Adventure TravelsOperator•Written May 2025

      This tour is usually a guided group tour, like the 16 Aug departure date you have selected. So there will be group from 4-16 people with a expert guide leading you through the daily itinerary and exploring Costa Rica. Pricing you are seeing online through Tour Radar website is per person for our standard guided group tour. We can explore the option of having this tour as a private guided tour if preferred. Some properties have ceiling fans rather than air conditioning on this tour. On this wildlife-watching trip in Costa Rica, we spend 14 nights in hotels and lodges, most of which have swimming pools.

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    Gilles

    Asked on February 20th, 2025

    Can I get detailed trip notes for the tour?

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    • Exodus Adventure TravelsOperator•Written February 2025

      We attach detailed trip notes for your tour, which provide a thorough day-by-day itinerary and what is included.

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    Joanna

    Asked on January 30th, 2025

    Looking for a Costa Rica tour but would also like to do a side trip to the Panama Canal. Mid to late March/early April travel.

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    • Exodus Adventure TravelsOperator•Written January 2025

      I'm thrilled to hear that you're considering Costa Rica for your next adventure. From the lush waterways of Tortuguero and the enchanting cloud forests of Monteverde to the pristine beaches of the Pacific Coast, this trip offers a rich variety of experiences. You'll stay in charming eco-friendly lodges that place you right in the heart of nature. Please note we do not offer any custom itineraries or extensions for Panama.

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    Adriaan Cornelis Johanna Maria

    Asked on January 15th, 2025

    What should I expect upon arrival at the destination?

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    • Exodus Adventure TravelsOperator•Written January 2025

      Upon arrival into San Jose airport, ATM machines and money exchange facilities are available in the Arrivals area. The start hotel is approximately 35 minutes drive from the airport.

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    Walter

    Asked on January 11th, 2025

    Will a flight arriving on Day 1 by 16.50 be suitable for the tour?

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    • Exodus Adventure TravelsOperator•Written January 2025

      You can arrive on day one by 16.50 as there will be a welcome briefing in the evening, and if you miss it the leader will update you separately.

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    Claire

    Asked on December 1st, 2024

    What is the average age for this group tour? Do most people travel alone?

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    • Exodus Adventure TravelsOperator•Written December 2024

      Regarding the ages of passengers, we can provide more precise details if you specify the exact booking date. The entrance fees for included activities are covered. The guide will accompany the group during included tours, but on free days or optional activities, the guide will only provide recommendations and not accompany the group.

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    Ulrich

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    • Exodus Adventure TravelsOperator•Written November 2024

      Yes, upon arrival please check the notice board in reception for details of what time to meet the group and other relevant tour information.

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    Leah

    Asked on October 6th, 2024

    Is it possible to have more insight in the group composition? Also, for other group travels?

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    • Exodus Adventure TravelsOperator•Written October 2024

      We have 6 passengers booked for this tour date: two in their 50s, two in their 60s, and two in their 70s.

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    Giang

    Asked on June 19th, 2024

    Are entrance fees included in the price of the detailed activities on the tour?

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    • Exodus Adventure TravelsOperator•Written June 2024

      If the activity is part of the day, fees are included. However, you can also find a list of optional activities and their average costs.

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    Lourdes

    Asked on May 30th, 2024

    What type of accommodations can I expect during the tour?

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    • Exodus Adventure TravelsOperator•Written May 2024

      The final night of the tour is in San Jose, and the hotel used is a 25-minute drive from the airport. If you prefer, spending a night near the airport after the tour may be useful though no refund is offered for unused accommodation.

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