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Classic Costa Rica

15 days
Start and end in San Jose
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52 traveler reviews
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Classic Costa Rica - Intrepid Travel
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 12 - 16
Age range 15 to 99
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Highlights

  • Descend to the Caribbean lowlands to Tortuguero National Park
  • Visit small town La Fortuna and the majestic Arenal Volcano
  • Explore Monteverde National Park on a walking tour
  • Discover exotic wildlife of Manuel Antonio National Park

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 San Jose
  2. Day 2 Tortuguero National Park
  3. Day 3 Tortuguero National Park
  4. Day 4 Santa Rosa de Pocosol Homestay
  5. Day 5 Tenorio Volcano National Park Area - Rio Celeste
  6. Day 6 Rio Celeste
  7. Day 7 La Fortuna
  8. Day 8 La Fortuna
  9. Day 9 Lake Arenal - Monteverde
  10. Day 10 Monteverde
  11. Day 11 Manuel Antonio
  12. Day 12 Manuel Antonio
  13. Day 13 Manuel Antonio
  14. Day 14 San Jose
  15. Day 15 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

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Number of tours

1,306

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

8 hours

Response rate

92%

Back in 1989, two guys from Melbourne, Australia by the names of Darrell and Manch set off on an adventure to the other side of the world. They travelled to Africa and without air conditioning on their modified truck, they filled it with supplies, some beer, a bunch of aviator sunglasses, and...

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Customer Reviews

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    Excellent
    4.5
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.2
  • Accommodation
    Good
    3.7
  • Food
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    4.1
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  • JH
    · July 23rd, 2024
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    Gut geplante Reise mit den Highlights, gut geeignet für das erste mal Costa Rica. Ausgezeichneter Reiseleiter
    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    Hallo Jutta und herzlichen Dank für deine tolle Bewertung! Wir freuen uns, dass du eine tolle Zeit mit uns auf Tour hattest und hoffen dich bald wieder auf einem unserer Abenteuer dabei zu haben! Alles Gute!
    Trip date: July 2024
  • LS
    · May 20th, 2024
    Lots of variety - accommodations, locations, experiences. If we had gone without a group, we wouldn’t have seen half as much!
    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    Thank you so much for your great feedback and amazing pictures Lisa! Costa Rica is a truly special place and we are so glad that you got to see so much amazing wildlife on your tour. We look forward to travelling with you again soon!
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    Trip date: May 2024
  • MH
    · April 5th, 2024
    Great itinerary! We saw so much and experienced so much.
    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    So happy that you enjoyed your trip Margaret! We hope to see you again for another tour in the future.
    Trip date: March 2024
  • IN
    · March 8th, 2024
    The trip was very well conceived and organized. We have seen beautiful spots and wildlife. We had the right amount of organized activities and free time.The guide was competent, professional and caring. He really made a difference.
    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    Thank you for your positive review, Ilaria. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time in Costa Rica with the incredible wildlife and that your tour leader was professional and caring. We look forward to welcoming you on another Intrepid... Show more
    Trip date: February 2024
  • Classic Costa Rica reviewer 5
    · March 7th, 2024
    great trip awsome people in are group make the trip
    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    Hi Janharmen, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We're happy to hear you enjoyed your time on our Classic Costa Rica trip and that your fellow group members really made your adventure special. We hope you have some wonderful memories of... Show more
    Trip date: February 2024
  • Classic Costa Rica reviewer 6
    · January 20th, 2024
    Marvin our tour leader was outstanding. He did his very best to meet everyone's needs and provide as much information as possible about Costa Rica and our tour details. The accomodations in some places however were not up to standard especially the bathrooms.
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    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    Hi Rose, thanks for your review. It's wonderful to read that your tour leader Marvin made your experience so memorable. Thank you also for your honest feedback, this will be used to continually improve our offering. We hope to have you back on another... Show more
    Trip date: December 2023
  • Classic Costa Rica reviewer 7
    · December 14th, 2023
    Overall very positive experience of travel in Costa Rica! We visited several locations with local touch, excellent natural environment and many, many animals and birds. Our guide Leo was very helpful and knowledgeable in picking creatures and restaurants, it was helpful. Included in the paid part of the Classic CR tour excursions seem too little to me compared to other companies. Some of them have been in very undeveloped areas, bad roads and with very limited facilities. Otherwise, we purchased additional activities as we wish and many of them have been exciting. All future participants must expect to spend additional $1500 on food, activities and tips. Organization and communication help from Leo was priceless. We all have had unforgettable memories and pictures from the tour. Pura vida!
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    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    Hi Serguei! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your comments with us. As you mentioned, our Original tours are designed to provide an authentic insight into the lives of the locals, while still including some ‘must see’ sightseeing... Show more
    Trip date: November 2023
  • A
    · August 3rd, 2023
    Intrepid provides small groups, personalized experience and the best guides. The Costa Rica trip was no exception. Our guide went above and beyond to provide us with the best possible experience. He accompanied us on many activities, providing guidance and his extensive knowledge about the fauna and always had good suggestions for activities. We saw so many species of birds, reptiles, mammals and insects, it was fantastic!
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    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    Thank you for taking the time to post a review. It’s great to know your experience was everything you wanted and more. We are proud of our commitment to employ local guides as we believe that with their intimate knowledge of their region, culture and of... Show more
    Trip date: June 2023
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  • A
    · August 3rd, 2023
    I was scared to go alone, I am so glad I picked Intrepid. We had 15 great days doing and seeing places: volcano, waterfalls, national park, and so much wildlife. I would do it again!
    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    Thank you for posting a review and for sharing your experience. It is great to know that having been scared to travel alone, your experience with Intrepid did not disappoint and you has a great 15 days taking in all the wonderful things this destination... Show more
    Trip date: June 2023
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  • A
    · August 3rd, 2023
    I can really recommend Intrepid. I enjoyed my trip with a super nice guide, with a great itinerary, which includs a lot of wunderful activitys in the nature, superb food and accomodations and a lovely group.
    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    Thank you for posting your review. It great to know that you appreciated all aspects of this trip and that you recommend this trip to other. We hope to welcome you on another of our adventures soon.
    Trip date: June 2023
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Classic Costa Rica
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What our customers ask about this tour

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    • Is the single supplement available throughout the trip?

      The single supplement is available except on Days 5 & 6 (Rio Celeste), where you will be in shared accommodation.

    • How are payments processed?

      Payments can be processed via credit card or bank transfer, and details will be handled by Tourradar specialists.

    • What if I need to change or cancel the booking after confirmation?

      Changes or cancellations after confirmation will incur fees as per the cancellation policy.

    • Is a deposit required to confirm the booking?

      A deposit is required to confirm your booking; the amount and terms will be provided during the booking process.

    • Do you arrange airport transfers?

      Yes, we can arrange airport transfers at a cost, e.g. $63 from San Jose Airport to Rincon del Valle Hotel.

    • How much should I tip restaurant staff?

      For local markets and basic restaurants, round your bill to the nearest US$5. For more up-market restaurants, 10% of your bill is suggested.

    • What is the typical tip for drivers?

      We suggest US$3-6 per day for drivers.

    • What is the cancellation fee close to departure date?

      14 days or fewer prior to departure, we charge a cancellation fee of 100% of the booking cost.

    • Can I have a refund if I cancel before the trip is confirmed?

      If you cancel before the trip is confirmed, you are 100% responsible for all fees.

    • What is the cancellation policy?

      Cancellation fees vary: 56 days or more prior to departure, deposit held as credit; 31-55 days, 30% fee; 30-15 days, 60% fee; 14 days or fewer, 100% fee.

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    Tour ID: 4091

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      • 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.
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      • 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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      • For any tour departing before February 28th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after February 28th, 2025, a minimum payment of $400 is required to confirm your booking with Intrepid Travel. 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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