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Full Costa Rica Explorer 14D/13N

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Start and end in San Jose
3.8
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  • Serene river lined with dense greenery and reflections.
  • Sloth relaxing on a tree branch.
  • Historic building facade with sculptures.
  • Blue bicycle in a lush garden with ferns.
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  • Beach with colorful signs and a turtle sculpture.
  • Sandy beach with trees and waves.
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Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    San José

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  2. Day 2

    San José to Tortuguero

    Meals
    Breakfast (Riverside breakfast before riverboat), Lunch (Fresh, local lunch at the lodge restaurant by the pool)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic drive through Braulio Carrillo National Park
    • Riverside breakfast
    • La Suerte River cruise - wildlife viewing
    • Check-in at jungle lodge
    • Tortuguero village boat ride and exploration
    • Guided garden walk at lodge
    Landmarks
    Braulio Carrillo National Park
    La Suerte River
    Tortuguero Village
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  3. Day 3

    Tortuguero

    Meals
    Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise wildlife boat cruise through Tortuguero canals
    • Turtle-nesting beach exploration with naturalist guide
    • Jungle trails hiking
    • Beach stroll with sunset viewing
    Landmarks
    Tortuguero National Park
    Tortuguero Canals
    Tortuguero Beaches
  4. Day 4

    Tortuguero to Puerto Viejo

    Meals
    Breakfast (Early breakfast before boat departure), Lunch (Delicious Costa Rican lunch in Guápiles)

    Included Activities

    • Morning birdwatching boat ride
    • Scenic drive through pineapple and banana country
    • Arrival at Puerto Viejo beach
    Landmarks
    Guápiles
    Puerto Viejo
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  5. Day 5

    Puerto Viejo

    Included Activities

    • Beach-hopping at Cahuita National Park
    • Biking Puerto Viejo coastline
    • Coral pools exploration and snorkeling
    • Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge exploration

    Optional Activities

    • Surfing at Puerto Viejo
    Landmarks
    Cahuita National Park
    Black Beach
    Cocles
    Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge
  6. Day 6

    Puerto Viejo

    Optional Activities

    • Beach lounging and swimming
    • Biking exploration
    • Snorkeling lessons
    • Surfing lessons
    • Guided kayak through mangroves
    • Wildlife refuge exploration
    • Morning yoga class on the sand
    • Local market exploration
    • Reggae cafe visits
    Landmarks
    Puerto Viejo
  7. Day 7

    Puerto Viejo to La Fortuna

    Meals
    Breakfast (Caribbean breakfast at hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Natural hot springs soaking
    • Local restaurant exploration
    Landmarks
    Arenal Volcano
    La Fortuna de San Carlos
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  8. Day 8

    La Fortuna

    Optional Activities

    • Arenal Volcano National Park rainforest hiking
    • Whitewater rafting on Rio Balsa (Class III and IV rapids)
    • La Fortuna Waterfall hike and swimming
    • Vida Campesina farm tour with cooking class
    • Rainforest Chocolate Tour
    Landmarks
    Arenal Volcano National Park
    Rio Balsa
    Fortuna River Waterfall
    Vida Campesina Farm
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  9. Day 9

    La Fortuna to Monteverde

    Meals
    Breakfast (Hearty breakfast before departure)

    Included Activities

    • Lake Arenal boat crossing
    • Scenic drive to Monteverde

    Optional Activities

    • Santa Elena town exploration
    Landmarks
    Lake Arenal
    Santa Elena
    Monteverde Cloud Forest
  10. Day 10

    Monteverde

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Monteverde cloud forest exploration and hiking
    • Zipline tour above canopy
    • Santa Elena Private Reserve exploration
    Landmarks
    Monteverde Cloud Forest
    Santa Elena Private Reserve
  11. Day 11

    Monteverde to Santa Teresa

    Meals
    Breakfast (Hearty breakfast at hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Surfing at Santa Teresa
    • Yoga practice on the beach
    • Beach exploration
    Landmarks
    Santa Teresa
    Nicoya Peninsula
  12. Day 12

    Santa Teresa

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Beach relaxation and swimming
    • Sunrise strolls
    • Guided horseback rides
    • Jungle trail hiking
    • Canopy zipline tours
    • Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve day trip
    • Bike or ATV rental exploration
    • Mal Pais surfing
    Landmarks
    Santa Teresa Beaches
    Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve
    Mal Pais
  13. Day 13

    Santa Teresa to San José

    Meals
    Breakfast (Leisurely breakfast at hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Plaza de la Cultura exploration
    • National Theater viewing

    Optional Activities

    • Barrio Escalante gastronomic scene exploration
    Landmarks
    Plaza de la Cultura
    National Theater
    Barrio Escalante
  14. Day 14

    San José

    Meals
    Breakfast (Relaxed breakfast with fresh tropical fruits and Costa Rican coffee)
    Landmarks
    Juan Santamaria International Airport

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3.8
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  • Itinerary
    2.0
  • Transport
    4.0
  • Guide
    4.7
  • Accommodation
    3.5
  • Food
    3.8
  • Tour Operator
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  • A
    May 31st, 2019
    We booked according to the offer in bambas catalogue. Let me say, what they promise is not what you get. We booked...
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    Traveled in March 2019
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    Dear Traveler, Thank you for sending us your comments and I want to extend our sincerest apologies for the experience that you had. Thank you for bringing this issue to our attention so we can continue to improve our service on the different tours and the details we provide you. We are always happy to help you! The Bamba Team, Daniela Pérez
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    August 28th, 2017
    The trip was amazing ! All staff from tourradar has been very helpful.
    Traveled in August 2017
    Reply from: Bamba Travel
    Hi Stavros! Thank you very much for your kind feedback! We are happy to hear you enjoyed the assistance to organise your trip through Costa Rica. We would love to see you again on another Bamba tour. Safe travels! The Bamba Team (Daniela Pérez)
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  • M
    July 3rd, 2017
    I have mixed feelings - through the travel I encountered a number of surprises, which, although did not fully ruin...
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    Traveled in April 2017
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    Hi Martin. We are sorry to hear your unpleasant feelings about the accommodation we did provide you. Your feedback is very valuable to us and we will keep in mind this and work on it to avoid any inconvenience. We are happy to hear you had a nice experience and we would love to see you on another Bamba tour. Please have a look at our tours in other countries! The Bamba Team (Daniela Pérez)
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  • Full Costa Rica Explorer 14D/13N reviewer 4
    June 29th, 2017
    We had an amazing time in Costa Rica! So glad we booked this tour with Bamba Experience through Tour Radar, from the...
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    Hi Aashfaria! Thank you very much for your kind feedback! We are so happy you had an excellent experience travelling with us. We appreciate your comments so we will keep up the great work with communication and immediate assistance for you. We would love to see you again on another Bamba tour. Please keep us in mind for your future travels! The Bamba Team (Daniela Pérez)
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    Nicole

    Asked on August 3rd, 2016

    What does this tour include? Are there any other expenses I should be aware of? Lastly, what would be the budget for 2 people who have just arrived and plan to stay in Costa Rica for 14 days?

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      Nicole

      Traveler•Written August 2016

      This tour includes the following:

      San Jose Airport Pick-up/Drop-off

      Hostel Accommodation:
      - 2 Nights in San Jose
      - 2 Nights in Tortuguero
      - 3 Night in La Fortuna
      - 3 Nights in Monteverde
      - 3 Nights in Manuel Antonio

      Meals: 7 Breakfasts

      Transportation:
      - San Jose to Tortuguero
      - Tortuguero to La Fortuna
      - La Fortuna to Monteverde
      - Monteverde to Manuel Antonio
      - Manuel Antonio to San Jose

      Tortuguero Canoe & Night Tour Including:
      - Transportation
      - English Speaking Guide

      WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
      Tortuguero National Park Entrance Fee
      Meals & Drinks
      Optional Activities
      Tips for guide
      Personal Expenses
      Travel Insurance

      This information will give you a good idea of the expenses in Costa Rica:

      Currency: Costa Rican Colon
      1 USD = 500 CRC
      (Check the current exchange rate)

      Budget per Day in USD
      (Food): Cost of a Beer = 2 USD
      Cost of a Basic Meal = 10 USD
      Budget per Day in USD
      (Accommodation): Cost of a Hostel Dorm = 7 USD
      Cost of a Hostel Private Room = 16 USD
      Cost of a 3-Star Hotel = 70 USD

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    Jeff

    Asked on July 1st, 2016

    What does this tour include?

    Other
    • Bamba TravelOperator•Written July 2016

      Here are the inclusions for this tour:

      San Jose Airport Pick-up/Drop-off

      Hostel Accommodation:
      - 2 Nights in San Jose
      - 2 Nights in Tortuguero
      - 3 Night in La Fortuna
      - 3 Nights in Monteverde
      - 3 Nights in Manuel Antonio

      Meals: 7 Breakfasts

      Transportation:
      - San Jose to Tortuguero
      - Tortuguero to La Fortuna
      - La Fortuna to Monteverde
      - Monteverde to Manuel Antonio
      - Manuel Antonio to San Jose

      Tortuguero Canoe & Night Tour Including:
      - Transportation
      - English Speaking Guide

      Additionally, this tour does not include the following:

      Tortuguero National Park Entrance Fee
      Meals & Drinks
      Optional Activities
      Tips for guide
      Personal Expenses
      Travel Insurance

  • J

    Jamie

    Asked on April 1st, 2016

    Is this a group tour?

    Other
    • Bamba TravelOperator•Written April 2016

      This is not a group tour, it's a self guided adventure, meaning you will be traveling independently.

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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Costa Rica. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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    • 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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