Pura Vida Experience

What's Included

• Tour Guide

  Local guides speaking English and Spanish will be available during scheduled activities on Day 3, 5, 6. Guides are for activities only, with no guarantee of being in a group or the same group throughout.

• Accommodation

  8 nights' accommodation is included, with stays in San Jose, Tortuguero, Arenal, Monteverde, and Tamarindo at standard hotel categories such as Wyndham Herradura, Pachira Lodge, Lomas del Volcan, Hotel Monteverde Country Lodge, and Hotel Tamarindo Diria or similar.

• Meals

  The tour includes 8 breakfasts, 3 lunches (Day 2-4), and 2 dinners (Day 2, 3).

• Transport

  Includes arrival shared transfer from Juan Santamaria International Airport (Day 1), shared transfers between areas including land and boat ride to Tortuguero and Lake Crossing Arenal-Monteverde, and departure private transfer to Juan Santamaria International Airport (Day 9).

• Entrance Fees & Activities

  All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary are included, such as Tortuguero Canals boat tour, Tortuguero village visit, Arenal Volcano trail 1968 hike, Baldi Spa hot springs, and Monteverde Hanging Bridges.

• Other

  Meet & Greet service and hotel taxes are included.

What's Not Included

• Visa fees
• Domestic flights 
• International flights 
• Drinks during meals (unless specified otherwise)
• Optional tours (if any)
• Any visit not mentioned in the program
• Porterage and gratuities  
• Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals 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.

Requirements

Comfortable and light clothing is the most suitable for travelling in Costa Rica. Sun protection, sunglasses, bathing suit, hiking or tennis shoes, a hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.

Please Note

• It is advisable to arrive no later than 20:00 in San Jose since pick-up day 2 is early in the morning around 05:30
• Due to the scheduled private transfer to the airport, a set time for departure is not recommended. The transfer will be adjusted to the time of the flight. Otherwise recommended not to leave before noon
• We reserve the right to change itineraries and activities due to weather conditions, technical problems or security reasons
• Children can be added to the booking when sharing a room with at least 2 adults, if not they must be added to the booking with the adult rate. Maximum 2 children per room
• 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 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  
• Please note single are available to book under request. 

Accommodation options

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1 San Jose

• Standard Hotel Category = Wyndham Herradura or similar 3*

Day 2, 3 Tortuguero

• Standard Hotel Category = Pachira Lodge or similar 3*

Day 4, 5 Arenal

• Standard Hotel Category = Lomas del Volcan or similar 3*

Day 6 Monteverde

• Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Monteverde Country Lodge or similar 3*

Day 7, 8 Tamarindo

• Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Tamarindo Diria or similar 3*

Accommodation options

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1 San Jose

• Standard Hotel Category = Wyndham Herradura or similar 3*

Day 2, 3 Tortuguero

• Standard Hotel Category = Pachira Lodge or similar 3*

Day 4, 5 Arenal

• Standard Hotel Category = Lomas del Volcan or similar 3*

Day 6 Monteverde

• Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Monteverde Country Lodge or similar 3*

Day 7, 8 Tamarindo

• Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Tamarindo Diria or similar 3*