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- Platinum Operator
- Destination Services Costa Rica
- Explorer
- Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
- 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
- Age range 10 to 99
Highlights
- Explore Arenal Volcano National Park
- Relax at Tabacon Hot Springs
- Raft on the Sarapiqui River
- Visit Tortuguero National Park
- Discover La Paz Waterfall Gardens
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 ARRIVAL LIBERIA – RINCON DE LA VIEJA (35km – 1 hr)
- Day 2 RINCON DE LA VIEJA – ARENAL (150km – 3.5 hrs)
- Day 3 ARENAL
- Day 4 ARENAL – SARAPIQUI (130km – 2.5 hrs)
- Day 5 SARAPIQUI – TORTUGUERO (85km – 3 hrs by road / 2 hrs by boat)
- Day 6 TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK
- Day 7 TORTUGUERO – SAN JOSE (135km – 4 hrs by road / 2 hrs by boat)
- Day 8 SAN JOSE – VARA BLANCA (55km – 1.5 hrs)
- Day 9 VARA BLANCA – HERRADURA BEACH (120km – 2.5 hrs)
- Day 10 HERRADURA BEACH
- Day 11 HERRADURA BEACH – DEPART LIBERIA (200km – 3.5 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
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Cañón de la Vieja
Hotelday 1Hacienda Guachipelín
Hotelday 1Arenal Montechiari
HotelDays 2, 3Arenal Springs
HotelDays 2, 3Arenal Kioro Hotel
HotelDays 2, 3El Bambú
Hotelday 4Sarapiquis Rainforest Lodge
Hotelday 4La Quinta Lodge
Hotelday 4Turtle Beach Lodge
HotelDays 5, 6Laguna Lodge
HotelDays 5, 6Pachira/ Evergreen/Aninga Lodge
HotelDays 5, 6Hotel Sleep Inn
Hotelday 7Hotel Park Inn
Hotelday 7Hotel Hilton Sabana
Hotelday 7Buena Vista Lodge
Hotelday 8Poas Volcano Lodge
Hotelday 8Peace Lodge
Hotelday 8Balcon del Mar
HotelDays 9, 10Amapola
HotelDays 9, 10Crocs Resort
HotelDays 9, 10
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Destination Services Costa Rica
Number of tours
72
Age Range
10 to 99 years old
Response time
9 hours
Response rate
100%
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- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideGood
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- KGKathleen· July 26th, 2024I thought this was a guided tour. We had absolutely no direction. The only thing they do is book your rooms and transportation from place to place. I would never book with them again. I felt for the most part I spent a lot of time being driven somewhere with no idea what to do once there. The description of the optional things to do is very misleading. This was by far my least favorite vacation I have ever been on. If this was explained ahead of time I could have at least checked into things to do. For instance the Ute era ray on day 8 isays head towards the area of Vara Blanca to visit the bewildering la Paz waterfalls and gardens. So one would believe this is something planned and included. Not so! Dropped at hotel and ask about it, sure they can take you. The ride is 73$ and entry to the gardens another 70ish$ per person. I would not book with them again.Show more
Destination Services Costa Rica commented on this reviewGood Day Dear Kathleen We are sorry to hear the trip wasn't what you expected. We try to provide you the best service possible as we even contact you and kept in touch with you by WhatsApp. Tour Radar website always inform: "Operated with Bilingual... Show moreTrip date: July 2024 - CCorey· May 2nd, 2024So this trip was great for me and what I particularly was looking for. This package is designed to see many places in a short amount of time. Rincon De La Vieja / Arenal /La Fortuna/ Sarapiqui / San Jose / La Paz Watefall Gardens & Animal Sanctuary / Jaco. So on this package you will get to see Rainforests, Tropical Forests, Dry Forests, Volcanos, Rainforest River Channels, Local Lifestyle, Jaco Beach and hundreds of various different types of wildlife that exist in the 28 different Microclimates that exist. Note: I purchased an additional 6 tours on top of the 2 that are included in Tortuguero to include: Safari Hikes, Night Safaris, Hot Springs, Volcano Hikes, ATV package. Because of this I would only reccomend the extra tours for someone physcially fit without limitations. However the two included tours do not require any major physical requirements other than climbing about 12 stairs in and out of a boat. Also after talking to others i realized my tour was relatively less in price than others who paid to come to Costa Rica so this is very good price. HIGHLY RECCOMEND.Show moreDestination Services Costa Rica commented on this reviewGood Afternoon Dear Corey It was a truly pleasure to be able to assist you planning your trip! :) We are glad to know you have enjoyed all the places you visited and the extra-tours scheduled. We hope you have the opportunity to come back some day to... Show moreTrip date: April 2024
- WHWendy· December 13th, 2023The Ultimate Escape Tour organized by Destination Services was truly magical overview of all Costa Rica has to offer. We thoroughly enjoyed the variety of places this tour provided. I would highly recommend this package for folks visiting Costa Rica for the first time. We saw beaches, rainforests, cloud forests as well as a bit of the Caribbean and Pacific coasts. The variety of plants and animals exceeded our wildest expectations and left us wanting more! It would be helpful to have the details of the hotels and pick up times a little sooner than we received them for planning purposes. Also an extra day at Rincon de La Vieja would be helpful for folks arriving late in the day. There were several interesting activities that looked inviting but due to time constraints we were unable to participate in them. They have been added to the list of things to do on our return visit! Loved the country, the people and the Pura Vida attitude of Costa Rica. Phenomenal trip! I highly recommend this package.Show 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: November 2023
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- Instant Confirmation-15%From Tuesday8 Jul, 2025To Friday18 Jul, 2025English, SpanishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$4,189$3,560
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Alexis
Asked on November 2nd, 2024We are looking for a tour between Nov 28 and Dec 10. Starting and ending in Liberia. We are wondering if we can spend a few extra days at Herradura Beach, then travel to Liberia on Dec 10.
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Alexis
Traveler•Written November 2024We arrive at 9:11 am in Liberia on Nov. 27 th. We are interested in the Ultimate Escape Tour. How long do we have to wait at the airport before we are transported to out hotel?
Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written November 2024We will coordinate the transportation service according to the flight information they provide us, so the driver will be waiting for them at the time the flight arrive.
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Stacey
Asked on March 25th, 2024What is the definition of a shared transfer? Is this public transportation or if this transportation just for the group?
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Stacey
Traveler•Written March 2024The description mentions, kayaking, zip lining, rafting etc. what is the cost of these activities?
- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written March 2024
The shared transfer means you will be travelling with more tourists, it is not public transportation service, but it is not private just for you. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee that you are going to be traveling with a group. If you book the package and nobody else booked on the same travel dates, we are going to schedule just for you all the activities. For sure you will meet more people on the shared transportation services and in all the tours.
- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written March 2024
Hot springs $160 USD per person. Sky Walk guided tour $80 USD per person. La Fortuna Waterfall $85 USD per person. Zipline Adventure $80 USD per person. Selvatura Treetop Walkway Guide $70 USD per person. Coffee Tour $55 USD per person. Night Walk $65 USD per person. Catamaran $115 USD per person.
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Victoria
Asked on October 6th, 2023If we do not book extra activities on Days 2, 3, 4 and 10 are we limited to just staying at the hotel or are we free to tour the parks on our own? Is there an option for transportation only to the parks?
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Victoria
Traveler•Written October 2023If we do not want to do the tarzan swing in the canopy tour on day 2 is the cost different?
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Victoria
Traveler•Written October 2023Can we add activities after we book the tour--or do we have to choose all the activities prior to booking?
- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written October 2023
If the customer doesn't want to book the extra activities in any specific day, they have the freedom to search options with the hotel staff they stay or explore the area by themselves without any problem. They have the option to find UBER service in the country or also ask taxi service in the front desk. The only tours included in this particular itinerary are: Guided hike in Arenal Volcano National Park, guided hike to Tortuguero village, guided boat tour through the Tortuguero Canals. They have the option to ask for the tours even when they already arrive in the country.
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Ken
Asked on May 3rd, 2023I have a question about transportation
- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written May 2023
Please let us know which is your doubt about the transportation services?
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Jonathan
Asked on November 1st, 2022Can you please send me something that shows the optional excursions and their prices? Also, do you have any covid restrictions for your tours?
- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written November 2022
The optional tour will be provided when you will arrive in Costa Rica. And at this moment there is not Covid restrictions.
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Jonathan
Traveler•Written November 2022Would you be able to at least give me a price range on what the optional tours would be so we know what to plan for? And that's great about no covid restrictions! Thank you!
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Anne
Asked on February 12th, 2022Do we get help with the luggage to and from coach/hotel during the trip?
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Anne
Traveler•Written February 2022Hi Do we get help with the luggage during this tour?
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Anne
Traveler•Written February 2022And is food easily available?
- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written February 2022
Yes at the transportation the driver can help you with the luggage, and yes food easily available at the hotels or location restaurants
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