south-america·Multi-day tour·7 days
7-Day Costa Rica Classic Tour: Arenal Volcano, Rainforest Adventure, Waterfall Park, Tortuguero National Park | Central America Switzerland | Daily Departure | Free Airport Transfer
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What you'll experience
Highlights
• Natural Wonders: Explore Costa Rica's lush rainforests, active volcanoes, hot springs, and wildlife
• Volcano Highlights: Visit the vast crater of Poás Volcano and the scenic Arenal Volcano area
• Hot Springs: Relax in natural hot springs beneath Arenal Volcano
• Unique Option: Upgrade to witness sea turtles coming ashore to nest
• Volcano Highlights: Visit the vast crater of Poás Volcano and the scenic Arenal Volcano area
• Hot Springs: Relax in natural hot springs beneath Arenal Volcano
• Unique Option: Upgrade to witness sea turtles coming ashore to nest
7 days
Day-by-day itinerary
- 1
Day 1 — Transfer in - San José City Tour
Fly to San José, the capital of Costa Rica, known as the "Switzerland of Central America". Upon arrival, the driver will pick you up at the airport with a sign and take you to your hotel.
【Costa Rica San Jose City VIP City Bus Tour】- City Tour in the afternoon & Dinner(exterior)
Duration: 15:15 pm - 19:00 pm
VIP City Bus offers you an excellent city tour of Costa Rica. Our unique tour double-decker coach will take you from your hotel to downtown San José to witness the city's major historical landmarks, get an immersive panoramic cultural experience, and better understand the evolution of Costa Rica. Places we visited on our guided walk of San Jose include the National Theater (Hall) cherished by Costa Rica, the Museum of Art, the Cathedral, the ancient and authentic Central Market, an in-depth description of the National Monument, and influential historical events that took place in Plaza de la Democracy. Our VIP city bus tour will take you comfortably and safely through the narrow and busy streets of San Jose, past beautiful outdoor city attractions.
The itinerary includes: VIP double-decker bus + bottled water + bilingual tour guide + special dinner + round-trip hotel transfer.
Walking Tour: National Theatre lobby, art museum, central market shopping, metropolitan cathedral, democracy square, central street and national monument.Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Hilton Garden Inn La Sabana - 2
Day 2 — San Jose - Doka - Poas Volcano - LaPaz Waterfalls - San Jose
Depart from San José and head to Alajuela Province to visit the Doka, where you can learn about the coffee growing process. Leaving the busy city behind, the drive takes you through lush mountain landscapes toward Poás Volcano National Park - an active volcano located about 33 km from the capital at an elevation of 2,708 meters. Established in 1971, the park became a sister park to Taiwan's Taroko National Park in 1992. Upon arrival, enjoy a scenic walk to the crater and Lake Botos.
Next, continue to La Paz Waterfall Gardens and enjoy a delightful buffet lunch. After lunch, explore this lush natural park, which features not only stunning waterfalls but also a variety of unique South American species, much like a small zoo. The garden is home to hummingbirds and butterflies in flight, as well as an impressive jungle cat exhibit housing five endangered feline species: the margay, ocelot, jaguarundi, jaguar, and puma. You can also visit the insect, snake, and frog exhibits, and may even have the chance to get close to toucans. In the late afternoon, return to San José accompanied by the beautiful sunset.
Poas Volcano
Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: ExcludedStay: Hilton Garden Inn La Sabana - 3
Day 3 — San Jose - Tortuguero National Park
In the morning we will head to Tortuguero, a well-known national park in the northeast of Costa Rica, a journey of about three hours. The name Tortuguero means home of turtles. Tortuguero's 20-mile long oasis is lined with natural canals on one side and the beautiful Caribbean Sea on the other. Entering Tortuguero by water, you're in Jurassic Park: huge tropical trees, animals you've never seen before, and the whole national park is peaceful and beautiful. Tortuguero is an annual breeding base for endangered green sea turtles, hawksbill turtles and leatherback turtles, and from July to mid-October you can see turtles laying eggs on the beach.
At your own expense, you can take a boat ride, go canoeing, or walk to get up close and personal with the wildlife in the park: including 350 species of birds, three- and two-toed sloths, spider monkeys, white-faced monkeys and howler monkeys, jaguars, anteaters, wild boars, and a variety of amphibians and reptiles.
In the afternoon, head to the village of Tortuguero to learn about its history and culture, and at the end of the tour, stroll back to your hotel from the beach. Free time after dinner.
Participate in a night forest tour or night turtle hunt at your own expense to watch turtles go ashore to lay eggs (July to October only, with other guests)
Tortuguero National Park
Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: ExcludedStay: Pachira - 4
Day 4 — Tortuguero National Park - Arenal Volcano
At 5:30 am, join a community-operated eco-tour and enjoy scenery reminiscent of the Amazon. You will take a boat along the canals to search for the park's wildlife. Led by a local naturalist guide, cruise through the national park and observe the region's rich biodiversity, including green sea turtles, crocodiles, and a wide range of fish and bird species. In the rainforest, you may also spot sloths, fishing bats, pizotes, raccoons, monkeys (howler, spider, and capuchin), and even the endangered jaguar.
After the tour, return to the lodge for a delicious breakfast. After breakfast, check out at 9:00 am and depart for the dock. Board a specialized boat and transfer by land out of Tortuguero National Park back toward San José. Enjoy lunch en route, then around 3:30 p.m., continue on to your Arenal hot springs hotel.Tortuguero National Park
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Arenal Springs Hotel - 5
Day 5 — Arenal Volcano
After breakfast, head out for the SKY Rainforest Cable Car + Zipline or Forest Hike (choose one of the two).
Ride the cable car to take in the natural beauty surrounding Arenal Volcano. As you glide through the tropical rainforest, enjoy sweeping 360° views of Arenal Volcano and its lake, along with the rich biodiversity of this ecological paradise. Spot mammals moving freely through the trees and birds singing from high branches. Suspended 75 feet above the ground, the open-air cable car—secured only with safety railings—offers an exhilarating and immersive rainforest experience.
For thrill-seekers, you may upgrade to the Sky Trek zipline or Sky Walk, an adrenaline-filled adventure weaving between treetop platforms. Glide at speeds of up to 60 km/h and take in the rainforest scenery from above—an unforgettable experience that draws adventurers from around the world. If ziplining isn't for you, you can simply enjoy the cable car ride and a relaxing forest walk.
At noon, enjoy lunch with distant views of the volcano. Arenal, located in northern Costa Rica, is an active volcano known for its dramatic natural scenery. In the afternoon, return to your hotel to unwind in the hot springs and soothe your body. You may also opt for a massage or aromatherapy treatment at your own expense.
Arenal Volcano
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Arenal Springs Hotel - 6
Day 6 — Arenal Volcano - San Jose
After breakfast at the hotel, depart for the Arenal Hanging Bridges Trail, one of Costa Rica's signature eco-tourism experiences. The trail features six safe and elegantly designed suspension bridges that take you through lush primary rainforest, offering unparalleled scenery and the chance to discover a wide variety of wildlife. During your guided walk through Arenal Volcano National Park, you may spot species such as the chestnut-mandibled toucan, brown jay, laughing falcon, collared aracari, mantled howler monkey, northern tamandua, white-nosed coati, and Central American spider monkey.
In the evening, return to San José.Arenal Volcano
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Hilton Garden Inn La Sabana - 7
Day 7 — Transfer out
Depending on your flights, the driver will drop you off at the airport. End of tour.Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded
What's included
Included
- Hotel: 6 nights hotel accommodation fee
- Tour guide: English-speaking guide service
- Meals: Meals listed in the itinerary
- Entrance Fees: Tickets to the tours and attractions included in the itinerary
Not included
- Transportation: Airfare and other transportation costs to and from San Jose
- Tickets: Fees include tickets not mentioned in Tickets and self-paid items
- Meals: Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Other: All personal expenses
- Tips: $8-$10/guest/day recommended
Cancellation policy
| When you cancel | Refund | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 0–47 days before | 0% | Cancellation Made Within 47 days prior to departure, No Refund |
| 48–61 days before | 50% | Cancellation Made Within 48 days to 61 days prior to departure, Refund 50% of total purchase amount |
| 62+ days before | 90% | Cancellation Made 62 or more days prior to departure, Refund 90% of total purchase amount |
Important info
Special notes
- This tour is a group of 2 people, if you register for 1 person, please inquire whether the tour is completed on the selected date by customer service.
- Children must be at least 7 years old to participate. People with heart pain (MISTICO), respiratory allergy (POAS), high blood pressure (tabacon), asthma, and poor physical strength in the elderly cannot order this product.
- Poas Volcano was closed for about 1 and a half years after its eruption in April 2017. It reopened in September 2018, but there is a possibility of another eruption at any time, and if the volcano emits more than 2pm on the day of the visit, the tour will not be accepted. As tickets for Poas Volcano must be purchased online in advance, refunds are not possible in case of temporary prohibitions. Please understand that this is an irresistible factor.
- Please provide accurate and complete information when booking, including but not limited to: name, gender, ID number, nationality, contact information, and whether you are an adult
- or children, self-purchased ticket information, etc., so as not to make booking errors and affect travel. If any damage is caused by the provision of incorrect personal information by the guest, the guest shall bear all the damage arising therefrom.
- This itinerary is for reference only, and the final itinerary is subject to the final itinerary before departure. In case of special circumstances, due to irresistible objective reasons (such as natural disasters, war,
- strike, etc.) or airline flight changes or cancellations, the Company reserves the right to cancel or change the itinerary.
- During the actual travel of this product, without reducing the attractions and obtaining the consent of the guests, the tour guide and driver may make appropriate adjustments to your itinerary (such as adjusting the order of visiting attractions, etc.) according to the weather, traffic and other conditions to ensure the smooth progress of the itinerary. If the original itinerary plan cannot be implemented due to force majeure and other factors, our company will implement more refunds and less compensation for the cost changes caused by this, please cooperate.
- During the tour, if the attraction cannot be played normally due to force majeure factors, the tour guide can cancel or replace the attraction according to the actual situation after consultation with the guest, or the tour guide will refund the fee according to the ticket price in the tourism product on the spot.
- For gifted items, the scenic spot has the right to decide whether to provide it according to its own carrying capacity and weather factors, and guests may also have the right to choose to participate or not to participate.
- During the group tour, it is not allowed to leave the group early or leave the group during the non-free activity period, please understand if there is any inconvenience.
- As long as there is a hiking trip, you must wear casual shoes, and sandals are prohibited to enter the park.
Pricing notes (children, single supplement)
* Children aged 3~10 are applicable to children sharing a room with two adults.
* The price is not available during the Christmas peak season or around Holy Week Easter.
* Costa Rica is now not allowed to bring disposable items such as raincoats and bottled mineral water in all national parks. Travelers are kindly reminded to bring a personal kettle or umbrella supplies to avoid any trouble.
* The price is not available during the Christmas peak season or around Holy Week Easter.
* Costa Rica is now not allowed to bring disposable items such as raincoats and bottled mineral water in all national parks. Travelers are kindly reminded to bring a personal kettle or umbrella supplies to avoid any trouble.
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