Costa Rica Highlights Adventure 8D/7N

Costa Rica Highlights Adventure 8D/7N

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Costa Rica Highlights Adventure 8D/7N

8 Days Starting and ending in San José, Costa Rica

Visiting: San José, Parque Nacional Tortuguero, La Fortuna, Monte Verde

Tour operator:

Bamba Travel

Tour code:

54104

Group Type:

Independent

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Easy

Age range:

18-90

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Please contact Bamba Travel with any specific dietary requirements

Tour operated in:

English
From: $1871

NB: Prices correct on 05-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Embark on an exhilarating Costa Rica adventure, exploring lush rainforests, stunning waterfalls, and vibrant wildlife. Enjoy thrilling activities like zip-lining through canopies, white-water rafting, and soaking in Arenal's hot springs. Discover the rich biodiversity of Monteverde Cloud Forest and unwind on Tamarindo's pristine beaches. This unforgettable journey promises immersive cultural experiences and breathtaking natural wonders, perfect for adventure seekers and nature lovers. Book now and experience Costa Rica's unparalleled beauty and excitement!

Highlights

  • Enjoy free time in Arenal Volcano National Park

  • Discover the enchanting Monteverde cloud forest

  • Explore the vibrant & friendly streets of San Jose

Itinerary

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Day 1: San Jose, Costa Rica

Location: San José

Duration: 8 Days

Departure Time: 1:00, 2:00, 3:00, 4:00, 5:00, 6:00, 7:00, 8:00, 9:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00, 18:00, 19:00, 20:00, 21:00, 22:00, 23:00, 00:00


Costa Rica Airport Pick-up


Welcome to Costa Rica! Upon arrival, one of our representatives will be ready to greet you at the airport and pass you all the information you need to start your adventure. You'll be transferred to your hotel and the rest of your day will be yours to spend at your leisure - why not visit the nearby Central Market, the outskirts of the National Theatre and the La Plaza de La Cultura?

Day 2: San Jose - Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica

Location: Parque Nacional Tortuguero

Tortuguero National Park (B/L/D)

Rise and shine! We'll be driving you down to Guapiles, a city based in Costa Rica's banana growing region. Here, you'll enjoy a tasty traditional breakfast. From there, you'll continue to a dock and hop on a boat that will take you to your lodge. During the boat ride, your guide will point out birds and animals and fill you in on the rich natural history of the area. Enjoy a lunch at your lodge and get ready for your guided boat tour in the afternoon.

Day 3: Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica

Location: Parque Nacional Tortuguero

Walk in Tortuguero National Park (B/L/D)

Wake up to the sounds of nature and enjoy an early breakfast. Afterwards, you'll depart by boat to the lodge's private trail to enjoy a guided walk through the lush tropical rainforest. Keep your eyes peeled for the local residents of monkeys, slots or toucans, to just name a few! You'll return to your lodge for lunch and in the afternoon, you will visit the town of Tortuguero. Tonight's dinner will be at the lodge.

Day 4: Tortuguero National Park - La Fortuna, Costa Rica

Location: La Fortuna

Visit to Arenal Volcano (B/L)


After breakfast, you'll climb onboard the shared shuttle to make your way towards La Fortuna, a charming village at the foot of the world-famous Arenal Volcano. You'll have plenty of time during the next few days to discover the Arenal area and Arenal Volcano as well as to spot wild animals!



Day 5: La Fortuna, Costa Rica

Location: La Fortuna

Explore the Volcano and Hot Springs (B/L/D)

Rise and shine! Today, you'll have more free time in the morning to explore La Fortuna at your own pace. In the afternoon, your local bilingual guide will again meet you at the hotel lobby and take you to the Arenal Volcano National Park. You'll explore the old lava flow of 1968 and learn about the rainforest flora and fauna from a local expert. After the volcano hike, your next stop is be the relaxing hot springs! Enjoy a delicious cocktail surrounded by tropical gardens, then go to the restaurant to have your buffet dinner. After all the adventure, you must be hungry!

Day 6: La Fortuna - Monteverde

Location: Monte Verde

Transfer to Monteverde (B)

Once breakfast is finished, the adventure continues with a journey to Santa Elena. Here, you can marvel at the magnificent ecosystem of the evergreen cloud forest, which is the natural habitat of the quetzal bird. This area is also the paradise where a group of Quakers decided to make Costa Rica their new home nearly 80 years ago.


Your travel route will take you by land to Lake Arenal, which you will cross by boat. The lake is an artificial reservoir that was created after the construction of a dam in 1979. The project was designed to take advantage of the existence of a small lake with the same name. Lake Arenal is a crucial element in Costa Rica's ambitious hydroelectric power generation project and currently produces electricity for a significant portion of the country.


Finally, you will take the road back to Santa Elena, and the scenery en route will be spectacular. Keep your eyes open for a family of coatis that may be lurking along the roadside./p>

Day 7: Monteverde - San Jose, Costa Rica

Location: San José

Explore Monteverde and Back to San Jose (B)

Today will be an action-packed one! After breakfast at your accommodation, you'll be met by a local guide at the lobby and he will drive you to your next adventure, zip-lining through the cloud forest itself! This forest reserve is name for its foggy, low-hanging clouds that hover around the upper canopy of the forest before condensing onto the trees and layers below. Fly through this lush paradise and get your heart pumping with the high-speed cables of Monteverde. When you've had your fill of adrenaline, your shared shuttle will meet you at the hotel lobby to return you to San Jose.

Day 8: San Jose, Costa Rica

Location: San José

Transfer to Airport (B)

All good things must come to an end! We'll transfer you by shuttle from the hotel to the airport, depending on the time on your flight out. We wish you safe travels!

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    7N in hostels or 3* hotels

  • Transport

    Airport pick-up and drop-off
    Shuttle transfer Guapiles - La Fortuna
    Shuttle transfer Monteverde - San Jose
    Transport to day trips
    Transfer by bus and boat San José - Tortuguero - Guapiles
    All transport as per itinerary
    Shuttle transfer La Fortuna - Monteverde (lake crossing)

  • Meals

    7B/4L/3D

  • Activities

    Nature and cultural activities
    Arenal Volcano National Park + Baldi Hot Springs
    Zipline in Monteverde
    All tours in Tortuguero according to the itinerary

  • Guides

    English-speaking guide on some experiences

  • Extras

    Entry fee to Arenal Park
    Entry fee to Monteverde

What's Not Included

  • Other activities

  • Personal expenses and gratuities

  • Flights

  • Meals not specified in the itinerary

  • Entrance fee to Tortuguero National Park: 15USD per person

Check out our Q&As

  • Is there an age limit?

    No! Most of our bamba travellers fall between the ages of 18 - 35, but everyone is young at heart and welcome to come experience the world with us! If you are between the ages of 18 and 118, we invite you to travel with bamba and have the time of your life! Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    Most of our trips cater to the adventurous independent traveller. In fact, many of our travellers arrive on their own and quickly find that they easily meet like-minded people along the way at their hostels, on transportation, or during activities.

  • Do I need travel insurance?

    We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance for your trip, especially when travelling in developing countries. Bamba does not include travel insurance of any type.Your current medical insurance may cover part of your trip, so it is important for you to become familiar with your current coverage. We recommend purchasing additional travel insurance that provides coverage for medical emergencies, emergency evacuation and repatriation, lost or stolen items and unforeseen cancellations. If you plan to participate in activities such as white-water rafting, trekking, sand-buggy rides, etc please make sure they are included in your policy.

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Dec 10 2019

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For true explorers....

Aug 12 2019

For true explorers.

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To this day, this is...

Oct 2 2019

To this day, this is the best tour we've ever done together as a couple! The fun activities, great hotels and nice guides worth the money! We were always taken care of and they made sure that we had a good time. This tour is definitely worth taking.

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  • Free Date Changes

    Bamba Travel allows you to make 2 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 60 days before the start of the tour.

  • Transfer as credit to Future Tours

    Bamba Travel allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform bamba travel, 60 days before departure.

  • Low Deposit

    Bamba Travel requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 30 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of bamba travel charges.

    Up to 60 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.

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