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Best of Costa Rica

8 days
Start and end in San Jose
4.6
7 traveler reviews
Best of Costa Rica - World Expeditions
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Plan your adventure:
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Age range 16 to 80
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Highlights

  • Explore Tortuguero Canals by boat
  • Discover Arenal Volcano and its activities
  • Tour the Monteverde Cloud Forest
  • Experience the Sky Walk & Tram adventure
  • Relax and unwind in diverse Costa Rican locales

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrive San José
  2. Day 2 To Tortuguero
  3. Day 3 Tortuguero Canals
  4. Day 4 Arenal
  5. Day 5 Monteverde
  6. Day 6 Monteverde Cloud forest and Sky Tram & Sky walk
  7. Day 7 Return to San Jose
  8. Day 8 Trip concludes in San Jose
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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

Number of tours

95

Age Range

16 to 80 years old

Response time

within 3 days

Response rate

86%

World Expeditions is a multi-award winning pioneer of the adventure holidays travel industry. Starting in Nepal in 1975, the company now offers small group adventures to all seven continents, with a variety of activities on offer including trekking, rafting, cycling, mountaineering, wildlife...

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.6
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.6
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.2
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.7
  • 4.6
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  • Best of Costa Rica reviewer 1
    · January 5th, 2021
    Great tour you really do get to experience the best of Costa Rica.
    World Expeditions commented on this review
    thanks for your feedback, Daniel!
    Trip date: December 2020
  • RC
    · May 1st, 2019
    Was amazing, safe and fun
    Trip date: April 2019
  • MP
    · January 5th, 2019
    Transportation was perfect - on time, etc. Park Inn in San Jose was great. Tortuguero guide Alex was amazing; Entire Tortuguero experience was perfect. Arenal was disappointing. With less than 24 hours there, no excursions were reserved so we immediately tried to do so (Arenal hike, hot springs, etc.). All were closed out; so we had to fight for rescheduling and taking taxis on our own. Thankfully we fit it all in. Hotel (Magic Mountain) was disappointing - it wasn't finished yet. No elevators, missing appliances/furniture, overwhelmed staff. Monteverde was great! Really enjoyed excursions there as well.
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    World Expeditions commented on this review
    Thank you for your feedback, Melissa. It’s great to hear that you loved Costa Rica and you enjoyed your trip. We were sorry to read that the hotel Magic Mountain did not meet your expectations. This is not one of our standard properties we use on this... Show more
    Trip date: December 2018
  • GR
    · December 31st, 2018
    Excellent accommodations except Hotel Bosque in Monteverde. Grounds were beautiful but rooms were old and need updating. Breakfast was late starting and not especially good. Needed to put out salsa and not run out of pineapple. Oscar, our cloud forest guide was excellent.
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    Trip date: December 2018
  • A
    · April 5th, 2018
    Transports were always on time. Hotels were nice, clean.
    World Expeditions commented on this review
    Appreciate you sharing your feedback with others. Thank you once again for choosing to travel with World Expeditions.
    Trip date: March 2018
  • MM
    · March 31st, 2018
    Very well organized tour! All the modes of transportation was on time and excellent! We were in comfortable vans, large buses, and various boats. All of our guides were friendly and knowledgeable. The hotel accommodation was excellent. Breakfasts were very good. I would highly recommend both companies!
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    World Expeditions commented on this review
    Thank you for your feedback!
    Trip date: March 2018
  • SP
    · January 27th, 2018
    The Best of Costa Rica tour intention is great and to experience upper north east of the country.
    Trip date: January 2018

Dates & Availability

8 days
Best of Costa Rica
From San Jose to San Jose

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What our customers ask about this tour

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    • Are your guides multilingual?

      Yes, our local guides may conduct tours in English and other languages, ensuring a comprehensive experience for all travelers.

    • What is the policy for last-minute bookings?

      For last-minute bookings, it's challenging to confirm availability immediately, and we recommend booking at least 3-4 weeks in advance.

    • What happens if the provided services can't be confirmed after booking?

      If booked services cannot be confirmed, a full refund will be provided.

    • Are day tours and shuttle service included in the trip?

      Day tours led by local guides and shuttle services are included, but the trip is not escorted throughout.

    • Can you confirm availability and provide details on the hotels?

      Availability and hotel details can be provided upon booking request. Some details may vary depending on your travel date.

    • Is there an option to not return to San Jose at the end of the trip?

      Yes, if you choose not to return to San Jose, there will be a reduction for the missed hotel night.

    • Can you confirm if two spaces are available for the tour?

      Availability can change rapidly, so please confirm via the Ask a Question button as close to your desired departure date as possible.

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      Tailored trips generally have a higher price compared to standard tours. For budget-specific options, consider our available standard tours.

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      We recommend providing 10 to 14 days notice to properly arrange a trip, but more urgent requests may be accommodated on a case-by-case basis.

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    Good to Know

    Tour ID: 34352

    • Currency
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      Costa Rica
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    • Vaccines
      • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
      • Typhoid - Recommended for Costa Rica. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
      • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Costa Rica. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
      • 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.
    • 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.
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    • Payment information
      • For any tour departing before March 7th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after March 7th, 2025, a minimum payment of $500 is required to confirm your booking with World Expeditions. 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 World Expeditions will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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