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Best of Costa Rica (Small Group)

8 days

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Start and end in San Jose

4.7

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Platinum Operator: Contiki
Nature & Wildlife: Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
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

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 to Playa Tamarindo
Landmarks
Playa Tamarindo
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

Landmarks
Playa Tamarindo

Landmarks
Monteverde

Landmarks
Selvatura Park

Landmarks
Manuel Antonio National Park
Playa Jacó

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Where You'll Stay

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Hotel Arenal Montechiari (or similar)
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Maravida Boutique Hotel (or similar)
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Days 3, 4
Hotel Don Taco (or similar)
Hotel
Days 5, 6
Amapola Resort (or similar)
Hotel
day 7

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Contiki

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Rating: 4.7(6,314 reviews)
Response time: 6 hours
Response rate: 96%
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Tour Operator
4.7

Shannon
February 14th, 2025
Excellent tour manager! Great itinerary.
Meir
October 2nd, 2024
Fantastic experience. Local tour guide Karen was knowledgeable and helpful.

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- 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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Best of Costa Rica (Small Group)

Itinerary

San José to Arenal via Sarapiqu\u00ed

Included Activities

Arenal

Optional Activities

Arenal to Tamarindo

Included Activities

Tamarindo

Optional Activities

Tamarindo to Monteverde

Included Activities

Monteverde

Optional Activities

Monteverde to Jacó via Manuel Antonio National Park

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Jacó to San José

Included Activities

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