wondering 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.

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.

If I select the trip starting on Sunday February 18th could I extend my stay in Monteverde for one night

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

Is 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?

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.

Is the price for this tour in single room 449,65$ or more?

That is the base rate, you have to add the extra cost for SGL room

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NZ $959 per person

Monteverde Cloudforest Essences, Short Break

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Start and end in San Jose

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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
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English: Other languages on request: Spanish
Group Size 1 - 30
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Monteverde
You'll land at Juan Santamaria International Airport where someone from the tour company meets you at arrivals. From there, it's a shared air-conditioned bus ride to your hotel in Monteverde. After you check in and get settled, the rest of the day is yours to relax and take in the tropical rainforest around your accommodation.
Landmarks/POIs
Juan Santamaría International Airport
Monteverde Cloudforest
Day 2
Monteverde Cloudforest Guided Walk
Grab breakfast at the hotel, then head to reception where your local guide will meet you. From there, you'll walk through the Monteverde Cloudforest Biological Reserve with the guide pointing out the different ecosystems and wildlife you come across. The trails are well-maintained and good for this kind of day trip. You'll return to the hotel by afternoon, leaving the rest of your day free to do whatever you'd like.
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walk to Monteverde Cloudforest Biological Reserve
- Entrance fee to Monteverde Cloudforest Biological Reserve
Landmarks/POIs
Monteverde Cloudforest Biological Reserve
Day 3
Departure from Monteverde
After breakfast at the hotel, the shared bus picks you up and takes you back to Juan Santamaria International Airport for your onward flight.
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Breakfast
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Juan Santamaría International Airport

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Juan Santamaría International Airport
Monteverde Cloudforest

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Monteverde Cloudforest Biological Reserve

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Juan Santamaría International Airport

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Where You'll Stay

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Monteverde Country Lodge
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4.5

Brian
· September 22nd, 2025
The sites, the guides and the local people were all great. I travelled solo and met some amazing people from all over the world. Food was pretty good and I liked the local beers. The nature and flora were simply amazing. The only thing I suggest, a better time on the Transports. I knew that I was being picked up in the morning, but no idea what time? Also, I was switched to a different hotel on my first stop, one that was 2km out of town from the original hotel. No big deal, but it would've been nice to know. Got my steps in going to town and back!
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Ronda
· August 18th, 2025
What an exciting adventurous trip. We hiked and went zip lining. We saw turtles lay eggs in the sand in the middle of the night. The hotels were nice, comfortable and the staff were amazing. Over all a great trip.
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Phousonh
· August 14th, 2025
Great tour to see all most areas of Costa Rica. From the carribean side to the Pacific. Turtle hatching, volcano hike , waterfalls , and zip lining, to name a few. Adventurous and fun !
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Jamie
Asked on January 19th, 2025
wondering 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.
Flights / Transfers
Tour Details
- 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.
J
Jacqueline
Asked on August 21st, 2023
If I select the trip starting on Sunday February 18th could I extend my stay in Monteverde for one night
Accommodation
Tour Details
- 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: $289 USD
- J
  Jacqueline
  Traveler•Written August 2023
  What is the total cost? Also does my arrival time on the 18th matter? I am hoping to arrive early afternoon
- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written August 2023
  We recommend an early arrival flight, because from San Jose to Monteverde is around 4 hours of land transportation
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Liam
Asked on August 2nd, 2023
Is the 4 day tour 9/26-9/30 going to be able to return us to SJO in time for a 07:30 flight time on 9/30?
Flights / Transfers
Tour Details
- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written August 2023
  This short break package includes two nights in Monteverde. If you arrive on Sep 26 and your departure flight leaves on Sep 30, you will be in Costa Rica for 04 nights in total. We can add one first night in San José and also a last night in a hotel close to the airport to be on time for your flight.
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Olga
Asked on January 21st, 2022
Is the price for this tour in single room 449,65$ or more?
Price / Availability
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- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written January 2022
  That is the base rate, you have to add the extra cost for SGL room

From

$1,066

-10%

NZ $959 per person

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Select Date

1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

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