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Mystic Forests of Costa Rica

8 days
Start and end in San Jose
3.7
3 traveler reviews

Mystic Forests of Costa Rica

8 days
Start and end in San Jose
3.7
3 traveler reviews
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Active
Thrilling adventures designed to keep you moving
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 waterways
  • Tour Arenal Volcano National Park
  • Zip through Monteverde's canopy
  • Walk in Monteverde Cloud Forest

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 ARRIVAL SAN JOSÉ
  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
  6. Day 6 ARENAL – MONTEVERDE (170 Km – 4 hrs)
  7. Day 7 MONTEVERDE
  8. Day 8 MONTEVERDE – SAN JOSÉ (140 Km – 3 hrs)
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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Number of tours

72

Age Range

10 to 99 years old

Response time

10 hours

Response rate

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Customer Reviews

  • Mystic Forests of Costa Rica reviewer 1
    · May 12th, 2024
    The assistance from office staff pre trip was excellent. The first hotel in San Jose was average. The room backed onto a very busy road and was extremely noisy all night so we got no sleep after a long flight. The shared shuttle/transport arrangements worked and we got to our destinations ok however we were often left a bit confused as to what was actually happening because of communication difficulties with language. The Evergreen Lodge was good and gave us a good feel for the area. Food was not fancy but tasty and plentiful. Lomas del Volcano Hotel in Arenal was fantastic, beautiful garden setting, excellent restaurant and great pool. Country Lodge in Monteverde was ok but nothing special although restaurant food and staff were very good.
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    Destination Services Costa Rica commented on this review
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    Trip date: April 2024
  • JG
    · January 5th, 2024
    Roads are terrible. People are nice. Wildlife is noticeably less than 10 years ago. Guides have improved and try very hard. Enjoyed Arenal Hot Springs pools. Kids enjoyed bridges and zip lines.
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    Trip date: December 2023
  • EC
    · April 13th, 2022
    This tour was absolutely magical! I went with my mom (72) and we saw and learned about new plants and animals around every corner. Enjoyed every minute! The tour was well organized, on time, getting us to and from all our activities. Besides the organized hikes, we added a night walk, visit to a sloth sanctuary and tour of the coffee, cocoa and sugar plantation. Which we organized through each hotel. Lots of options for adventure activities, like ziplining and canyoning/repelling. Will come back with hubby and teenage boys! The first and 3rd places were small lodges, but the second place was a huge resort with a series of thermal pools, pool-side bar and huge water slide. All meals not included in the tour, we ate at the hotels, and it was good food- and good drinks! The first and second places had a zipline on the property. We are very happy with our choice of tour! We were expecting to travel with the same group the whole time, but that wasn't the case. We were always with other people in transport and activities, but not the same group of people. The hikes are pretty mild. Never more than about a mile. Some had big steps, though. Hope you have as much fun as we did!
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    Destination Services Costa Rica commented on this review
    Thanks 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: April 2022

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8 days
Mystic Forests of Costa Rica
From San Jose to San Jose

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    Silvia

    Asked on February 19th, 2025

    Are hotel rooms equipped with hair dryers?

    Accommodation
    • Destination Services Costa RicaOperatorWritten February 2025

      Most of the hotels provide hair dryers in the rooms. You will likely not need to bring your own.

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    Patricia

    Asked on December 22nd, 2024

    How should I plan for travel times and airport transfer?

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    Transport
    • Destination Services Costa RicaOperatorWritten December 2024

      Plan to book your departure flight late afternoon or night schedule. Transportation leaves early from Monteverde, taking around 3 hours to the airport, and you need to be there at least 3 hours prior to your flight.

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    Paulus

    Asked on December 19th, 2024

    Is there a possibility to customize the tour?

    Tour Details
    • Destination Services Costa RicaOperatorWritten December 2024

      You can request customization like skipping overnight stays if already accommodated, which will be subject to confirmation after checking the booking details.

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    Martinus

    Asked on December 4th, 2024

    Are there any activities recommended during free time?

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    • Destination Services Costa RicaOperatorWritten December 2024

      During your free time, you can engage in optional tours like hiking, ziplining, or visiting local attractions which can be booked ahead or during the tour.

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    Eva

    Asked on September 7th, 2024

    What is the age requirement for tours?

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    • Destination Services Costa RicaOperatorWritten September 2024

      Tour participants of all ages are generally welcomed, with specific recommendations and restrictions provided for certain activities.

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    Nathali

    Asked on June 11th, 2024

    Can I extend my stay after the tour?

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    • Destination Services Costa RicaOperatorWritten June 2024

      You can request an extension of your tour, like adding extra nights in select locations, which could be arranged for an additional charge.

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    Gabriella

    Asked on May 24th, 2024

    What group sizes are typically expected?

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    • Destination Services Costa RicaOperatorWritten May 2024

      The tours generally accommodate a variety of group sizes, often depending on the specific tour package you choose.

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    Isabel

    Asked on April 17th, 2024

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    Karol

    Asked on April 5th, 2024

    How do I manage payments for the booked tours?

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    • Destination Services Costa RicaOperatorWritten April 2024

      Payments for the booked optional tours can be managed through various options including credit cards or direct payment methods as advised by the tour operator.

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    Catalina

    Asked on March 23rd, 2024

    Can I book optional tours in advance?

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    • Destination Services Costa RicaOperatorWritten March 2024

      Yes, you can book optional tours in advance for areas like Arenal and Monteverde to ensure availability.

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