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Supersaver | Costa Rica Essentials Plus, 8 days

8 days
Start and end in San Jose
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15 traveler reviews
Supersaver | Costa Rica Essentials Plus, 8 days - Destination Services Costa Rica
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Plan your adventure:
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English, Spanish
Group Size 1 - 30
Age range 10 to 99
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Highlights

  • Explore Braulio Carrillo National Park
  • Cruise through Tortuguero's canals
  • Hike Arenal's lava trails and relax in hot springs
  • Cross Arenal Lake by boat to Monteverde
  • Discover Monteverde Cloud Forest

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 ARRIVAL SAN JOSE
  2. Day 2 SAN JOSE – TORTUGUERO (135km – 4 hrs by road / 2 hrs by boat)
  3. Day 3 TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK
  4. Day 4 TORTUGUERO – ARENAL (210km – 5 hrs by road / 2 hrs by boat)
  5. Day 5 ARENAL VOLCANO NATIONAL PARK
  6. Day 6 ARENAL – MONTEVERDE (60km – 2.5 hrs by road / 45 min by boat)
  7. Day 7 MONTEVERDE
  8. Day 8 MONTEVERDE – SAN JOSE (140 km – 4 hrs)
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

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Number of tours

66

Age Range

10 to 99 years old

Response time

7 hours

Response rate

100%

We are a leading company in Costa Rica, providing the best possible experience to our end customers. In key positions, we have employees with many years of experience in the tourism industry. We have two main offices and valuable staff located in the most important areas. Friendly and peaceful,...

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  • RA
    · November 28th, 2024
    I really enjoyed our tour of Costa Rica. It was fun to see different parts of the country. The transfers went smoothly and the guides were all great.
    Destination Services Costa Rica commented on this review
    Good Day Dear Rosanne Thanks for your comments, we are glad to know you enjoyed the trip. Regards, Karla Alpízar Destination Services Costa Rica's Team
    Trip date: November 2024
  • Supersaver | Costa Rica Essentials Plus, 8 days reviewer 2
    · November 26th, 2024
    Great tour, well organised, super easy way to look at Costa Rica with no hassels. Tours terrific, guides great. Accomodation superb. Would highly recommend. Saw over 50 birds, 2 kinds of sloths, 3 different Toucans, monkeys, snakes, frogs. Couldn't have been a better nature experience.
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    Destination Services Costa Rica commented on this review
    Good Day Dear Lindon We are very glad to know you enjoyed your trip, we hope you have the opportunity to come back some day and keep discovering more amazing places from Costa Rica. Thanks for trusting in our services. Regards, Karla Alpízar... Show more
    Trip date: November 2024
  • AB
    · November 8th, 2024
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    Excellent destination, we were grateful for the quality of service and prepared guides in all the excursions. Regarding the accommodation all the hotels were of quality ????????.
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    Destination Services Costa Rica commented on this review
    Good Day Dear Abdelkrim Thanks for your feedback, we truly appreciate your preference. We hope tou have the opportunity to come back someday and keep discover more from the beautiful Costa Rica paradise. Regards, Karla Alpízar Destination... Show more
    Trip date: October 2024
  • JS
    · April 25th, 2024
    We enjoyed it tremendously. It was good value for top quality (hotels, meals, transportation). It was nice that everything was planned and organized for us. A truly easy way to travel and see the sights (natural wonders such as waterfalls, volcanoes, rainforests, wildlife).
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    Destination Services Costa Rica commented on this review
    Thank you for your very positive feedback. Your comments are very important for us to improve our services and I am glad you had a lovely experience with us and we met your travelling expectations. We hope to be your choice for your future holiday... Show more
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    Trip date: February 2024
  • AA
    · February 1st, 2024
    Very nice and efficient tour of the more exciting cities in Costa Rica. Very high level hotels. Greatly organized transportation transfers from location to location. Well organized tours. However, one of the tours forgot to pick us up, and after an hour of waiting we were assigned to another tour with the same plan. Usually we were picked even few minutes before the due time. We highly recommend TourRadar.
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    Destination Services Costa Rica commented on this review
    Thank you for your very positive feedback. Your comments are very important for us to improve our services and I am glad you had a lovely experience with us and we met your travelling expectations. We hope to be your choice for your future holiday... Show more
    Trip date: January 2024
  • CA
    · December 26th, 2023
    Arenal was clouded over--no fault of any tour. Three hours at the hot springs was too long for me, but the others enjoyed it. Food was good. The boat tour through the byways of Tortuguero was enjoyable. The woodcarving village was interesting, but we weren't shown where in/near the shop the factory was.
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    Destination Services Costa Rica commented on this review
    Good Day Dear Carilyn. Very sorry that you can see the Arenal Volcano we hope next time the weather help on this. We really appreciate your feedback. Regards, Destination Services Costa Rica's Team
    Trip date: December 2023
  • Supersaver | Costa Rica Essentials Plus, 8 days reviewer 7
    · June 29th, 2023
    We felt taken care of and had a great time!
    Destination Services Costa Rica commented on this review
    Thank you for your very positive feedback. Your comments are very important for us to improve our services and I am glad you had a lovely experience with us and we met your travelling expectations. We hope to be your choice for your future holiday... Show more
    Trip date: June 2023
  • JM
    · April 28th, 2023
    We loved this tour and I would highly recomemned this to anyone. Costa Rica is beautiful and the people are very polite and courteous. Our whole expierence was something we'll never forget and we are planning on coming back. The guides were very knowledgeable and demonstated patience with the tourist. They answered all our questions and went at a pace that everyone could follow. TourRadar did a wonderful job and everything went as planned. We had on several occasion has to meet our ride to take us someplace, the ride ALWAYS showed up on time and the driver never asked for tips. We did bring $5.00 and $10.00 for tips depending how far the driver had to drive us or how long a escorted hike was. We will be coming back and I will definitely use TourRadar again.
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    Destination Services Costa Rica commented on this review
    Thanks so much for your feedback! we really appreciate the time you took to write such a review! Hope soon you come back to Costa Rica
    Trip date: April 2023
  • JL
    · February 24th, 2023
    We loved all the locations and adventures. We wish we would have been warned about how much tip money to have on hand. The biggest issue was we didn’t know that they book part of the group at different locations so we were separated from our friends for 2 of the 3 locations. That made for extra travel cost and coordination. Overall, I would do this trip again in a heartbeat! It was amazing getting rained on in the rainforest! Alex the tour guide was Amazing in Tortuguero. Walking around Arenal we found so much food, sweets, and local art/merchandise. We also went horseback riding during the day. The zipline in Monteverde was a highlight to end on. The restaurant called Kapi Kapi is perfect for a sunset dinner, a delicious menu with and a delightful family that runs the place! The staff, live music, and food at the Radisson in San Jose was great. They helped us find the best all in one place for souvenirs! The chocolates aren’t great and the rum is horrible but the coffee liqueur is yum!
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    Destination Services Costa Rica commented on this review
    Thanks so much for your feedback!, we really appreciate the time you took to write such a review!.Hope soon you come back to Costa Rica
    Trip date: February 2023
  • LR
    · February 12th, 2023
    Overall very good experience. We did several cool things that we really enjoyed. We would like to have had more information. For example, we paid for the boat excursion in Tortuguero but they did not have record of that. It caused a few hours of stress and then at the last minute the hotel received the information that we had already paid. Would have been nice to avoid that. There was also more down time that I expected but that’s my fault for making assumptions. We had a great time overall and would do it again.
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    Destination Services Costa Rica commented on this review
    Thanks so much for your feedback!, we really appreciate the time you took to write such a review!.Hope soon you come back to Costa Rica
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    Trip date: February 2023

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Supersaver | Costa Rica Essentials Plus, 8 days
From San Jose to San Jose

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What our customers ask about this tour

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    • How can I confirm the activities included in my itinerary?

      You will receive a confirmation letter detailing all activities, and you can ask for further explanations if needed.

    • What types of meals are included in the tour?

      Meals vary by specific tour packages; some include lunch options while others may provide dinner.

    • What should I do if I arrive at the hotel late?

      The hotel staff can be notified about anyone arriving late to facilitate check-in.

    • Are there recommended tipping guidelines for service personnel?

      Tipping is customary in restaurants, and it's usually accepted in small cash denominations.

    • How can I pay for tours and services during the trip?

      Payments can be made using cash in USD or Colones, as well as with credit and debit cards.

    • What is the general procedure for handling luggage during tours?

      Luggage can typically be kept at the hotel while participating in day tours.

    • Can I book a private transfer for my last day?

      Yes, a private transfer can be arranged at an additional cost, typically between $300 - $350 USD.

    • What activities are recommended for free days during the tour?

      Some activities include visiting hot springs, guided tours, and hikes.

    • How can I check for availability of optional activities?

      You can inquire about available activities when you arrive or look for detailed information online.

    • Is there a transportation service for excursions?

      Transportation is provided for excursions from and to the hotel during the tour schedule.

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      • 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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      • For any tour departing before February 1st, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after February 1st, 2025, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Destination Services Costa Rica. 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 60 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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