We Love —
- Costa Rica is a naturalist’s paradise with a spectacular range of plants and colourful birdlife, set between the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea.
- Head to the sun-drenched northern Pacific coastline and witness beautiful untouched beaches, hidden coves, tropical forest and abundance of marine life.
- Your tour gives you the opportunity to see as much as you can of this stunning country while staying in some great hotels!
Book Now, Pay Later —
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Your Destination —
The country's national parks are its greatest glory, with one-third of the country set aside as protected natural areas. As well as being a world leader in eco-tourism, Costa Rica superbly caters for visitors looking for an adrenalin kick, with options including whitewater rafting, zip line tours through the rainforest canopy, surfing and quad biking.
This complete tour will give you the full experience, from the quaint beauty of its capital city, the lush depths of its green forests and protected eco-reserves and the wild vistas of its Pacific coast.
It is quickly becoming more popular, so grab this chance to visit now, while landscapes are still exceptionally unspoiled...
Your Itinerary —
Day 1: Arrival in Costa Rica
Upon arrival in San Jose, you will be transferred to your hotel (approx. travel time: 35 minutes / 18.5km) where you can spend some time unwinding after your flight or head out and explore Costa Rica's capital.
Overnight at Studio Boutique Hotel or similar with breakfast included.
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel followed by a tour to the coffee plantations and some emblematic rural towns in Alajuela province. Your tour begins with a wonderful drive through some of the largest coffee and sugar cane plantations (Doka) in Costa Rica. This educational and highly enjoyable coffee tour will show how Costa Rica's staggering climate determines the flavour, aroma and quality of your coffee. Afterwards, enjoy a traditional lunch.
Continue onto Grecia, where you will see its famous metal church. The church that has a rare architecture, with high ceilings, ornate stained glass windows, and classical lines. Next, you will move on to the arts & crafts factories of Sarchi recognized all over for their skilled labour and talented artistry; albeit, known primarily for the famous hand-painted oxcarts that are built there. The evening is at leisure and dinner on your own.
Overnight at Studio Boutique Hotel with breakfast included. Lunch is included as part of your tour.
After breakfast, depart on a river rafting adventure and then continue to drop off at your hotel in Arenal, which overlooks the iconic Arenal Volcano (approx. travel time: 2 hours 30 minutes / 120km). On your way, admire some amazing scenery as you cross Braulio Carrillo National Park's cloud forest.
The Sarapiquí River is known as one of the most scenic rivers in Costa Rica's tropical rainforest & is perfect for thrill seekers who wish to try their hand at water rafting. The evening is at leisure and dinner on your own.
Overnight at Tilajari Hotel & Resort with breakfast included. Lunch is included as part of your tour.
What to bring for water rafting: shorts or swimsuit, tennis shoes or rubber sole feet ware, tee shirt, solar filter lotion and extra clothes to change after the activity.
The rafting activity can be substituted by a Chocolate Tour at Tirimbina Biological Reserve if requested in advance.
After breakfast at the hotel, embark on an unforgettable experience as you hike along the lava trails of the Arenal Volcano. Expect fantastic & memorable views along the way. Admire the breathtaking scenery of Arenal Volcano and Arenal Lake with this unguided visit.
At 5,437 feet, the Arenal Volcano looms large and ominous over the pastured green hillsides that surround its base. With a surface of over 33 square mile (85 square km) and a depth of some 200 ft (60 m), it is Costa Rica’s largest landlocked body of water. As such, it provides ample opportunities for activities such as windsurfing, fishing, boating and more.
The afternoon is free to do as you please. Lunch & dinner are on your own.
Overnight at Tilajari Hotel & Resort with breakfast included.
After breakfast, you will be whisked away to your final destination: a beautiful beach of Costa Rica's North Pacific Coast (approx. travel time: 3 hours / 30 minutes / 200km).
Overnight at Bosque del Mar Hotel with breakfast included.
Day 6-7: Hermosa Beach
Spend your days relaxing on the beach & working on your tan. You can also book several excursions if you want to explore more of Costa Rica.
Overnight at Bosque del Mar Hotel with breakfast included.
Day 8: Departure
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the local airport in time for your 50 minutes flight to San Jose (approx. travel time: 30 minutes / 25km). Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the international airport for your flight home.
The domestic flight can be substituted by a 4-5 hours shuttle transfer if requested when booking, this option is only for passengers who are travelling on return flights departing after 3pm. No extra charges to be applied for this change.
Your Hotels —
You will stay in the below hotels or similar (depending on availability). Meals as per itinerary.
Rooms sleep up to
Studio Boutique Hotel & Art Gallery 5* - San Jose
2 nights in a Standard Room with breakfast included.
There is a cafe bar and dinner restaurant for guests wanting to eat delicious food on-site.
Tilajari Hotel & Resort - Arenal
2 nights in a Standard Room with breakfast included.
Bosque del Mar Beachfront Hotel - Hermosa Beach
3 nights in a Standard Room with breakfast included.
Your Journey —
Flights: Are included with British Airways & 23kg of hold luggage per person.
Option 1
Depart London Gatwick: 9:00
Arrive in San Jose: 13:15
Depart San Jose: 15:05
Arrive in London Gatwick: 8:35 (+1)
Option 2
Depart London Gatwick: 11:20
Arrive in San Jose: 15:35
Depart San Jose: 17:25
Arrive in London Gatwick: 10:55 (+1)
All flight times are local.
Transfers: Shared transfers as per itinerary.
Please note: This is coach/shuttle transportation with several stops en-route to pick up and drop off passengers, which does NOT include bilingual escort/personnel during transfers. A bus change may be required for necessary connections on route, so please make sure that your luggage is correctly moved to the connecting unit.
Please note: flight details are given as a guide only and may change. We will however notify you in advance if flights are more than 2 hours outside the time range given. Specific flights cannot be selected and confirmed timings will be shown on your official documentation from the tour operator. Flights are non-changeable and non-refundable at time of booking.