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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
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Explore Tortuguero's rivers and wildlife
- Relax in Arenal's volcanic hot springs
- Hike through Arenal Volcano National Park
- Walk Monteverde's cloud forest bridges
- Surf and unwind on Tamarindo Beach
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 - TAMARINDO
- Day 10 TAMARINDO
- Day 11 TAMARINDO
- Day 12 TAMARINDO – SAN JOSÉ (250km – 4.5hrs)
- Day 13 DEPARTURE SAN JOSÉ AIRPORT
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
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Sleep Inn
HotelDays 1, 12Park Inn
HotelDays 1, 12Hilton San Jose La Sabana
HotelDays 1, 12Turtle Beach Lodge
HotelDays 2, 3Laguna Lodge
HotelDays 2, 3Pachira/ Evergreen/Aninga Lodge
HotelDays 2, 3Arenal Montechiari
HotelDays 4, 5Arenal Springs
HotelDays 4, 5Arenal Kioro
HotelDays 4, 5Monteverde Country Lodge
HotelDays 6, 7Poco a Poco
HotelDays 6, 7Pasatiempo
HotelDays 8, 9, 10, 11Wyndham Tamarindo
HotelDays 8, 9, 10, 11Tamarindo Diriá
HotelDays 8, 9, 10, 11
Operated by
Destination Services Costa Rica
Number of tours
72
Age Range
10 to 99 years old
Response time
7 hours
Response rate
100%
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- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- MVMarja-Leena· March 28th, 2025Otherwise it was nice, but we had lot of difficulties with transportation. They were late or they took us to wrong hotels.Show more
Destination Services Costa Rica commented on this reviewHello Marja-Leena, Thank you for taking the time and give us your opinion which is very important for us. We totally understand your concerns and will take considerations about all this. Have a wonderful day and see you some day in Paradise again!... Show moreTrip date: March 2025 - PHPaul· October 8th, 2024The provided guides were knowledgeable and friendly.Show moreDestination Services Costa Rica commented on this reviewDear Paul Thanks for your feedback We are very happy to know you have a great experience during your trip Regards Karla Alpízar Destination Services Costa Rica TeamTrip date: September 2024
- PHPaul· October 8th, 2024Everything went exceptionally well! No issues whatsoever. The tour operator was fantastic!Show moreDestination Services Costa Rica commented on this reviewHi Paul I'm very glad to know you had a great time during the trip :D We hope you can come back someday to discover more fantastic places of Costa Rica, it will be our pleasure to assist you! Regards, Karla Alpízar Destination Services Costa Rica's... Show moreTrip date: September 2024
- ICIsabelle· August 15th, 2024Very well organised, and seamless trsnsportation to all locations. Good variety of activities and climates. Great tour guides and wildlife!Show moreDestination Services Costa Rica commented on this reviewGood Day Dear Isabelle Thanks for your nice comments, we are glad to know you have enjoyed your trip. Regards, Karla Alpízar Destination Services Costa Rica's TeamTrip date: August 2024
- THTheresa· July 3rd, 2024This trip was so relaxing because we never had to worry about a thing. Each time we were picked up and dropped off it was on time. The tours and tour guides were amazing. The knowledge and helpfulness was appreciated. All of the hotels except our last one were friendly, clean and comfortable. I would recommend finding a new hotel to replace that one. it lacked any type of service.Show moreDestination Services Costa Rica commented on this reviewGood Day Dear Theresa Thanks for your comments, we are glad to know you have a good time. We are definitely take in count your advice to improve our service. Regards, KarlaTrip date: May 2024
- DMDouglas· April 18th, 2024Overall the tour was great, especially Monteverde where the tour company organised a golf cart for me so I could enjoy the experience. What lost you a star is the lateness of departure from Wyndham Tamarindo. Check was 11am so we sat around for 3 hours doing nothing and arrived in San Jose at 8:30pm, far to late.Show moreDestination Services Costa Rica commented on this reviewGood Day Dear Douglas Thanks for your comments, we really appreciate your feedback. Our apologies for the situation service situation, unfortunately during a couple of months a bridge in Guanacaste area is under construction and that make the traffic... Show moreTrip date: April 2024
David· February 9th, 2023This was a terrific trip--a great sampler of Costa Rico's varied geography, climates (from the Caribbean coast, to the cloud forest, to volcanos and central uplands, to the Pacific coast), and wildlife. The trip was incredibly well organized, with every transfer and included guide on time and excellent. I call this the no-tour tour because you are not locked in to one group or guide. In fact, it felt like the two of us were traveling independently--but with all the logistics taken care of. We had plenty of time for our own exploration or relaxation. The transfers between locations were almost entirely in near-new and immaculate vans for up to 10 passengers--much better than large busses. All had seat belts. For longer travel, the drivers stopped about every two hours at locations with food and rest rooms. The portions of travel by boat were all in well equipped boats (life preservers, etc.) of appropriate size. Tortuguero was the highlight for seeing wildlife. The hotels were all legitimate 3 star hotels--comfortable with good food and appropriate amenities for the location. Tamarindo is a pretty good, well developed tourist beach town--maybe too much development for my taste, but it was worth the visit. Last, whenever I needed to contact the tour operator via messaging online, they were very prompt in responding. I would definitely be happy to book with them again.Show moreDestination Services Costa Rica commented on this reviewThanks so much for your feedback!, we really appreciate the time you took to write such a review!.Hope soon you come back to Costa RicaTrip date: January 2023- AAnonymous· March 28th, 2022The trip was very well organized and very complete. The team was always available to answer any question or support us. Also during the tour, everything went very well. The transfers were on time, the hotels were outstanding and also the tours were great. Absolutely do this tour or reserve with this team.Show moreDestination Services Costa Rica commented on this reviewThanks so much for your feedback!, we really appreciate the time you took to write such a review!. Hope soon you come back to Costa Rica!!Trip date: March 2022
- Shannon· March 29th, 2021This tour was a wonderful way to experience four different areas of Costa Rica, all very beautiful!Show moreDestination Services Costa Rica commented on this reviewDear Shannon, Many thanks for your review. We are very happy to hear that you have enjoyed this tour with us. Contact us for your next trip, we would be more than happy to assist you. Regards, Destination Services Costa Rica TeamTrip date: March 2021
- SSStephanie· February 24th, 2020From start to finish our trip was fantastic!!...Show moreDestination Services Costa Rica commented on this reviewHello Stephanie, Thank for your comments, it makes us very happy that you had a lovely vacations. Let us know if we may assist you in a future holiday. Best regards, Destination Services Team.Trip date: February 2020
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Philippe
Asked on February 15th, 2025How can I update my travel insurance to include the correct dates for my trip?
Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written February 2025You can reach out to us via the Ask a Question button to assist with updating your travel insurance dates.
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Erika
Asked on January 10th, 2025Does that mean you have to have 3 people in a room? Or what is the price per person with 2 in a room?
- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written January 2025
Yes is correct 3 people in 1 room with 2 beds, for the DBL room rate please check the next link.
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Erika
Traveler•Written January 2025Would it be possible to transfer us to Daniel Oduber Quiros Airport instead of San Jose Airport. Our flights would depart from Liberia.
- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written January 2025
We recommend pay the extra cost for have last night in Tamarindo instead San Jose and then on last day we can transfer you to Liberia Airport without cost.
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Yvonne
Asked on December 3rd, 2024What does shared Transport mean? Since there is no tour guides during transport, will they stop at any sights or will anybody talk about what we are passing? Will we be traveling with the same group the entire trip? Can I still select the optional side trips after I complete the application?
- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written December 2024
Shared transportation service means you will be traveling at the same van with more people from different countries, agencies and itineraries. Some drivers can be talking during the trip but they are not experts. You will have guide each time you have tour. We cant guarantee you will travel with the same group of people, if you book the itinerary and nobody else book on the same travel dates, we are going to schedule just for you the itinerary but for sure you will meet more people during the tours and transportation services. Yes, we can add extra tours after you confirm the booking.
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Yvonne
Traveler•Written December 2024What is the maximum number of tourists on a tour? Would they mix Spanish and English speaking tourists in the same group? If yes would the guide explain everything in both languages? How early in the morning would they leave for tours and transport? If both couples sign up for the same tour and day would they always travel together and be on the same tour? If you choose not to take an optional tour, are there things you can do or see other than hanging around a hotel?
- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written December 2024
The max of people for example in Tortuguero area at the same time on the bus could be around 35 - 50 people. The rest of the trip you can shared in a group of around 10 people more after you in the van and the tours as well. Tour guide will speak on different languages: spanish - english even french. Earlier time for tours, could be around 05:30 am to 06 am. You have the free time option to search different activities and book directly with the front desk staff of each hotel.
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Terry
Asked on October 7th, 2024Could you please advise if you could quote for a private party of four - just two couples for 13 nights (2 Double rooms) with an itinerary like "Essential Costa Rica with extension to Guanacaste, Tamarindo Beach & San José City" with accomodation in the five star hotels listed on that itinerary.
- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written October 2024
Yes, we can coordinate the transportation services in private for 04 people. Please let us know the travel dates to look for the availability of the hotels. Important to mention, if you want also the tours in private modality, it will have an extra cost according with each provider of the regular tours included on the itinerary: Guided hike in Arenal Volcano National Park, guided hike in Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
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Marc
Asked on August 27th, 2024What is the lowe age limit for this tour?
- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written August 2024
I could be under your own decision but from our part, we warm you is that the whole trip will be very tired and weather + time of the transportation services is definitely a physical challenge for minors. For the tours, children can stay at the hotel with an adult or be ready for hours of hiking, taking the kids on arms.
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Frank
Asked on August 2nd, 2024What is the cost for adding an extra night at the tour start?
- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written August 2024
The cost for an extra night at the start of the tour is $115 USD, including taxes and breakfast for two people.
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Jade
Asked on July 11th, 2024Can I please get a price difference for the hotels. I booked standard but may want to change to superior. Also...can you provide list of available excursions and cost
- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written July 2024
The upgrade of the hotels will cost around $800 USD extra. 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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Shirley
Asked on April 13th, 2024Is it OK for pick up around 10:30 pm? Do you have any details on prices for the suggested activities? How is the group made up?
- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written April 2024
We coordinate the transportation service from/to the airport according to the flight information you provide. 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. We cannot guarantee traveling with a group. If you book the package and nobody else booked on the same travel dates, we will schedule activities just for you. You will meet more people on shared transportation services and tours.
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Jill
Asked on April 1st, 2024Do I need to take cash for extra expenses or are ATM'S and credit facilities in restaurants available?
- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written April 2024
You can use credit or debit card in many stores, restaurants, souvenirs stores, and in the hotels without problems.
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Joy
Asked on August 31st, 2023Is it possible to get an extra day in Arenal volcano area? How much is the trip if you do not return to SJO as we fly out of Liberia?
- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written August 2023
Yes, we can add an extra day in Arenal Volcano Area, not problem and also coordinate the transportation service directly to Liberia Airport. Please be aware those extra services will have an extra cost.
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