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- Platinum Operator
- Destination Services Costa Rica
- Explorer
- Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
- 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 San Jose on your first day
- Boat through Tortuguero Canals
- Walk Tortuguero's private trails
- Relax by Arenal Volcano
- Sunbathe on Tortuga Island
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 ARRIVAL SAN JOSE (18km – 30min)
- Day 2 SAN JOSÉ – TORTUGUERO (117km – 3.5hrs by land / 1.5hr by boat)
- Day 3 TORTUGUERO
- Day 4 TORTUGUERO – ARENAL (174km – 3.5hrs / 1.5hr by boat)
- Day 5 ARENAL
- Day 6 ARENAL – MONTEVERDE (80km – 1.5 by land / 1.5hr by boat)
- Day 7 MONTEVERDE
- Day 8 MONTEVERDE – SAN JOSE (145km – 3.5hrs)
- Day 9 SAN JOSE – TORTUGA ISLAND – SAN JOSE (98km – 2hrs / 2 HOURS – 1.5hr by catamaran)
- Day 10 DEPARTURE SAN JOSE (18km – 30min)
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
Sleep Inn Hotel
HotelDays 1, 8, 9Turtle Beach Lodge
HotelDays 2, 3Casa Luna Hotel & Spa
HotelDays 4, 5Country Lodge
HotelDays 6, 7
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Destination Services Costa Rica
Number of tours
72
Age Range
10 to 99 years old
Response time
11 hours
Response rate
100%
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Read moreCustomer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- Louise· June 21st, 2025It was wonderful. Everything was scheduled perfectly and all transfers were exactly on time. The hotels were very good and the food was good.Guides were very knowledgeable and friendly.Show more
Trip date: May 2025 - ABAnthony· April 20th, 2025overall experience was good and when there was a problem iy was resolved quickly.Show more
Destination Services Costa Rica commented on this reviewThank you, Mr. Bax, for taking the time and give us your comment which is very important for us. We are very happy to hear that you had a great experience in our lovely Costa Rica. Hope to be welcoming you again in a near future. Pura Vida Andrea RojasTrip date: April 2025 - HBhans· March 21st, 2025The friendly and professional service of the friendly drivers and guides was the icing on the cake (friendly locals and superb scenery). Nice to stay two nights at each location and to interact with different tourists- not in the same group entire trip.Show moreDestination Services Costa Rica commented on this reviewHello Mr. Bohn Thank you for taking the time and gives this nice review, your opinion is very important for us. We are happy to hear that you had a good time in our Pura Vida country. Hope to see you soon in a short future. Andrea Rojas Destinations... Show moreTrip date: February 2025
- STSarah· February 27th, 2025Automatic translation available in English. View in Englishvery nice tour to discover the must-sees of Costa Rica, the only regret is that activities at Arenal and Monteverde were not included in the tour. but the hotels were there to organize excursions. impeccable organization by Destination Services (except for the Interbus drivers, who were 20 minutes late on average, but that's the Pura Vida philosophy!) and local team reachable by whatsapp at all times.Show moreDestination Services Costa Rica commented on this reviewHello Sarah, Thank you for taking the time and give us these nice comments. Your happiness is the way how we can feel that we are doing a good job. Sorry about the Pura Vida Philosophy lol. However, we are more than happy to know that you had a great... Show moreTrip date: February 2025
- PPPatricia· July 25th, 2024We went on the "Best of Costa Rica" tour and had an amazing time! The trip was very well run. We felt well cared for. It was amazing to have all the transportation and lodging arranged every step of the way! Every transport was on time and professional. Karla was my contact through Whats App and she was very responsive to all my questions. I would recommend them wholeheartedly!Show moreDestination Services Costa Rica commented on this reviewGood Day Dear Patricia We are very excited to know you have an incredible vacation time, It was a truly pleasure to be able to assist you during the whole trip. Best regards, Karla Alpízar Destination Services Costa Rica's TeamTrip date: July 2024
- JBJames· March 9th, 2024I really liked the support from Tour Radar, in...Show moreDestination Services Costa Rica commented on this reviewThank you very much for your feedback! We take note of your comments to improve in the future. We hope soon your return to Costa Rica and provide an excellent experience. Kind regards, Customer Service teamTrip date: February 2024
- ISIsabelle Jay· December 20th, 2023Delighted with this tour! Everything was...Show moreDestination Services Costa Rica commented on this reviewThank 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 moreTrip date: December 2023
- Marianne· November 18th, 2022The hotels and transfers were all top notch.Destination Services Costa Rica commented on this reviewThanks 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: October 2022
- Christine· July 6th, 2022My family of 4 just finished this tour in...Show moreDestination Services Costa Rica commented on this reviewThanks 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: June 2022
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- Instant Confirmation-15%From Tuesday15 Jul, 2025To Thursday24 Jul, 2025English, SpanishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$2,951NZ $2,508
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- Instant Confirmation-15%From Thursday17 Jul, 2025To Saturday26 Jul, 2025English, SpanishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$2,951NZ $2,508
- Instant Confirmation-15%From Friday18 Jul, 2025To Sunday27 Jul, 2025English, SpanishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$2,951NZ $2,508
- Instant Confirmation-15%From Saturday19 Jul, 2025To Monday28 Jul, 2025English, SpanishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$2,951NZ $2,508
- Instant Confirmation-15%From Sunday20 Jul, 2025To Tuesday29 Jul, 2025English, SpanishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$2,951NZ $2,508
- Instant Confirmation-15%From Monday21 Jul, 2025To Wednesday30 Jul, 2025English, SpanishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$2,951NZ $2,508
- Instant Confirmation-15%From Tuesday22 Jul, 2025To Thursday31 Jul, 2025English, SpanishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$2,951NZ $2,508
- Instant Confirmation-15%From Wednesday23 Jul, 2025To Friday1 Aug, 2025English, SpanishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$2,951NZ $2,508
- Instant Confirmation-15%From Thursday24 Jul, 2025To Saturday2 Aug, 2025English, SpanishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$2,951NZ $2,508
What our customers ask about this tour
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Liz
Asked on April 8th, 2025Does the accommodation provide AC and Wi-fi in the rooms?
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Liz
Traveler•Written April 2025How many hours is the land transfer from ARENAL to MONTEVERDE?
Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written April 2025Almost all accommodations include AC and wi-fi except the Tortuguero hotel and some hotels in Monteverde. Tortuguero offers Lodges and normally do not include those amenities and about Monteverde, some hotels do not offer AC because of temperature but they do offer wi-fi.
- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written April 2025
The duration from Fortuna to Monteverde takes around 3 hours total to get to Monteverde including the approximate 45 minutes on the lake crossing boat.
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Sarah
Asked on March 28th, 2025Is travel insurance required for the tour?
- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written March 2025
Travel insurance is highly recommended for all travelers to ensure safety and coverage throughout the tour.
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Mark
Asked on March 26th, 2025How do we arrange for our pick- up from the airport to our Hotel in San Jose?
- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written March 2025
Our driver would be waiting for you at the main exit of the airport with a letter with your name.
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Greg
Asked on February 17th, 2025We are looking for a tour to Costa Rica with a Volcano and beach tours. We want to leave August 15 for 7 days to 10. If you have any could you send me a quote with all the information and price.
- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written February 2025
Please see the following link where we offer one option with the things that you are looking.
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Olivia
Asked on January 31st, 2025Looking to go the beginning of March. 1. Will we be able to see sea turtles at Tortuguero 2. Is the hotel guaranteed to be Casa Luna? We want to book a day tour. 3. How can we snorkel when we are at Tortuga?
- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written February 2025
1. The season to see turtles in Tortuguero is from July to September. 2. The availability will be depending of the dates that you want to travel. 3. This tour is optional, but you can get directly to the supplier the day of the tour.
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Sophie
Asked on January 21st, 2025Would it be possible to join this tour at the breakfast stop on Day 2, and finish it at San Jose on day 9 at San Jose, with an airport transfer.
- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written January 2025
Sure, just let us know the dates, we can change you the first night in San Jose to pass this night to the end of the program.
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Jenna
Asked on January 8th, 2025Is there a possibility to add a night in / around Tortuga island in Nicoya Peninsula? We don't mind shared rides on buses or boats.
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Jenna
Traveler•Written January 2025Pls also include the price if we stay one extra night in Tortuguero national park and going from there to Arenal for one night and puntaarenas city for one night and then back to San Jose? All in 4 star hotels. Not going to Tortuga island.
- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written January 2025
We would like to inform you that around Puntarenas there are not many hotel options that suit your request.
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Connie
Asked on November 29th, 2024What is the group size?
- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written November 2024
Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee that you are going to be traveling with a group. If you book the package and nobody else booked on the same travel dates, we are going to schedule just for you all the activities. For sure you will meet more people on the shared transportation services and in all the tours.
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Laurie
Asked on November 19th, 2024How much does an extra night cost in San Jose?
- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written November 2024
The cost for an extra night in San Jose varies depending on the hotel and availability.
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Emily
Asked on October 2nd, 2024What should I pack for the tour?
- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written October 2024
It is advisable to carry light clothing suitable for tropical weather, such as cargo pants, shorts, t-shirts, and a pair of hiking shoes.
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