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- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 7 - 16
- Age range 16 to 85
Highlights
- Explore San Jose's vibrant barrios and museums
- Visit Irazu Volcano and sample Turrialba cheese
- Navigate Tortuguero's canals and spot wildlife
- Learn chocolate making in La Tirimbina forest
- Hike in Monteverde's cloud forest and bridges
Itinerary
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- Introduction
- Day 1 Start trip in San Jose
- Day 2 Discover Irazu volcano, try artisanal cheese, end the day with a cooking lesson and dinner
- Day 3 Free day in Turrialba; optional white water rafting
- Day 4 Journey by bus and boat to Tortuguero National Park. Visit a Sea Turtle Conservancy
- Day 5 Full day to explore Tortuguero National Park searching for wildlife
- Day 6 Travel to Arenal via Guapiles. Visit La Tirimbina for a chocolate tour
- Day 7 Hike in Arenal Volcano National Park. Option to relax in hot springs in afternoon
- Day 8 Morning search for sloths and other wildlife in Arenal.
- Day 9 Drive to Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, evening night walk
- Day 10 Search for wildlife on hanging bridges through the cloud forest
- Day 11 Drive south to the Pacific Coast
- Day 12 Full-day trip to explore the wildlife haven of Corcovado National Park on the Osa Peninsula
- Day 13 Free day to explore Dominical
- Day 14 Trip ends in Dominical. Included transfer to San Jose Airport (SJO)
What's Included
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- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
All accommodations are subject to change
Studio Hotel
Hotelday 1Casa Turire
HotelDays 2, 3Pachira Lodge
LodgeDays 4, 5Arenal Springs Resort and Spa
HotelDays 6, 7, 8Sibu Lodge
LodgeDays 9, 10Hotel Cristal Ballena
HotelDays 11, 12, 13
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Number of tours
527
Age Range
16 to 85 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
80%
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Customer Reviews
- YaungHwa· February 6th, 2025Too many days without any activities.Show more
- JoAnne· December 31st, 2024Volcan Masaya, Granada & Leon, Suchitoto, Atitlan, AntiguaShow moreReview collected by Explore!
- Scott· April 2nd, 2025Excellent experience. The itinerary was an excellent mix of cultural experiences and breathtaking landscapes. Our guide, Luciano, was fantastic, and our local guides added to the experience.Show more
Dates & Availability
14 days
Upgraded - Costa Rica Wildlife
From San Jose to San Jose
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