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- Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Medium Intensity
- Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
- Guided in English
- Group Size 2 - 44
- All Ages Welcome
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Explore a local coffee plantation in Central Valley
- Take a guided riverboat trip in Cano Negro
- Experience a farm-to-table lunch at a local farm
- Cruise on Lake Arenal and walk in Monteverde
- Relax on the sandy beaches of Guanacaste
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 San Jose, Costa Rica - Tour Begins
- Day 2 San Jose - Coffee Plantation - Arenal
- Day 3 Arenal - Cano Negro - Arenal
- Day 4 Arenal
- Day 5 Arenal - Lake Arenal Cruise - Monteverde
- Day 6 Monteverde
- Day 7 Monteverde - Guanacaste
- Day 8 Guanacaste
- Day 9 Guanacaste - Tour Ends
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 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.
Where You'll Stay
DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari
Hotelday 1Mountain Paradise Resort & Spa
HotelDays 2, 3, 4El Establo Hotel
HotelDays 5, 6Nammbu Beachfront Bungalows, Playa Carrillo
HotelDays 7, 8
Operated by
Collette
Number of tours
383
Age Range
5 to 99 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
100%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- AVicki Cranford· November 7th, 2025There were too many wonderful experiences and places to single out any one. The whole trip was incredible. I'd definitely recommend it to anyone who is in good physical shape and adventurous. There was quite a bit of strenuous walking and some in our group struggled a bit.Show moreTrip date: June 2025Review collected by Collette
- AMichael Colby· November 7th, 2025Kyacking on the Ora RiverShow moreTrip date: July 2025Review collected by Collette
- AElaine Immel· November 7th, 2025I don't think we would have seen as much of costa Rica as we did if we had not taken this tour, it fun to meet new friends the Bus driver was amazing and the guide was so knowable and rich in history made the trip fun, I would have made the last stop longer the down time at the beach was much need after being on the nonstop go.Show moreTrip date: July 2025Review collected by Collette
- AKenneth Stein· November 7th, 2025enjoyed everything about our trip. Hotels, guide, bus driver, food, a great way to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary. Highly recommend ColletteShow moreTrip date: August 2025Review collected by Collette
- ACarolyn Louie· November 7th, 2025I was very happy with our tour. Our tour manager was very knowledgeable about the areas we went to and was very fun. All the places we went were memorable. I do have to mention that the zip line was especially memorable because it poured rain. Not everyone would like that but I was traveling with my daughter and we were cracking up the whole time. We also loved seeing all the wild life and everyone took pictures and uploaded them to the photo circle. I bought lots is coffee from the Doka tour and loved the farm visit. It's hard to just narrow things down to a couple of favorites. I would consider going to Costa Rica again!Show moreTrip date: August 2025Review collected by Collette
- AEllen Stern· November 7th, 2025Disappointing. Too much free time with only one optional excursion. Being a party of 3 it was difficult to socialize when dining tables were for 4. Marriott accommodations and food was great. Did not love the other hotel. Your manager was very knowledgeable but not accessible or interactive compared to the other Collette tours we have taken. Not as many meals included. Problems booking air Loved the pickup service Love Collette but this tour was our least favoriteShow moreTrip date: July 2025Review collected by Collette
- AJeffrey· June 5th, 2025Extremely knowledgeable regarding flora, fauna, history and culture of CR. English is excellent. Very friendly and open to questions! Carlos gets a 10 star review!Show moreTrip date: December 2024Review collected by Collette
- AHelen· June 5th, 2025The tour was well planned. Our guide was extraordinary. The only downside was arriving in San Jose late at night and beginning the tour very early the next morning. Not being able to sightsee in San Jose was disappointingShow moreTrip date: December 2024Review collected by Collette
- ARonald· June 5th, 2025It was our first trip to Costa Rica and it was incredible. The hotels were amazing. The visits to the volcano area, cloud forest and then the beach were perfect for a good overview of that part of the country. Carlos our tour guide was the icing on the cake. What an intelligent knowledgeable cool guy! He really made the trip extra special for us. We want to come back again soon.Show moreTrip date: December 2024Review collected by Collette
- ALynne· June 5th, 2025I loved the trip. Maybe a little too much riding in the bus. However, the tour guide, Carlos Calvo, was excellent and kept us entertained. My favorite moment (also my scariest) was zip lining over the rainforest.Show moreTrip date: December 2024Review collected by Collette
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Tiffany
Asked on October 5th, 2025How many people on the bus?
ColletteOperator•Written October 2025Our records show for are Tropical Costa Rica tour the average tour size is 40-44 people, please let us know if you have any other questions.
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Deborah
Asked on December 20th, 2024size of group?
- ColletteOperator•Written December 2024
on Collette's flagship tours, you travel with an average of 37 people (maximum of 44).
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Brandon
Asked on October 2nd, 2024What is the airport in Guanacaste to return home on March 9?
- ColletteOperator•Written October 2024
Return airport is Liberia (LIR), officially called Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport. The tour does not go back to San Jose, so you will depart from Liberia airport.
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Shirley
Asked on October 19th, 2023What will be he charges for two children Age 4 and 2.
- ColletteOperator•Written October 2023
Our minimum age is 5 years old at the time of travel.
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Shirley
Traveler•Written October 2023I would like to do you charge for children 1 and three year old. If you do how much?
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