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Costa Rica Highlights Tour

CR06: 9 Days San Jose - La Fortuna - Arenal Volcano - Tortuguero - Puerto Viejo de Talamanca - San Jose

Tour Type: Private Tour, flexible and customized
Guide & Driver: English-speaking guide, experienced driver & air-conditioned car
Hotel: 4 to 5-star well selected hotels, also be open to your own choice

Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival in San Jose, Airport pick-up
The driver will greet you warmly at Juan Santamaria International Airport when you reach the arrival hall and then transfer you to the hotel. In the rest free time of the day, you can stroll around in the downtown area or go shopping on your own.

Accommodation: Holiday Inn San Jose Aurola (4 stars)

Day 2: Transfer to La Fortuna, with Coffee tour & Poas Volcano
After picking you up at the hotel on time by driver guide, we will set out to the first destination of our Costa Rica tour packages, La Fortuna. This city is 147 kilometers (91 miles) away and we will get there in about 3 hours. On the way, follow the driver guide to take a Coffee tour at Doka Coffee Plantation to learn about the working process, picking, cleaning, baking, grinding. You will also visit the Poas Volcano and La Paz Waterfall Gardens. Finally the driver guide will transfer you to La Fortuna and check in the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Tabacon Thermal Resort & Spa (5 stars)

Day 3: Day trip to Arenal Volcano National Park & Tabacon Hot Spring
After breakfast, we will first head to Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridge Park to watch the rainforests in a different perspective. In addition, you can observe the various birds and plants. Then visit La Fortuna Waterfall. After lunch, we will go to visit Costa Rican most famed and active volcano Arenal Volcano and Arenal Lake. To enjoy a leisure night, we will arrange you a bath in Tabacon Hot Spring formed due to the volcano.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Tabacon Thermal Resort & Spa (5 stars)

Day 4: Transfer from La Fortuna to Tortuguero, Tortuguero town tour
After enjoying a breakfast in the morning, we will leave for Tortuguero on Caribbean coast 210 kilometers (130 miles) away with driver. First, take the car for 1.5 hours to Guapiles. Then, the Lodge will arrange shared bus to pick up you there to drive around 1.5 hours and then take a boat for 1.5 hours to arrive. In the afternoon, the guide will lead you to visit the Tortuguero village and Sea Turtle Museum in group.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Pachira Lodge (4 stars)

Day 5: Experience Group boat tour through Tortuguero channels & Hiking tour
In the morning, we will enjoy a boat tour through Tortuguero channels to search for the varieties of wildlife and appreciate the luxuriant vegetation. After lunch, the guide will take you enter into the jungle through a private nature trail to observe the lovely animals and beautiful scenery. In the evening, you are free to arrange a tour to see the green sea turtles nesting and laying eggs on the beach during July to October (The charge is on your own.)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Pachira Lodge (4 stars)

Day 6: Transfer from Tortuguero to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Today's destination is Puerto Viejo de Talamanca. We will go back to Guapiles by boat and bus, and then the private driver will pick up and drive around 2 hours to the city. After dealing with the check-in, you can enjoy the rest free time.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Le Cameleon Boutique Hotel (5 stars)

Day 7: Snorkeling and Hiking tour at Cahuita National Park in Group
Today, we will join in a group tour. Snorkeling is our first activity. Under the companion of the captain and guide, you will board a ship for 12 persons to explore the coast of Cahuita National Park. Then enjoy a snorkeling for 2 hours in the most important coral reefs of Costa Rica. The equipment offered covers mask, flippers and snorkel. Afterwards, the guide will accompany you to experience an unforgettable hiking tour in Cahuita National Park when you may see various snakes, sloths, white-faced or howler monkeys, anteaters, armadillos and so on. After lunch, we will return to the hotel. The rest time is spent at leisure, you can enjoy a completely relaxing time on the beach.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Le Cameleon Boutique Hotel (5 stars)

Day 8: Drive from Puerto Viejo de Talamanca back to San Jose
You can arrange the morning time as you like. In the afternoon, the driver will transfer you back to San Jose 215 kilometers (134 miles) away in about 4 hours.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hampton Inn and Suites San Jose (4 stars)

Day 9: Leaving from San Jose
The hotel free shuttles will escort you to Juan Santamaria International Airport. Wish you a pleasant journey home!

Meals: Breakfast

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This trip can be tailored to match your dates and interests!
Tour Prices

Christmas & 2025 Special: 12% off - Book before Dec 31, 2024

2-3 travelers4-5 travelers
USD4859 USD4275USD4279 USD3765
  • Prices are per person based on double occupancy.
  • The prices in red reflect 12% discount.
  • If you are a group of 6 people or more, we will offer a more favorable price by your group size.
What's Included
  • Accommodation with daily breakfast at selected hotels.
  • All meal arrangements are served as the itinerary specifies.
  • English speaking local guides for the tours mentioned.
  • Entrances fees for scenic spots as per the itinerary.
  • Group tour in Tortuguero & Cahuita National Park.
  • Transfers in private AC vehicle with driver as per itinerary.
What's Excluded
  • International flight into and out of Costa Rica.
  • Meals other than those mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Personal expenses (insurance, tips, drinks, etc).
  • Costa Rica visa fee.
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