The Best of Costa Rica

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Discover the natural wonders of Costa Rica on this diverse itinerary. Explore coffee plantations, volcanoes, and waterfalls in San José. Immerse yourself in the wildlife-rich Tortuguero National Park and soak in hot springs near Arenal Volcano. Experience the enchanting cloud forests of Monteverde and the pristine beaches of Manuel Antonio National Park. Vent...
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Doka Coffee Tour
    • Poas Volcano
    • La Paz Waterfall Gardens
    • Tortuguero National Park
    • Arenal Volcano
    • Manuel Antonio National Park
    • Corcovado National Park
    • Cano Island Diving Tour

What's this trip about?

    Discover the natural wonders of Costa Rica on this diverse itinerary. Explore coffee plantations, volcanoes, and waterfalls in San José. Immerse yourself in the wildlife-rich Tortuguero National Park and soak in hot springs near Arenal Volcano. Experience the enchanting cloud forests of Monteverde and the pristine beaches of Manuel Antonio National Park. Venture to the remote beauty of Corcovado National Park and dive into the vibrant marine life of Cano Island. This itinerary offers an unforgettable journey through Costa Rica's stunning landscapes.

Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CitySan José
End CitySan José

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Photography

Destinations

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Guided Group
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • History
  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Ruins & Archaeology
  • Swimming
  • Wildlife Viewing

Trip includes

    • Transportation
    • Entrance fees
    • Guided Tours as per the itinerary (English Speaking Guide)
    • Lodging and local taxes
    • Meals according to the itinerary: Breakfast (B), Lunch (L), Dinner (D)

Itinerary

Day 1: San José

Arrival at Juan Santamaría International Airport. You will be met at the airport in order to transfer to the Hotel. Overnight at Hotel Palma Real.

Day 2: San José / Doka Coffee Tour / Poas Volcano / La Paz Waterfall Gardens

This morning you will be picked up at your hotel in San José for your journey towards the Central Mountain Range where you will visit an authentic Costa Rican coffee plantation and La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Poas Volcano. The main objective of the Coffee Tour is to ...

Day 3: San José / Tortuguero National Park

We begin our trip early in the morning between 6:00 am from San Jose. You will be traveling with a bilingual naturalist guide on an air-conditioned bus. Drive through Braulio Carrillo National Park, where you have the opportunity to see beautiful views and abundant ve...

Day 4: Tortuguero National Park / Arenal Volcano

6:15 am tour to admire the awakening of the wildlife of Tortuguero. Return for breakfast (service between 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.). Continue to the northern lowlands of Arenal Volcano and La Fortuna town. Relax in the best hot springs of the área. Overnight at Hotel Arenal Paraíso Resort & Spa. (Meals: B)

Day 5: Arenal Volcano

AM: The Arenal Hanging Bridges at Mistico Park is a beautiful, environmentally-friendly nature project located near the Arenal Volcano for walking tours. This is considered one of the best nature walks in La Fortuna, Costa Rica. There are trails and bridges that bring...

Day 6: Arenal Volcano / Monteverde

Transfer to Monteverde in a different way. Travel between Arenal and Monteverde by Taxi-Boat-Taxi. This van-boat-van service is the fastest and a very scenic way to travel between the Arenal Volcano and the cloud forests of Monteverde. Plus, you get to have a fun and ...

Day 7: Monteverde

Explore the enchanted Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve with a set of expert eyes on a guided hike. You will explore several trails in search of birds and mammals and discuss the amazing diversity of plants. The tour is essentially a natural history walk in which you wi...

Day 8: Monteverde / Manuel Antonio National Park

Transfer to Manuel Antonio. Free Afternoon. Overnight at Hotel Mimos. (Meals: B)

Day 9: Manuel Antonio National Park

Explore the pristine natural beauty of this world-famous Manuel Antonio National Park filled with exotic wildlife such as monkeys, sloths, birds, reptiles, and butterflies. Your picturesque 2-mile hike will take you to one of the beaches named the most beautiful in th...

Day 10: Manuel Antonio National Park / Corcovado National Park

Early transfer to Sierpe Lock. Then, you will take a boat trip down the Sierpe River viewing mangrove wetlands. Arrive at Rancho Corcovado, for a complimentary cocktail before lunch. The afternoon is free to nature trails and the best beach spots. Overnight at Hotel Rancho Corcovado. (Meals: B, L, D)

Day 11: Corcovado National Park Tour

The Sirena Park Ranger Station is situated in the heart of Corcovado National Park. Its location is more remote, a 50-minute boat ride from Drake Bay, with a wet landing on the beach for which it is recommended that you wear sandals. Upon reaching the Sirena Ranger St...

Day 12: Cano Island Diving Tour

Lying in the beautiful blue Pacific Ocean, 12 nautical miles; offshore from the Osa Peninsula at Drake Bay, Cano Island is an amazing marine biological reserve in Costa Rica. Cano Island is an island of considerable geographical and archeological importance. The real ...

Day 13: San José

Fly and transfer back to San José. Free Afternoon. Overnight at Hotel Exe San Jose Center. (Meals: B)

Day 14: San José

Transfer to Juan Santamaria International Airport. (Meals: B)

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Price per day$249
Last Updated: 1/27/2025

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Optional Activities
    • Arrival and Departure Taxes
    • Tortuguero National Park Entrance Fee ($17 per person)
    • Extras in hotels (laundry, phone calls, room service, etc.)
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