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Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
Age range 16 to 85
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Highlights

  • Explore San Jose's vibrant barrios and museums
  • Visit Irazu Volcano and sample Turrialba cheese
  • Navigate Tortuguero's canals and spot wildlife
  • Learn chocolate making in La Tirimbina forest
  • Hike in Monteverde's cloud forest and bridges

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Start trip in San Jose
  2. Day 2 Discover Irazu volcano, try artisanal cheese, end the day with a cooking lesson and dinner
  3. Day 3 Free day in Turrialba; optional white water rafting
  4. Day 4 Journey by bus and boat to Tortuguero National Park. Visit a Sea Turtle Conservancy
  5. Day 5 Full day to explore Tortuguero National Park searching for wildlife
  6. Day 6 Travel to Arenal via Guapiles. Visit La Tirimbina for a chocolate tour
  7. Day 7 Hike in Arenal Volcano National Park. Option to relax in hot springs in afternoon
  8. Day 8 Morning search for sloths and other wildlife in Arenal.
  9. Day 9 Drive to Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, evening night walk
  10. Day 10 Search for wildlife on hanging bridges through the cloud forest
  11. Day 11 Drive south to the Pacific Coast
  12. Day 12 Full-day trip to explore the wildlife haven of Corcovado National Park on the Osa Peninsula
  13. Day 13 Free day to explore Dominical
  14. Day 14 Trip ends in Dominical. Included transfer to San Jose Airport (SJO)
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
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  • Transport

What's Not Included

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  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

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  • Studio Hotel

    Hotel
    day 1

  • Casa Turire

    Hotel
    Days 2, 3

  • Pachira Lodge

    Lodge
    Days 4, 5

  • Arenal Springs Resort and Spa

    Hotel
    Days 6, 7, 8

  • Sibu Lodge

    Lodge
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  • Hotel Cristal Ballena

    Hotel
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This operator has high review ratings and responds promptly to enquiries

Number of tours

453

Age Range

16 to 85 years old

Response time

within 2 days

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

  • JoAnne
    · December 31st, 2024
    Volcan Masaya, Granada & Leon, Suchitoto, Atitlan, Antigua
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  • Valerie
    · November 19th, 2024
    This tour exceeded my expectations. Our tour leader, Oscar, was passionate and extremely knowledgeable. I would...
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  • Jeanna
    · August 18th, 2024
    This trip was a dream! Costa Rica is a nature lover's paradise, the group was small and very friendly, our teenagers...
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Dates & Availability

14 days
Upgraded - Costa Rica Wildlife
From San Jose to San Jose

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 284957

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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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