View allThe hotels and arranged transportation were excellent, as well as all the guides and staff in general.
Ana, traveled in September
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- Destination Services Costa Rica
- Active
- Thrilling adventures designed to keep you moving
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Partially Guided
- Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
- Guided in English, Spanish
- Group Size 1 - 30
- Ages 10+
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Explore Tortuguero's rivers and canals by boat
- Relax in Arenal's renowned hot springs
- Hike through Arenal Volcano National Park
- Cross Arenal Lake by boat to Monteverde
- Stroll through Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 ARRIVAL SAN JOSE
- Day 2 SAN JOSE – TORTUGUERO (135km – 4 hrs by road / 2 hrs by boat)
- Day 3 TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK
- Day 4 TORTUGUERO – ARENAL (210km – 5 hrs by road / 2 hrs by boat)
- Day 5 ARENAL VOLCANO NATIONAL PARK
- Day 6 ARENAL – MONTEVERDE (60km – 2.5 hrs by road / 45 min by boat)
- Day 7 MONTEVERDE
- Day 8 MONTEVERDE – PACIFIC COAST (190km – 4 hrs)
- Day 9 PACIFIC COAST
- Day 10 PACIFIC COAST – DEPART SAN JOSE (260km – 4.5 hrs)
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Sleep Inn
Hotelday 1Park Inn
Hotelday 1Hilton San Jose La Sabana
Hotelday 1Turtle Beach Lodge
HotelDays 2, 3Laguna Lodge
HotelDays 2, 3Pachira/ Evergreen/Aninga Lodge
HotelDays 2, 3Arenal Springs
HotelDays 4, 5Arenal Kioro
HotelDays 4, 5Hotel Faro Arenal
HotelDays 4, 5Monteverde Country Lodge
HotelDays 6, 7Poco a Poco
HotelDays 6, 7Fonda Vela Hotel
HotelDays 6, 7Wyndham Tamarindo
HotelDays 8, 9Tamarindo Diriá
HotelDays 8, 9Arco Iris Tamarindo
HotelDays 8, 9
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Number of tours
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Age Range
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Response rate
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- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- LRLori· August 7th, 2025Overall this trip was amazing! We were able to see so many different parts of Costa Ruca. Itinerary was wonderful but very physical. I believe that most older people would struggle (I am 54 and it was challenging at times). Pack quick dry athletic clothing. Pack comfy hiking waterproof boots/shoes. Bring a lightweight rain jacket with hood. Cons: 1. Upgrade your hotels. Turtle Beach in Tortuguero was in an amazing location but VERY rustic. Screens in rooms and not windows. Bathrooms weren’t very clean. There was a dead worm in my shower the entire time and dead bugs. Buffet didn’t change much meal to meal. 2. Tour guide Melissa in tortugero wasn’t the greatest. She wasn’t available for most of the time. Said she would be “around” but was not many times. Communication for planned activities wasn’t great. Took us on a “walk around the property”. Didn’t tell us ahead of time that it would be almost 3 hours long. We didn’t bring water or sunscreen and were still wearing rain boots provided . Not ideal for a 3 hour walk. 3. Be prepared to carry and transport your own luggage at all times. PACK LIGHT! We had to carry our luggage through the mud at Tortugero transfer location. 4. Read what your hotel offers before booking additional activities. Our hotel in Arenal had hot springs on site but we had paid for ecothermales hot springs. (Ecothermales was incredible though) Pros: 1. All other tour guides were great. 2. Laundry services in Arenal are cheap and quick. A lot of my clothes were damp from Tortugero and I laundered everything. 3. The suspension bridges were AMAZING! Would have skipped the cloud forest walk if I knew how great the bridges would be. 4. Zip lines were great! Lots of steps and walking. Didn’t expect that. 5. Last hotel in Tamarindo was the best. We stayed at the Wyndham. It was a resort. Perfect way to end the tripShow more
Destination Services Costa Rica commented on this reviewDear Lori, Thank you for sharing your experience — we’re very happy to hear that you had an amazing trip and enjoyed discovering the many beautiful regions of Costa Rica! We appreciate your honest feedback about the more challenging aspects of the... Show more
Trip date: July 2025 - Tom· July 15th, 2025Great selection of locations to get a taste of the diversity of the country.Show moreDestination Services Costa Rica commented on this reviewHi Tom, Thank you so much for taking the time to rate us! We truly appreciate your feedback and hope you had a wonderful experience in Costa Rica. If you’d ever like to share more comments or need anything else, we’re always happy to assist. Warm... Show moreTrip date: January 2025
- WBWilliam· July 9th, 2025Great tour it was well plannedShow moreTrip date: January 2024
- Lisa· July 9th, 2025We loved this tour. We picked it as we wanted to get a taste of different parts of Costa Rica, and it did not disappoint. I was a bit hesitant about the logistics, but every guide, meet up, etc. was on time, spoke enough English to get by and was very helpful. There were two things I did not expect: you will not be with the same people for the length of the tour. This isn’t a bad thing, but not what I was used to. Also, important for Americans, there are several places, due to old infrastructure, that you cannot flush toilet paper. Again, not a problem, but was a surprise that didn’t come up in my research. Other things: the lodging at Tortuguero and Arenal are amazing. Our guide in Tortuguero is top notch - take advantage of his optional plant tours while you are there. Also, take the Don Juan coffee and chocolate tour - very well done and interactiveShow moreTrip date: May 2025
- Claudia· January 7th, 2025. Excellent! Very punctual, friendly and with excellent serviceShow moreDestination Services Costa Rica commented on this reviewGood Day!! It was a truly pleasure to assist you during the whole planification of your trip. We are very glad to know you have enjoyed this journey. Regards, Destination Services Costa Rica's TeamTrip date: December 2024
- Ana· September 17th, 2024The tour was efficiently organized and we have received all the support we needed from Destination Services. The hotels and arranged transportation were excelent, as well as all the guides and staff in general. The fact that it was a partially self-guided tour allowed us to travel at our own rhythm with more peace of mind. We certainly recommend this tour!Show moreDestination Services Costa Rica commented on this reviewGood Day Dear Ana We are very glad to know you have a great time during your trip! We hope you have the chance to come back someday to discover more from Costa Ricaand create more amazing memories with your family. It was for me a truly pleasure... Show moreTrip date: August 2024
- MMahin· May 8th, 2024My son and I had a wonderful experience on this tour! The itinerary was very thoughtfully planned. The tour was impressively well-organized. We basically travelled across the country, from the capital to the Caribbean coast, to the central, mountainous region & then to the Pacific Coast. During the whole trip by land & boat with several transfers on route, there was never any confusion as to which transportation we would board or any other aspect of our trip. Our pick up transportation were always on time. The tour guides were very knowledgeable & friendly. The hotels were all very nice and located in areas with amazing views! The food was wonderful. The early morning boat tour around Tortuguero National Park was magical! Another special place was our hotel/resort in Arenal with a great view of the magestic mountain and wonderful hotsprings on the resort grounds. Karla, who was the contact person/tour organizer was wonderful. Her attention to detail, professionalism, responsiveness and caring were exemplary!! Thank you, Karla!! Our plane had to be redirected to Cancun on the first night & we were delayed by one day arriving in St. Jose but Karla & the team were on the ball immediately & made sure we caught up with the group as early as the next morning. I can't say enough good things about the way everyone did their job. Suffice it to say that I have decided to travel with this tour company to many all my desied destinations in the future!! Very highly recommend this company.Show moreDestination Services Costa Rica commented on this reviewHi Mahin Thank you su much for your comments, I really appreciate your feedback. It was a truly pleasure to have the opportunity to e meet you and be helpful for you my assistance to plan all the details of your trip. Please dont hesiate to contact... Show moreTrip date: April 2024
- LRLarry· April 29th, 2024KjjhghhhghggdftyuiihhhgghhShow moreTrip date: April 2024
- MBMary· February 3rd, 2024Very organized. Good communication. Always kept me informed and answered all my questions in a timely mannerShow moreDestination Services Costa Rica commented on this reviewThank you for your very positive feedback. Your comments are very important for us to improve our services and I am glad you had a lovely experience with us and we met your travelling expectations. We hope to be your choice for your future holiday... Show moreTrip date: January 2024
- EBesther· January 25th, 2024Automatic translation available in English. View in EnglishLeider war es keine gruppen reise aber trotztem gitShow moreDestination Services Costa Rica commented on this reviewGood Day Dear Esther Yes, unfortunately not all the time people book the same itinerary and, in these cases, we schedule all the activities, hotels and transportation services for you. We are happy to know you like the trip even if you were not... Show moreTrip date: January 2024
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Michele
Asked on June 25th, 2025I am planning a travel in November however I don't want to do the Tortugero National Park especially the boating. All your tours include the same. Do you have any tours excluding this, I will be happy to view the details as I really like the rest of your itenaries and the hotels included in the itenaries.
Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written June 2025We offer more than 90 programs to choose from, and the exciting possibility to customize your own tour. Each of these adventures offers unique and extraordinary experiences. We offer as well the possibility of a Self drive programs in case you are interested.
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Chelsea
Asked on June 15th, 2025Would it be possible to get a transfer to San Jose airport on a later date?
- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written June 2025
The transfer back to San José is included from the mentioned hotels.
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Chelsea
Traveler•Written June 2025Would we still be able to get the transfer if we wanted to change to a different hotel of our choice?
- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written June 2025
For transfers, if your hotel is in the same area as those we offer and your flight schedules align, we'll happily arrange them for you.
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Sylvia
Asked on April 5th, 2025Instead of finishing on the 16th June per itinerary, can you provide a quote for accommodation to remain on the Pacific Coast until Saturday the 21st June (5 additional nights), and then provide the airport transfer to San Jose on Saturday the 21st? We would both be working for those extra days, so we would need to ensure that the accommodation has a place to sit and a strong wi-fi connection to enable working and calls.
- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written April 2025
We can totally provide accommodation on the Pacific Coast (Tamarindo) which is beautiful after your program ends June 16th until June 21st. Please see the quote for the additional nights including taxes and breakfast: Standard Category: $213.57 per night ($1067.85), Superior Category: $252.00 per night ($1260.00), Deluxe Category: $378.32 per night ($1891.60). Regarding the transportation on the 21st, indeed, is including on the original package, then what we would do is provide that service on the 21st instead of the 16th with no additional cost.
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Sylvia
Traveler•Written April 2025Is that pricing for the same hotels as listed in the itinerary for the tour (Arco Iris, Wyndham and Dirá)? Is it USD? As there will be 2 of us needing to work and do calls in the hotel for a week, I don't think a standard hotel room will be suitable, so I might look for an apartment or similar nearby and just move to it once I checkout of the tour hotel on the 16th.
- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written April 2025
Yes, that pricing is for the same hotels, however, we can book any other hotel of your preference. Please note that standard doesn't mean no good facilities. Indeed, all of these places have pretty good Wi-Fi connections if you want to consider it. And yes, the price is in USD! About your question, it is still possible to provide you transportation on the 21st if you have your own accommodation, however, this will depend on where the place you select is located, it will need to be something nearby to town.
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Barbara
Asked on March 10th, 2025Is travel insurance mandatory for this trip?
- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written March 2025
Travel insurance is highly recommended to cover unexpected events, though it is not mandatory.
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Samuel
Asked on January 19th, 2025Could we join this tour at a suitable point between San José and Tortuguero, maybe the breakfast or lunch stop? And what would be the price, without the airport pickup and San José hotel?
- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written January 2025
Your idea is not possible because the connection from San Jose to Tortuguero is around 8:00 am to 09:00 am. Maybe, I recommend you that you spend one night in Limon area or go to San Jose to spend one night. The price of the transfer from Limon to San Jose is $280 approx. One night in San Jose for 2 is $135 per night.
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Casper
Asked on January 18th, 2025Is transportation included in the package?
- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written January 2025
The package includes air-conditioned transportation as indicated in the itinerary, including airport transfers, on a shared basis.
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Alexandra
Asked on January 13th, 2025Want to confirm your refund policy. Is it fully refundable prior to a certain date?
- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written January 2025
Of course, we have the following cancellation policy in place; so you could cancel until 2nd May. Cancellation fee of 100% is charged if cancelled 14 days or less before the event. Cancellation fee of 50% is charged if cancelled 20 days or less before the event.
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Alexandra
Traveler•Written January 2025What is cancellation fee if cancelled 20 days prior to travel?
- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written January 2025
Cancellation fee will the 50% of the total of the package
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Melanie
Asked on January 5th, 2025Are you able to do both the zipline and the waterfall adventure? Or only one if there is limited time?
- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written January 2025
The itinerary already include some activities: All monuments and visits as indicated: Guided visit to Tortuguero village plus guided boat tour through Tortuguero National Park canals and entrance fee to Tortuguero National Park, guided hike in Arenal Volcano National Park, guided hike in Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve. If you want to do Zipline and waterfall, should be on the same day but you will not able to do the hike per the limit time.
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Eileen
Asked on January 2nd, 2025Would it be possible to extend the last section and stay in Tamarindo for another 3 or 4 nights, making the trip 14 days in total?
- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written January 2025
Yes, it is possible to add extra nights at the end.
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Eileen
Traveler•Written January 2025Can you provide a quote and itinerary for the tour with hotel options please. We will need shared transfers.
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Eileen
Traveler•Written January 2025Can you confirm the hotel grade included and how the rooms will be set up? Ideally, the children would be in a connecting room where possible, with twin beds rather than sharing a double.
- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written January 2025
Hotel categories available: Standard Hotel Category (Pasatiempo or similar 3*), Superior Hotel Category (Wyndham Tamarindo or similar 4*), Deluxe Hotel Category (Tamarindo Diría or similar 5*).
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Jason
Asked on November 20th, 2024Can you please provide more information what's the difference between included accommodation and extra accommodation in Tamarindo?
- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written November 2024
The regular itinerary already includes 02 nights in Tamarindo area. The addition seen on the website is the option to add extra nights in the Beach area for a final total of 04 nights. The price includes just 02 nights, they have the option to choose or not the addition at the time of confirming the booking.
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