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Supersaver | Costa Rica Essentials Plus, 8 days

8 days
Start and end in San Jose
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Supersaver | Costa Rica Essentials Plus, 8 days - Destination Services Costa Rica
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Plan your adventure:
  • Active
  • Family
  • Wildlife
  • Group
  • Partially Guided
  • Christmas & New Year
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English, Spanish
Group Size 1 - 30
Age range 10 to 99
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Highlights

  • Explore Braulio Carrillo National Park
  • Cruise through Tortuguero's canals
  • Hike Arenal's lava trails and relax in hot springs
  • Cross Arenal Lake by boat to Monteverde
  • Discover Monteverde Cloud Forest

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 ARRIVAL SAN JOSE
  2. Day 2 SAN JOSE – TORTUGUERO (135km – 4 hrs by road / 2 hrs by boat)
  3. Day 3 TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK
  4. Day 4 TORTUGUERO – ARENAL (210km – 5 hrs by road / 2 hrs by boat)
  5. Day 5 ARENAL VOLCANO NATIONAL PARK
  6. Day 6 ARENAL – MONTEVERDE (60km – 2.5 hrs by road / 45 min by boat)
  7. Day 7 MONTEVERDE
  8. Day 8 MONTEVERDE – SAN JOSE (140 km – 4 hrs)
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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

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Number of tours

70

Age Range

10 to 99 years old

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within 1 day

Response rate

96%

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  • Supersaver | Costa Rica Essentials Plus, 8 days reviewer 1
    · March 31st, 2025
    My feelings about the tour are mixed. On one hand, the tour destinations were all interesting and enjoyable, and the hotels/facilities that were booked were all very nice and well maintained, and all of the hotel staff were very friendly and helpful. Also, the main tour guide assigned to us was very knowledgeable and friendly. On the other hand, we encountered a number of operational coordination "glitches" that detracted from the enjoyment of the tour...starting with an error in the email address sent by Tour Radar to the local tour operator (Destination Services "DS"), which resulted in it taking 7 days to receive the booking confirmation instead of the promised 1-2 days for the confirmation (..even though I called Tour Radar several times about not receiving the confirmation and all they could do each time was "send a message to DS") and, in turn, air fares increased slightly during that 7-day period. Then, on our first day there, the driver that picked us up from the airport gave us a "Welcome" letter that was addressed to me, but the attached detailed itinerary was for a different party, for different hotels/facilities, for the previous week(!) When I contacted the DS agent, she apologized for the mistake and recommended that I download the Travel Key app to my phone, which provided the detailed itinerary. While that was helpful, it would have been more helpful if she or the app would have indicated that the itinerary needs to be manually refreshed on a frequent basis to reflect any changes, such as when one of the hotel pickup times for transfer to the next location changed by 1 hour, which we were not otherwise notified of and found out after the fact. Also, I recommend there be more coordination/communication between the local tour operator and the tour guides that they assign. On our scheduled tour into Tortuguero National Park, our itinerary indicated that the entrance fee is included in the tour, but our guide indicated on the night before the tour that the operator should have provided is with a PDF of the entrance tickets or at least the alphanumeric code for the tickets. We were not provided either and not being able to contact DS at the time, my daughter had to scramble late at night to purchase entrance tickets online (and pay for them again). Sorry about my "rambling" review, but I think with some improvements in operations coordination within Tour Radar and Destination Services, what turned out to be an "Okay" experience for us could have been a "Great" or even "Excellent" experience!
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    Destination Services Costa Rica commented on this review
    Dear Mr. Skidmore, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience in such detail. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the destinations included in the tour, as well as the quality of the hotels and the staff. We are also pleased to... Show more
    Trip date: March 2025
  • RB
    · March 15th, 2025
    We had a wonderful experience with Destination services in Costa Rica. The tour was very well organized and the travel representatives continued providing updates, asking for any requirements all throughout the trip. Especially, I want to mention the name of our guide Sebastian who is an excellent person and went above and beyond to making our trip smooth. Thank you so much!
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    Destination Services Costa Rica commented on this review
    Hello Mr. Rajdip, Thank you for taking the time and give us this nice comment. We are more than happy to hear that you had a great experience in our beautiful Costa Rica and really hope to welcome you again in a future vacation. Have a wonderful... Show more
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    Trip date: March 2025
  • MM
    · December 21st, 2024
    Overall, very good, but no on-site tours were included on the last few days.
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    Destination Services Costa Rica commented on this review
    Good 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 Team
    Trip date: December 2024
  • PD
    · December 4th, 2024
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    Very good organization! Excellent guide JORGE (clarity of information, great knowledge and excellent knowledge transfer, great language skills, friendliness); Very good hotels.
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    Destination Services Costa Rica commented on this review
    Good Day Dear Dr Wolf Bloemers 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, Karla Alpízar Destination Services Costa Rica's Team
    Trip date: November 2024
  • RA
    · November 28th, 2024
    I really enjoyed our tour of Costa Rica. It was fun to see different parts of the country. The transfers went smoothly and the guides were all great.
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    Destination Services Costa Rica commented on this review
    Good Day Dear Rosanne Thanks for your comments, we are glad to know you enjoyed the trip. Regards, Karla Alpízar Destination Services Costa Rica's Team
    Trip date: November 2024
  • Supersaver | Costa Rica Essentials Plus, 8 days reviewer 6
    · November 26th, 2024
    Great tour, well organised, super easy way to look at Costa Rica with no hassels. Tours terrific, guides great. Accomodation superb. Would highly recommend. Saw over 50 birds, 2 kinds of sloths, 3 different Toucans, monkeys, snakes, frogs. Couldn't have been a better nature experience.
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    Destination Services Costa Rica commented on this review
    Good Day Dear Lindon We are very glad to know you enjoyed your trip, we hope you have the opportunity to come back some day and keep discovering more amazing places from Costa Rica. Thanks for trusting in our services. Regards, Karla Alpízar... Show more
    Trip date: November 2024
  • AB
    · November 8th, 2024
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    Excellent destination, we were grateful for the quality of service and prepared guides in all the excursions. Regarding the accommodation all the hotels were of quality ????????.
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    Destination Services Costa Rica commented on this review
    Good Day Dear Abdelkrim Thanks for your feedback, we truly appreciate your preference. We hope tou have the opportunity to come back someday and keep discover more from the beautiful Costa Rica paradise. Regards, Karla Alpízar Destination... Show more
    Trip date: October 2024
  • JS
    · April 25th, 2024
    We enjoyed it tremendously. It was good value for top quality (hotels, meals, transportation). It was nice that everything was planned and organized for us. A truly easy way to travel and see the sights (natural wonders such as waterfalls, volcanoes, rainforests, wildlife).
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    Destination Services Costa Rica commented on this review
    Thank 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 more
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    Trip date: February 2024
  • AA
    · February 1st, 2024
    Very nice and efficient tour of the more exciting cities in Costa Rica. Very high level hotels. Greatly organized transportation transfers from location to location. Well organized tours. However, one of the tours forgot to pick us up, and after an hour of waiting we were assigned to another tour with the same plan. Usually we were picked even few minutes before the due time. We highly recommend TourRadar.
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    Destination Services Costa Rica commented on this review
    Thank 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 more
    Trip date: January 2024
  • CA
    · December 26th, 2023
    Arenal was clouded over--no fault of any tour. Three hours at the hot springs was too long for me, but the others enjoyed it. Food was good. The boat tour through the byways of Tortuguero was enjoyable. The woodcarving village was interesting, but we weren't shown where in/near the shop the factory was.
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    Destination Services Costa Rica commented on this review
    Good Day Dear Carilyn. Very sorry that you can see the Arenal Volcano we hope next time the weather help on this. We really appreciate your feedback. Regards, Destination Services Costa Rica's Team
    Trip date: December 2023

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8 days
Supersaver | Costa Rica Essentials Plus, 8 days
From San Jose to San Jose

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    • How can I confirm the activities included in my itinerary?

      You will receive a confirmation letter detailing all activities, and you can ask for further explanations if needed.

    • What types of meals are included in the tour?

      Meals vary by specific tour packages; some include lunch options while others may provide dinner.

    • What should I do if I arrive at the hotel late?

      The hotel staff can be notified about anyone arriving late to facilitate check-in.

    • Are there recommended tipping guidelines for service personnel?

      Tipping is customary in restaurants, and it's usually accepted in small cash denominations.

    • How can I pay for tours and services during the trip?

      Payments can be made using cash in USD or Colones, as well as with credit and debit cards.

    • What is the general procedure for handling luggage during tours?

      Luggage can typically be kept at the hotel while participating in day tours.

    • Can I book a private transfer for my last day?

      Yes, a private transfer can be arranged at an additional cost, typically between $300 - $350 USD.

    • What activities are recommended for free days during the tour?

      Some activities include visiting hot springs, guided tours, and hikes.

    • How can I check for availability of optional activities?

      You can inquire about available activities when you arrive or look for detailed information online.

    • Is there a transportation service for excursions?

      Transportation is provided for excursions from and to the hotel during the tour schedule.

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      • Typhoid - Recommended for Costa Rica. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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      • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Costa Rica. Ideally 2 months before travel.
      • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Costa Rica. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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