Costa Rica Discovery

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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • Classic route through Costa Rica's highlights.
    • Experience Monteverde Cloud Forest, Arenal Volcano National Park, and Manuel Antonio National Park.

What's this trip about?

    Costa Rica Discovery

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeGroup - max of 50 people
Age range1 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CitySan Jose
End CitySan Jose

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Family Friendly
  • High Adventure

Destinations

Attractions

  • Arenal Volcano National Park
  • Manuel Antonio National Park

Activities

  • Hiking

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 1

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 50

Trip includes

    • Full support before, during & after your trip
    • Meals as mentioned
    • Accommodation as mentioned
    • Tours/activities as mentioned
    • Transport as mentioned

Itinerary

Day 1 - San Jose Arrival

Welcome to Costa Rica! Upon arrival at the San Jose International Airport, proceed past Immigration and meet a member of the National Chamber of Tourism. They will provide you with a sticker for easy identification, upon clearing Customs. In the exit terminal, you wil...

Day 2 - San Jose - Monteverde

Today, you will be greeted by a local representative at your hotel in San Jose for your private transfer to the Monteverde Cloud Forest area. The drive time for this comfortable and relaxing journey will be about 3 hours, excluding any stops along the way. (This servi...

Day 3 - Monteverde

Early this morning after breakfast, you’ll be met and transferred to the start of your zipline excursion. After the tour you will be transfer back to you hotel or you can stay downtown. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure to explore the town of Santa Elena, Monteverde, and...

Day 4 - Monteverde - Arenal

This morning after breakfast, you'll take a boat transfer across the lake, where you will be met by your driver and transferred to your accommodations in Arenal (shared transfer). (Travel time is approximately 2.5 hours) (This service is on a group basis.)

This ...

Day 5 - Arenal

Today, you will be met by your guide to embark on the unforgettable Pure Trek Canyoning and Waterfall Rappelling Tour. Prepare yourself for an exhilarating adventure, where you rappel down a series of 4 waterfalls and trek on trails among the pristine rainforest. You ...

Day 6 - Arenal

The northern zone of Costa Rica is blessed with the most beautiful landscapes and incredible rivers for rafting. With an excellent level of water throughout the year, Balsa River will allow you to enjoy one of the most incredible rafting experiences in the area. This ...

Day 7 - Arenal

This morning you will be met at your hotel lobby by your guide who will take you on a tour of the hanging bridges overlooking the abundant biodiversity existent in the natural reserve. Your naturalist guide will open the doors to you into the fascinating and colorful ...

Day 8 - Arenal - Manuel Antonio

In the morning, you will be picked up at your hotel in 4:00PM and transferred to your accommodations in 4:00PM. (Duration: 5 hours 30 mins.) (This service is on a private basis.)

If there is a heaven for beach lovers, it is surely taking notes from Manuel Antoni...

Day 9 - Manuel Antonio

Today, you will be picked up at your hotel to embark on a group tour of the beautiful Manuel Antonio National Park. This outing includes a 2.5 hour guided nature walk, so you can discover all of the highlights and hidden gems of the area.

Named as one of ...
Day 10 - Manuel Antonio

Day 11 - Manuel Antonio - San Jose Departure

Today, you will be picked up at your hotel and transferred to the airport for your flight. (This service is on a private basis.)

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,748
Price per day$250
Last Updated: 3/31/2025

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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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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International & domestic flights Travel insurance (highly recommended)
    • Entrance visas when applicable
    • Other services not mentioned
    • Tips and gratuities to guides, drivers
    • Taxes and fees

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Age Requirements
1 years and up
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