Best Costa Rica Tour Package

TCR01: 9 Days Private Tour of San Jose - La Fortuna - Arena Volcano - Monteverde - Manuel Antonio - San Jose
Tour Type: Private tailor-made tour
Guide: English-speaking guide, experienced and knowledgeable
Driver: Private driver with a spacious air-conditioned car
Accommodation: 4 to 5-star hotels, also be open to your own choice
Meals: Authentic local cuisines and western-style food for your choice
This trip can be customized to meet your individual needs!
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Day 1 Arrival in San Jose, Airport pick-up
Our driver will arrive at Juan Santamaria International Airport on time to pick you up and send you to the hotel. After checking in the hotel, you can have a good rest to store energy for upcoming vacation or travel around at Central Market, Central Park or other near places by yourself.

Accommodation: Holiday Inn San Jose Aurola
Day 2 Transfer from San Jose to La Fortuna, Visit Coffee Plantation & Poas Volcano en route
Today the driver will transfer you from San Jose to La Fortuna with a 3-hour drive (147 km). On the way, you will visit the Doka Coffee Plantation to learn the working process of making coffee, then Poas Volcano and La Paz Waterfall Gardens with driver guide. Finally transfer to La Fortuna and check in the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Tabacon Thermal Resort & Spa
Day 3 Arenal Volcano National Park & Tabacon Hot Spring
After breakfast, we will go to Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridge Park and you can experience the Sky Walk over the canopy. Walking through the tropical rain forest, a great variety of strange looking birds can be seen everywhere. Then visit the La Fortuna Waterfall. In the afternoon, we will spend time in Arenal Volcano National Park to visit Costa Rica's most famous and active volcano - Arenal Volcano and the largest lake - Arenal Lake. In the evening, enjoy Tabacon hot springs.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Tabacon Thermal Resort & Spa
Day 4 Transfer from La Fortuna to Monteverde
Today we are going to head to Monteverde from La Fortuna with driver by the transport of jeep-boat-jeep. Firstly, we will arrive at the port of Arenal Lake by jeep, next take a boat to the port on the other side in about 45 minutes, and then head to Monteverde by jeep. The whole journey is 60 km and 2.5 hours. You can enjoy the beautiful tropical scenery along the way. After checking in the hotel in Monteverde, you can move freely in the rest time of the day.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Belmar
Day 5 Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve & Sky Adventures Park
Today's arrangement will all be in the Cloud Forest. In the morning, we will have a hiking tour at Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, go trekking for 2-3 hours between the flora and fauna. In the afternoon, you will join in a group Hanging Bridges tour in Sky Adventures Park to appreciate the scenery of the tropical rainforest. In the evening, we will have a night tour to search for different animals and listen to their sounds. If lucky, we might see the two-toed sloth or a kinkajou. 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel Belmar
Day 6 Transfer from Monteverde to Manuel Antonio with Crocodile Boat Tour
On the sixth day, the driver will take you to Manuel Antonio in Quepos. The journey will take around 4 hours and cover 190 km. On the way, we will drop off to have a group crocodile boat tour at Tarcoles River, and you can watch the crocodile show. 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Si Como No Resort & Wildlife Refuge
Day 7 Hiking at Manuel Antonio National Park & Free time on the beach
In the morning, we will hike at Manuel Antonio National Park to look for wild animals such as monkeys, birds, even three-toed sloths. You are free to arrange your time in the afternoon. Having a good rest or enjoying a sunbathing on the white beach are both good choices. 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Si Como No Resort & Wildlife Refuge
Day 8 Drive from Manuel Antonio back to San Jose
You can move freely in the morning and in the afternoon, we will drive back for 3 hours (160 km) to San Jose with driver. Check in the hotel upon arrival. 

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hampton Inn and Suites San Jose
Day 9 Departure from San Jose
On the last day of this best Costa Rica tour, the hotel free shuttles will send you to Juan Santamaría International Airport on time. May you have a good trip home!

Meals: Breakfast
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This trip can be customized to meet your individual needs!
Tour Prices
2024 & 2025 Special: 10% off - Book before Apr 30, 2024
Travelers2-3 travelers4-5 travelers
Year RoundUSD4679 USD4211USD4119 USD3707
  • Prices are per person on twin sharing basis.
  • The prices in red reflect 10% discount.
Price Includes
  • Accommodation with daily breakfast at selected hotels
  • Service of English-speaking guides as per itinerary
  • Service of private driver and air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entrance fees for all tourist sites as per the itinerary
  • Group hanging bridges tour & shared crocodile boat tour.
  • Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
Price Excludes
  • International flight into and out of Costa Rica
  • Meals other than those mentioned in the itinerary
  • Personal expenses (such as laundry, telephone, drinks, etc.)
  • Tips for guides and drivers
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Costa Rica visa fee
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