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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 Braulio Carrillo Park by bus
- Cruise through Tortuguero's canals
- Hike Arenal's lava trails
- Kayak along Manuel Antonio coast
- Relax in Arenal's natural hot springs
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 ARRIVAL SAN JOSE (20km – 30min)
- Day 2 SAN JOSE – TORTUGUERO (135km – 4hrs by road / 2hrs by boat)
- Day 3 TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK
- Day 4 TORTUGUERO – ARENAL (210km – 5hrs by road / 2hrs by boat)
- Day 5 ARENAL VOLCANO NATIONAL PARK
- Day 6 ARENAL – MONTEVERDE (60km – 2.5hrs by road / 45min by boat)
- Day 7 MONTEVERDE
- Day 8 MONTEVERDE – MANUEL ANTONIO (180km – 3.5hrs)
- Day 9 MANUEL ANTONIO
- Day 10 MANUEL ANTONIO – DEPARTURE SAN JOSE (160km – 4hrs)
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
Park Inn
Hotelday 1Real Continental
Hotelday 1Laguna Lodge
HotelDays 2, 3Pachira/ Evergreen/Aninga Lodge
HotelDays 2, 3Arenal Manoa
HotelDays 4, 5Tabacon
HotelDays 4, 5Ficus Hotel
HotelDays 6, 7Poco a Poco Hotel
HotelDays 6, 7Shana By The Beach Hotel
HotelDays 8, 9Parador
HotelDays 8, 9
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Destination Services Costa Rica
Number of tours
72
Age Range
10 to 99 years old
Response time
9 hours
Response rate
100%
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- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodGood
Fiona· February 14th, 2025We booked a 10 day tour to Costa Rica. Everything went perfectly! Hotels were great, transfers went perfectly and guides on tours were wonderful. We didn't want to leave. Costa Rica is the most amazing country.Show moreTrip date: February 2025- TQTariq· January 6th, 2024Trip was very well planed, all transfer were on time. Karla, all drivers, tour guides were great. Only hotel in Arenel (Montechiari) had no information about our transfers and activities. Overall it was good experience. Hotels were good.Show more
Destination Services Costa Rica commented on this reviewGood Day Dear Tariq We are very glad to know you have enjoy this family trip! Thanks for your comments, we really appreciate your feedback to keep improving in our services. Regards, KarlaTrip date: December 2023 - ITIsabelle· January 3rd, 2024You do need to book extra activities, since there are not that many included except in Tortugero, but the destination services costa rica staff was very responsive, transfers were on time and hotels were really nice!Show moreDestination Services Costa Rica commented on this reviewGood Day Dear Isabelle Thanks for your preference, we are glad to know you enjoyed a good time during your trip. It was a pleasure to assist you plan the extra activities for you and your daughter. We hope to have the pleasure to assist you in a... Show moreTrip date: January 2024
- EPEric· June 9th, 2023Great selection of activities and accommodations. My grandmother and I were blown away at each stop. Even more importantly, our travel agent Karla was always responsive, insightful, and checked in along the way. Her service made our experience extra special.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: May 2023
- KMKaren· May 19th, 2023What a wonderful trip!!! Costa Rica is a lovely country with spectacular landscape, an abundance of animals and friendly people. I was so impressed with Tour Radar and Destination Services. From the moment I signed up for the trip, any time I called with a question or concern I talked to a real person who was able to answer all my questions. If I sent an email, I got a reply within 24 hours. Every facet of the trip went according to plans without any unforeseen incidents. Transportation from each location was always on time (down to the minute!!), hotels were extraordinarily nice, the food was delicious and aplenty, included excursions were varied and fun and there was leisure time to explore on your own. I highly recommend taking a trip with this tour group. I will definitely book another tour with them in the future. Thank you to everyone involved for making this a memorable adventure with my 2 grandchildren!!!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: May 2023
- DMDenise· April 27th, 2023Great. Loved the countryShow 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 RicaTrip date: March 2023
- Thomas· March 13th, 2023Met all expectations!! Great trip that went off without a hitch.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 RicaTrip date: March 2023
- FPFalguni· March 3rd, 2023Very well organised. For the most part everybody was so friendly, especially the guides and drivers. We loved the local knowledge and attention to detail. Victoria end Karla and the team were amazingly helpful. They responded quickly and positively. We've had a wonderful time in Costa Rica. We would highly recommend Touradar.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 RicaTrip date: February 2023
- VKVince· February 19th, 2023Excellent value for money, we had some very good rooms and the included were goodShow 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 RicaTrip date: February 2023
- JCJosephine· February 18th, 2023I really enjoyed this tour! The tour guides were all fantastic and the transports etc. were well organised and on time. The hotels we stayed at were great, much nicer than usual for most organised tours. My favourite part was probably the stay in Tortuguero. The lodge was lovely and the national park is beautiful! Definitely recommend the optional early morning boat tour, even if it does mean a very early start! However, the other locations were also great and there are lots of fun activities to do and beautiful places and animals to see! If you have any questions or problems before or during your tour, the customer service team at Destination Services Costa Rica is very helpful and quick to respond. There are a couple of things to consider when booking this tour. If you have previously taken part in tours by other providers, you may be used to being in a set group with one guide who leads the tour. This is not the case here. With the exception of the Tortuguero section, there is no set tour guide. You will be on small transports which pick you up at your hotels and there are only guides for each activity. Other than that you are on your own and getting around independently. You will often be with a lot of the same people who have also booked the tour, but they may join/leave the tour for different sections. If you are a confident traveller this is no problem, as everything is very well organised and the customer service team is very helpful. The second thing to keep in mind is that there are a few days with no planned activities. I recommend looking at these in advance and having an idea of what you would like to do. Activities can be booked pretty last minute, and most hotels have booking services, but it helps to at least have a vague plan.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 RicaTrip date: February 2023
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What our customers ask about this tour
The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.- L
Lara
Asked on March 17th, 2025Is there a luggage size restriction for the tours?
Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written March 2025While there are no strict luggage size limits, please be aware that assistance in moving luggage may be required at times.
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Jonathan
Asked on January 21st, 2025Can we depart the week of Feb 3rd?
- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written January 2025
For the availability in all hotels, is better if you choise other dates.
- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written February 2025
Could you let us know if you have interest to this tour last week of February, bear in mind that the hotels release our rooms 15-30 days in advance and we close the groups to prepare the operation. But if you have interest we can open last week of February to allocate you.
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Carole
Asked on November 21st, 2024What is the recommended way to get from the airport to the hotel?
- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written November 2024
We suggest using our organized transfer service for a smooth journey from the airport to your accommodation.
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Jamie
Asked on November 4th, 2024What additional excursions are available and can they be booked with the tour? Can an extra night in San Jose be included in the tour package?
- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written November 2024
Extra activities available include: Hot springs $160 USD, Mistico Hanging Bridges $80 USD, La Fortuna Waterfall $85 USD, Zipline Adventure $80 USD, Selvatura Treetop Walkway Guide $70 USD, Coffee Tour $55 USD, Night Walk $65 USD, Catamaran $115 USD. We can add an additional night in San Jose and transfer back to the airport.
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Jamie
Traveler•Written November 2024Do I book the tour first and then add excursions separately, or pay for everything at once?
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Jamie
Traveler•Written November 2024Can you provide details on which day each excursion is, how long they are, and if transfers are included?
- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written November 2024
Each tour is around 3 hours. All tours include pickup and drop off from hotel lobby. Hot springs on arrival day, Mistico Hanging Bridges or Waterfall after Arenal hike, Zipline and Treetop Walkway in Monteverde, Coffee Tour as alternative, Night Walk and Catamaran as options in Manuel Antonio.
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Jamie
Traveler•Written November 2024Is the hot springs not included on the tour? It was listed in additional services for day 5 at the hotel?
- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written November 2024
Hot springs at the hotel are included. Additional visit to Hot Springs is in a different place and includes dinner.
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Louise
Asked on October 9th, 2024What should we do in case of tour changes?
- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written October 2024
If any changes to tours are needed, it's best to inform us in advance to ensure your requests can be accommodated.
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Joerg
Asked on September 30th, 2024Is it required to have a covid vaccination for the tour?
- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written October 2024
While there is no mandate for vaccination, you are welcome to take flu shots or any vaccines as recommended.
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Daniela
Asked on September 13th, 2024Would you please let me know if it is possible to book zip line tour in addition to all written? I assume so. Also- do you know the aprox price for this zip line tours?
- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written September 2024
Yes, it is possible to add the zip line tour. The price depends on the area where you want to do it (Arenal, Monteverde or Manuel Antonio). For example: Zip line in Arenal (sky Tram & Sky Trek) | price $ 113.00. Zip line in Monteverde (Selvatura Park) | price $ 61.00. Zip line in Mannuel Antonio (Canopy Titi) | price $ 84.00. Also, you are one person, some excursions have the minimum to confirm of 2 persons, for the season is possible that the tour is open in each area. We can check the availability in all the hotels regarding the date that you mention us.
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Quinta
Asked on September 12th, 2024Can you provide details about optional tours?
- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written September 2024
We offer various optional tours, including nature hikes and cultural experiences, which may be added to your itinerary.
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Lauren
Asked on August 26th, 2024I am looking for a 10 days tour, exploring Arenal, Monteverde and Manuel Antonio, with transportation from/to San Jose, hotels (4 or 5 stars) and tours (not hard hikes). Do you have something like that to offer?
- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written August 2024
Please check the tour details.
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Silvia
Asked on August 22nd, 2024Do I need to purchase travel insurance?
- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written August 2024
It's recommended to purchase travel insurance for your trip, and we can provide assistance in securing that.
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