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Premium Costa Rica (5 destinations)

9 days
Start and end in San Jose
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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 1 - 12
Ages 15+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    San Jose

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner with group leader at a local restaurant in downtown San Jose)

    Included Activities

    • Complimentary arrival transfer from airport
    • Welcome dinner with group leader

    Optional Activities

    • Sample local Costa Rican coffee
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  2. Day 2

    San Jose to La Fortuna

    Meals
    Lunch (Farm-fresh lunch at Arenal Vida Campesina), Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Arenal Vida Campesina sustainable farm tour with lunch
    • Arenal 1968 trails walk to Las Coladas lava field
    • Dinner at local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Arenal Volcano
    Las Coladas Lava Field
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  3. Day 3

    La Fortuna

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Cano Negro Wetlands raft tour on Frio River with naturalist guide
    • Lunch at local restaurant

    Optional Activities

    • Visit local hot springs for evening swim
    Landmarks
    Cano Negro Wetlands
    Frio River
  4. Day 4

    La Fortuna to Monteverde

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve tour with local guide
    Landmarks
    Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
    Lake Arenal
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  5. Day 5

    Monteverde

    Included Activities

    • Children's Eternal Rain Forest night walk with naturalist guide

    Optional Activities

    • Canopy zip lining - USD112 (includes entrance, equipment and transport)
    • Explore the town of Monteverde
    Landmarks
    Children's Eternal Rain Forest
  6. Day 6

    Monteverde to Manuel Antonio

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Dinner at hotel restaurant (optional)

    Optional Activities

    • Dip in resort pools
    • Walk along the beach
    Landmarks
    Manuel Antonio National Park
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  7. Day 7

    Manuel Antonio

    Included Activities

    • Manuel Antonio National Park guided tour with naturalist guide

    Optional Activities

    • Ziplining
    • Snorkelling
    • Kayaking
    • Boogie board rental - USD69
    • Cruise (includes transport, guide, lunch and drinks onboard) - USD95
    Landmarks
    Manuel Antonio National Park
  8. Day 8

    Manuel Antonio to San Jose

    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner with group)

    Included Activities

    • San Jose city tour with leader
    • Visit to central market with traditional cajeta ice cream
    • Farewell dinner with group
    Landmarks
    San Jose Central Market
  9. Day 9

    San Jose

    Meals
    Breakfast

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Response rate
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4.5
Overall rating based on 4 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.0
  • Transport
    4.0
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    2.0
  • Food
    4.0
  • 4.4

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  • N
    December 11th, 2025
    Excellent guide and driver. Will need to come back!
    Traveled in November 2025
    Reply from: Intrepid Premium
    Thank you for sharing your feedback, Nikolas. It is always nice to know that our guides and drivers exceeded expectations and we are happy to know that you would think to return to beautiful Costa Rica! Thank you for exploring with us, and we do hope to see you again when time allows. Wishing you all the best for 2026!
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  • H
    February 6th, 2025
    Poor communication with local travel vendor
    Traveled in January 2025
    Reply from: Intrepid Premium
    Thank you for your review, Hak. We're sorry to hear there were challenges with communication during your trip. Ensuring a smooth experience for our travellers is important, and this feedback is appreciated. We can see you've been in touch with our Customer Care team, and we welcome you to reply to them to share any further feedback you may have, the team would be happy to continue assisting.
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  • A
    July 26th, 2023
    I would 100% recommend this tour - a wonderful way to explore Costa Rica. Our guide was extremely passionate and...
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    Traveled in July 2023
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    Reply from: Intrepid Premium
    We are so pleased to read that you would recommend this tour to others. Thank you for sharing your positive experience. We are pleased to hear the accommodation met your expectations and that your tour leader was passionate and knowledgeable, allowing you to really experience the country's wildlife and true beauty.
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  • A
    July 17th, 2023
    As first time Intrepid travellers we weren’t sure how we would like the small group tour. We were so happy we decided...
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    Traveled in June 2023
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    Reply from: Intrepid Premium
    Hi there, thank you for sharing your fantastic experience with us as first-time Intrepid traveler. We're thrilled to hear that you had a memorable journey enjoying the breathtaking scenery, culture and hospitality of the local people. Our leader's passion and knowledge for their regions make our trips so special, and we're delighted that you had such an enriching and educative experience in Costa Rica. We're also glad that you had a lovely group to share your memories with! Your recommendation means the world to us, and we can't wait to welcome you on more unforgettable experiences in the future. Take care!
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Tour ID: 355793

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    Costa Rica
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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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