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Full Costa Rica Explorer 14D/13N

14 days
Start and end in San Jose
3.8
4 traveler reviews
Full Costa Rica Explorer 14D/13N - Bamba Travel
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Tour Operator:
Bamba Travel
Max group size:
20
Age range:
10 to 99
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
81942
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Highlights

  • Explore Tortuguero National Park by boat
  • Relax on Puerto Viejo's stunning beaches
  • Discover Arenal Volcano and hot springs
  • Adventure through Monteverde Cloud Forest
  • Surf and practice yoga in Santa Teresa

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 San Jose, Costa Rica
  2. Day 2 San Jose - Tortuguero, Costa Rica
  3. Day 3 Tortuguero, Costa Rica
  4. Day 4 Tortuguero - Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
  5. Day 5 Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
  6. Day 6 Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
  7. Day 7 Puerto Viejo - La Fortuna, Costa Rica
  8. Day 8 La Fortuna, Costa Rica
  9. Day 9 La Fortuna - Monteverde, Costa Rica
  10. Day 10 Monteverde, Costa Rica
  11. Day 11 Monteverde - Santa Teresa, Costa Rica
  12. Day 12 Santa Teresa, Costa Rica
  13. Day 13 Santa Teresa - San Jose, Costa Rica
  14. Day 14 San Jose, Costa Rica
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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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Operated by

Bamba Travel

Number of tours

479

Age Range

10 to 99 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

100%

The beginning... bamba started operating with a hop-on hop-off bus service. After trial and error, bamba realised that travellers were very interested in not only being around other backpackers and meeting them, but they also wanted to have the opportunity to travel in local transportation, and...

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Good
    3.8
  • Itinerary
    Rather poor
    2.0
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Transport
    Good
    4.0
  • Accommodation
    Good
    3.5
  • Food
    Good
    3.8
  • 4.2
  • A
    · June 1st, 2019
    We booked according to the offer in bambas catalogue. Let me say, what they promise is not what you get. We booked 4*, most of accommodations were 3*. You cannot check upfront, becausee you get the hotels via an app last minute, too. Everything is booked by bamba last minute by sub- or subsubagencies. Some tours didnot take place. Communication with Bamba was super complicated, friendly but not helpful. The accommodations sometimes do not fit the description of the catalogue. Local agencies try their best to fix what they can. Be ready not to get information what to do where the best, you have to collect info by yourself. After having the experience with bamba and g adventures, I will defi tively never again go with bamba but adventures instead.
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    Bamba Travel commented on this review
    Dear Traveler, Thank you for sending us your comments and I want to extend our sincerest apologies for the experience that you had. Thank you for bringing this issue to our attention so we can continue to improve our service on the different tours and... Show more
    Trip date: March 2019
  • SB
    · August 28th, 2017
    The trip was amazing ! All staff from tourradar has been very helpful.
    Bamba Travel commented on this review
    Hi Stavros! Thank you very much for your kind feedback! We are happy to hear you enjoyed the assistance to organise your trip through Costa Rica. We would love to see you again on another Bamba tour. Safe travels! The Bamba Team (Daniela Pérez)
    Trip date: August 2017
  • MC
    · July 3rd, 2017
    I have mixed feelings - through the travel I encountered a number of surprises, which, although did not fully ruin the trip, made it a bit unpleasant: hostel in the middle of construction site and some surprises with the booking/pick up. Together with other travellers, we also observed the attitude of bamba as nice but less problem solving. Overall, still a very nice experience.
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    Bamba Travel commented on this review
    Hi Martin. We are sorry to hear your unpleasant feelings about the accommodation we did provide you. Your feedback is very valuable to us and we will keep in mind this and work on it to avoid any inconvenience. We are happy to hear you had a nice... Show more
    Trip date: April 2017
  • Full Costa Rica Explorer 14D/13N reviewer 4
    · June 29th, 2017
    We had an amazing time in Costa Rica! So glad we booked this tour with Bamba Experience through Tour Radar, from the very beginning, before we even booked the trip I had excellent correspondence with Jacquie, from the Bamba team who answered the many many questions I had. She made sure to answer my questions as thoroughly as she could, meaning I was prepared for anything! When we went on the tour, I had email correspondence from a few members of the Bamba Team, who provided a detailed itinerary of the whole trip, with all the numbers of the accommodations we were staying in as well as all the numbers of the transport services we used. I felt everything was attended to well and because of this, any stress was taken away and so we had an excellent time! thanks so much!
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    Bamba Travel commented on this review
    Hi Aashfaria! Thank you very much for your kind feedback! We are so happy you had an excellent experience travelling with us. We appreciate your comments so we will keep up the great work with communication and immediate assistance for you. We would... Show more
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    Trip date: June 2017

Dates & Availability

14 days
Full Costa Rica Explorer 14D/13N
From San Jose to San Jose

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What our customers ask about this tour

    The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.
    • What does this tour include? Are there any other expenses I should be aware of? Lastly, what would be the budget for 2 people who have just arrived and plan to stay in Costa Rica for 14 days?

      This tour includes the following:

      San Jose Airport Pick-up/Drop-off

      Hostel Accommodation:
      - 2 Nights in San Jose
      - 2 Nights in Tortuguero
      - 3 Night in La Fortuna
      - 3 Nights in Monteverde
      - 3 Nights in Manuel Antonio

      Meals: 7 Breakfasts

      Transportation:
      - San Jose to Tortuguero
      - Tortuguero to La Fortuna
      - La Fortuna to Monteverde
      - Monteverde to Manuel Antonio
      - Manuel Antonio to San Jose

      Tortuguero Canoe & Night Tour Including:
      - Transportation
      - English Speaking Guide

      WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
      Tortuguero National Park Entrance Fee
      Meals & Drinks
      Optional Activities
      Tips for guide
      Personal Expenses
      Travel Insurance

      This information will give you a good idea of the expenses in Costa Rica:

      Currency: Costa Rican Colon
      1 USD = 500 CRC
      (Check the current exchange rate)

      Budget per Day in USD
      (Food): Cost of a Beer = 2 USD
      Cost of a Basic Meal = 10 USD
      Budget per Day in USD
      (Accommodation): Cost of a Hostel Dorm = 7 USD
      Cost of a Hostel Private Room = 16 USD
      Cost of a 3-Star Hotel = 70 USD

    • What does this tour include?

      Here are the inclusions for this tour:

      San Jose Airport Pick-up/Drop-off

      Hostel Accommodation:
      - 2 Nights in San Jose
      - 2 Nights in Tortuguero
      - 3 Night in La Fortuna
      - 3 Nights in Monteverde
      - 3 Nights in Manuel Antonio

      Meals: 7 Breakfasts

      Transportation:
      - San Jose to Tortuguero
      - Tortuguero to La Fortuna
      - La Fortuna to Monteverde
      - Monteverde to Manuel Antonio
      - Manuel Antonio to San Jose

      Tortuguero Canoe & Night Tour Including:
      - Transportation
      - English Speaking Guide

      Additionally, this tour does not include the following:

      Tortuguero National Park Entrance Fee
      Meals & Drinks
      Optional Activities
      Tips for guide
      Personal Expenses
      Travel Insurance

    • Is this a group tour?

      This is not a group tour, it's a self guided adventure, meaning you will be traveling independently.

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    Good to Know

    • Currency
      Costa Rican Colon
      Costa Rica
    • Plugs & Adapters

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

      Type A
      Costa Rica
      Type B
      Costa Rica
    • 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.
      • 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 February 6th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after February 6th, 2025, a minimum payment of 10% is required to confirm your booking with Bamba 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 90 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 Bamba Travel will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
      • The following cards are accepted for "Bamba Travel" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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      Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveller, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.

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