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Classic Costa Rica - Intrepid Travel
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Classic Costa Rica

15 days
4.4
(44)
Start and end in San Jose
Tour Operator:
Intrepid Travel
Max group size:
16
Age range:
15 to 99
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
4091
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Highlights

  • Descend to the Caribbean lowlands to Tortuguero National Park
  • Visit small town La Fortuna and the majestic Arenal Volcano
  • Explore Monteverde National Park on a walking tour
  • Discover exotic wildlife of Manuel Antonio National Park

Itinerary

Start and end in San Jose! With the Explorer tour Classic Costa Rica, you have a 15 days tour package taking you through San Jose, Costa Rica and 7 other destinations in Costa Rica. Classic Costa Rica includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more.
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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 San Jose
  2. Day 2 Tortuguero National Park
  3. Day 3 Tortuguero National Park
  4. Day 4 Santa Rosa de Pocosol Homestay
  5. Day 5 Tenorio Volcano National Park Area - Rio Celeste
  6. Day 6 Rio Celeste
  7. Day 7 La Fortuna
  8. Day 8 La Fortuna
  9. Day 9 Lake Arenal - Monteverde
  10. Day 10 Monteverde
  11. Day 11 Manuel Antonio
  12. Day 12 Manuel Antonio
  13. Day 13 Manuel Antonio
  14. Day 14 San Jose
  15. Day 15 San Jose
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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

Hotel
7 nights
Home-stay
1 night
Lodge
6 nights

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Back in 1989, two guys from Melbourne, Australia by the names of Darrell and Manch set off on an adventure to the other side of the world. They travelled to Africa and without air conditioning on their modified truck, they filled it with supplies, some beer, a bunch of aviator sunglasses, and some friends. On that trip, they came up with the idea that perhaps others may be interested in this style of travel too. Just like that, Intrepid was born. Intrepid has come a long way since then, now giving over 100,000 travelers a year the opportunity to experience small group travel across all 7 continents. They use local transport, sleep in local accommodation from Cambodian stilt houses to Moroccan riads, and employ 100% local leaders. With three different travel styles including basix, original and comfort, themes ranging from cycling trips to family holidays, and itineraries crafted with the perfect balance of must-see sights and free time, Intrepid caters to every type of traveller no matter their age, budget or travel style. The company has grown but their mission remains the same: to change the way people see the world through sustainable, experience-rich travel

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.4
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.1
  • Accommodation
    Good
    3.7
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.1
  • 4.6
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  • A
    · 3rd August 2023
    Intrepid provides small groups, personalized experience and the best guides. The Costa Rica trip was no exception. Our guide went above and beyond to provide us with the best possible experience. He accompanied us on many activities, providing... Show more
    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    Thank you for taking the time to post a review. It’s great to know your experience was everything you wanted and more. We are proud of our commitment to employ local guides as we believe that with their intimate knowledge of their region, culture and of... Show more
    Trip date: June 2023
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  • A
    · 3rd August 2023
    I was scared to go alone, I am so glad I picked Intrepid. We had 15 great days doing and seeing places: volcano, waterfalls, national park, and so much wildlife. I would do it again!
    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    Thank you for posting a review and for sharing your experience. It is great to know that having been scared to travel alone, your experience with Intrepid did not disappoint and you has a great 15 days taking in all the wonderful things this destination... Show more
    Trip date: June 2023
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  • A
    · 3rd August 2023
    I can really recommend Intrepid. I enjoyed my trip with a super nice guide, with a great itinerary, which includs a lot of wunderful activitys in the nature, superb food and accomodations and a lovely group.
    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    Thank you for posting your review. It great to know that you appreciated all aspects of this trip and that you recommend this trip to other. We hope to welcome you on another of our adventures soon.
    Trip date: June 2023
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  • A
    · 3rd August 2023
    For animal lovers this trip to Costa Rica is an absolute must. Together with beautiful and diverse forest settings, fabulous ocean resorts and beautiful landscapes, the wonderfully welcoming people make Costa Rica a great holiday destination for those... Show more
    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    Thank you for taking the time to post this review and for sharing this amazing experience. Costa Rica is a fabulous destination and its great to know how much you enjoyed your time exploring the nature, culture, wildlife and meeting local people. We... Show more
    Trip date: July 2023
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  • A
    · 3rd August 2023
    Fabulous tour! Interesting and varied itinerary, with good balance between looking for wildlife, optional activities, and relaxation at the beach. Extremely well organized, and great fun much due to my fellow travelers and our brilliant tour leader.
    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    Thank you so much for taking the time to share your comments with us. It is fantastic to learn that you had a wonderful experience in Costa Rica, and that our tour offered you the most organized adventure and the best tour leader. We can't wait to... Show more
    Trip date: June 2023
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  • A
    · 3rd August 2023
    Brilliant trip - you get to see so much of this beautiful country, and our guide was incredible! If you are thinking of going - remember your binoculars and carry them everywhere, you will see wildlife everywhere you go!
    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    Hi! Thank you for sharing your experiencing and posting this wonderful review and recommendation. It’s great to know how much you enjoyed your experience and that your leader did such a great job. Also, that were able to experience the amazing wildlife... Show more
    Trip date: July 2023
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  • A
    · 26th July 2023
    Beautiful Costa Rica! Great locations with amazing wildlife. Everyday something interesting to see & do. Enjoyable interactions with local cultural activities - the homestay was a highlight! The white water rafting was awesome! Very helpful & friendly... Show more
    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    Thank you for your review and for sharing your experience. Costa Rica is an amazing part of the world with many cultural activities and wildlife. It great to see the white water rafting was awesome and the homestay a highlight of your trip. Thank you... Show more
    Trip date: July 2023
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  • A
    · 26th July 2023
    An introduction to Costa Rica - you’ll see beaches, jungles and volcanoes - I simply loved this experience which was so diverse and fun. We had an incredible leader who really understood us as a group and what we each wanted to do, and made it a... Show more
    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    Thank you for posting this wonderful review. its so pleasing to learn how much you enjoyed your trip. We hope you will find another trip to your liking and we can welcome you on another of our adventures soon.
    Trip date: June 2023
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  • Classic Costa Rica reviewer 9
    · 19th July 2023
    Insightful, authentic trip
    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    Hi Sara, thank you so much for your review- we love to know when an authentic experience has been provided! We look forward to welcoming you again when the time comes. Stay well.
    Trip date: June 2023
  • A
    · 17th July 2023
    An excellent well planned and organised trip made perfect by our outstanding guide. He was very knowledgeable and helpful, explained the trip every stage of the journey and ensured we all got to do the activities we wanted. An outstanding destination.
    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    Thank you for your review. Its great to read that the trip was well planned and organised and that this was made perfect by your guide. We hope you will find another of our itineraries to your liking and we can welcome you on another of our adventures... Show more
    Trip date: June 2023
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Classic Costa Rica
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Frequently Asked Questions

    • Can you give me a list of the Hotels used for this trip?

      The hotel lists for this tour will not be finalised until approximately 4-6 weeks from departure. However the accomodation is as follows:

      - Hotel (11 nights)
      - Lodge (2 nights)
      - Homestay (1 night)

      A trip note will be given, which will give you a little further information regarding accomodation and other important trip information.

    • Are all meals included?

      In relation to meals, the following meals are included in the cost of the tour:

      - 5 breakfasts
      - 1 dinner

      There is a section within the trip notes that will be given to you, that goes through the meal arrangement.

    • Will there be a difference in the price if I join a day after the tour started?

      You are welcome to join or leave the tour at anytime but this will not change the cost as these are pre-packaged itineraries.

    • Is the tour price for single occupancy?

      Yes, all tours are based on single occupancy, if you are a solo traveller we can pair you up with another traveller of the same gender. Otherwise a single supplement fee will be applied.

    • How many people will be in this tour?

      Intrepid specializes in small group tours so the maximum group size is 20 passengers.

    • Are airport transfers included in the price?

      Airport transfer is not included in this tour but we can request and arrange it for you once your booking is confirmed.

    • Where can I find more detailed information about this tour?

      A trip note - which contains essential information about your trip will be given to you. Information such as the daily itinerary, where to meet on the first day, what time the trip starts, how to get to the joining point hotel, included activities, visa information, etc will be mentioned in there. Please contact us for this.

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    Good to Know

    • Currency
      Costa Rican Colon
      Costa Rica
    • Plugs & Adapters

      As a traveller from England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types A, B.

      Type A
      Costa Rica
      Type B
      Costa Rica
    • Vaccines
      • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
      • 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.
    • Visa
      • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
      • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
    • Payment information
      • For any tour departing before 13th October 2023 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after 13th October 2023, a minimum payment of €275 is required to confirm your booking with Intrepid Travel. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
      • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Intrepid Travel will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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