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ToursOn The Go ToursCosta Rica Express - 7 days

Costa Rica Express - 7 days

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Short on time? This express tour takes in the best of Costa Rica in a week! An abundance of wildlife, lush rainforests, a towering volcano and idyllic coast. Visiting charming San Jose and Tortuguero National Park - Costa Rica's 'Little Amazon'. La Fortuna - home of the iconic Arenal Volcano, and Manuel Antonio, with its beautiful coastal jungle and pristine ...
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Overview

Trip type
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Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Tortuguero National Park - Head to the Caribbean Coast to explore Costa Rica's 'little Amazon'! Take a boat tour along the canals and spot wildlife in the lush rainforest
    • 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
    • Manuel Antonio National Park - Go in search of rainforest wildlife with a naturalist guide in this spectacular national park and relax on the beautiful beach
    • San Jose - Independently explore Costa Rica's cosmopolitan capital

What's this trip about?

    Short on time? This express tour takes in the best of Costa Rica in a week! An abundance of wildlife, lush rainforests, a towering volcano and idyllic coast. Visiting charming San Jose and Tortuguero National Park - Costa Rica's 'Little Amazon'. La Fortuna - home of the iconic Arenal Volcano, and Manuel Antonio, with its beautiful coastal jungle and pristine beaches.

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

  • Arenal Volcano

Trip includes

    • 5 nights 4 star hotels and 1 night 3 star lodge in Tortuguero
    • Breakfast daily, 2 lunches and 1 dinner
    • Private airport arrival and departure transfer
    • Tourist shuttle transfers: San Jose - Tortuguero - La Fortuna - Manuel Antonio (shared transportation, with other travellers)
    • Tortuguero nature walk and boat tour of Tortuguero NP (shared excursions, with other travellers)
    • Arenal Volcano National Park tour (shared excursion, with other travellers)
    • Manuel Antonio National Park nature walk (shared excursion, 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 tour. The rest of the day is free to explore San Jose or just to relax in the hotel. If you'd like a guided tour of the capital, this can be arranged upon request.

Day : 2 Tortuguero

San Jose - Tortuguero. After breakfast travel to Tortuguero on Costa Rica's beautiful Caribbean coast. During the journey you will cross the majestic Braulio Carrillo National Park and enjoy amazing rainforest views until you reach the Caribbean. Tortuguero is only ac...

Day : 3 Tortuguero

Tortuguero - La Fortuna. Very early this morning, before breakfast, explore Tortuguero National Park on a two-hour guided boat tour along the canals. Known as the Costa Rican “Little Amazon”, Tortuguero is a real paradise for nature lovers, with incredible wildlife in...

Day : 4 Arenal Volcano National Park

Head out on an Arenal Volcano National Park excursion this morning. Drive to the El Silencio Private Reserve to get as close to the base of the Arenal volcano as possible by vehicle. Then enjoy a scenic walk for 1km along a volcanic stone path to reach the best volcan...

Day : 5-6 Manuel Antonio Village

La Fortuna - Manuel Antonio. On day 5 transfer to beautiful Manuel Antonio, one of the country's most popular national parks, located on Costa's Rica tropical Pacific Coast. Offering the ideal blend of beach and rainforest, it's the perfect place to end of your holida...

Day : 7 San Jose

Manuel Antonio - San Jose. Today a private transfer takes you to San Jose airport for your flight home. We recommend booking a late departure flight, as the transfer time is approx. 3.5 hours. Should you wish to extend your time by the beach in Manuel Antonio or book post tour accommodation in San Jose, that can be arranged on request.

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Dates & Availability

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Price per day$242
Last Updated: 1/6/2025
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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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