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Supersaver | Costa Rica Essentials Plus & Guanacaste Extension, 10 Days

Supersaver | Costa Rica Essentials Plus & Guanacaste Extension, 10 Days

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Supersaver | Costa Rica Essentials Plus & Guanacaste Extension, 10 Days

10 Days Starting and ending in San Jose, Costa Rica

Visiting: San Jose, Tortuguero, Tortuguero National Park, Arenal, Arenal Volcano National Park, Monteverde, Samara

Tour operator:

Destination Services Costa Rica

Tour code:

594737

Guide Type:

Partially Guided

Physical rating:

Medium

Age range:

10-99

Tour operated in:

English , Spanish

Interests:

Gardens & Nature Tours, Wildlife Tours

Activities:

Dolphin Watching, Snorkeling, Walking, Whale Watching

From: $2399 $2159 (USD) Operator discount: -$240

NB: Prices correct on 18-Jan-2025 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Embark on a 10-day adventure through Costa Rica with the "Supersaver | Costa Rica Essentials Plus & Guanacaste Extension" tour. Begin in the vibrant capital of San Jose, exploring its cultural landmarks and historic neighborhoods. Journey to Tortuguero National Park, home to green sea turtles and abundant wildlife. Marvel at the majestic Arenal Volcano and relax in its hot springs. Discover the unique cloud forests of Monteverde, rich in biodiversity. Finally, unwind at the pristine Samara Beach, where you can snorkel, spot dolphins, and witness the migratory route of humpback whales. Enjoy comfortable accommodations and seamless transportation throughout this unforgettable experience.

Highlights

San Jose: Costa Rica’s vibrant capital city with great cultural and historical landmarks, including museums and the European-inspired National Theatre.
Tortuguero: Home to the nesting grounds of green sea turtles, with spectacular beaches and opportunities to spot wild animals and birds.
Arenal: Admire one of the most beautiful volcanoes in the country and its mesmerizing park, dotted with trails and rich in wildlife.
Monteverde: A primary cloud forest settled by American Quakers in the 1950s, hosting many endangered species and fascinating plants.
Samara Beach: Explore the clear waters of Samara, home to bottlenose and spotted dolphins, and a migratory route for humpback whales.
Discover the underwater sea life with snorkelling gear.

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrival San Jose (20Km – 30Min)

Location: San Jose

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Park Inn or Real Continental

Meals Included: Breakfast

Upon arrival to bustling San Jose, our representative will meet and greet you and then direct you to your shared transport, which will drop you off at your hotel in San Jose for your night in Costa Rica.

Overnight in San Jose.

Day 2 : San Jose – Tortuguero (135Km – 4Hrs By Road / 2Hrs By Boat)

Location: Tortuguero

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Grupo Pachira

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Your day begins early with a pick up at the hotel approximately 6:30 am. Embark on the shared bus transfer and travel through the Braulio Carrillo National Park towards the Caribbean plains to enjoy the spectacular mountain scenery and quaint villages. Indulge in a tasty breakfast en route at around 8:30 am in a restaurant in Guapiles and continue through the jungle by boat, cruising the rivers and canals of Tortuguero National Park. Arrive at your eco-lodge in time to enjoy a tasty lunch (included). After lunch, your guide will invite you to go for a hike around Tortuguero town. Visit the Turtles Museum ($1 donation) and come back for dinner at your hotel.

Overnight in Tortuguero.

Day 3 : Tortuguero National Park

Location: Tortuguero National Park

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Grupo Pachira

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Make most of your stay in Tortuguero. After breakfast, at 9:00 am join a tour for a 2-hour boat trip on the Tortuguero canals, an essential activity while in Costa Rica. Discover its network of canals, lagoons and dense rainforests through a boat tour guided by an expert naturalist guide. Abundant wildlife inhabits Tortuguero, including 57 species of amphibians, 111 species of reptiles, and 60 species of mammals. Rest of day at leisure or possibility to join some optional tours available in the destination. Lunch included and dinner served at the hotel.

Overnight in hotel in Tortuguero.

Day 4 : Tortuguero – Arenal (210Km – 5Hrs By Road / 2Hrs By Boat)

Location: Arenal

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Arenal Manoa or Tabacon

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast, we depart Tortuguero at approximately 9:00 am, by shared boat and land transfers back to Guapiles, where we stop for lunch in a local restaurant at around 1:00 pm (included). After a tasty meal, you will be picked up by a shared transfer and taken to the Arenal area. Arrive at Arenal at 5:00 pm for check-in and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight in Arenal.

Day 5 : Arenal Volcano National Park

Location: Arenal Volcano National Park

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Arenal Manoa or Tabacon

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast, you will be picked up at your hotel to start Hiking Lava Trails. Explore the Arenal Volcano on a hike along the lava trails of this giant. During the hike, the expert guide will explain you all about the volcano: its activity periods, a little bit of history related to it and will show you some landmarks that were left over the years. Admire its particular vegetation and watch some wildlife. Return to the hotel and relax in the hot springs. Escape to a natural paradise at the hotel with all the necessary services to make you feel relaxed surrounded by the peace and serenity of the rainforest. Sheltered by the impressive Arenal Volcano, enjoy the natural hot springs thanks to the geothermal activity of the volcano. Immerse yourself in the rainforest and live an experience of a sanctuary of relaxation, privacy and tranquillity.

Overnight in Arenal.

Day 6 : Arenal – Monteverde (60Km – 2.5Hrs By Road / 45Min By Boat)

Location: Monteverde

Accommodation: Lodge

Accommodation Name: Monteverde Gardens & Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast

Begin the day with an early breakfast at the hotel, followed by check-out and then meet your guide at approximately 7:30 am to head towards Monteverde. Transfer down to Arenal Lake where you will board a boat that will take you across towards Monteverde, where you will arrive at approximately 11:30 am. Once on the other side, a vehicle awaits to take you up to Monteverde. Admire the transition of the rainforest to the cloud forest where you will reach an altitude of 1,200 metres above sea level. Located in the Puntarenas province, Monteverde is a place of cloud forests and mist, coffee plantations, monkeys and friendly locals. The town of Santa Elena is small and quaint, filled with inviting restaurants and folksy artisan shops, while the nearby rainforest hosts a remarkable amount of biodiversity. Enjoy the rest of day at leisure.

Overnight in Monteverde.

Day 7 : Monteverde

Location: Monteverde

Accommodation: Lodge

Accommodation Name: Monteverde Gardens & Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel, and rest of day at leisure to relax or discover on your own the incredible Monteverde Cloud Forest.

Overnight in Monteverde.

Day 8 : Monteverde – Samara (140Km – 3Hrs)

Location: Samara

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Sol Samara or Hotel Leyenda

Meals Included: Breakfast

Begin your last day in Monteverde with a delectable breakfast. Then, at the appropriate time, you will be picked up by shared transfer to your next destination. Arrive in Samara Beach, in the North Pacific Coast of Guanacaste Province (check-in around 3:00 pm), and enjoy free time at Samara and its surrounding environment offering you an ideal place to relax and have a good time. With its ideal location along the Pacific Ocean, Samara boasts countless aquatic and outdoor entertainment. Horseback riding, stand up paddleboarding, sport fishing, surfing, canopy tours, yoga and kayaking are just a few of the fun activities you can try out (own expense).

Overnight in Samara.

Day 9 : Samara (3Hrs By Boat)

Location: Samara

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Sol Samara or Hotel Leyenda

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today, after a tasty breakfast at the hotel, you will go 2 to 10 miles offshore from Samara beach where one can feel the ocean breeze while gazing at the coastline scenery during our search for these playful animals. You could be lucky enough to see spotted dolphins, Central American Spinner dolphins, Common Bottlenose Dolphins, and Humpback whales (seasonal from August to November). Along the way back to the coast, we will anchor near the shores of Isla Chora, the delightful white-sand beach full of hermit crabs and iguanas. You can cool off in the clear blue sea while continuing your search for underwater life. Beneath the surface teems a lively, colourful world normally hidden from view. Snack some fruits before heading to shore and be dropped off back at your hotel.

Overnight in Samara.

Day 10 : Samara – Departure San Jose (220Km – 4Hrs)

Location: San Jose

Meals Included: Breakfast

After one last breakfast, at the agreed time, pick-up at your hotel in Samara to transfer you to Juan Santamaria Airport Rica to continue your trip.

What's Included

TOUR GUIDE:

Operated with English and Spanish-speaking local guides during the scheduled activities (Day 2, 3, 5, 9). Please note you will be accompanied by local guides for the activities only. There is no guarantee that you will be part of a group, or part of the same group during the tour

ACCOMMODATION:

9 nights’ accommodation

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1 San Jose:

Superior Hotel Category = Park Inn or similar 4*

Deluxe Hotel Category = Real Continental or similar 5*

Day 2-3 Tortuguero:

Superior Category = Laguna Lodge or similar (Lodge Standard)

Deluxe Category = Pachira/ Evergreen/Aninga Lodge or similar (Lodge Standard)

Day 4-5 Arenal:

Superior Hotel Category = Arenal Manoa or similar 4*

Deluxe Hotel Category = Tabacon or similar 5*

Day 6-7 Monteverde:

Superior Hotel Category = Monteverde Gardens & Lodge or similar 4*

Deluxe Hotel Category = Monteverde Gardens & Lodge or similar 4*

Day 8-9 Samara:

Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Sol Samara or similar 3*

Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Leyenda or similar 4*

MEALS:

9 Breakfasts
3 Lunches (Day 2, 3, 4)
2 Dinners (Day 2, 3)
Snacks (Day 9)

TRANSPORT:

Arrival and departure shared transfers from/to Juan Santamaria Airport
Air-conditioned shared transportation as indicated in the itinerary
Shared boat from Guapiles to Tortuguero and back (Day 2, 4)
Boat to Samara waters (Day 9)

ENTRANCE FEES AND ACTIVITIES:

All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: Tortuguero village guided visit (Day 2) Tortuguero National Park canals guided boat tour (Day 3), Lava trails hike, Hotsprings at the hotel (Day 5); Ocean Safari Dolphins Whales & Snorkelling (Day 9)

OTHER:

Meet and greet
Hotel taxes

What's Not Included

Services Not Mentioned

Services not mentioned in the itinerary.
Flights

International and Domestic flights.
Departure Taxes

Departure taxes.
Visa Fees

Visa fees.
Personal Expenditures

Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the programme.
Drinks and Fees

Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, camera/video camera fee (if any).
Optional Tours

Optional tours and activities.
Porterage and Gratuities

Porterage and gratuities.
Travel Insurance

Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.

Requirements

Comfortable and warm clothing is the most suitable for travelling. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or skimpy clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Sun protection, sunglasses, a hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.

Please Note

Please be advised that the airport departure transfer is a shared service with an estimated arrival at the airport between 12:30 and 13:30. If you need to arrive at the airport earlier, an upgrade to a private transfer is necessary (available at an additional cost)

The start times and durations of the transfers are approximate

In many hotels in Costa Rica, the triple rooms are a double room with an additional bed or sofa bed. Their comfort conditions are lower than the international standards of the triple room

Hotel early check-in, late check-out, connecting or adjoining rooms are subject to availability and are not guaranteed

No refund for unused services. Splitting of the package is not allowed

We reserve the right to change itineraries and activities due to weather conditions, technical problems or security reasons

Accommodation options

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Day 1 San Jose:
Superior Hotel Category = Park Inn or similar 4*Deluxe Hotel Category = Real Continental or similar 5* Day 2-3 Tortuguero:
Superior Hotel Category = Grupo Pachira or similar 4*Deluxe Hotel Category = Grupo Pachira or similar 4* Day 4-5 Arenal:
Superior Hotel Category = Arenal Manoa or similar 4*Deluxe Hotel Category = Tabacon or similar 5* Day 6-7 Monteverde:
Superior Hotel Category = Monteverde Gardens & Lodge or similar 4*Deluxe Hotel Category = Monteverde Gardens & Lodge or similar 4* Day 8-9 Samara:
Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Sol Samara or similar 3*Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Leyenda or similar 4*

Mode of Transport

Travel conveniently with shared transfers from Juan Santamaria Airport, air-conditioned transportation, and boat rides to various destinations including Tortuguero and Samara waters. Enjoy seamless and comfortable transport as you explore the beauty of Costa Rica.

Accommodation

Enjoy 9 nights of comfortable accommodation in Costa Rica, with options ranging from 3-star to 5-star hotels. Stay in superior or deluxe hotels in San Jose, Tortuguero, Arenal, Monteverde, and Samara, ensuring a relaxing and pleasant experience throughout your journey.

Accommodation options

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1 San Jose:

Superior Hotel Category = Park Inn or similar 4*

Deluxe Hotel Category = Real Continental or similar 5*

Day 2-3 Tortuguero:

Superior Category = Laguna Lodge or similar (Lodge Standard)

Deluxe Category = Pachira/ Evergreen/Aninga Lodge or similar (Lodge Standard)

Day 4-5 Arenal:

Superior Hotel Category = Arenal Manoa or similar 4*

Deluxe Hotel Category = Tabacon or similar 5*

Day 6-7 Monteverde:

Superior Hotel Category = Monteverde Gardens & Lodge or similar 4*

Deluxe Hotel Category = Monteverde Gardens & Lodge or similar 4*

Day 8-9 Samara:

Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Sol Samara or similar 3*

Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Leyenda or similar 4*

Check out our Q&As

What kind of wildlife can I expect to see in Tortuguero National Park?

In Tortuguero National Park, you can expect to see a variety of wildlife including 57 species of amphibians, 111 species of reptiles, and 60 species of mammals. The park is also home to the nesting grounds of green sea turtles.
What activities are included in the tour at Arenal Volcano National Park?

At Arenal Volcano National Park, you will go on a hike along the lava trails of the volcano, where an expert guide will explain the volcano's activity periods and history. You will also have the opportunity to relax in the natural hot springs at the hotel.
What can I do during my free time in Monteverde?

During your free time in Monteverde, you can explore the Monteverde Cloud Forest, visit coffee plantations, and enjoy the local flora and fauna. The town of Santa Elena offers inviting restaurants and artisan shops.
What kind of marine life might I see during the boat tour in Samara?

During the boat tour in Samara, you might see spotted dolphins, Central American Spinner dolphins, Common Bottlenose Dolphins, and Humpback whales (seasonal from August to November). You can also snorkel near Isla Chora to see underwater sea life.
Are there any optional activities available during the tour?

Yes, there are optional activities available during the tour, especially in Samara where you can try horseback riding, stand-up paddleboarding, sport fishing, surfing, canopy tours, yoga, and kayaking at your own expense.

What kind of transportation is provided during the tour?

The tour includes shared transfers from Juan Santamaria Airport, air-conditioned transportation, and boat rides to various destinations including Tortuguero and Samara waters.
What meals are included in the tour package?

The tour package includes 9 breakfasts, 3 lunches (on Days 2, 3, and 4), 2 dinners (on Days 2 and 3), and snacks on Day 9.
What should I bring with me for the tour?

It is recommended to bring comfortable and warm clothing, sun protection, sunglasses, a hat, and mosquito repellent. Visitors should avoid wearing sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts, or skimpy clothing when visiting temples, religious, or official buildings.
Do you offer any travel insurance?

We do not offer Travel Insurance but would strongly recommend that you purchase a comprehensive Travel Insurance Policy prior to departure.
Are flights included in the tour?

No, they are not included
When are there specific hotel names confirmed?

Confirmed hotel names are informed latest 10 days prior to client´s arrival
What documents will I receive before I travel?

Booking confirmation with Itinerary and confirmation vouchers
What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

You can change it by logging into your profile and click on Bookings. Please check your cancellation policy.
Is there any option for solo traveller?

Yes of course. Please note that the default selection shows the price per person per double room. For solo travellers, you will have to select a single room when available.
What does the price include?

What is included is stated specifically on the product Description. Gratuities are at your discretion. Prices do not include (unless stated otherwise) - gratuities to the guide, driver or tour manager.
Are Visa fees included in the price?

No, visa fees are not included

Reviews of this operator

Brian

Exotic Costa Rica

12-Feb-2022

We were delayed a couple of times in getting to Costa Rica and our tour operator, Roy, was extremely accommodating of the changes. The trip was partially guided, so though lodging and transportation were covered there were a few days where I could have used help coordinating afternoon activities.

Peter Herbert

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11-May-2022

A little aprehensive on 1st day with no tour leader... but ran better that clockwork, a few natural obstacles overcome. Good hotels, transport , drivers AND OUTSTANDING GUIDES.....A THEN THERE WAS THE WILDS OF COSTA RICA AND ITS PEOPLES ....

Jean Walsh

Exotic Costa Rica

17-Mar-2022

This trip was much anticipated and lived up to all of our expectations. We had a wonderful experience. If we had questions, Andres was immediately responsive. It was such a nice feeling to know we could reach him.

Susan Langton

Essential Costa Rica - Package with Manuel Antonio National Park

06-Jan-2022

Our trip was well organized, all of the service providers ( transfers, guides, accommodations) we friendly and professional, and each location was as promised. A bit more local information would have been useful in preparing for the trip, but nothing that wasn't able to be accommodated on the fly.

Marianne Brownell

Essential Costa Rica - Package with Manuel Antonio National Park

03-Oct-2022

Terrific experience!

Debra R

PURAVIDA CR

26-Jun-2023

Great staff taking care of us along the way! Hotel choices were unique and beautiful and accommodating.

Keith

Essential Costa Rica - Package with Guanacaste

08-Mar-2022

A good tour with 4 completely different ecosystems. A couple of long travel days.

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