Classic Costa Rica Overview

    • 15
    • QVSR
    • 4.65 out of 5
    • Total price tool tip
      USD $1,313
      CAD $1,249
      AUD $1,215
      EUR €964
      GBP £760
      NZD $1,555
      ZAR R10,008
      CHF FR1,173
      *
    •  
       
       
       
       
    •  
       
       
       
       
    • Explorer
    • Original
Book

Trip Validity

  • 2011-01-01 - 2013-12-31

Explore Costa Rica from the mountains to the sea

Every year thousands of tourists travel to Costa Rica but few get to experience this charismatic country's real way of life. On this Classic Costa Rica trip you'll uncover jungle gems in Tortuguero and Sarapiqui; hot springs, waterfalls and a live volcano in La Fortuna; and white sandy beaches at Quepos - all set to a sizzling samba beat. This adventure into the heart of tropical paradise will surely leave you wanting more.

  • Stroll through lively markets in San Jose
  • Explore the jungle in the Tortuguero National Park
  • Chill out to the sounds of nature in Sarapiqui
  • Soak off the day in La Fortuna hot springs
  • Get close to the coalface at Arenal Volcano
  • Discover the sultry Monteverde cloud forest
  • Catch a fish 'that big' off the Pacific Coast
  • Shake your booty to the samba soundtrack of Costa Rica

Trip Map


Classic Costa Rica Summary

Add to Shortlist

Days 1-2 San Jose

With over half the country's population living within its parameters, San Jose is a bustling city with lively markets, intriguing museums and a dynamic atmosphere.

Days 3-4 Tortuguero National Park

Meaning 'turtle catcher', Tortuguero National Park is renowned the world over for its turtle-laying beaches and its wetlands, lagoons and canals brimming with wildlife.

Days 5-6 Sarapiqui

With a reputation as one of Costa Rica's best areas for bird watching, Sarapiqui has an impressive diversity of birdlife to discover while exploring the surrounding jungle.

Days 7-8 La Fortuna / Arenal Volcano

Sitting in the shadow of Costa Rica's most active volcano - the majestic Arenal - La Fortuna offers steaming hot springs and endless outdoor activities.

Days 9-11 Monteverde

Monteverde's Cloud Forest Reserve is a true nature lover's paradise. Lush, green and teeming with colourful butterflies, unique plants and exotic creatures.

Days 12-13 Quepos

Located close to the beautiful Pacific beaches and exotic wildlife of Manuel Antonio National Park, Quepos is a laid-back town with a vibrant nightlife.

Days 14-15 San Jose

Set in the heart of Costa Rica's fertile Central Valley, San Jose buzzes with colour, culture and the spirit of its friendly residents.

What's included in this trip

  • Start:

    San Jose, Costa Rica
  • Finish:

    San Jose, Costa Rica
  • Group size:

    Min 1 , Max 12
  • Ages:

    Min 12
  • Meals:

    3 breakfasts, 0 dinners
  • Accommodation:

    Hotel (12 nts), Lodge (2 nts)
  • Transport:

    Boat, Bus
  • Included activities:

    Cloud Forest walking tour, Orientation walk, Walking tour of National Park

  • Carbon emissions offset:

    282kg pp per trip
  • Notes:

    A single supplement is available on this trip.

  • Total price from

    USD $1,313
    CAD $1,249
    AUD $1,215
    EUR €964
    GBP £760
    NZD $1,555
    ZAR R10,008
    CHF FR1,173
    *
    Price information
  • Per day from:

    USD $87
    CAD $83
    AUD $81
    EUR €64
    GBP £50
    NZD $103
    ZAR R667
    CHF FR78
Book

About Costa Rica

    • 15
    • QVSR
    • 4.65 out of 5
    • Total price tool tip
      USD $1,313
      CAD $1,249
      AUD $1,215
      EUR €964
      GBP £760
      NZD $1,555
      ZAR R10,008
      CHF FR1,173
      *
    •  
       
       
       
       
    •  
       
       
       
       
    • Explorer
    • Original
Book