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Best of Costa Rica (Small Group)

8 days

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Start and end in San Jose

4.7 (6,375 reviews)

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Platinum Operator: Contiki
Adventure & Adrenaline: Seek thrilling adventures that keep you moving
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 50
Ages 18-35

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
San José to Arenal via Sarapiqu\u00ed
San José to Arenal via Sarapiqu\u00ed
Meals
Dinner (Dinner with the group in town)
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Arenal Montechiari (or similar))
Included Activities
- Travel through Sarapiqu\u00ed region
- View Arenal volcano
Landmarks
Arenal Volcano
Sarapiqu\u00ed
Day 2
Arenal
Arenal
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Arenal Montechiari (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Rainforest canyon rappelling adventure
- Soak in geothermal hot springs
- Visit local chocolate farm
Landmarks
Arenal Volcano
Day 3
Arenal to Tamarindo
Arenal to Tamarindo
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Maravida Boutique Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Travel from Arenal to Tamarindo
- Check-in at beachfront accommodation
Optional Activities
- Visit local chocolate farm
Landmarks
Playa Tamarindo
Arenal
Day 4
Tamarindo
Tamarindo
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Maravida Boutique Hotel (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Snorkelling amongst marine life
- Surfing
- Catamaran cruise
Landmarks
Playa Tamarindo
Day 5
Tamarindo to Monteverde
Tamarindo to Monteverde
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Don Taco (or similar))
Included Activities
- Tree planting experience
Landmarks
Monteverde
Day 6
Monteverde
Monteverde
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Don Taco (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Zipline adventure at Selvatura Park
- Walk on hanging bridges in cloud forest
Landmarks
Selvatura Park
Day 7
Monteverde to Jacó via Manuel Antonio National Park
Monteverde to Jacó via Manuel Antonio National Park
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Amapola Resort (or similar))
Included Activities
- Explore Manuel Antonio National Park
Optional Activities
- Final dinner with the crew
Landmarks
Manuel Antonio National Park
Playa Jacó
Day 8
Jacó to San José
Jacó to San José
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Travel back to San José

Landmarks
Arenal Volcano
Sarapiqu\u00ed

Landmarks
Arenal Volcano

Landmarks
Playa Tamarindo
Arenal

Landmarks
Playa Tamarindo

Landmarks
Monteverde

Landmarks
Selvatura Park

Landmarks
Manuel Antonio National Park
Playa Jacó

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Hotel Don Taco (or similar)
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day 7

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Shannon5.0•February 2025
Excellent tour manager! Great itinerary.
Meir5.0•October 2024
Fantastic experience. Local tour guide Karen was knowledgeable and helpful.

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US $1,516 per person

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Contiki offers 5% discount for past passengers, saving $76

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1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Pay only $200 today. The rest is due 65 days before departure. Learn more

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Plan your adventure:

Best of Costa Rica (Small Group)

Itinerary

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

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Plugs & adapters

Visa

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