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Hiking in Costa Rica and Nicaragua

15 days
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From San Jose to Managua
4.5
9 traveler reviews
Hiking in Costa Rica and Nicaragua - Explore!

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Explore!
Group Tour
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
Age range 16 to 85
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Highlights

  • Embark on a tranquil forest walk at La Selva
  • Hike in the tropical forest around famous Arenal
  • Look out for monkeys, toucans and hummingbirds
  • Explore the colonial cities of Leon and Granada

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Join trip in San Jose
  2. Day 2 Walk in Braulio Carrillo National Park. Drive to Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui
  3. Day 3 Follow trail through primary rainforest at La Selva. Free afternoon
  4. Day 4 Travel to Arenal. Local walk. Optional thermal baths
  5. Day 5 Hike through the rainforest to Burrito Waterfall
  6. Day 6 Drive around Lake Arenal and on to Rincon de la Vieja National Park
  7. Day 7 Hike thorough Rincon de la Vieja Volcano National Park to waterfall
  8. Day 8 Cross the border to Nicaragua. Take ferry to Isla Ometepe
  9. Day 9 Hike through cloudforest to San Ramon Waterfall
  10. Day 10 Ferry back to mainland and drive to the colonial city of Leon
  11. Day 11 Drive through Los Maribios and volcano hike on El Hoyo
  12. Day 12 Drive to Granada, one of Central America's most beautiful cities; explore on foot
  13. Day 13 Four-wheel drive and hike along the Puma Trail on a walking tour of Mombacho Volcano
  14. Day 14 Free day in Granada
  15. Day 15 Trip ends in Granada
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(7,910 reviews)
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Number of tours

454

Age Range

16 to 85 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

96%

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Customer Reviews

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    4.5
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.4
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.1
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Tour Operator
    Explore!
    4.5
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  • A
    · March 7th, 2023
    Visiting Masaya?? Volcano on the last night.
    Trip date: February 2023
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  • A
    · March 12th, 2023
    Spotting a mother sloth with baby at roadside, thanks to our superb driver Jose in Costa Rica. Volcanic night-time tour on last day, an optional highlight.
    Trip date: February 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · December 29th, 2019
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    Trip date: November 2019
  • A
    · December 9th, 2019
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    Trip date: November 2019
  • A
    · December 3rd, 2019
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    Trip date: November 2019
  • A
    · December 3rd, 2019
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    Trip date: November 2019
  • A
    · December 2nd, 2019
    The one thing which would improve this trip is...
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    Trip date: November 2019
  • A
    · May 17th, 2019
    Thought it was a well-balanced itinerary exploring two contrasting countries. Plenty of activity, no exhausting journeys on to the next destination, and adequate relaxation time for those that needed it.
    Explore! commented on this review
    Thanks for your review. Glad you had a nice trip.
    Trip date: February 2018
  • A
    · May 17th, 2019
    All trips I have done with Explore have been exactly as shown in your brochure. Very pleased with the way everything is organised.
    Explore! commented on this review
    Thanks for the great feedback, we are so pleased you like the trips. We hope to see you on another adventure soon :)
    Trip date: February 2018
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Good to Know

Tour ID: 124747

  • Currencies
    ₡
    Costa Rican Colon
    Costa Rica
    C$
    Cordoba Oro
    Nicaragua
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types A, B.

    Type A
    Costa Rica and Nicaragua
    Type B
    Costa Rica and Nicaragua
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Costa Rica and Nicaragua. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Costa Rica and Nicaragua. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Costa Rica and Nicaragua. 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 and Nicaragua. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Nicaragua. Ideally 3 months 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.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before March 29th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after March 29th, 2025, a minimum payment of 10% is required to confirm your booking with Explore!. 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 75 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Explore! will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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