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- Tour Operator:
- Explore!
- Max group size:
- 16
- Physical rating:
- Age range:
- 16 to 85
- Operated in:
- English
- Tour id:
- 124389
Highlights
- Admire the classic cone-shape wonder of Arenal
- Discover sloths, monkeys, frogs and spectacular birdlife
- Search for beautiful quetzal in a cloud forest reserve
Itinerary
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- Introduction
- Day 1 Join trip in San Jose
- Day 2 Visit the active Poas Volcano, drive to Arenal
- Day 3 Wildlife float trip on the Penas Blancas river, free afternoon with optional activities including a waterfall hike
- Day 4 Drive to Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, night walk through the forest
- Day 5 Drive to Manuel Antonio National Park
- Day 6 Explore Manuel Antonio's wildlife and beaches
- Day 7 Free morning in Manuel Antonio National Park, return by vehicle to San Jose
- Day 8 Trip ends in San Jose
What's Included
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- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
What's Not Included
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
All accommodations are subject to change
Autentico Hotel
HotelDays 1, 7Hotel San Bosco Inn
HotelDays 2, 3Hotel Heliconia
Hotelday 4Karahé Beach Hotel
HotelDays 5, 6
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Operated by
Explore!
Number of tours
445
Age Range
16 to 85 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
100%
Explore is a global adventure travel company with 42 years’ experience in providing exciting and authentic travel experiences. With over 350 trips in around 100 countries, Explore’s expertly crafted itineraries combined with award-winning tour leaders, small group sizes and a commitment to...
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- MSMark· April 6th, 2024Too much time on the bus and not enough time visiting the country. Very bad lunch at the ox cart village and we had no other options. Spent a lot of time waiting around for other folks who did "extra activities." Luis was a wealth of knowledge about the country, the plant life, and wildlife. Airport transfers were spot on! No night walk in Monteverde. This should be removed from the brochure if it's not always available. Nothing on the website when we booked requiring "travel insurance" so imagine our surprise when asked for it. Update the website! Nice unexpected visit was the hot springs at our sister hotel in La Fortuna. Hotels were good but I wouldn't call then "3 star." One even had no air conditioning, not fans, and although the windows opened, there were no screens so we were visited by an array of 6- and 8-legged crittersShow more
Explore! commented on this reviewHi Mark, Thank you so much for taking the time to review your Highlights of Costa Rica holiday. I have forwarded your comments about the time spent travelling, the lunch at the ox cart vilage, and the hotel on to the Product Manager for Costa Rica.... Show moreTrip date: March 2024 - ASara· February 5th, 2023Nature rafting trip in La Fortuna. Guide was excellent, saw lots of wildlife, all round great experience.Trip date: January 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AMark· February 5th, 2023Highlights were the dinghy trip down the river, the Pacific Coast swim and the zip liningTrip date: January 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ARichard· February 10th, 2023Loved the tripTrip date: January 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ADiana· February 13th, 2023Great seeing sloths - our driver spotted one hanging on a fence by the road, amazing seeing it so close.Trip date: February 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ACriona· February 16th, 2023Although the weather wasn't the best the rain/cloud forrest was lovely. Down at the coast was so different.Trip date: February 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AMichelle· February 28th, 2023As above plus the optional tree tops walkway was excellent fun.Trip date: February 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AKatharine· March 1st, 2023The bogarin trail in Arenal and the night walk in the forest. Hotel Heliconia was amazing but we spent very little time there.Trip date: February 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ARobert· March 9th, 2023The wild life float trip and the Pacific coast.Trip date: February 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AAndy· March 27th, 2023Seeing into active volcano at Poas, wildlife river trip, seeing sloths and quetzels in rain forests, variety of bird and wildlife seen.Trip date: March 2023Review collected by Explore!
Dates & Availability
8 days
Highlights of Costa Rica
From San Jose to San Jose
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