Where can I find more detailed information about this tour?

A trip note will be given, which contains essential information about your trip - the daily itinerary, where to meet on the first day, what time the trip starts, how to get to the joining point hotel, included activities, visa information, etc. Please contact us for this.

Is there an airport pickup for when I arrive? If so, what is the cost of the pickup?

On Day 2 you will take an early morning transfer to the town La Fortuna.We include shared shuttles in our price, the latest leaving at 8:30PM, After this time, we can offer private SHUTTLES so there will not be a chance of missing your pick up service.

Do we get shared or private rooms at the hostel?

All accommodations are subject to change until 4-6 weeks before the departure date. After the booking is made you will be issued your final trip documents with your specific accommodation details 4-6 weeks before departure. Under the "What’s Included" tab on each tour page, you can find general info about the accommodations used on the tour before you book.

What is the maximum capacity of people on coach and mini bus?

The maximum capacity for the shuttle vans are 10-15 people.

Instead of being transferred to the airport at the end of the tour i would like to be transferred to another hotel in San Jose. Is this possible?

Yes, this can be possible. We only need to know your hostel address before confirming this change.

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Costa Rica Nature Explorer 8D/7N

8 days

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Start and end in San Jose

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Costa Rica Nature Explorer 8D/7N - Bamba Travel

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Gold Operator: Bamba Travel
Private Tour: Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Age range 10 to 99

Places You’ll See

San Jose
Monteverde

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Highlights

Explore vibrant markets near the National Theater
Relax on Puerto Viejo's stunning Caribbean beaches
Try surfing or snorkeling in Puerto Viejo
Visit Arenal Volcano and unwind in hot springs
Discover rainforest adventures or relax in nature

Itinerary

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Introduction

Day 1 San Jose, Costa Rica
Day 2 San Jose - Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
Day 3 Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
Day 4 Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
Day 5 Puerto Viejo - La Fortuna, Costa Rica
Day 6 La Fortuna, Costa Rica
Day 7 La Fortuna - San Jose, Costa Rica
Day 8 San Jose, Costa Rica

What's Included

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What's Not Included

Flights
Guide
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

Operated by

Bamba Travel

4.2

(1,316 reviews)

Number of tours

277

Age Range

10 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

100%

The beginning... bamba started operating with a hop-on hop-off bus service....

Sustainability Initiatives

Reduce Carbon Emissions

Animal Welfare

Supporting Destinations

Sustainability Programs

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Cancellation Policy

A transparent overview of applicable fees.

Travel Insurance

Be covered for any unforseen circumstances.

Customer Reviews

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Excellent
4.5
Guide
Good
4.0
Transport
Excellent
5.0
Accommodation
Good
4.0
Food
Average
3.0
Tour Operator
Bamba Travel
4.2

DF
daniela
· February 17th, 2022
Pura vida, really nice experience
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Trip date: February 2022
ML
Marsha
· July 13th, 2017
Transportation was on time and organized (even...
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Bamba Travel commented on this review
Hi Marsha, Thanks for sending your comments through! Your feedback is very valuable to us, this is the way we can gladly improve our service. We appreciate you bringing this issue to our attention and we will work to ensure every travel will have a nice... Show more
Trip date: July 2017

Dates & Availability

8 days

Costa Rica Nature Explorer 8D/7N

From San Jose to San Jose

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What our customers ask about this tour

The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.

Where can I find more detailed information about this tour?
A trip note will be given, which contains essential information about your trip - the daily itinerary, where to meet on the first day, what time the trip starts, how to get to the joining point hotel, included activities, visa information, etc. Please contact us for this.
February 1, 2017 • Other
Is there an airport pickup for when I arrive? If so, what is the cost of the pickup?
On Day 2 you will take an early morning transfer to the town La Fortuna.We include shared shuttles in our price, the latest leaving at 8:30PM, After this time, we can offer private SHUTTLES so there will not be a chance of missing your pick up service.
October 1, 2016
Do we get shared or private rooms at the hostel?
All accommodations are subject to change until 4-6 weeks before the departure date. After the booking is made you will be issued your final trip documents with your specific accommodation details 4-6 weeks before departure. Under the "What’s Included" tab on each tour page, you can find general info about the accommodations used on the tour before you book.
July 1, 2016 • Accommodation
What is the maximum capacity of people on coach and mini bus?
The maximum capacity for the shuttle vans are 10-15 people.
March 1, 2016 • Transport
Instead of being transferred to the airport at the end of the tour i would like to be transferred to another hotel in San Jose. Is this possible?
Yes, this can be possible. We only need to know your hostel address before confirming this change.
March 1, 2016 • Other

Good to Know

Tour ID: 81764

Currency
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Costa Rican Colon
Costa Rica
Plugs & Adapters
Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Costa Rica. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Costa Rica. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- 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.
Visa
- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
Payment information
- For any tour departing before July 30th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 30th, 2025, a minimum payment of 10% is required to confirm your booking with Bamba Travel. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 90 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
- Some departure dates and prices may vary and Bamba Travel will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
- The following cards are accepted for "Bamba Travel" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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