12 Days: Naturally Costa Rica program
Tour Overview
For a small country of just 51,100 square kilometers, it has much to offer. There is so much to see and do in Costa Rica. View towards different exotic birds as the walk through green tropical forests, fascinating to obtain a surprising amount of wildlife and marine species, relax in the spectacular beaches of surround sound with adventure. If you are a nature lover or an adrenaline seeker, there is so much to do! Program includes: Accommodation for 11 nights 4 Nights in San Jose 3 Nights in Arenal 2 Nights in Tortuguero National Park 2 Nights in Cahuita Beach Meals as per itinerary (11 Breakfast - 9 lunches - 3 dinner) Professional Bilingual guide Comfortable air conditioning mini van throughout the itinerary 8 Full day Excursions as detailed on itinerary All taxes ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival in San Jose, Costa Rica
Location: San José
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Barcelo San Jose Palacio Hotel or similar
Arrival in San Jose, Costa Rica - Meet & greet at the San Jose International Airport - Private transfer from San Jose International Airport to Hotel in San Jose City - Lodging at Barcelo San Jose Palacio Hotel or similar – Superior room
Day 2 : Doka Estate Coffee Plantations & La Paz Waterfall Gardens tour
Location: Doka Estate Costa Rica Coffee Tour & Plantation, La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park, San José
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Barcelo San Jose Palacio Hotel or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Breakfast buffet included at the Hotel - Doka Estate Coffee Plantations & La Paz Waterfall Gardens tour with buffet lunch - Lodging at Barcelo San Jose Palacio Hotel or similar - Superior room
Day 3 : Irazu Volcano + Cartago City + Orosi Valley Tour
Location: Cartago, Orosi Valley tour, San José, Irazú Volcano
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Barcelo San Jose Palacio Hotel or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Breakfast buffet included - Irazu Volcano + Cartago City + Orosi Valley Tour with buffet lunch included - Lodging at Barcelo San Jose Palacio Hotel or similar - Superior room
Day 4 : Arenal volcano + Sarchi oxcart factory + Tabacon Resort tour
Location: Tabacon Resort, Sarchi, Arenal Volcano
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Magic Mountain Hotel or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Breakfast buffet included - Arenal volcano + Sarchi oxcart factory + Tabacon Resort tour with buffet lunch and dinner - Lodging at Magic Mountain Hotel or similar - Volcano view room
Day 5 : SKY Trek , Sky Tram, Sky Walk tour at Sky Park
Location: Sky Adventures Arenal Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Magic Mountain Hotel or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Breakfast buffet included - SKY Trek , Sky Tram, Sky Walk tour at Sky Park with lunch included - Rest of the afternoon and evening at leisure - Lodging at Magic Mountain Hotel or similar - Volcano view room
Day 6 : White water rafting in Balsa River class III
Location: Arenal Volcano
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Magic Mountain Hotel or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Breakfast buffet included - White water rafting in Balsa River class III with lunch included - Lodging at Magic Mountain Hotel or similar - Volcano view room
Day 7 : Ground private transfer from Arenal to Guapiles
Location: Arenal Volcano, Parque Nacional Tortuguero, Guapiles
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Pachira Lodge or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Early morning Ground private transfer from Arenal to Guapiles - Breakfast included at El Ceibo Restaurant - Transfer by boat to Tortuguero National park - Buffet lunch and dinner included - Lodging at Pachira Lodge or similar - standard bungalow
Day 8 : Canals + birdwatching + beach tours
Location: Parque Nacional Tortuguero
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Pachira Lodge or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Breakfast buffet included - Pachira Lodge activities (Canals + birdwatching + beach tours) - Lunch buffet included - Dinner buffet included - Lodging at Pachira Lodge or similar - Standard bungalow
Day 9 : Am /Transfer by boat from Tortuguero to the dock in Guapiles
Location: Guapiles, Parque Nacional Tortuguero, THE BEACH HOUSE CAHUITA
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Cariblue Bungalows Hotel or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Breakfast included - Am /Transfer by boat from Tortuguero to the dock in Guapiles Lunch included at El Ceibo Restaurante -Transfer from Guapiles to Cahuita Beach in the Caribbean - Lodging at Cariblue Bungalows Hotel or similar - Bungalow standard
Day 10 : Snorkeling & Hiking tour in Cahuita National Park
Location: Parque Nacional Cahuita
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Cariblue Bungalows Hotel or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Breakfast included - Snorkeling & Hiking tour in Cahuita National Park with lunch included - Lodging at Cariblue Bungalows Hotel or similar – Standard bungalow
Day 11 : Transfer from Cahuita back to San Jose
Location: San José, Cahuita
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: San Jose Palacio Hotel or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast included - Morning at leisure - Pm / Transfer from Cahuita back to San Jose - Lodging at San Jose Palacio Hotel or similar - superior room
Day 12 : Transfer from San Jose Hotel to the International Airport
Location: Juan Santamaría International Airport
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast included - At the appointed time, transfer from San Jose Hotel to the International Airport for your flight back home
What's Included
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
11 nights accommodation
All taxes, fees and handling charges
National Park fees
8 Full day excursions as detailed on itinerary
Professional naturalist bilingual guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Transport by air-conditioned minivan or private vehicle
What's Not Included
International phone calls
Gratuities
Laundry Service
International flights
Tortuguero National park entrance fees (USD 15 per person) to be paid directly at the national park
Green turtle conservation fees of USD 2 to be paid directly at the Green Turtle Conservation Museum
Know Before You Go
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Stroller Or Pram Accessible
- Animals Or Pets Allowed
- Public Transportation Nearby
- Infants Must Sit On Laps
- Infant Seats Available
- Passport Required
Please Note
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Dress code is smart casual - sport
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Wheelchair accessible
- • Dress code is casual - sport
• Bring comfortable shoes and clothing, mosquito repellent, hat, sunglases, sunblock lotion, sandals, swimwear and camera
• If you will not be arriving at your destination within the specified reconfirmation period, please reconfirm with the local service provider prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.
• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
• The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.
Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions. - Once you have cleared customs, please go direct to the International exit, our representative will be holding a sign with your name.
Check out our Q&As
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
Yes
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes
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Are flights included in this tour?
Yes
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How long has the tour company been trading?
destiny Travel Costa Rica is a family travel business based in San Jose, Costa Rica. We started as a customizer of vacations back in 2001. Destiny Travel Costa Rica is a national capital company whose purpose is to promote and provide the best tour service in Costa Rica exceeding the satisfaction of all our customers with high standards of quality in service, safety and comfort and a firm commitment to sustainable development and social responsibility.
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
We invest the fruits of our success to continuously enhance the lives of our workers. The more we succeed the more their lives improve. We also give back to the world by investing in child education in places of need. The better we do the more good we do.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
We only feature hotels and lodges that we have stayed in and we believe to be the best in their area, always looking for value, character, and good service. In some of the secluded and undeveloped regions, the obvious trappings of comfort may not be immediately apparent, but something special is everywhere: a unique style, a remarkable setting, wholesome comforts, and a dedication to protect their natural setting and to please every guest.
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Free Date Changes
Destiny Travel Costa Rica allows you to make 3 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 45 days before the start of the tour.
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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
Destiny Travel Costa Rica allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform destiny travel costa rica, 60 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
Destiny Travel Costa Rica requires a minimum deposit of 10% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 30 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of destiny travel costa rica charges.
Up to 45 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.
12 Days: Naturally Costa Rica program
12 Days Starting in San José Province, San José, Costa Rica and ending in San Jose
Visiting: San José, Doka Estate Costa Rica Coffee Tour & Plantation, La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park, Cartago, Orosi Valley tour, Irazú Volcano, Tabacon Resort, Sarchi, Arenal Volcano, Sky Adventures Arenal Park, Parque Nacional Tortuguero, Guapiles, THE BEACH HOUSE CAHUITA, Parque Nacional Cahuita, Cahuita ...more ...less
Tour operator:
Tour code:
99748
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
3-
Special diets catered:
We satisfy any dietary
