Treasures of Costa Rica

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Treasures of Costa Rica

8 Days Starting and ending in San José Province, San José, Costa Rica

Visiting: Costa Rica

Tour operator:

Destination Services Costa Rica

Tour code:

451703

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

VERY_EASY

Age range:

10-

Interests:

Wildlife Tours

From: $1059 $908 (USD) Operator discount: -$106 Travel Club discount: -$45 -14%

NB: Prices correct on 18-Jan-2025 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Uncover the treasures of Costa Rica during this eight-day exotic tour. Beginning and ending in the capital, San Jose, this tour offers you the chance to discover different aspects of this emblematic destination. Visit the most predominant natural areas of Costa Rica, including Arenal Volcano National Park, and the cloud forest of Monteverde. Spend precious time in the most beautiful gems of Costa Rica, Manuel Antonio Reserve. Sit back and relax on the endless beaches and enjoy a kayak adventure on the open Pacific Ocean. Manuel Antonio Natural Park is a real treasure of Costa Rica, and its buzzing wildlife will attract all-natural world enthusiasts.

Highlights

San Jose: Costa Rica’s vibrant capital city was founded in the mid-18th century, boasting great cultural and historical landmarks
Visit its museums, the European-inspired National Theatre, and stroll the charming alleys of its historic neighbourhoods
Arenal: Admire one of the most beautiful volcanoes in the country and its mesmerising park, dotted with trails and rich in wildlife
Monteverde: Settled by American Quakers in the 1950s, this primary cloud forest is made out of six unique ‘life zones’, hosting many endangered species, as well as a variety of fascinating plants
Manuel Antonio: Jewel of Costa Rican Coastline, settled in the nature reserve of Manuel Antonio National Park
Its beautiful fauna and flora and the most wonderful beaches in the world impress all nature lovers

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrival San Jose

Welcome at Juan Santamaria International Airport from one of our local representative. Transfer to your hotel in San Jose. Rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight in San Jose.

Day 2 : San Jose – Arenal (130 Km – 2.5Hrs)

Delight in a tasty breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time, departure to your next destination: La Fortuna de San Carlos, home of the wonderful Arenal Volcano. Rest of the day at leisure. Alternatively, you can choose to go on the following Optional Tour (not included):

La Fortuna Waterfall Hike: Discover one of the most amazing places in Arenal: La Fortuna Waterfall is a unique natural wonder. This tour begins by descending the 500-meter trail to the magnificent Waterfall, renowned for its 60 meters (197 feet) high falls and its clear waters. Along the trail, you will observe plants, trees, and animals, which inhabit the area. You can choose to swim in its refreshing waters, take amazing photographs, or simply relax and take in all of the beauty of the La Fortuna Waterfall. When you visit the La Fortuna Waterfall you not only get to enjoy this marvellous natural wonder, you will be helping to Support the Development Association of the community 100% of the entrance fee goes towards social projects to benefit schools, nutritional centres, the orphanage, our roads and more.

Overnight in Arenal.

Day 3 : Arenal

Wake up to breakfast at the hotel. This is a perfect day to explore and have doses of adrenaline and adventure in Arenal! Alternatively, you can choose to go on one of the following Optional Tours (not included):

Arenal Volcano 1968 Hike: Enjoy the most extraordinary view of the Arenal Volcano on a hike along the base and flanks of this giant on the Arenal 1968 park. For this tour, we have chosen one of the park’s most extraordinary trails to the 1968 lava flows the remaining memory of the 20th-century first eruption and some other areas now in the process of regeneration. During the hike, the expert guide will explain you all about the volcano: its activity periods, a little bit of history related to it and will show you some landmarks that have left over the years. Astonishing views, ear-catching information, unbelievable stories and the chance to meet the local wildlife, will remain as your favourite memories of Costa Rica after this experience.

Arenal Hanging Bridges: Just 4 km (4 miles) within a 250-hectare primary forest reserve, admire nature by crossing 15 bridges 5 to 100 meters long, immersed in the rainforest of interpretive trails built with cobblestones to prevent slippage. Walk through the suspension bridges and contemplate the waterfall of 18 meters (60 feet). Guided by a specialist, who through natural history will open the doors of a fascinating and colorful world of the Rainforest. The stunning views of the Arenal Volcano from the bridges will be an unforgettable experience.

Overnight in Arenal.

Day 4 : Arenal – Monteverde (160 Km – 3.5Hrs)

Begin your day with a tasty breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time, departure to your next destination: the mystical cloud forest of Monteverde, a true nature lovers paradise. Rest of the day at leisure. Alternatively, you can choose to go on the following Optional Tours (not included):

Please note that only one optional activity can be selected on this day, as you will be dropped off at the hotel around 12:30 pm:

Monteverde Cloud forest Hike: Discover the essence of Monteverde Cloud forest Reserve, one of the most breathtaking nature reserves in the entire world. Accompanied by an expert guide, take a hike through the trails in the reserve that stretch across 13 kilometres of the forest. Step foot on the Continental Divide, where one foot will be on the Caribbean side and other on the Pacific side. With views of both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, this reserve is filled with a huge array of lofty and soaring trees laden with remarkable epiphyte plants.

Hanging Bridges Selvatura: Hanging bridges offer the best way to safely admire the cloud forest canopy. It consists of 3.06 kilometres of trails in which you will find eight bridges of different sizes, ranging between 50 and 170 meters in length. Each bridge has a width of 1.50 meters and a capacity of up to 80 people per bridge which makes the suspension bridges the most resistant in Costa Rica. Bridges can be enjoyed by people of all ages and physical conditions. Departure approx: 14:00 hrs Duration approx: 3 hrs Includes: Transportation, entrance, Guide What to bring: Camera, comfortable shoes, a bottle of water, insect repellent, sun protection, poncho-sweater.

Overnight in Monteverde.

Day 5 : Monteverde – Manuel Antonio (180Km – 4Hrs)

Breakfast at your hotel & Check Out. At the agreed time, departure to your next destination: Manuel Antonio Beach, located on the Central Pacific Coast. Rest of the day at leisure to relax and enjoy the hotel facilities. Alternatively, you can choose to go on the following Optional Tour (not included):

Jungle Night Walk: Explore a forest's natural habitat with all kinds of creatures such as frogs, lizards, mammals, insects, spiders, snakes, birds and much more. The beautiful symphony of a tropical rainforest at night is one of the most exciting experiences; turn off the lights for a moment and listen to all the secret sounds. This unique Jungle Walk is a 2 hours guided adventure where you will have the opportunity to be part of one of the most interesting and important ecosystems of Costa Rica, the Nocturnal Tropical Wet Forest. You will have the experience to be in contact with many nocturnal inhabitants in our amazing jungle.

Overnight in Manuel Antonio.

Day 6 : Manuel Antonio

Indulge in a delicious breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy your day exploring the most beautiful and natural wonders of Manuel Antonio. Alternatively, you can choose to go on one of the following Optional Tours (not included):

Catamaran Adventure: Set sail towards the horizon aboard a catamaran, admiring the marine life as well as islands and rock formations close to the coast, bordering Manuel Antonio National Park. You will board your catamaran at the pier in Quepos, the Marina Pez Vela, and sail off bordering the coast. Have your cameras ready to capture the beautiful scenery during the journey. Your guide will be available to point our notable wildlife and vegetation as you admire the islands, cliffs and other natural formations. Enjoy the beverages and snacks available onboard. After touring the coastline, the captain will set anchor at Biesanz Bay where you can snorkel or simply rest onboard. You are most likely to spot parrotfish, starfish, and angelfish and dolphins sometimes follow the boat. A tasty barbecue lunch is served on board.

Kayaking Tour at Damas Island: Gently row along the soft currents under a verdant forest canopy, to explore the wonders of the unique Costa Rican mangrove ecosystem. Kayak through natural canals and keep your eyes wide open to spot a variety of bird species, reptiles, anteaters and white-faced monkeys. Your guide´s knowledge will instruct you through the biodiversity of this habitat, and his trained eye will seek out herons, kingfishers, ospreys and frigate birds. Navigate through the brackish waters and catch glimpses of Damas Island as you pass beneath natural tunnels created by tree growths. Lunch is provided before or after the kayaking adventure, depending on varying tides.

Overnight in Manuel Antonio.

Day 7 : Manuel Antonio – San Jose (180Km – 2.5Hrs)

Enjoy a rich breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time, departure to San Jose for your last night in Costa Rica. Rest of the day at leisure to relax and enjoy the hotel facilities.

Overnight in San Jose.

Day 8 : Departure San Jose

Wake up to a one last breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time, departure to Juan Santamaria International Airport to take your flight back home.

What's Included

ACCOMMODATION:

7 night’s accommodation

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1, 7 San Jose

Standard Hotel Category = Park Inn or similar 3*

Day 2-3 Arenal

Standard Hotel Category = Casa Luna or similar 3*

Day 4 Monteverde

Standard Hotel Category = Monteverde Country Lodge or similar 3*

Day 5-6 Manuel Antonio

Standard Hotel Category = Tabulia Tree Hotel or similar 3*

MEALS:

7 Breakfasts

TRANSPORT:

Arrival & departure private transfer in an air-conditioning vehicle from/to Juan Santamaria International Airport
Shared transportation in an air-conditioning bus throughout the tour

OTHER:

Meet & Greet
Hotel Taxes

What's Not Included

Visa fees
Domestic flights
International flights
Guide
Drinks during meals (unless specified otherwise)
Optional tours (if any)
Any visit not mentioned in the program
Porterage and gratuities
Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the program
Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, camera/video camera fee (if any)
Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.

Requirements

Comfortable and light clothing is the most suitable for travelling in Costa Rica. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or skimpy clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Sun protection, sunglasses, a hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.

Please Note

We reserve the right to change itineraries and activities due to weather conditions, technical problems or security reasons.Early check-in, late check-out, connecting or adjoining rooms in the hotel are subject to availability and not guaranteedIn many hotels in Costa Rica, the triple rooms are a double room with an additional bed or sofa bed. Their comfort conditions are lower than the international standards of the triple roomNo refund for unused services. Splitting of the package is not allowed

Accommodation options

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1, 7 San Jose

Standard Hotel Category = Park Inn or similar 4*

Day 2-3 Arenal

Standard Hotel Category = Casa Luna or similar 3*

Day 4 Monteverde

Standard Hotel Category = Monteverde Country Lodge or similar 3*

Day 5-6 Manuel Antonio

Standard Hotel Category = Tabulia Tree Hotel or similar 3*

Accommodation options

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1, 7 San Jose

Standard Hotel Category = Park Inn or similar 4*

Day 2-3 Arenal

Standard Hotel Category = Casa Luna or similar 3*

Day 4 Monteverde

Standard Hotel Category = Monteverde Country Lodge or similar 3*

Day 5-6 Manuel Antonio

Standard Hotel Category = Tabulia Tree Hotel or similar 3*

Check out our Q&As

What documents will I receive before I travel?

Booking confirmation with Itinerary and confirmation vouchers
What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

You can change it by logging into your profile and click on Bookings. Please check your cancellation policy.
Are flights included in the tour?

No, they are not included
Is there any option for solo traveller?

Yes of course. Please note that the default selection shows the price per person per double room. For solo travellers, you will have to select a single room when available.
What does the price include?

What is included is stated specifically on the product Description. Gratuities are at your discretion. Prices do not include (unless stated otherwise) - gratuities to the guide, driver or tour manager.

Do you offer any travel insurance?

We do not offer Travel Insurance but would strongly recommend that you purchase a comprehensive Travel Insurance Policy prior to departure.
Are Visa fees included in the price?

No, visa fees are not included
When are there specific hotel names confirmed?

Confirmed hotel names are informed latest 10 days prior to client´s arrival
Is there any option for solo traveller?

Yes of course. Please note that the default selection shows the price per person per double room. For solo travellers, you will have to select a single room when available.

Reviews from travellers on this tour

Louise Angela

All great and correct

04/30/2022

Nice hotels and comfortable transportation that was more than punctual. Everything ran according to plan. I must say, though, that the itinerary involved a lot of transportation time and moving around. In retrospect, we would have preferred a tour with a more leisurely pace, but that's just us.

Lisa M.

Back home speechless

30-Nov-2022

Wow!!! I am speechless!!! My husband and I had the very best trip of our entire lives and we are absolutely convinced we will never go on another trip that could possibly be any better than this one!!! We love the outdoors and the jungle tour, the volcano hike, the waterfall excursion, rafting down the Blancas River, coffee tour, chocolate tour, cooking class, a volcano and the Howler Monkeys just outside our hotel room, the hotsprings, the beautiful hotel, the wonderful food!!! Anyone who loves the outdoors should take this exact trip!! Our tour guides were phenomenal!!! We will never be the same!!! I miss my volcano and the sound of Howler Monkeys in the morning!!! Thanks to all who made our trip so special.

Thomas

Our dream came true!!

09/15/2021

We had a fantastic time in Costa Rica with this DS tour!!! Paola provided fantastic customer service both before and during the trip and was a great help throughout, including in getting our Covid tests scheduled in San Jose so we could get back to the US. Definitely would recommend Destination Services Costa Rica!!!!

Allison

Amazing trip, would repeat immediately!

07/13/2022

I really enjoyed my trip. It was my first through a tour company and I did not know what to expect. There was some confusion in the beginning about what was happening but it turned out great.

Kevin C.

Top notch in Costa Rica!

10/03/2022

We went to Costa Rica for 7 nights, no hiccups, everything was great. The local tour guides were aways helpful and friendly. Tourhub chose great companies to work with. The activities we did always met and surpassed our expectations. Super!

Debra R

PURAVIDA CR

26-Jun-2023

Everything about the trip worked out except for our pick up at the airport in San Jose. our flight arrived a little bit early and we waited for a half hour and did not find our transfer bus to the hotel. Come to find out it did show up later than we anticipated, but we had already left in a taxi to our hotel. It was provided according to the emails we received, but it was late. Someone should’ve checked that our flight was coming in early. All in all, everything ran pretty smoothly and our optional side tours were wonderful. The choices on this trip for side trips and activities were amazing! Even though the temperatures were very high, we enjoyed our night jungle tour! We saw kinkajous, a raccoon, scorpions mating, several tree frogs, three snake sightings, one of which was a poisonous viper, we saw a poisonous female bullfrog that was huge, several kinds of spiders, parrots and monkeys.

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