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- Platinum Operator
- Intrepid Travel
- Explorer
- 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
- Guided in English
- Group Size 1 - 16
- Age range 15 to 99
Highlights
- Visit the most famous volcano - Arenal
- Wander the markets of San Jose
- Join a Mangrove tour by kayak
- Walking tour through the Monteverde National Park
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 San Jose
- Day 2 La Fortuna
- Day 3 Monteverde
- Day 4 Monteverde
- Day 5 Quepos
- Day 6 Quepos - Manuel Antonio National Park
- Day 7 San Jose
- Day 8 San Jose
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
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Number of tours
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Age Range
5 to 99 years old
Response time
11 hours
Response rate
84%
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- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportGood
- AccommodationGood
- FoodGood
- HGHari· February 13th, 2025Hotels in almost every place not good. Breakfast not satisfactory. In most places, no TV, no glasses, cups in most hotels. In hotel in San Jose, curtains fell. Guide was good.Show more
Intrepid Travel commented on this reviewHi Hari, thank you for taking the time to leave a review and share your experience. We’re sorry to hear that some of the accommodations didn’t meet your expectations, and we appreciate your feedback on the breakfast options and amenities. While our... Show moreTrip date: February 2025 - TMTheah· August 22nd, 2024The only thing I would say is the pick up to the airport sucked they got the wrong time and I had to get a taxi other than that it was an amazing experience and would definitely go again!Show moreIntrepid Travel commented on this reviewHi Theah, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we're absolutely thrilled to hear you had an amazing experience and would definitely travel with us again! We're sorry to hear about the issues you encountered with your transfer, we have... Show more
Trip date: August 2024 
Laura· March 21st, 2024our intrepid guide was so informative and helpful. the whole experience was just wonderful. A nice sampling of several areas of the countryShow moreIntrepid Travel commented on this reviewHi Laura, thank you for your great review! We are so glad you had a wonderful time in Costa Rica, a truly beautiful place :)Trip date: March 2024- RRRaksha· January 7th, 2024The Costa Rica Experience via Interpid gets very expensive. A lot of things aren’t covered daily and you paying more out of pocket. The home stay experience is a bit too much and not the best experience. I’d prefer may be to visit but not stay and do nothing for the whole day. I used to like Interpid but I feel they might have become too corporate and are compromising the actual experience for tourist. Costa Rica as a country is beautiful. I wish the iteneray was better and got more for what you already paid for. Some days we even paid for transportation. Ridiculous.Show moreIntrepid Travel commented on this reviewHi Raksha, thanks for your honest review of your Costa Rica trip. We're sorry to hear that your experience didn't meet all of your expectations. This trip is one of our Original style trips, where there is a balance of included activities with your... Show moreTrip date: December 2023
- CLCatherine· October 27th, 2023We had so much fun touring around Costa Rica. Our tour guide Carol was excellent! It was nice to be able to relax knowing where we were going, how we were going to get there and where we’d be staying every night was taken care of. We thoroughly enjoyed all excursions planned for us.Show moreIntrepid Travel commented on this reviewThank you for taking the time to leave us a positive review Catherine. We are so pleased to hear how much you enjoyed your time in Costa Rica and how your tour leader filled you with confidence whilst touring the country. We look forward to welcoming... Show moreTrip date: October 2023
- MMMaria· October 26th, 2023Great guides and good transport, including a public bus back to San Jose. The accommodation was comfortable and sufficient. We were lucky to see a variety of wildlife thanks to our guides. Many extras, in USD, along the way.Show moreIntrepid Travel commented on this reviewHi Maria, thank you so much for your positive review. Getting a local experience is so important to Intrepid, and we are happy to know that you enjoyed your days in transit. As well, it is fantastic to know you were comfortable and had the chance to... Show moreTrip date: October 2023
- EAEmma· July 11th, 2023I thoroughly enjoyed my Costa Rican tour through Intrepid! What a beautiful country with so much to see and experience. Our tour guide Liza really made this tour as great as it was. She is such a kind and patient person, and incredibly knowledgeable about all things Costa Rican! I feel like I learned so much about each thing we saw and experienced through her! Thank you Liza for making this such an awesome week! I would definitely sign up for an Intrepid tour again!Show moreIntrepid Travel commented on this reviewHi Emma, thank you for sharing your experience with Intrepid, but in particular with Liza and your immersion into all the things you encountered beautiful Costa Rica! We are excited to see you again when the time comes, stay well, and please reach out... Show moreTrip date: July 2023
- AAnnette· April 15th, 2023Fantastic experience , Marvin is a knowledge guy and always ready to help. We love the home stay and all the other activités that were presented to us. I would have like to stay another day at Fortuna,maybe add a day in the tour, I really also love the visit to the coffee farm.Show moreIntrepid Travel commented on this reviewHi Annette! We are so happy to hear you had a lovely time on tour! Thank you so much for your feedback on your guide! We pride ourselves in having some of the best guides in the business. Who are happy to provide you with top notch experiences while... Show moreTrip date: March 2023
- GBGary· April 12th, 2023I enjoyed this tour. Jamie was an excellent tour leader: personable, knowledgeable, funny, communicative, and well organized. Costa Rica has much to offer. Beautiful scenery, friendly people, and a pleasant environment. Pure Vida!Show moreIntrepid Travel commented on this reviewHi there Gary, thank you for your review - We're incredibly proud of our local leaders and, from your kind words about Jamie, it's clear to see why! The beauty of Costa Rica and its wonderful people is unmatched, thank you for choosing to experience... Show moreTrip date: April 2023
- Deepa· December 19th, 2022Great trip with Lauren and our group was excellent. Had a great time visiting beautiful CR where out travel guide Lauren had every thing organized to the last detail. Would recommend this trip 100% with LaurenShow moreIntrepid Travel commented on this reviewHi Deepa, thanks for leaving such a lovely review. We're glad that you had an excellent time exploring Costa Rica with us, and that Lauren's organisation was superb. Incredible leadership and passion for their region are key qualities of our leaders... Show moreTrip date: December 2022
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Sonia
Asked on February 27th, 2025Would this be possible to add extra beach days at the end before San Jose?
Intrepid TravelOperator•Written February 2025As the tour begins and ends in San Jose, we would only be able to book pre or post tour accommodations at the start and end hotels. We would not be able to assist in making arrangements in Manuel Antonio region and this would have to be arranged independently by the travel.
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Ariane
Asked on February 10th, 2025Does the tour in Costa Rica for 9 days include three meals a day or just 3 meals the whole trip?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written February 2025
On this specific itinerary there are 3 meals included for the full duration of the tour. Breakfast is included on Day 3, Lunch is included on Day 6 and dinner is included on the homestay visit on Day 2.
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Johannes
Asked on February 5th, 2025Do I have to fly to Costa Rica at an additional expense? And where does this trip start from, can I leave from Ottawa, Ontario?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written February 2025
All pricing listed online will not include international flights to and from the starting points and would be an additional cost and arranged by the traveler. The tour begins and ends at the Urban Green Hotel in San Jose.
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Elodie
Asked on February 5th, 2025What kinds of transportation are included on this tour?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written February 2025
Transport includes Private vehicle, Boat, Public Transportation.
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Jacob
Asked on November 16th, 2024I was wondering about accommodation as I would be a solo traveller. Is there a solo traveller supplement? And do you get your own room. I would not want to share
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written November 2024
A single supplement is available if you'd prefer not to share a room on this trip. Please let us know if you'd like to book this option, as it comes with an additional cost.
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Alan
Asked on November 15th, 2024I travel alone. May I stay with a group? How much is for a single bad room? Thanks.
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written November 2024
Our tours are group adventures so you'll be travelling with a group. A single supplement is available for $560 if you'd prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights on your trip and is subject to availability.
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Jerry
Asked on November 8th, 2024I'm looking for a solo travelers tour. I'm tired of being the only one without a companion on tours. What solo tours for Costa Rica do you have for Over the Christmas holidays?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written November 2024
We have tons of solo females that join onto our trips daily. If you are looking for a departure going over Christmas then our Costa Rica Experience itinerary would be the best one. I would recommend either the 21DEC2024 departure of the 23DEC2024 departure. Both are filling up quickly with a maximum group size of 12 people. Our 21DEC departure is so far an all female trip we have 6 solo's and then a group of 3 traveling together. For the 23DEC departure it is a mix but still more female, we have 2 couples & then 3 solo females.
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Brenda
Asked on October 27th, 2024Can I know how many meals are provided?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written October 2024
To give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat, generally not all meals are included in the trip price. Meals included are 1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner.
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Alberto
Asked on October 8th, 2024Are there any specific health requirements for the tour?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written October 2024
No specific health requirements are mandated for the tour, but it's recommended to be in decent physical health as some activities may involve moderate physical effort.
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Lea
Asked on September 20th, 2024What are some optional add-on activities?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written September 2024
Add on activities include San Jose - Pre-Colombian Gold Museum (Entrance fee), Monteverde - Suspension bridges tour, Monteverde - Canopy Zip Lining (Entrance, Equipment & Transport), Manuel Antonio - Mangrove Kayak Activity (with lunch), etc.
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