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Costa Rica Encompassed Independent Adventure

15 days, San José to San José

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15 days

San José to San José

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Trip Code: TCR6BN

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Travel Style: Classic

All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.

Service Level: Standard

Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.

Physical Rating: 2 - Light

Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.

Trip Type: Independent Travel

Independent trips are either entire trips you take privately or solo extensions to a group tour. Local staff are available on standby 24/7.

Age requirement: 2+

All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

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15 days

San José to San José

Sold Out

There are no departure dates currently available for the rest of this season. Some tours only run during parts of the year.

Trip Code: TCR6BN

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Map of the route for Costa Rica Encompassed Independent Adventure

Places visited

Itinerary

Day 1San José

Arrive in San José at any time, arrival transfer included.

Day 2San José/Tortuguero

Travel first by bus, then by boat through the Tortuguero canals.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 3Tortuguero

Enjoy your time here, chilling out at the lodge and observing the abundant wildlife in the national park.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 4Tortuguero/La Fortuna

Transfer to the Arenal region. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure and opt to soak in the hot springs.

Day 5La Fortuna

Today is free and there is no shortage of activities available, or take some time to relax at your hotel.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Discover Moment

Day 6La Fortuna/Monteverde

Transfer to Monteverde and the cloud forest. Opt to visit the cheese factory or butterfly gardens.

Day 7Monteverde

Today is free to visit the Cloud Forest Reserve and/or zip through the treetops on one of the world’s longest zip line systems.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Discover Moment

Day 8Monteverde/Rincón de la Vieja Volcano

Transfer to the slopes of the Rincón de la Vieja Volcano.

Day 9Rincón de la Vieja Volcano

Free day for optional activities. Embark on excursions into the national park to horseback ride, hike or visit the natural hot springs and mud baths.

Day 10Rincón de la Vieja Volcano/Quepos

Travel south-west to the lush tropical shores of the Pacific coast.

Days 11–13Quepos

Take the day to relax at the beach or opt to hike or visit the town.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Discover Moment

Day 14Quepos/San José

Head back to the capital for one last night on the town.

Day 15San José

Depart at any time. Departure transfer included.

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What's Included

  • Your Discover Moment: La Fortuna
  • Your Discover Moment: Monteverde
  • Your Discover Moment: Quepos
  • Arrival transfer
  • Departure transfer (included for flights departing after 7am)

Accommodations

Hotel (14 nts)

Meals

2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
Allow USD575-750 for meals not included.

Transportation

Adventure bus, boat.

Staff & experts

Punctual, experienced chauffeurs, hotel staff.

Departures

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Costa Rica Encompassed Independent Adventure

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