south-america·Multi-day tour·10 days
10-Day Costa Rica Tour from San Jose to Liberia: Guanacaste, Tortuguero and Monteverde | 1 Country and 10 Cities | 9 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 6 Dinners
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What you'll experience
Highlights
• Visit Tortuguero Village, Sarapiqui, Guanacaste
• View Arenal Volcano
• Explore Cocoa Farm with Master Chocolatier and explore Monteverde with Quaker pioneer descendants
• Hike through Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve guided by a Local Specialist
• Cruise the canals of Tortuguero National Park
• View Arenal Volcano
• Explore Cocoa Farm with Master Chocolatier and explore Monteverde with Quaker pioneer descendants
• Hike through Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve guided by a Local Specialist
• Cruise the canals of Tortuguero National Park
10 days
Day-by-day itinerary
- 1
Day 1 — Home - San José
Learn the secrets of Pura Vida – Costa Rica's inimitable zest for life that will linger throughout your effortlessly delivered encounter with a land that boasts no artificial ingredients. This evening, join your Travel Director and fellow expeditioners for dinner.Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Sheraton San Jose Hotel - 2
Day 2 — San José - Tortuguero
Journey to San Isidro de Heredia where you'll Dive into Culture with master chocolatiers Julio Fernandez and George Soriano to learn about the history of chocolate and its production at this small workshop.
Then, it's on to Siquirres where we embark on a river journey through protected wetlands and on to secluded Tortuguero, gliding through canals, lagoons and lowland rainforest. Visit the Village of Tortuguero for a culturally enriching MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience meeting Tortuguero Village pioneers and learning about their way of life. Then continue to your Stays with Stories at Laguna Lodge, where you'll learn the story of how the lodge was built with materials that protect this biodiverse environment and natural habitat.
Later, enjoy dinner at your hotel accompanied by the enchanting sounds of resident cicadas and tree frogs.Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: IncludedStay: Laguna Lodge Tortuguero - 3
Day 3 — Tortuguero
Cruise the canals and streams of the park today with a Local Specialist as howler monkeys watch from the treetops, toucans and egrets fly through the air and crocodiles ply the cool waters. Visit the Village of Tortuguero. If you are here between July and September, take an optional tour to see the sea turtles laying eggs on the beach.
Tortuguero National Park
Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: IncludedStay: Laguna Lodge Tortuguero - 4
Day 4 — Tortuguero - Sarapiqui
Bid adiós to Tortuguero and head back to the mainland where we'll enjoy lunch before meeting the Tico family for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at their palm plantation. There you'll learn about and sample the delicate heart of palm. Tonight you'll enjoy dinner with the owners of your hotel as they prepare a special barbecue meal just for you.Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: IncludedStay: La Quinta Sarapiqui Lodge - 5
Day 5 — Saripiqui - Arenal Volcano
Rise with the sun to get up close and personal with Costa Rica's exquisite nature during a leisurely walk. Keep a lookout for the endangered great green macaw and connect with your beautiful natural surroundings. Embark on an optional rafting trip later this morning. We Connect With Locals this afternoon, enjoying a Be My Guest experience lunch at an eco-friendly hacienda built by the Quintana family as a retirement project. Today, it is home to an organic farm and related eco-adventures. Learn how your experience contributes to the local community.
Our journey continues to Arenal Volcano, on whose slopes we spend the afternoon relaxing in our resort's beautifully landscaped thermal pools.
Arenal Volcano
Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: ExcludedStay: Arenal Paraiso Resort and Spa - 6
Day 6 — Arenal Volcano - Monteverde
Our soul-stirring encounter with Costa Rica's natural wonders continues after a morning at leisure. Straddle the Continental Divide and touch the sky in Monteverde Cloud Forest, where you'll have an opportunity to explore this biodiverse sanctuary, renowned for its collection of orchid species – more than in any other single place.
Tonight, you will Dive into Culture as you meet descendants of native Quaker and a Local Specialist, who will share stories of Old Town Monteverde and delve into the history of the American Quakers who settled in the area in the 1950s. This evening, relish some of the best views as you enjoy dinner.
Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
Arenal Volcano
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: El Establo Mountain Hotel, Monteverde - 7
Day 7 — Monteverde Cloud Forest - Monteverde
This morning, join your Travel Director for an excursion through the lush rainforests of Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. Ascend to the treetops high above the jungle floor below, treading lightly along the Sky Walk suspension bridges amongst the wildlife that find sanctuary in the boughs of the surrounding canopy. As our epic eco-adventure nears its end, we share stories with newfound friends at a Farewell Dinner.Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: El Establo Mountain Hotel, Monteverde - 8
Day 8 — Monteverde - Guanacaste
After a pit stop in Liberia, we continue to Tamarindo Beach.Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort, Guanacaste - 9
Day 9 — Guanacaste
Settle in for a day at leisure. Relax on the beach, learn how to surf or go shopping in the nearby Tamarindo Village.
Palo Verde National Park
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort, Guanacaste - 10
Day 10 — Guanacaste - Liberia
Transfer to Liberia International Airport for your flight or consider extending your stay to soak up the sun-kissed shores of Costa Rica.Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded
What's included
Included
- 9-night hotel accommodation
- 9 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 6 Dinners
- All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- Trip Highlights: Tortuguero Village Visit, Dive Into Culture, Stay with Stories, Heart of Palm Plantation Experience, Dinner at Hotel La Quinta Sarapiqui, Hacienda Pozo Azul, Sky Walk
Not included
- Service fee for travel director and driver
- Airfares or related transportation between your home and departure city
- All personal expenses including hotel room service and meals; however, you have the option to pay for meals the tour guide arranges
- Optional tours and mandatory fees are not covered in the tour cost; kindly pay these directly to the guide during the tour. For details, please check the daily itinerary. (Costs listed are estimated; the tour guide will provide final confirmation.)
- Travel insurance
Cancellation policy
| When you cancel | Refund | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 0–3 days before | 0% | Cancellation Made Within 3 days prior to departure, No Refund |
| 4–31 days before | 20% | Cancellation Made Within 4 days to 31 days prior to departure, Refund 20% of total purchase amount |
| 32–92 days before | 50% | Cancellation Made Within 32 days to 92 days prior to departure, Refund 50% of total purchase amount |
| 93+ days before | 350% | Cancellation Made 93 or more days prior to departure, only $350 charge handling fee by person |
Important info
Special notes
- Important info:
- Please note: For the more remote areas of Costa Rica, we use the best available hotel facilities with comfortable but simple guestrooms and eco-friendly amenities perfectly suited to the natural surroundings. This journey requires walking on uneven surfaces and steps and sometimes through heavy showers (rain ponchos provided). This journey is best enjoyed by the experienced traveller in good health and who can take such conditions in stride.
- For the 2-night excursion to Tortuguero National Park, guests are permitted to bring a maximum of 25 lbs. (11 kilos) of luggage. Your primary suitcase will be transferred and securely stored at your Sarapiqui hotel.
- Visitors pay a departure tax of US$29 (subject to change) in cash or credit card at the airport when departing Costa Rica. Some airlines are adding the departure tax into the cost of the ticket. Please check with your airline if this fee has been included.
- Yellow Fever vaccination is required when travelling directly from at risk countries including Bolivia, Brazil, Ecuador and Peru. Please check with consulate for more information.
- Passports with a minimum of 6 months validity after return date are required and are at your expense.
- Non-US citizens please check if visas are needed with your nearest consulate.
- Day 1 is the start date and first hotel night included with the journey. Please arrange flights to arrive on or before Day 1.
- To give ample time for check-in and security, we recommend arriving at the airport 3 hours prior to your flight departure. - Travel insurance:
- We highly recommend guests purchase travel insurance prior to your trip.
- Your insurance should cover trip interruption, personal injury, medical expenses, and evacuation and repatriation cover including during pandemic events. - Luggage:
- Travelling with the local operator entitles each guest to travel with one suitcase not exceeding 23kg (50lbs) in weight, with the dimensions of 76cm x 46cm x 25cm (30” x 18” x 10”). Carry-on/hand luggage is restricted to one piece per person, not exceeding 12”x11”x6” (30x28x14 cm) to fit under your coach seat or in the small overhead compartment. Telescopic handles or wheels not permitted.
- Internal flights: Luggage allowance is limited to 1 piece per person (maximum of 20Kg/44lbs) and 1 hand luggage per person (maximum of 7Kg/15lbs).
- We strongly recommend that you test the weight of your baggage prior to travel. You should be able to lift and comfortably transport it for short distances.
- Baggage allowances vary from airline to airline and you should check with your chosen carrier for details prior to travel. - Border crossings and visa requirements:
- Each guest must ensure that their passport is valid for at least six months beyond the conclusion of their trip and that they have acquired all necessary visas and permits. You are responsible for obtaining all necessary visas before the departure of your guided holiday. Depending on your nationality, you may need visas to enter certain countries included on your trip. Please note that obtaining visas can take up to six weeks before your departure. It is strongly advised that you consult your Travel Agent and the local Consulate or Embassy of the country you are visiting well in advance to determine which visas they require and how to obtain them.
Pricing notes (children, single supplement)
* Price for Single Occupancy applies when one person stays in one standard hotel room.
* Price for Double/Triple Occupancy applies when two/three people stay in one standard hotel room respectively.
* Maximum room capacity: 3 people including adult and child/infant.
* Triple room bookings are available on the majority of our tours, suitable for 2 adults and 1 child. When booking your trip, we define a child as somebody aged 5 – 17, we do not accept children under the age of 5. A triple room is not recommended for 3 adults, as the third bed is often a rollaway, which may not be comfortable for an adult.
* If you're on a trip as a family of 5 (2 adults and 3 children), then you would require 1 triple room (for 1 adult and 2 children), and 1 double room (1 adult and 1 child).
* Price for Double/Triple Occupancy applies when two/three people stay in one standard hotel room respectively.
* Maximum room capacity: 3 people including adult and child/infant.
* Triple room bookings are available on the majority of our tours, suitable for 2 adults and 1 child. When booking your trip, we define a child as somebody aged 5 – 17, we do not accept children under the age of 5. A triple room is not recommended for 3 adults, as the third bed is often a rollaway, which may not be comfortable for an adult.
* If you're on a trip as a family of 5 (2 adults and 3 children), then you would require 1 triple room (for 1 adult and 2 children), and 1 double room (1 adult and 1 child).
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