Costa Rica Calling - 8 Days

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Setting off from San Jose, take in the highlights of Costa Rica on this 8-day tour, including the famous Arenal volcano, Monteverde's beautiful Cloud Forest and spectacular Manuel Antonio National Park. Go on nature hikes, take in the spectacular scenery and encounter incredible wildlife, in one of the most diverse ecosystems in the world!
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Overview

Trip type
Operator does not provide
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • San Jose - Spend two nights in Costa Rica's cosmopolitan capital
    • Arenal Volcano National Park - hike along a volcanic stone path to Arenal's best viewpoint and see a wide variety of flora and fauna trekking through primary rainforest
    • Lake Arenal - Take a boat ride across this picturesque highland lake
    • Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve - Take in the natural wonders of Monteverde on a guided hike. Shrouded in a canopy of cloud, the park is home to a wonderful array of flora and fauna
    • Manuel Antonio National Park - Go in search of rainforest wildlife with a naturalist guide in this spectacular national park and relax on its beautiful beaches

What's this trip about?

    Setting off from San Jose, take in the highlights of Costa Rica on this 8-day tour, including the famous Arenal volcano, Monteverde's beautiful Cloud Forest and spectacular Manuel Antonio National Park. Go on nature hikes, take in the spectacular scenery and encounter incredible wildlife, in one of the most diverse ecosystems in the world!

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIndependent
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CitySan Jose
End CitySan Jose

Destinations

Attractions

  • La Fortuna
  • Monteverde

Trip includes

    • 7 nights 4 star hotels
    • Breakfast daily
    • Private airport arrival and departure transfer
    • Arenal Volcano National Park tour (shared excursion, with other travellers)
    • Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve nature walk (shared excursion, with other travellers)
    • Manuel Antonio National Park nature walk (shared excursion, with other travellers)
    • Tourist shuttle transfers: San Jose - La Fortuna - Monteverde - Manuel Antonio (shared transportation, with other travellers)
    • Services of English speaking guides for all included excursions

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day : 1 San Jose

At San Jose international airport you will be met by our tour director, transferred to your hotel and given information about your holiday. The rest of the day is at leisure for you to relax or to independently explore Costa Rica's capital. If you want to book a San Jose city tour this can be arranged on request.

Day : 2-3 La Fortuna

San Jose - La Fortuna. After breakfast on day 2 travel to La Fortuna, home of the majestic Arenal Volcano. On a clear day, the perfectly symmetrical Arenal Volcano can be seen looming over this picturesque little town. Check in and spend the rest of the day at leisure...

Day : 4 Monteverde

La Fortuna - Monteverde. After breakfast transfer to Arenal Lake and take a scenic boat ride across this picturesque lake, enjoying panoramic views of the Arenal Volcano, Chato Hill, Arenal Lake and the Tilaran mountain range en route. On the other side, another vehic...

Day : 5 Monteverde

Discover the natural wonders of Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve on a guided walk this morning. Trek along the reserve trails with your guide and learn all about one the most researched and protected private reserves in the world. This spectacular reserve cannot fail t...

Day : 6-7 Manuel Antonio Village

Monteverde - Manuel Antonio. Transfer to beautiful Manuel Antonio on day 6 and spend the rest of the day at leisure. The following morning explore the tropical rainforest on a 2.5 hour nature walk. Your naturalist guide will point out many of the different species liv...

Day : 8 San Jose

Manuel Antonio - San Jose. Today a private transfer takes you to San Jose airport for your flight home. Please consider a late departure flight, as the transfer time is approx. 3.5 hours.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,805
Price per day$226
Last Updated: 1/6/2025
Departure Date
Finish Date
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Availability
21 Mar 2025
28 Mar 2025
$2,285
22 Mar 2025
29 Mar 2025
$2,285
23 Mar 2025
30 Mar 2025
$2,285
24 Mar 2025
31 Mar 2025
$2,285
25 Mar 2025
01 Apr 2025
$2,285
26 Mar 2025
02 Apr 2025
$2,285
27 Mar 2025
03 Apr 2025
$2,285
28 Mar 2025
04 Apr 2025
$2,285
29 Mar 2025
05 Apr 2025
$2,285
30 Mar 2025
06 Apr 2025
$2,285

Prices shown are per person when there are 2 persons sharing a room. The 'Single' price is applicable when a single room is required, based on a travelling party of at least 2 adults. If travelling solo, an additional ‘1-person’ supplement will apply, contact us for details.

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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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