what are the hotels on this tour please

here are the hotels that we use: San Jose: Cariari Hotel San Jose, Tortuguero: Evergreen lodge, Arenal: Volcano Lodge and Gardens, Monteverde: El Establo Mountain Lodge

Do you have a small group tour in Winter 2025? What are the names of the Accommodations and restaurants?

We have a few departure for Winter 2025. What specific date are you wanting to travel, we will be able to advise if we have a small group departure. We send out the list of hotels we intend to use in your travel packet once you are booked on the tour. We then, confirm those hotels 30 days prior to your scheduled departure. The reservations are booked at the local restaurants while on tour, this allow for changes and availability.

Does your tour group still require to be vaccinated?

We require everyone who travels with us to be vaccinated through 2022. This policy may or may not continue through 2023 depending on the global situation surrounding Covid.

Is the airfare included on this tour?

TourRadar specialises in giving you the best tours from around the world, however the tours we offer do not include airfare and we do not book or advise on airfare. You will be responsible for booking your flights to meet with the group at the starting city. We do not recommend booking airfare before confirming your tour.

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Natural Wonders of Costa Rica

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Each day had a thoughtful mix of educational, informal and personal info along with quiet moments that made the day quite enjoyable.
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Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 46
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Itinerary

Day 1
San José
Landmarks
San José
Day 2
San José to Tortuguero
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Motor launch cruise along Tortuguero Canals
- Wildlife spotting tour with trained guide and boatman
- Slideshow presentation on Tortuguero National Park
Landmarks
Tortuguero National Park
Tortuguero Canals
Day 3
Tortuguero
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided boat ride with local Naturalist along remote waterways
- Rainforest walking tour
- Ecology presentation
Optional Activities
- Optional tour to observe endangered green turtles laying eggs (mid-July to mid-October, peak nesting season)
Landmarks
Tortuguero National Park
Day 4
Tortuguero to Arenal
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Pineapple farm tour
Optional Activities
- Nature trail walk to search for 300- to 400-year-old trees, frogs, monkeys, birds, and native animals
- Resort pool and hot spring-fed jacuzzi
Landmarks
Arenal Volcano
Day 5
Arenal
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at Ecotermales Hot Springs)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour through lava trails at Arenal Volcano National Park
- Walking tour of La Fortuna de San Carlos with views of Arenal Volcano
- Visit to Ecotermales Hot Springs for thermal pool experience
Optional Activities
- Horseback ride during morning at leisure
- Float trip during morning at leisure
Landmarks
Arenal Volcano National Park
La Fortuna de San Carlos
Ecotermales Hot Springs
Day 6
Arenal to Monteverde
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided tour on Sky Walk Hanging Bridges with Naturalist
Landmarks
Monteverde Cloud Forest
Sky Walk Hanging Bridges
Day 7
Monteverde
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Homemade lunch featuring dishes prepared during cooking class - hand-made tortillas, picadillos, and gallo pinto), Dinner (Farewell dinner hosted by Tour Director)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve
- Visit to family-owned Ecological Sanctuary with guided forest walk
- Cooking class focusing on permaculture, conservation, and local Costa Rican traditions
- Farewell dinner hosted by Tour Director
Landmarks
Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve
Ecological Sanctuary
Day 8
Monteverde to San José
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit to Sarchi Village to watch traditional ox cart hand-painting
- Stop at Grecia Village to view the metal church
Landmarks
Sarchi Village
Grecia Village
Day 9
San José
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
San José

Landmarks
Tortuguero National Park
Tortuguero Canals

Landmarks
Tortuguero National Park

Landmarks
Arenal Volcano

Landmarks
Arenal Volcano National Park
La Fortuna de San Carlos
Ecotermales Hot Springs

Landmarks
Monteverde Cloud Forest
Sky Walk Hanging Bridges

Landmarks
Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve
Ecological Sanctuary

Landmarks
Sarchi Village
Grecia Village

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Deborah
May 28th, 2024
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Jorge Avila was our wonderful proud Costa Rican guide. He was very warm, enjoyable, knowledgeable, and welcoming....
Jorge Avila was our wonderful proud Costa Rican guide. He was very warm, enjoyable, knowledgeable, and welcoming. He had insightful input to questions and potential issues likely of common concern. He was always open to questions and graciously repeated information. Each day had a thoughtful mix of educational, informal and personal info along with quiet moments that made the day quite enjoyable. Our tour had a happy mix of the cloud forest, jungle, and volcanic terrain and a dash of tourist/souvenir exposure that was just right for my expectations of flora and fauna exposure. Lodging was above my expectations and meals delicious with generous variety. Glad I went!Show more
Traveled in May 2024
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John
February 5th, 2017
5
My wife, Julie and I recently returned for a mid January Natural Wonders of Costa Rica GLOBUS Tour. Having done more...
My wife, Julie and I recently returned for a mid January Natural Wonders of Costa Rica GLOBUS Tour. Having done more than a dozen GLOBUS tours in the past, we can honestly say that this was one of the best. Our superb tour guide: Jorge Avila was a top flite naturalist and made this an outstanding eco-tour of his beloved country. He was always available to answer questions from all of all our tour members. We also truly felt that warmth of the friendly people of Costa Rica. The pace of the trip was conducive for all age groups, as the optional experiences fit the needs of al age groups. John Osborne- Venice, Florida Show more
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Jacqueline
Asked on November 1st, 2025
what are the hotels on this tour please
Accommodation
Tour Details
- GlobusOperator•Written November 2025
  here are the hotels that we use: San Jose: Cariari Hotel San Jose, Tortuguero: Evergreen lodge, Arenal: Volcano Lodge and Gardens, Monteverde: El Establo Mountain Lodge
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  Jacqueline
  Traveler•Written November 2025
  How many people in group please
- GlobusOperator•Written November 2025
  The departure of 21st Feb the max group size if full is 34 guests. Currently that date has 23 people booked on
- J
  Jacqueline
  Traveler•Written November 2025
  Is the Cariari hotel the Double Tree Hilton one
- GlobusOperator•Written November 2025
  yes that's right, the doubletree hilton hotel
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Greg
Asked on August 24th, 2024
Do you have a small group tour in Winter 2025? What are the names of the Accommodations and restaurants?
Accommodation
Tour Details
- GlobusOperator•Written August 2024
  We have a few departure for Winter 2025. What specific date are you wanting to travel, we will be able to advise if we have a small group departure. We send out the list of hotels we intend to use in your travel packet once you are booked on the tour. We then, confirm those hotels 30 days prior to your scheduled departure. The reservations are booked at the local restaurants while on tour, this allow for changes and availability.
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Vicky
Asked on July 25th, 2022
Does your tour group still require to be vaccinated?
Tour Details
- GlobusOperator•Written July 2022
  We require everyone who travels with us to be vaccinated through 2022. This policy may or may not continue through 2023 depending on the global situation surrounding Covid.
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Kate
Asked on December 1st, 2016
Is the airfare included on this tour?
Flights / Transfers
- GlobusOperator•Written December 2016
  TourRadar specialises in giving you the best tours from around the world, however the tours we offer do not include airfare and we do not book or advise on airfare. You will be responsible for booking your flights to meet with the group at the starting city. We do not recommend booking airfare before confirming your tour.

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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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- 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.
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Natural Wonders of Costa Rica

Itinerary

San José

San José to Tortuguero

Included Activities

Tortuguero

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Tortuguero to Arenal

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Arenal

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Arenal to Monteverde

Included Activities

Monteverde

Included Activities

Monteverde to San José

Included Activities

San José

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