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Costa Rica Experience

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Start and end in San Jose
4.1 (33 reviews)
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Nature & Wildlife
Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
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Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    San Jose

    San Jose

    Optional Activities

    • Welcome dinner
    • Cartago Bike & Train Tour (USD59)
    • Costa Rica Pura Vida Experience (USD63)
    • San Jose Bites and Sights Tour (USD33)
    • Irazu Volcano, Orosi Valley & Lankester Botanical Garden full-day tour (USD90)
    • Butterfly farm (USD27)
    • Gold Museum (USD11)
    • Jade Museum (USD10)
    • National Museum (USD12)
    • San Jose by Night (USD74)
    • Home Cooked San Jose (USD39)
    • Tropical Rainforest and Chocolate Adventure (USD99)
    • The Art of Craft Beer in San Jose (USD68)
    Landmarks
    Main Plaza
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  2. Day 2

    San Jose to La Fortuna

    San Jose to La Fortuna
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at a nearby restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Tesoro Escondido Waterfall hike and swim

    Optional Activities

    • La Fortuna Waterfall (USD15)
    • Arenal Volcano lava field hike
    • Stand up paddle board on Arenal Lake (USD65)
    • Hot springs (USD45)
    • Arenal hanging bridges tour (USD56)
    • Cano Negro boat tour (USD67)
    • Tabacon Hot Springs with entrance, dinner and transport (USD99)
    Landmarks
    Tesoro Escondido Waterfall
    Arenal Volcano
    La Fortuna Waterfall
    Arenal Lake
  3. Day 3

    La Fortuna to Monteverde

    La Fortuna to Monteverde

    Included Activities

    • Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve visit

    Optional Activities

    • Night walk through Cloud Forest (USD35)
    Landmarks
    Lake Arenal
    Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
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  4. Day 4

    Monteverde

    Monteverde

    Included Activities

    • Guided walk in Monteverde Cloud Forest

    Optional Activities

    • Suspension bridges tour (USD47)
    • Zip lining through the canopy (USD90)
    • Coffee & Chocolate tour (USD35)
    • Butterfly garden and insects farm (USD15)
    • Serpentarium (USD15)
    Landmarks
    Monteverde Cloud Forest
    Serpentarium
  5. Day 5

    Monteverde to Manuel Antonio

    Monteverde to Manuel Antonio
    Meals
    Lunch (Traditional home-cooked lunch prepared with a local family, including local Costa Rican coffee)

    Included Activities

    • Home-cooked traditional lunch with local family

    Optional Activities

    • Sunset sail (USD80)
    • Waterfront restaurant dinner
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  6. Day 6

    Manuel Antonio National Park

    Manuel Antonio National Park

    Included Activities

    • Manuel Antonio National Park entrance
    • Manuel Antonio National Park tour with naturalist guide

    Optional Activities

    • Mangrove tour by kayak with lunch (USD80)
    • Surf/boogie board rental (USD10)
    • Swimming and kayaking in the park
    • Trail exploration in the park
    Landmarks
    Manuel Antonio National Park
  7. Day 7

    Manuel Antonio to San Jose

    Manuel Antonio to San Jose

    Included Activities

    • Mangrove kayaking with local guide on Damas Island

    Optional Activities

    • Farewell dinner
    Landmarks
    Damas Island
  8. Day 8

    San Jose

    San Jose
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Traveler Reviews

4.1
Overall rating based on 33 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.3
  • Transport
    3.9
  • Guide
    4.6
  • Accommodation
    3.6
  • Food
    3.7
  • Tour Operator
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  • Cheryl1.0•May 2026
    This was a private tour for our family of 9 because mine of the members was under 15. It was a disaster from the...
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    Traveled in April 2026
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, Cheryl. We’re sorry to hear about the challenges you experienced on your private family tour. We understand how disappointing this would have been, especially on a trip arranged to meet your family’s specific needs. We can see that our Tailor‑Made Specialist has been in contact with you to discuss your concerns and has offered compensation in recognition of what you’ve outlined. Many thanks for bringing this to our attention.
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  • Hari2.0•February 2025
    Hotels in almost every place not good. Breakfast not satisfactory. In most places, no TV, no glasses, cups in most...
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    Traveled in February 2025
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Hi Hari, thank you for taking the time to leave a review and share your experience. We’re sorry to hear that some of the accommodations didn’t meet your expectations, and we appreciate your feedback on the breakfast options and amenities. While our hotels are chosen for their location and local character, we understand that expectations can vary, and we regret that they did not align with what you were hoping for. Having said this, it’s great to hear you had a positive experience with your guide, and we hope you still found memorable moments on your journey. We’d be happy to hear more about your experience, please do reach out to us at customercare@intrepidtravel.com, and a member of our Customer Care Team will be happy to assist you.
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  • Theah4.0•August 2024
    The only thing I would say is the pick up to the airport sucked they got the wrong time and I had to get a taxi other...
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    Traveled in August 2024
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Hi Theah, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we're absolutely thrilled to hear you had an amazing experience and would definitely travel with us again! We're sorry to hear about the issues you encountered with your transfer, we have raised this experience with the relevant teams and someone will be in touch to resolve this very soon.
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    Laura5.0•March 2024
    our intrepid guide was so informative and helpful. the whole experience was just wonderful. A nice sampling of...
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    Traveled in March 2024
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Hi Laura, thank you for your great review! We are so glad you had a wonderful time in Costa Rica, a truly beautiful place :)
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  • Raksha3.0•January 2024
    The Costa Rica Experience via Interpid gets very expensive. A lot of things aren’t covered daily and you paying more...
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    Traveled in December 2023
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Hi Raksha, thanks for your honest review of your Costa Rica trip. We're sorry to hear that your experience didn't meet all of your expectations. This trip is one of our Original style trips, where there is a balance of included activities with your group and free time to explore independently. We use a combination of local and private transport and mostly stay at tourist-class hotels – though homestays are often a feature of the trips which our customers usually love. We do hope that we can still welcome you back on another Intrepid trip in the future.
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  • Catherine4.0•October 2023
    We had so much fun touring around Costa Rica. Our tour guide Carol was excellent! It was nice to be able to relax...
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    Traveled in October 2023
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Thank you for taking the time to leave us a positive review Catherine. We are so pleased to hear how much you enjoyed your time in Costa Rica and how your tour leader filled you with confidence whilst touring the country. We look forward to welcoming you on another Intrepid Trip soon. All the best Intrepid Travel
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  • Maria4.0•October 2023
    Great guides and good transport, including a public bus back to San Jose. The accommodation was comfortable and...
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    Traveled in October 2023
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Hi Maria, thank you so much for your positive review. Getting a local experience is so important to Intrepid, and we are happy to know that you enjoyed your days in transit. As well, it is fantastic to know you were comfortable and had the chance to experience the wildlife in stunning Costa Rica. We hope to see you again in future. Stay well.
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  • Emma5.0•July 2023
    I thoroughly enjoyed my Costa Rican tour through Intrepid! What a beautiful country with so much to see and...
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    Traveled in July 2023
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Hi Emma, thank you for sharing your experience with Intrepid, but in particular with Liza and your immersion into all the things you encountered beautiful Costa Rica! We are excited to see you again when the time comes, stay well, and please reach out should you need any help planning your next adventure.
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  • Annette5.0•April 2023
    Fantastic experience , Marvin is a knowledge guy and always ready to help. We love the home stay and all the other...
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    Traveled in March 2023
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Hi Annette! We are so happy to hear you had a lovely time on tour! Thank you so much for your feedback on your guide! We pride ourselves in having some of the best guides in the business. Who are happy to provide you with top notch experiences while traveling with us!
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  • Gary
    Gary5.0•April 2023
    I enjoyed this tour. Jamie was an excellent tour leader: personable, knowledgeable, funny, communicative, and well...
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    Traveled in April 2023
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Hi there Gary, thank you for your review - We're incredibly proud of our local leaders and, from your kind words about Jamie, it's clear to see why! The beauty of Costa Rica and its wonderful people is unmatched, thank you for choosing to experience this stunning destination with us, we hope to welcome you on another Intrepid trip soon.
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    I saw that there is a lot of free time on this tour. I would like to see all the additional activities that can be booked on every stop before buying the tour

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written June 2026

      You're absolutely right that the itinerary includes some free time, and this is deliberately designed to give you the freedom to choose from a variety of optional activities at each destination. You can explore all the available options directly on our website within the day-by-day itinerary. These include a great range of experiences such as relaxing in hot springs in La Fortuna, zip-lining through the cloud forest in Monteverde, wildlife cruises in Manuel Antonio, and local food and culture tours in San José. To keep things flexible, optional activities are usually arranged locally. At the welcome meeting on Day 1, you can simply share your interests and preferences with your tour leader, who will guide you through the available options and help organise bookings based on availability.

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    Asked on January 22nd, 2026

    I looked at this tour on the Intrepid website and there was only one spot, now it looks like an option through this website, tourradar.com. Guess I'm confused… before I book, I need confirmation that this tour is available for two people for 8 days beginning March 28, 2026

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written January 2026

      Unfortunately, our 28MAR2026 departure is now fully booked. However, we do have availability for 2 on the departures before and after. If you are flexible in dates at all please let us know and we can hold 2 spots complimentary for you for up to 48 hours.

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written January 2026

      For the Costa Rica Experience (8 destinations) trip, the single supplement is USD 420 per person, regardless of the departure date.

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written December 2025

      To better assist you in finding the perfect tour, could you please share whether you're interested in a private trip? Additionally, it would be helpful to know the ages of the children in your group and your budget per person.

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      The children are aged 5, 3, 4, 2, 3, 1, and an infant. Our ideal budget is 1500-1700 per person.

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      We have 4 spots available on the trip Costa Rica Experience departing on 17 January.

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    Sonia

    Asked on February 27th, 2025

    Would this be possible to add extra beach days at the end before San Jose?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written February 2025

      As the tour begins and ends in San Jose, we would only be able to book pre or post tour accommodations at the start and end hotels. We would not be able to assist in making arrangements in Manuel Antonio region and this would have to be arranged independently by the travel.

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    Ariane

    Asked on February 10th, 2025

    Does the tour in Costa Rica for 9 days include three meals a day or just 3 meals the whole trip?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written February 2025

      On this specific itinerary there are 3 meals included for the full duration of the tour. Breakfast is included on Day 3, Lunch is included on Day 6 and dinner is included on the homestay visit on Day 2.

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    Johannes

    Asked on February 5th, 2025

    Do I have to fly to Costa Rica at an additional expense? And where does this trip start from, can I leave from Ottawa, Ontario?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written February 2025

      All pricing listed online will not include international flights to and from the starting points and would be an additional cost and arranged by the traveler. The tour begins and ends at the Urban Green Hotel in San Jose.

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    Asked on February 5th, 2025

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      Transport includes Private vehicle, Boat, Public Transportation.

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