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Tropical Costa Rica (San Jose to Guanacaste) (2026)

9 days
From San Jose to Guanacaste National Park
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Explorer
Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 44
All Ages Welcome
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Highlights

  • Explore San Jose's vibrant culture
  • Tour a local coffee plantation
  • Take a riverboat trip in Cano Negro
  • Cruise on Lake Arenal and visit Monteverde
  • Relax on the beaches of Guanacaste

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 San Jose, Costa Rica
  2. Day 2 San Jose - Coffee Plantation - Arenal
  3. Day 3 Arenal - Cano Negro - Arenal
  4. Day 4 Arenal
  5. Day 5 Arenal - Lake Arenal Cruise - Monteverde
  6. Day 6 Monteverde
  7. Day 7 Monteverde - Guanacaste
  8. Day 8 Guanacaste
  9. Day 9 Guanacaste - Tour Ends
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Where You'll Stay

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  • A
    · November 7th, 2025
    There 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.
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    Trip date: June 2025
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  • A
    · November 7th, 2025
    Kyacking on the Ora River
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    Trip date: July 2025
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  • A
    · November 7th, 2025
    I 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.
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    Trip date: July 2025
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  • A
    · November 7th, 2025
    enjoyed everything about our trip. Hotels, guide, bus driver, food, a great way to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary. Highly recommend Collette
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    Trip date: August 2025
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  • A
    · November 7th, 2025
    I 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!
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    Trip date: August 2025
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  • A
    · November 7th, 2025
    Disappointing. 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 favorite
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    Trip date: July 2025
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  • A
    · June 5th, 2025
    Extremely knowledgeable regarding flora, fauna, history and culture of CR. English is excellent. Very friendly and open to questions! Carlos gets a 10 star review!
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    Trip date: December 2024
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  • A
    · June 5th, 2025
    The 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 disappointing
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    Trip date: December 2024
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  • A
    · June 5th, 2025
    It 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.
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    Trip date: December 2024
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  • A
    · June 5th, 2025
    I 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.
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    Trip date: December 2024
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    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Costa Rica. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Costa Rica. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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