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Arenal and Monteverde, Short Break

4 days
Start and end in San Jose
4.0
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English, Spanish
Group Size 1 - 30
All Ages Welcome
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Highlights

  • Relax in Arenal's natural hot springs
  • Explore Arenal Volcano's lush surroundings
  • Sail through wildlife on a River Safari Float
  • Make tortillas with a local Costa Rican family
  • Cross Arenal Lake and visit Monteverde Reserve

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 ARRIVAL SAN JOSE - LA FORTUNA DE SAN CARLOS (150 km – 2.5 hrs)
  2. Day 2 ARENAL – PEÑAS BLANCAS – ARENAL (125 km – 2.45 hrs)
  3. Day 3 ARENAL – MONTEVERDE (70 km – 2 hrs)
  4. Day 4 DEPARTURE MONTEVERDE – SAN JOSE (150 km – 2.5 hrs)
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Customer Reviews

  • JC
    · May 2nd, 2022
    This isn't an actual tour with a guide, this is independent travel with bookings of hotels, transportation and some activities made for you. For some reason, there is no possibility for customization. Even though you are by yourself the whole time. Knowing what I know now, I could have easily put this together myself especially since I had to do a lot of work with all the errors made. Wrong hotels for pick up, tranfers not showing up, weird timings to give you only one hour for dinner when ordering already took 20 minutes. There also seems to be no continuity in communication because I would get asked the same questions over and over again. For example asking me what hotel to be picked up from when they are the ones telling me which hotel I am staying in. The highlights of the trip were the additional activities that I booked separately. My recommendation is to accept you're going to pay a lot for a private transfer to your first hotel. After that arrange the activities through your hotel. You will get a better itinerary, timing that suits you and probably for cheaper.
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    Destination Services Costa Rica commented on this review
    Dear Jenny, Thank you very much for taking the time to provide us feedback. All your comments are essential to improve our service. All the best, Destination Services Costa Rica Team.
    Trip date: April 2022
  • MT
    · April 7th, 2022
    Great trip. Wonderful variety. The safari...
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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: March 2022

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    Belinda

    Asked on March 27th, 2025

    How do I handle medical emergencies during the tour?

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    • Destination Services Costa RicaOperatorWritten March 2025

      For medical emergencies, immediate care is coordinated through our local support, and we also provide details for insurance and emergency contact numbers.

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    Claudia

    Asked on January 21st, 2025

    What are the transfer options from Monteverder if my flight is early in the morning?

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    • Destination Services Costa RicaOperatorWritten January 2025

      You should arrange a private transfer from Monteverde to the airport, which we recommend scheduling at least 3 hours before your flight for international travel.

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    Louise

    Asked on January 8th, 2025

    We are 3 people and are thinking of booking the tour, starting Monday, January 27th. Given that we are 3, wanted to ask if there is a chance for a discount on the tour - we would really appreciate that!

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      Louise

      TravelerWritten January 2025

      Please can you respond to us today as we are looking to find a tour to book

    • Destination Services Costa RicaOperatorWritten January 2025

      Thanks for your interest in this adventure. You made the right choice, with us you'll discover Costa Rica with the locals. I'll be here to assist and to answer all your questions. Please check the rate and discount. All the dates are guaranteed, so once you'll take your decision, you will just have to click on 'Book now' and we'll be able to confirm your demand right away!

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    Irene

    Asked on December 9th, 2024

    Can we be picked up at the start of the tour at our hotel in San Jose instead of the Airport?

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    • Destination Services Costa RicaOperatorWritten December 2024

      Yes, we can coordinate the pickup from San Jose hotel location without problem. When you make the reservation, please let us know the name of the hotel.

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    Jochen

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      A penalty is applied for early withdrawal from the account; details are subject to the specific account terms agreed upon.

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    Madeleine

    Asked on November 12th, 2024

    Can I customize the tour itineraries?

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      Tour itineraries can sometimes be customized to meet specific requirements. Please inquire about the possibilities.

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    Larry

    Asked on November 3rd, 2024

    Want private tour with 2 adults and 2 teenage kids (16 and 14). Interested in San Jose airport pickup, pass Alajuela, La Paz water fall, garden nature park and Poàs Volcano, Arsenal volcano and lake. Want 2 nights in Poàs area and 2 nights in Arsenal area. Need details on hotel, transportation, sightseeing, and meals costs. Plan to travel November 5th to Nov 10th.

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    • Destination Services Costa RicaOperatorWritten November 2024

      Itinerary could be: Nov 05 - Nov 06 in Poas, Nov 07 - Nov 08 in Arenal, Nov 09 - Nov 10 in Monteverde. Options for accommodation: one room with two beds or 02 rooms (2 adults in room 01, 2 teenage kids in room 02).

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    Salma

    Asked on October 10th, 2024

    How can I pay for the tour and what are the terms?

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    • Destination Services Costa RicaOperatorWritten October 2024

      Tour payment can be completed through multiple channels including bank transfers, credit cards, and online platforms, each abiding by specific payment terms and conditions.

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    Jason

    Asked on October 6th, 2024

    Looking to travel during the period of the 6th April til the 18th april. The group consists of 2 adults and a 7 year old. What do you offer?

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    • Destination Services Costa RicaOperatorWritten October 2024

      For 2 adults, 1 minor, we can offer one room with 02 double beds. Short break itinerary option, we recommend arriving a day prior the itinerary begins for the connection from the airport to the first hotel. In those travel dates we have all our itineraries available.

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    Vincent

    Asked on September 14th, 2024

    What is the price for one traveler?

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