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- Platinum Operator
- Destination Services Costa Rica
- In-depth Cultural
- Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
- 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 Monteverde Cloudforest Reserve
- Relax in a tropical rainforest hotel
- Discover diverse ecosystems on a guided walk
- Enjoy leisure time in scenic surroundings
- Transfer comfortably to and from the airport
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 ARRIVAL SAN JOSE – MONTEVERDE (125km – 3.5hrs)
- Day 2 MONTEVERDE
- Day 3 MONTEVERDE – DEPARTURE SAN JOSE (125km – 3.5hrs)
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
Monteverde Country Lodge
HotelDays 1, 2El Establo Mountain Hotel
HotelDays 1, 2

Operated by
Destination Services Costa Rica
Number of tours
72
Age Range
10 to 99 years old
Response time
10 hours
Response rate
100%
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- Marc· June 16th, 2025I went on a self-driving tour with Destination Services Costa Rica, and it exceeded all my expectations. The operator was super responsive and provided amazing support. The local operator did a phenomenal job of putting together a custom package for me. Their know-how and guidance made it possible for me to explore parts of the country I never would have discovered on my own. Every recommendation was just spot-on, especially the hand-picked accommodation - the Drake Bay Wilderness Resort - a truly amazing resort right by the beach, great staff, delicious food, and a national park right in front of your doorstep. The absolute highlight of the trip was visiting Corcovado National Park. I was lucky enough to spot all four monkey species, a Tapir, Toucans and even a Puma. Because it was the rainy season, the tours were uncrowded, which made for an incredibly intimate and personal experience. Thank you, Destination Services, for an incredible adventure.Show more
- Cindy· June 2nd, 2025Overall the package was great and despite some constructive feedback, I do rate it as excellent/5 stars. - Package included breakfast and a few additional meals, but be aware that Costa Rica is pricey. You can find good deals/meals, but be ready. - Each day included a tour/activity, but found there was a decent amount of downtime that could be filled up with other activities, which again can be fairly pricey and it will add up quickly. - I wish I could have had an extra night in both Manuel Antonio and Monteverde. You lose some mornings due to travel and these towns deserve more time. La Fortuna and Tortuguero having 2 days was perfect. - All hotels were great, but with La Fortuna, it was located fairly far from the towns center and wish I had something closer. - All drivers, tour guides and hotel staff were incredibly kind. Tour guides were amazing at providing recos for both the town you were in and for spots in your next tour stop. All in all, got to see a good amount and left wanting to see more. Costa Rica is beautifulShow more
- LUCILLE· June 2nd, 2025Everything went as planned. The hotels and facilities were great. We even had upgrades at two of our locations, We had a great time. However... If there was a criticism it would be the Guided Hanging Bridges at Selvatura Park. The title infers that there would be a guide-there was none. The other critique, more importantly is the allotted time. By the time we arrived at the park after picking others up we were told that we had until 4:30. We were about 3/5 of the way through the park when we simply had to abandon looking at the wonder around us and walk as fast as possible-up and down inclines, stairs and of course battling heat and humidity. We were very fortunate that two groups who passed us up-informed the driver that we were hustling to get to the exit as fast possible. We were about 10 minutes late. It was stressful not knowing if there would be return transfer or not, since we were emphatically told at the entrance if we expected to be transported back to our hotel we had to be out by 4:30. We were grateful to our driver and the other guests who were patient and kind enough to wait for us. I would strongly suggest that pick up time and arrival at the park be a earlier so that all guests can make it out on time.Show more
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- Instant Confirmation-15%From Thursday3 Jul, 2025To Saturday5 Jul, 2025English, SpanishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$1,009$857
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Jamie
Asked on January 19th, 2025wondering if you could provide approximate arrival and departure times for the following: day 1 - time of arrival at the hotel from San Jose; day 3 - time of departure from the hotel back to San Jose. We're hoping to spend sometime on our own exploring the area.
- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written January 2025
The time of the arrival will be depending of your arrivla flight. From SJO Airport to San Jose hotels is 25 minutes approximately of transfer.
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Jacqueline
Asked on August 21st, 2023If I select the trip starting on Sunday February 18th could I extend my stay in Monteverde for one night
- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written August 2023
Yes is possible to add 1 extra night. Standard Hotel Category = Monteverde Country Lodge or similar 3* / Rate per night on SGL room: $196 USD. Superior Hotel Category = El Establo Mountain Hotel or similar 3* / Rate per night on SGL room: $289 USD
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Jacqueline
Traveler•Written August 2023What is the total cost? Also does my arrival time on the 18th matter? I am hoping to arrive early afternoon
- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written August 2023
We recommend an early arrival flight, because from San Jose to Monteverde is around 4 hours of land transportation
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Liam
Asked on August 2nd, 2023Is the 4 day tour 9/26-9/30 going to be able to return us to SJO in time for a 07:30 flight time on 9/30?
- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written August 2023
This short break package includes two nights in Monteverde. If you arrive on Sep 26 and your departure flight leaves on Sep 30, you will be in Costa Rica for 04 nights in total. We can add one first night in San José and also a last night in a hotel close to the airport to be on time for your flight.
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Olga
Asked on January 21st, 2022Is the price for this tour in single room 449,65$ or more?
- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written January 2022
That is the base rate, you have to add the extra cost for SGL room
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