Where can I find more detailed information about this tour?

A trip note will be given, which contains essential information about your trip - 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. Please contact us for this.

Is there an airport pickup for when I arrive? If so, what is the cost of the pickup?

On Day 2 you will take an early morning transfer to the town La Fortuna.We include shared shuttles in our price, the latest leaving at 8:30PM, After this time, we can offer private SHUTTLES so there will not be a chance of missing your pick up service.

Do we get shared or private rooms at the hostel?

All accommodations are subject to change until 4-6 weeks before the departure date. After the booking is made you will be issued your final trip documents with your specific accommodation details 4-6 weeks before departure. Under the "What’s Included" tab on each tour page, you can find general info about the accommodations used on the tour before you book.

What is the maximum capacity of people on coach and mini bus?

The maximum capacity for the shuttle vans are 10-15 people.

Instead of being transferred to the airport at the end of the tour i would like to be transferred to another hotel in San Jose. Is this possible?

Yes, this can be possible. We only need to know your hostel address before confirming this change.

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Costa Rica Nature Explorer 8D/7N

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Start and end in San Jose

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Gold Operator: Bamba Travel
Nature & Wildlife: Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
Private Tour: Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Ages 10+

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Itinerary

Day 1
San Jose
San Jose
Meals
Dinner (Traditional Costa Rican dishes at a nearby restaurant)
Optional Activities
- Stroll through lush parks
- Visit the National Theater
- Explore local museums
- Pool relaxation
Landmarks
National Theater
Day 2
San Jose to Puerto Viejo
San Jose to Puerto Viejo
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Shuttle transfer to Puerto Viejo
Optional Activities
- Reggae bar visits
- Explore colorful murals
- Dine at local eateries
Landmarks
Puerto Viejo
Day 3
Puerto Viejo
Puerto Viejo
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch included during Cahuita National Park guided hike)
Included Activities
- Cahuita National Park guided hike with lunch included
Optional Activities
- Beach visits at Playa Chiquita and Punta Uva
- Snorkeling tour of coral reefs
- Jaguar Rescue Center visit
- Surfing on Caribbean waves
- Sunset strolls on the beach
Landmarks
Playa Chiquita
Punta Uva
Cahuita National Park
Jaguar Rescue Center
Day 4
Puerto Viejo
Puerto Viejo
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Beach relaxation
- Surfing on Caribbean waves
- Town exploration
Day 5
Puerto Viejo to La Fortuna
Puerto Viejo to La Fortuna
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Shuttle transfer to La Fortuna
Optional Activities
- Explore La Fortuna town markets
- Visit cafés and shops
- Sample local delicacies
Landmarks
Arenal Volcano
Day 6
La Fortuna
La Fortuna
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Arenal National Park hikes
- La Fortuna waterfall swim
- Rainforest ziplining
- Countryside biking
- Canoe trip on clear waters
- Natural hot springs soak
Landmarks
Arenal National Park
La Fortuna Waterfall
Day 7
La Fortuna to San Jose
La Fortuna to San Jose
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Shuttle transfer to San Jose
Optional Activities
- Final stroll or coffee with scenic views
- Dinner at city center restaurant
- Hotel relaxation
Day 8
San Jose
San Jose
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Airport transfer
Optional Activities
- Breakfast
- Garden stroll
- Hotel relaxation

Landmarks
National Theater

Landmarks
Puerto Viejo

Landmarks
Playa Chiquita
Punta Uva
Cahuita National Park
Jaguar Rescue Center

Landmarks
Arenal Volcano

Landmarks
Arenal National Park
La Fortuna Waterfall

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Rating: 4.2 (1,377 reviews)
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Response rate: 96%
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4.5

Overall rating based on 2 Reviews

Transport
5.0
Guide
4.0
Accommodation
4.0
Food
3.0
Tour Operator
4.2

daniela5.0•February 2022
Pura vida, really nice experience
Traveled in February 2022
Marsha4.0•July 2017
Transportation was on time and organized (even when our plane was late arriving to country). Hostels met our...
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Traveled in July 2017
Reply from: Bamba Travel
Hi Marsha, Thanks for sending your comments through! Your feedback is very valuable to us, this is the way we can gladly improve our service. We appreciate you bringing this issue to our attention and we will work to ensure every travel will have a nice experience and time to explore more different areas. Until next time. The Bamba Team (Daniela Pérez)
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Anne
Asked on February 1st, 2017
Where can I find more detailed information about this tour?
Other
- Bamba TravelOperator•Written February 2017
  A trip note will be given, which contains essential information about your trip - 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. Please contact us for this.
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Jorge
Asked on October 1st, 2016
Is there an airport pickup for when I arrive? If so, what is the cost of the pickup?
Flights / Transfers
Price / Availability
- Bamba TravelOperator•Written October 2016
  On Day 2 you will take an early morning transfer to the town La Fortuna.We include shared shuttles in our price, the latest leaving at 8:30PM, After this time, we can offer private SHUTTLES so there will not be a chance of missing your pick up service.
R
Rob
Asked on July 1st, 2016
Do we get shared or private rooms at the hostel?
Accommodation
- Bamba TravelOperator•Written July 2016
  All accommodations are subject to change until 4-6 weeks before the departure date. After the booking is made you will be issued your final trip documents with your specific accommodation details 4-6 weeks before departure. Under the "What’s Included" tab on each tour page, you can find general info about the accommodations used on the tour before you book.
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Shirley
Asked on March 1st, 2016
What is the maximum capacity of people on coach and mini bus?
Transport
- Bamba TravelOperator•Written March 2016
  The maximum capacity for the shuttle vans are 10-15 people.
R
Ronald
Asked on March 1st, 2016
Instead of being transferred to the airport at the end of the tour i would like to be transferred to another hotel in San Jose. Is this possible?
Other
- Bamba TravelOperator•Written March 2016
  Yes, this can be possible. We only need to know your hostel address before confirming this change.

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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.
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- For any tour departing before November 9th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after November 9th, 2026, a minimum payment of 10% is required to confirm your booking with Bamba 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 90 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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