The Best of Costa Rica

What's Included

• Tour Guide

  Operated with English and Spanish-speaking guides only during included activities (Day 2, 3, 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 in standard 3-star hotels including Sleep Inn Hotel in San Jose, Pachira Lodge in Tortuguero, Casa Luna Hotel & Spa in Arenal, and Country Lodge in Monteverde.

• Meals

  9 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches (Day 2-4, 9), and 2 Dinners (Day 2-3).

• Transport

  Arrival and departure shared transfers from/to Juan Santamaria Airport, shared transfers between areas throughout the itinerary (land and boat), and a lake crossing from Arenal to Monteverde.

• Entrance Fees and Activities

  All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: guided visit to Tortuguero National Park (Day 2); guided Morning Walk in Tortuguero and guided visit to Tortuguero Village (Day 3); One Day Tour to Tortuga Island in Catamaran (Day 9).

• Other

  Meet & Greet and 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 light and quick dry clothing is the most suitable for travelling in Costa Rica. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or skimpy clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Sun protection, sunglasses, tennis shoes, hiking shoes, sandals, sweater, raincoat or jacket, bathing suit, a hat or cap and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay. 

Please Note

• Tortuga Island tour (on Day 9) operates only on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
• The order of activities in Tortuguero may vary according to the season and the disposition of the hotel
• The start times and durations of excursions as well as 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, 8-9 San Jose:

• Standard Hotel Category = Sleep Inn Hotel or similar 3*

Day 2-3 Tortuguero:

• Standard Hotel Category = Pachira Lodge or similar 3*

Day 4-5 Arenal:

• Standard Hotel Category = Casa Luna Hotel & Spa or similar 3*

Day 6-7 Monteverde:

• Standard Hotel Category = Country Lodge or similar 3*

Mode of Transport

Experience seamless travel with shared transfers from Juan Santamaria Airport, between destinations by land and boat, and a scenic lake crossing from Arenal to Monteverde.

Accommodation

Enjoy 9 nights of comfortable accommodation in standard 3-star hotels, including Sleep Inn Hotel in San Jose, Pachira Lodge in Tortuguero, Casa Luna Hotel & Spa in Arenal, and Country Lodge in Monteverde.

Accommodation options

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1, 8-9 San Jose:

• Standard Hotel Category = Sleep Inn Hotel or similar 3*

Day 2-3 Tortuguero:

• Standard Hotel Category = Pachira Lodge or similar 3*

Day 4-5 Arenal:

• Standard Hotel Category = Casa Luna Hotel & Spa or similar 3*

Day 6-7 Monteverde:

• Standard Hotel Category = Country Lodge or similar 3*