Costa Rica Nature Explorer 8D/7N

Costa Rica Nature Explorer 8D/7N

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Costa Rica Nature Explorer 8D/7N

8 Days Starting and ending in San José

Visiting: San José, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, La Fortuna

Tour operator:

Bamba Travel

Tour code:

54117

Group Type:

Independent

Guide Type:

Self Guided

Physical rating:

Easy

Age range:

18-90

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Please contact Bamba Travel with any specific dietary requirements

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Active, Adventure Tours

From: $1112

NB: Prices correct on 16-Sep-2024 but subject to change.

This tour is no longer available, please see similar tours below or send an enquiry

Tour Overview

Enjoy an 8-day trip full of amazing natural wonders and plenty of free time for adventurous optional activities. Travel to one of Costa Rica's most beautiful Caribbean beaches, then visit the stunning Arenal volcano before returning to San Jose. This is an independent trip which allows you to have everything sorted before you go.

Highlights

  • Enjoy free time in Arenal Volcano National Park

  • Relax on the beautiful beach of Puerto Viejo

  • Explore the vibrant & friendly streets of San Jose

Itinerary

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Day 1: San Jose, Costa Rica

Location: San José

Duration: 8 Days

Departure Time: 1:00, 2:00, 3:00, 4:00, 5:00, 6:00, 7:00, 8:00, 9:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00, 18:00, 19:00, 20:00, 21:00, 22:00, 23:00, 00:00


Costa Rica Airport Pick-up
Welcome to Costa Rica! Upon arrival, one of our representatives will be ready to greet you at the airport and pass you all the information you need to start your adventure. You'll be transferred to your hotel and the rest of your day will be yours to spend at your leisure - why not visit the nearby Central Market, the outskirts of the National Theater and the La Plaza de La Cultura?

Day 2: San Jose - Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica

Location: Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

Welcome to the Caribbean (B)

Ready to enjoy your first Gallo Pinto? Your shuttle will be waiting at your hotel lobby, ready to bring you to start your Caribbean adventure. You'll be taken to Puerto Viejo, one of Costa Rica’s most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean. Spend today soaking up the sunshine and relaxing at the beach, then get yourself prepared for fun night enjoying the sound of Reggae and holding a delicious fruit cocktail!

Day 3: Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica

Location: Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

Free time in Puerto Viejo (B)

Puerto Viejo is well known for the beautiful beaches, such as Playa Chiquita, Playa Negra and Punta Uva, which are some of the most spectacular beaches in Costa Rica, which can be found between Puerto Viejo and Manzanillo. We recommend you visit Manzanillo and have a walk in this nature path that is surrounded by tropical forest and the Caribbean sea.
Also you will have free time to do activities, for example: surfing lessons, horseback riding on the beach, snorkeling in National Park Cahuita or visiting Kekoldi (indigenous region).

Day 4: Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica

Location: Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

Free time in Puerto Viejo (B)

Enjoy another free day in this slice of heaven either unwinding on the white sands, or choosing one of the suggested extra activities.

Day 5: Puerto Viejo - La Fortuna, Costa Rica

Location: La Fortuna

Arenal Volcano & Hot Springs (B)

Your shuttle transportation will be meeting you at the hotel lobby in the morning to drive you to La Fortuna. Usually known simply as La Fortuna, the village of La Fortuna de San Carlos is the entrance to the magnificent Arenal Volcano. La Fortuna de San Carlos is located in the province of Alajuela and connects the Arenal Volcano area with the cloud forest of Monteverde and Santa Elena and the lowlands of the north of the country. La Fortuna, a charming and quiet village offers spectacular scenery of the Arenal, the most beautiful volcanoes in Costa Rica.

Day 6: La Fortuna, Costa Rica

Location: La Fortuna

Free Day to Explore the Rainforest (B)

The following day is at leisure for you to enjoy your hotel's facilities or to visit a nearby attraction such as: hanging bridges, zipline, canyoning, mountain bike, ATV's, kayak, white water rafting category III and IV or sloth observation. Or, just lay back and relax in the Northern part of Costa Rica!

Day 7: La Fortuna - San Jose, Costa Rica

Location: San José

Back to San Jose (B)

Enjoy breakfast and prepare to say goodbye to Arenal. In the afternoon you will be taken back to San José where you'll enjoy your last evening in Costa Rica!

Day 8: San Jose, Costa Rica

Location: San José

Airport transfer (B)

It is time to say goodbye! According to your flight-schedule you will take a seat in the private transfer of the hotel to the airport. We wish you a safe flight back home!

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    7N in hostels or 3* hotels
    1N in San Jose
    3N in Puerto Viejo
    2N in La Fortuna
    1N in San José

  • Transport

    Transport as per itinerary
    Shuttle transfer Puerto Viejo - La Fortuna
    Shuttle transfer La Fortuna - San José
    Airport transfers
    Shuttle transfer San José - Puerto Viejo

  • Meals

    7B

  • Activities

    Explore and relax in Puerto Viejo
    Explore La Fortuna and visit Arenal

  • Guides

    The tour does not have a guide

What's Not Included

  • Flights

  • Other activities

  • Meals not specified in the itinerary

  • Personal expenses and gratuities

Check out our Q&As

  • Is there an age limit?

    No! Most of our bamba travellers fall between the ages of 18 - 35, but everyone is young at heart and welcome to come experience the world with us! If you are between the ages of 18 and 118, we invite you to travel with bamba and have the time of your life! Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    Most of our trips cater to the adventurous independent traveller. In fact, many of our travellers arrive on their own and quickly find that they easily meet like-minded people along the way at their hostels, on transportation, or during activities.

  • Do I need travel insurance?

    We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance for your trip, especially when travelling in developing countries. Bamba does not include travel insurance of any type.Your current medical insurance may cover part of your trip, so it is important for you to become familiar with your current coverage. We recommend purchasing additional travel insurance that provides coverage for medical emergencies, emergency evacuation and repatriation, lost or stolen items and unforeseen cancellations. If you plan to participate in activities such as white-water rafting, trekking, sand-buggy rides, etc please make sure they are included in your policy.

Reviews of this operator

Jonas Nesset(Norway)  

The company is exceptional. When...

Dec 10 2019

The company is exceptional. When I had questions, I always got prompt and professional answers. The excursions that Bamba organized were fantastic! Thank you once again for everything!

Shane Alce(United Kingdom)  

For true explorers....

Aug 12 2019

For true explorers.

Marian Reder(Germany)  

To this day, this is...

Oct 2 2019

To this day, this is the best tour we've ever done together as a couple! The fun activities, great hotels and nice guides worth the money! We were always taken care of and they made sure that we had a good time. This tour is definitely worth taking.

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The Bamba Team really made...

Jan 9 2020

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Feb 12 2020

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Book with Confidence

  • Free Date Changes

    Bamba Travel allows you to make 2 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 60 days before the start of the tour.

  • Transfer as credit to Future Tours

    Bamba Travel allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform bamba travel, 60 days before departure.

  • Low Deposit

    Bamba Travel requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 30 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of bamba travel charges.

    Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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