A Costa Rican Adventure

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Zip-lining through cloudforest, observing nesting turtles, rainforests alive with the chaotic symphony of insects… On a tailor-made holiday to Costa Rica with Audley, you’ll see the highlights — and much more — your way. We’ll design your ideal trip with you, paying close attention to your interests, your travel style and your budget. Our Costa Rica specialis...
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

What's this trip about?

    Zip-lining through cloudforest, observing nesting turtles, rainforests alive with the chaotic symphony of insects… On a tailor-made holiday to Costa Rica with Audley, you’ll see the highlights — and much more — your way. We’ll design your ideal trip with you, paying close attention to your interests, your travel style and your budget. Our Costa Rica specialists know the country inside out and can lead you to experiences you won’t find in a guidebook. Wake up to the throaty call of a howler monkey. Seek the vibrant green plumage of the rare resplendent quetzal in San Gerardo de Dota. Drift though the flooded forests and intricate canals of Tortuguero National Park. Bathe in mineral springs near Arenal Volcano. White-water raft down the Pacuare River. Unwind away from the crowds on the dark-sand beaches decorating the Northern Pacific coast. Tangled primary rainforest of the Osa Peninsula. Gentle surf swells at Tamarindo Beach. Scarlet macaws, tree frogs and sloths in Corcovado National Park. What excites you? Travel at your own pace, in your own style, with the confidence that we’ll show you the best options, wherever you go.  

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CitySan Jose
End CitySan Jose

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • National Parks

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Cycling
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • History
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Nature
  • Rafting
  • Trekking
  • Wildlife Viewing

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Itinerary

Day 1 : San Jose

Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to San Jose. When you arrive in San Jose you will be met and driven to your hotel in the capital city. Depending on the time of your flight there may be time for exploration.

Day 2 : Pacuare Lodge

The adventure really starts today as you are collected from your hotel and driven east out of the city to the Pacuare River. Here you will change into wet weather gear and your guides will brief you ahead of the rafting trip that will take you over white water and through gorges to the jungle lodge.

Day 3 : Pacuare Lodge

While you are staying at Pacuare Lodge there will be a range of activities on offer so you can be as active (or not) as you want. For the more culturally minded you can also visit the local Cabecar Indians.

Day 4 : Arenal Volcano

Leaving the lodge you will board the rafts again and head off down stream through class III and class IV rapids, stopping for lunch and visits to waterfalls on the way. At the end of the rafting you will be met and driven across the country to your hotel near the Arenal Volcano.

Day 5 : Arenal Volcano

Arenal is home to a vast array of activities to suit almost any taste. We've included a day exploring the canopy of the forest by sky tram, trek and zip line.

Day 6 : Tamarindo

Traveling by road your driver will take you around Lake Arenal and the volcano before heading out to the Pacific coast.Landing at beach you will settle into your hotel on the sand.

Day 7 : Tamarindo

Like much of Costa Rica you can be as busy as you like here. We've included a horse back ride to get you started, but you can do almost anything from surfing lessons, quad biking, zip lining, trekking, cycling, deep sea fishing or wildlife treks.

Day 8 : Tamarindo

Time to explore (or relax).

Day 9 : International return flight

Your driver will collect you this morning and take you to Liberia airport for the start of your journey home.

Day 10 : International return flight

Arrive home today to complete your journey.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $5,328
Price per day$533
Last Updated: 1/12/2022

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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