Explore Enchanted Costa Rica: 9-Day Adventure Tour

Discover the Wonders of Costa Rica: A 9-Day Itinerary

Enjoy the highlights of Costa Rica on this nine-day itinerary. Beginning and ending in the capital, San Jose, this tour offers you the chance to discover different aspects of this emblematic destination. Visit the most predominant natural areas of Costa Rica, such as Arenal Volcano National Park, and spend precious time in mesmerising Tamarindo, one of Costa Ricas most famous beaches.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Tortuguero: This park is home to the nesting grounds of the green sea turtles, offering spectacular beaches and fantastic opportunities to spot wild animals and birds.

Arenal: Admire one of the most beautiful volcanoes in the country and its mesmerising park, dotted with trails and rich in wildlife.

Tamarindo: This busy beach resort is great for a night out, surfing, and exploring the bustling restaurant scene.

Itinerary

Day 1. ARRIVAL SAN JOSE: 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 – 4 hrs by road / 2 hrs by boat): Your day begins early with a pick up from the hotel. Indulge in a tasty breakfast en route in a restaurant in Guapiles and continue through the jungle by boat, cruising the rivers and canals of Tortuguero National Park. Arrive at your lodge in time to enjoy a tasty lunch. Dinner in the evening is also included. Overnight in Tortuguero.

Day 3. TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK: Make the most of your stay in Tortuguero. After breakfast, enjoy a 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. Lunch and dinner is served at the hotel. Overnight in Tortuguero.

Day 4. TORTUGUERO – ARENAL (210km – 5 hrs by road / 2 hrs by boat): After breakfast, we depart Tortuguero by shared boat and land transfers back to Guapiles, where we stop for lunch in a local restaurant. After a tasty meal, you will be picked up by a shared transfer and taken to the Arenal area. Arrive at Arenal and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Arenal.

Day 5. ARENAL: Wake up to a breakfast at the hotel. Free day to enjoy the area. Optionally, you can take advantage of the activities that are available in the area. Overnight in Arenal.

Day 6. ARENAL – GUANACASTE/TAMARINDO (200km – 4 hrs): After breakfast at the hotel you will be picked up for your next destination, the paradise Guanacaste, located in the North Pacific. Upon arrival at Tamarindo Beach free afternoon to enjoy the hotel facilities and the beach. Overnight in Tamarindo.

Day 7. TAMARINDO: Enjoy a full day at leisure to discover Tamarindo and surrounding beaches on your own; take an optional excursion available on the spot. Overnight in Tamarindo.

Day 8. TAMARINDO – SAN JOSE (260km – 4.5hrs): After breakfast at the hotel enjoy a free morning by the beach. In the afternoon transfer back to San Jose and check in to your hotel. Overnight in San Jose.

Day 9. DEPARTURE SAN JOSE AIRPORT: Enjoy your last breakfast and at the agreed time transfer back to Juan Santamaria International Airport to catch your onward flight.

Inclusions

• 8 night’s accommodation
• Accommodation options in San Jose, Tortuguero, Arenal, and Guanacaste/Tamarindo with varying hotel categories
• 8 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches (Day 2, 3, 4), and 2 Dinners (Day 2, 3)
• Arrival and departure shared transfers from/to Juan Santamaria Airport
• Shared transfers between areas throughout the itinerary (land and boat)
• All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: guided boat tour in Tortuguero National Park (Day 3)
• Meet & Greet

Exclusions

• Tour guide
• Services not mentioned in the itinerary
• International and Domestic flights
• Departure taxes
• Visa fees
• Optional tours and activities
• Tips and gratuities
• Expenditures of a personal nature or items not stated explicitly in the program
• Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, camera/video camera fee (if any)
• Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.

Enjoy the highlights of Costa Rica on this nine-day itinerary, beginning and ending in the capital, San Jose. This tour offers the chance to discover different aspects of this emblematic destination, including visits to the most predominant natural areas like Arenal Volcano National Park and spending precious time in mesmerising Tamarindo, one of Costa Rica's most famous beaches.TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: Tortuguero, known for the nesting grounds of the green sea turtles, offers spectacular beaches and fantastic opportunities to spot wildlife and birds. Arenal allows you to admire one of the most beautiful volcanoes in the country along with its park, dotted with trails and rich in wildlife. Tamarindo, a busy beach resort, is great for a night out, surfing, and exploring the bustling restaurant scene.

• We reserve the right to change itineraries and activities due to weather conditions, technical problems, or security reasons.
• Early check-in, late check-out, connecting or adjoining rooms in the hotel are subject to availability and not guaranteed.
• 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.
• No refund for unused services. Splitting of the package is not allowed.