Ultimate Costa Rica - 15 days

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Discover the natural wonders of Costa Rica on this 15 day tour. Encounter wonderful wildlife in acclaimed national parks, learn about everyday life as a local Tico or Tica, explore the vibrant capital of San Jose and indulge in some relaxation on idyllic Samara Beach. This is Costa Rica encompassed!
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Monteverde - visit the world renowned Cloud Forest Reserve which is famous for its adrenaline activities
    • Samara - relax on one of Costa Rica's most beautiful beaches in this enchanting coastal hamlet
    • Tortuguero - take a walk along the famous turtle nesting trail and spot wildlife on a cruise along the canals of this spectacular national park
    • San Jose - get acquainted with the country's capital and opt to visit the nearby Volcano Poas
    • Manuel Antonio - explore the beautiful lagoons, palm fringed beaches and lush green forests of this beautiful national park
    • La Fortuna - gaze in awe at the famous Arenal Volcano and take a dip in the relaxing hot springs
    • Santa Rosa de Pocosol - gain a fascinating insight into rural life and stay with a local family
    • Juanilama Reserve - take a hike to picturesque La Leona waterfall
    • El Trapiche - learn about the farming and the processing of sugar cane, coffee and chocolate on an interactive tour

What's this trip about?

    Discover the natural wonders of Costa Rica on this 15 day tour. Encounter wonderful wildlife in acclaimed national parks, learn about everyday life as a local Tico or Tica, explore the vibrant capital of San Jose and indulge in some relaxation on idyllic Samara Beach. This is Costa Rica encompassed!

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 18 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • National Parks

Destinations

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 18

Trip includes

    • 14 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 4 dinners
    • 8 nights 3 star hotels, 4 nights lodges and 2 nights homestay
    • San Jose airport arrival transfer on day 1
    • Tortuguero boat cruise and village visit
    • Guided tour of Manuel Antonio National Park
    • El Trapiche Sugar Cane and Coffee Tour
    • Excursion to Juanilama reservation and hike to waterfall La Leona
    • Santa Rosa de Pocosol agricultural tour
    • Escorted by a local English speaking tour leader with specialist guides at certain sites of interest
    • Private transportation in air conditioned vehicles

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day : 1 San Jose

Welcome to Costa Rica! Upon arrival to San Jose airport you will be transferred to your hotel to check in before having the rest of the day at your leisure. Take a stroll through the central market and try some local delicacies or explore one of the many theatres and museums this enchanting city has to offer before our tour starts tomorrow.

Day : 2 Tortuguero

San Jose - Tortuguero. This morning we meet our tour leader after breakfast and set off to Tortuguero National Park, which is known as “land of the turtles”. On the journey we drive through the beautiful rainforest of Braulio Carrillo National Park, where we enjoy som...

Day : 3 Tortuguero

Tortuguero National Park is renowned for being an important turtle habitat. Green Sea turtles, leatherback turtles and Hawksbill turtles all nest on the beaches here so if you come at the right time of year you may have the opportunity to some of these beautiful littl...

Day : 4 Santa Rosa de Pocosol

Tortuguero - Santa Rosa de Pocosol. We leave tranquil Tortuguero behind to continue our journey to Puerto de Santa Rosa de Pocosol, where we get a fascinating insight into the daily life of the locals, known as Ticos. After a warm welcome we are taken on a guided walk...

Day : 5 Juanilama Reservation Hike

After breakfast we embark on a scenic hike through the ecological reserve in Juanilama until we reach the beautiful La Leona waterfall. Here we can take a dip in the clear water and if we're lucky we may even see some pakas, agutis, frogs or rare howling monkeys. This evening enjoy a tasty dinner with your homestay family.

Day : 6-7 La Fortuna

Santa Rosa de Pocosol - La Fortuna. On day 6 we set our sights on La Fortuna de San Carlos, one of the main tourist destinations in Costa Rica and home to the famous Arenal Volcano which overlooks the town. Here we have two days to explore the amazing natural landscap...

Day : 8-9 Samara Beach

La Fortuna – Samara Beach. Bidding farewell to Arenal we travel along Costa Rica's beautiful Pacific coastline to sunny Samara, which is our home for the next two nights. Known for having one of the prettiest and safest beaches in all of Costa Rica, Playa Samara also ...

Day : 10 Monteverde

Samara Beach – Monteverde. Leaving the beach behind we venture to the Monteverde Cloud Forest. Known as the best Cloud Forest in Costa Rica, this lush reserve is a nature lovers paradise and an excellent place for bird watching. After checking into our hotel, we will ...

Day : 11 Monteverde

The day is free to explore the best Cloud Forest in Costa Rica! Uncover the natural beauty of the Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve, the Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve or the Butterfly Gardens. If you’re looking for an adrenaline rush you could ride the longest zipline in Latin America, Bungee Jump, cross hanging bridges, go on a night-walk through the jungle and much more.

Day : 12 Quepos

Monteverde – Quepos. Known for being one of the best places in the world for big-game sport fishing, we venture to the vibrant city of Quepos, the gateway to the Manuel Antonio national park. The locals, also known as Quepenos, know how to celebrate life and dancing i...

Day : 13 Manuel Antonio Village

Known as one of the most bio diverse parks on the planet we spend the day discovering the natural wonders of Manuel Antonio National Park on a guided tour. This celebrated park is blessed with beautiful lagoons, palm fringed beaches, a vast array of animals and lush g...

Day : 14 San Jose

Quepos – San Jose. Leaving the Pacific Coast behind us we head to the sunny capital city of Costa Rica, San Jose. After checking in to our hotel the rest of the day is free to explore the capital or opt to visit the Volcano Poas National Park National Park. In the par...

Day : 15 San Jose

It’s time to say adios to beautiful Costa Rica and the group. We can arrange a departure transfer upon request. We would be delighted to help you extend your stay in Costa Rica and book more nights for you if you’re still not quite ready to head home.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $4,295
Price per day$286
Last Updated: 6/23/2020

Prices shown are per person when there are 2 persons sharing a room. The 'Single supplement' applies for single travellers who require their own room and needs to be added to the per person price. If you are happy to be paired up with another single traveller of the same gender on your tour, this can be arranged provided there is another single traveller booked on the tour date of your choosing. If a roommate cannot be found the single room supplement will apply.

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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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Stephanie Tedora

Apr 2018

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Guide couldn’t have been better

Tour well organised and gave opportunities to experience as much as possible within a limited time.

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Thomas O'Dell

Jun 2017

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Scott was enthusiastic, organised, relaxed and great company

He's an excellent tour guide who was so willing to make sure everyone was havi...

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Emma Hauenstein

Jun 2015

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First off, my tour guide was great

I'm gluten intolerant and she made sure I ate well. She also made my birthday very special. It was great getting to know her as well. I'd go on another tour with h...

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Thomas Richmond

Apr 2015

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Becky was excellent throughout, giving support and advice where needed but also giving us space to enjoy ourselves

The main towns that we visited were also great.

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Matthew Sinclair

Mar 2015

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I really enjoyed the 9 day 'Wild Costa Rica' tour i did that started on 22nd Feb

I played it safe by arriving in San Jose on the 20th to give me enough time to settle and look around San Jose before the trip officially started. When i was in the ...

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International flights and visa
    • Tipping - an entirely personal gesture
    • Airport departure transfer - can be booked at an additional cost upon request

Accommodation

3 star hotels & lodges
Travel Insurance
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Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Minimum age of 16 on all Central America group tours because we cannot offer triple rooms or interconnecting rooms and therefore the tours are not suitable for families. However if you have 1 adult wanting to travel with 1 child (12 or over) and share a twin room that is fine.There is no maximum age. Those over 70 years of age will be required to fill out a tour suitability form.
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