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Essential Costa Rica - 8 days

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Start and end in San Jose

4.6 (2,652 reviews)

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Platinum Operator: On The Go Tours
Nature & Wildlife: Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 24
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
San Jose
San Jose
Day 2
San Jose to Tortuguero
San Jose to Tortuguero
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at a restaurant in Guapiles), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Shared bus transfer through Braulio Carrillo National Park
- Guided walk around Tortuguero village
- Visit to Turtles Museum
Landmarks
Braulio Carrillo National Park
Tortuguero National Park
Day 3
Tortuguero
Tortuguero
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Two-hour guided boat tour through Tortuguero canals with expert naturalist
Optional Activities
- Additional local tours available
Landmarks
Tortuguero National Park
Day 4
Tortuguero to Arenal
Tortuguero to Arenal
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
Day 5
Arenal
Arenal
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Lava Trails hike around Arenal Volcano with expert guide
- Natural hot springs at hotel
Landmarks
Arenal Volcano National Park
Day 6
Arenal to Monteverde
Arenal to Monteverde
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to Lake Arenal
- Boat crossing of Lake Arenal
- Vehicle transfer up to Monteverde
Landmarks
Lake Arenal
Day 7
Monteverde
Monteverde
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit to local trails
- Visit to wildlife reserves
- Explore the charming town of Santa Elena
Landmarks
Monteverde Cloud Forest
Day 8
Monteverde to San Jose
Monteverde to San Jose
Meals
Breakfast
Landmarks
Juan Santamarìa International Airport

Landmarks
Braulio Carrillo National Park
Tortuguero National Park

Landmarks
Tortuguero National Park

Landmarks
Arenal Volcano National Park

Landmarks
Lake Arenal

Landmarks
Monteverde Cloud Forest

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Juan Santamarìa International Airport

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4.6

Gerardus5.0•August 2025
Top organized!!! Almost all the hotels were top, the tour guide was great, the activities were fun and the fellow...
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Natia5.0•December 2024
Trip was well organized from the day first to last day. All drivers and tour guides arrived on time and were very...
Trip was well organized from the day first to last day. All drivers and tour guides arrived on time and were very professional and polite. I travelled alone and felt extremely safe. Country is stunningly beautiful. I enjoyed exploring nature and saw a lot of wildlife. I would recommend this tour anyone who enjoys nature and looking for some peace and quiet time. Thank you for this great adventure.Show more
Daniel4.0•May 2026
This was a great tour through Columbia with countless highlights! We enjoyed the last 11 days very much, from...
This was a great tour through Columbia with countless highlights! We enjoyed the last 11 days very much, from receiving a lovely welcome bag, lots of good activities, tours, guides and beautiful accommodations! What could be improved is the flexibility for airport transfers in case one arrives a few days early or leaves later. The only negative experience in Columbia was with Avianca and their very disappointing service; Avianca's so-called modern cabin is the worst and most claustrophobic configuration possible - it's a shame for Columbian Tourism and as frequent flyers we can say with confidence that Avianca has the worst cabin standards in South America, even budget airlines offer a better service.Show more

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Essential Costa Rica - 8 days

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Included Activities

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Optional Activities

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Optional Activities

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