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Costa Rica Escape

7 days
Start and end in San Jose
4.4
7 traveler reviews
Costa Rica Escape - Globus
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Tour Operator:
Globus
Max group size:
30
Age range:
5 to 80
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
99965
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Highlights

  • Explore Arenal Volcano and La Fortuna Village
  • Walk the Arenal Hanging Bridges in the canopy
  • Discover the Monteverde Cloud Forest
  • Tour Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve
  • See traditional ox carts in Sarchi Village

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 ARRIVE IN SAN JOSÉ, COSTA RICA
  2. Day 2 SAN JOSÉ–ARENAL
  3. Day 3 ARENAL
  4. Day 4 ARENAL–MONTEVERDE
  5. Day 5 MONTEVERDE
  6. Day 6 MONTEVERDE–SARCHI–SAN JOSÉ
  7. Day 7 SAN JOSÉ
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
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Operated by

Globus

Number of tours

565

Age Range

5 to 80 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

96%

It began more than 90 years ago, when a young man purchased a boat to transport visitors across Lake Lugano, Switzerland. Who would have thought that this single boat would launch one of the world's leading travel companies? Today, the Globus family of brands is a global company reaching every...

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.4
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.2
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Transport
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Food
    Good
    3.6
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  • RE
    · November 11th, 2023
    Our tour director and bus driver were excellent. Our hotel in San Jose was excellent and the one in LA Fortuna very good. However the one in Monteverde was not so good. The beds were uncomfortable, there was no air conditioning and no fans. If this hotel was better my rating would have been 5 stars.
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    Trip date: November 2023
  • Costa Rica Escape reviewer 2
    · November 24th, 2019
    Too much free time in some of the days
    Trip date: October 2019
  • EJ
    · November 2nd, 2019
    We had a fantastic week. We found the itinerary very basic with how long you get in each place and how much free time on offer. In the free time we enjoyed a variety of activities which we would highly reccomend! In Monteverde we booked the children’s rainforest night tour through Globus which we really enjoyed. The next evening we booked a different night tour in fiscus trails which we found even better. We also did the zip lining which was fun. In Arenal we highly reccomend the sloth walking trail, which we did in our free time, we saw 5 sloths in total which was amazing and we loved the guided tour to see them. We also did the horse riding to the waterfalls through Globus which was brilliant! It was our first time riding a horse and the route we took was beautiful, swimming in the waterfall topped it all off. The activities included in the itinerary were also good but one of the days is miss leading as you are in fact just travelling to the next destination before having free time. Our guide Jorge was brilliant and talked to us most of the journeys duration giving great knowledge about Costa Rica. Our driver Franscisco was also fantastic and was brilliant at keeping everyone comfortable. I would highly reccomend this tour but make sure you use all free time wisely and book extra activities to enjoy!
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    Trip date: October 2019
  • TD
    · March 9th, 2019
    -Everything was thought through. -No pressure to do optional tours -The guide really made this tour really good. And the weather was on our side so beautiful views every stop. -Costa Rica is amazing so if you not sure just book it -will use Tour Radar again. PUDA VIDA -would have liked that if transfers were not included, it would be stated more clearly the only negative
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    Trip date: March 2019
  • JM
    · February 19th, 2019
    Tour good. Tourradar and Globus - thumbs down
    Trip date: February 2019
  • J
    · November 30th, 2018
    Costa Rica is a magnificently beautiful country. A wonderful place to visit. We traveled on a beautiful new bus complete with WiFi. Jorge, our tour guide, was very knowledgeable and helpful as was Roberto, our bus driver. I felt I was in very capable hands throughout the trip. The hotels were very nice and served excellent breakfasts. Optional excursions were excellent. I especially like the hot springs and dinner excursion and the rafting river excursion.
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    Trip date: November 2018
  • Costa Rica Escape reviewer 7
    · October 16th, 2018
    Hello. It was a pleasure to be in this trip. About guide, Mr. Jorge A. and driver (sorry, I forget his name) 2 of the most friendly people I have ever met in C.R. They know more information, explanations and a lot of details. Personally, I was very pleased with accommodation; local tours (night trip; day hick trip in rain forest/ cloud forest reserve; horse riding; boat trip ...) P.S. I didn't forgot on the Mr. Manfred and Henry which have been guides in Tortuguero.Awesome. P.P.S. Pura Vida !
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    Trip date: September 2018

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Costa Rica Escape
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What our customers ask about this tour

    The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.
    • What are the transportation options from the airport to the hotel?

      We offer pre-arranged transport services; however, local taxis or ride services like Uber may provide cheaper alternatives.

    • Are there pre-night or post-night options available in San Jose?

      Yes, we can arrange pre-night and post-night stays in San Jose at specified rates per person.

    • What are the group sizes on these tours?

      Our tours vary in group size, but we often have options suitable for both smaller and larger groups.

    • Can we request additional nights at the destination?

      Yes, additional nights can be added to your itinerary at a specified cost per person.

    • What steps should be followed after booking the tour?

      Once booked, you will receive a travel packet with all necessary details, and we require completion of our Guest Acknowledgement process.

    • What are the optional excursions available on this tour?

      A list of optional excursions will be provided closer to the departure date, as they are confirmed 60-90 days before the tour starts.

    • Do the motorcoaches have bathrooms?

      Yes, our motorcoaches are equipped with bathrooms for emergency use, with scheduled stops included in the itinerary for comfort breaks.

    • How much does it cost for solo travelers?

      Solo travelers typically pay a single room rate, which can be bundled with airfare and other services for a total package rate.

    • Is horseriding included in the trip?

      Horseback riding to La Fortuna Waterfall is available as an optional excursion and can be booked closer to your departure date.

    • Is there availability for a solo traveler on specific dates?

      Please specify the desired dates, and we can check availability or offer alternate departure dates.

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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.

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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.
      • 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 January 25th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after January 25th, 2025, a minimum payment of $250 is required to confirm your booking with Globus. 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 65 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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