Costa Rica Explorer

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Overview
Highlights
- Explore Tamarindo is a unique beach town, Surrounded by National Parks and has breathtaking mountain views
- Discover Santa Teresa
- Enjoy the beautiful white sandy beaches, go on a boat trip
- Visit Banana Beach Bar to watch the sunset
- La Fortuna is most famous for the Arenal Volcano and being one of the biggest attractions in all of Costa Rica
- Explore Monteverde Cloud Forest
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Trip includes
- A welcome information package to help you plan your trip
- Easy going trip leaders to ensure you are always having an amazing time!
- Accommodation – Tried and tested to ensure the best location and quality
- Air conditioning and hot showers in most locations.
- Transportation to and from each destination (excluding airport transfers) Coasting Costa Surfing
- Horseback Riding
- Rock Climbing
- Rafting
- Zip Lining
- Mud Painting
- Hot Springs
- Abseiling Rockin' Rica Zip Lining / Tarzan Swing
- La Fortuna Waterfalls
- Chocolate Making Tour
- Walking Tour
Itinerary

Tamarindo is a unique beach town with lots of surf, sand and sun! It is surrounded by National Parks and has breathtaking mountain views
Guests will be arriving throughout the day. One everyone has checked in, we'll have a group orientation where you can meet your group leader and new travel buddies.
In the afternoon we head out on a walking tour of the town and get to know our surroundings.
...Today we have a full day of activities planned! Zip Lining, Abseiling, Horse Back Riding, Rock Climbing, Mud Spa, Hot Springs and Rafting; take part in them all or pick and choose which ones suit you best, it's totally up to you!
Once the night hits, we will hi...
Spend the morning surfing and the afternoon as you wish! Enjoy the beautiful white sandy beaches, go on a boat trip or shop until you drop...the choice is yours!
Included Experiences: Surf Lesson
Optional Activities: Catamaran Tour ($75) *Includes food and drink. Beach and Pool Crawl ($35)
It’s all about the waves in this town! If you love to surf or want to learn, this is the place! The beaches here are miles long and have beautiful tropical forests and underground caves to explore. The surrounding area offers nature reserves, waterfalls, and adventure activities.
Transfer via bus (6hrs) and enjoy a tour of Santa Teresa.
Head to Banana Beach Bar to watch the sunset
Included Experiences: Tour of Santa Teresa
Spend the day soaking up the glorious sunshine and the evening around a beach bonfire
Included Experiences: Beach Bonfire
Optional Activities: 3 Tier Waterfall with Rope Swing & Cliff Jump ($4), Quad Rentals ($50), Kayaking ($30), Bungee Jumping ($75), Scuba Diving ($75).
Spend the last full day of the tour as you wish, but be back in time for a final group dinner with the whole crew!
Optional Activities: Pool Party ($25), Snorkelling ($15), Sailing ($65), Parasailing ($70), Fishing ($50), Bike Rentals ($15)
Guests depart throughout the day, onto Rockin' Rica
La Fortuna is most famous for the Arenal Volcano and being one of the biggest attractions in all of Costa Rica. The town is situated at the base of the conical shaped, dormant volcano; its beauty is something to truly be admired in person.
Guests will be arrivi...
Eat until your heart is content on a guided chocolate tour.
Party at Magic Mountain
Included Experiences: Chocolate Tour
Enjoy a free day full of optional activities! Relax by the pool, go shopping or enjoy a massage before partying at Disco Tec once the sun goes down.
Optional Activities: White Water Rafting ($70-$89)
Bath under the towering La Fortuna waterfalls with stunning views of Arenal Volcano
Included Experiences: La Fortuna Waterfall
Monteverde is a huge ecotourism destination and is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Costa Rica. It is surrounded by Cloud Forest and natural reserves. Wander the small town and sample the tasty cuisine, while checking out the local bars and party the Monteverde way.
Travel to Monteverde by bus and boat (4hrs). Explore the small town with a walking tour and party at Los Amigos!
Included Experiences: Walking Tour of the Town
Optional Activities: Bungee Jump/Tarzan Swing ($70). Night Hike ($20)
Today we head to the activity park where we get the chance to fly through the Cloud Forest while strapped to the longest section of zip-lines in Latin America - complete with a repel and the daring Tarzan Swing!
The group will be treated to a secret activity in...
Guests depart throughout the day, home or onto their next adventure.
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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.
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What's excluded
- You will need to bring spending money for the following. We recommend a min of $40 USD per day, but bring more if you want to do more—the sky is the limit! Optional Activities
- Travel Visas
- Travel insurance (purchase prior to the trip)
- Food
- Alcohol
- Shopping
- Transportation to personal excursions (purchase prior to the trip) and/or any activities not included in the tour
- Airport transfers (able to add during sign-up)
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Cancelling tour will cost as below mentioned
- If a tour is cancelled more than 8 weeks prior to departure, all payments (except for your deposit) are refundable.
- If a tour is cancelled from 4-8 weeks prior to the tour 25% of the tour cost is forfeited.
- If a tour is cancelled from 2-4 weeks prior to the tour 50% of the tour cost is forfeited.
- If a tour is cancelled less than 2 weeks prior to departure, 100% of the tour cost is forfeited.
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