Costa Rica Highlights Tour

CR06: 9 Days San Jose - La Fortuna - Arenal Volcano - Tortuguero - Puerto Viejo de Talamanca - San Jose

Tour Type: Private Tour, flexible and customized
Guide & Driver: English-speaking driver cum guide & air-conditioned car
Hotel: 3 to 5-star selected hotel, also be open to your own choice

From:USD4419 USD3977

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Day 1: Arrival in San Jose, Airport pick-up The driver will greet you warmly at Juan Santamaria International Airport when you reach the arrival hall and then transfer you to the hotel. For the rest free time of the day, you can stroll around in the downtown area at your own pace. Accommodation: Gran Hotel Costa Rica Curio Collection by Hilton, San Jose (4 stars) - Standard Room
Day 2: Transfer to La Fortuna, Coffee & La Paz Waterfall tour After picking you up at the hotel on time by driver guide, we will set out to La Fortuna. This city is 147 kilometers (91 miles) away and we will get there in about 3 hours. On the way, follow the driver guide to take a Coffee tour at Doka Coffee Plantation to learn about the working process, picking, cleaning, baking, grinding. You will also visit the La Paz Waterfall Gardens. Finally the driver guide will transfer you to La Fortuna and check in at the hotel. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Accommodation: Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa, La Fortuna (5 stars) - Double Suites
Day 3: Day trip to Arenal Volcano National Park & Tabacon Hot Spring After breakfast, we will first head to Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridge Park to watch the rainforests in a different perspective. In addition, you can observe the various birds and plants. Then visit La Fortuna Waterfall. After lunch, we will go to visit Costa Rican most famed and active volcano Arenal Volcano and Arenal Lake. Explore Arenal 1968 Trail and then enjoy a relaxing bath at Tabacon Hot Spring formed due to the volcano. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Accommodation: Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa, La Fortuna (5 stars) - Double Suites
Day 4: Transfer from La Fortuna to Tortuguero, Tortuguero town tour Please get up early this morning, as we will leave for Tortuguero on Caribbean coast 210 kilometers (130 miles) away with driver at 5:00-5:30 am. First, take the car for 2.5 hours to Guapiles. Upon arrival, a breakfast will be arranged for you. After breakfast, the Lodge will arrange a shared bus to pick up you there to drive around 1.5 hours, and then take a boat for 1.5 hours to arrive at the hotel. In the afternoon, the guide will lead you to visit the Botanical Garden in group. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Laguna Lodge Tortuguero (3 stars) - Standard Room
Day 5: Group tour to Tortuguero Canals & the town In the morning, we will enjoy a boat tour through Tortuguero canals to search for the varieties of wildlife and appreciate the luxuriant vegetation. After lunch, you will be guided to take a 2-hour tour to explore the town of Tortuguero. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Laguna Lodge Tortuguero (3 stars) - Standard Room
Day 6: Transfer from Tortuguero to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca Today's destination is Puerto Viejo de Talamanca. We will go back to Guapiles by boat and bus, and then the private driver will pick up and drive around 3.5 hours to the city. After dealing with the check-in, you can enjoy the rest free time. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Accommodation: Le Cameleon Boutique Hotel, Talamanca (4 stars) - Superior Room
Day 7: Cahuita National Park Tour Today, under the companion of the captain and driver guide, you will explore the coast of Cahuita National Park. Then enjoy a snorkeling for 2 hours in the most important coral reefs of Costa Rica if weather permits. The equipment offered covers mask, flippers and snorkel. Afterwards, the driver guide will accompany you to experience an unforgettable hiking tour in Cahuita National Park where you may see various sloths, white-faced or howler monkeys, anteaters, armadillos and so on. After lunch, we will return to the hotel. You can enjoy a completely relaxing time on the beach. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Accommodation: Le Cameleon Boutique Hotel, Talamanca (4 stars) - Superior Room
Day 8: Drive from Puerto Viejo de Talamanca back to San Jose You can arrange the morning time as you like. In the afternoon, the driver will transfer you back to San Jose 215 kilometers (134 miles) away in about 5.5 hours. Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Hampton Inn and Suites San Jose (4 stars) - Standard Room
Day 9: Leaving from San Jose The hotel free shuttle will escort you to Juan Santamaria International Airport. Wish you a pleasant journey home! Meals: Breakfast
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This trip can be tailored to match your dates and interests!

Tour Prices

2026 & 2027 Specials: 10% off - Book before Aug 31, 2026

2-3 travelers	4-5 travelers
USD4519 USD4067	USD4419 USD3977
Currency Converter Prices are per person based on double occupancy. The prices in red reflect 10% discount. Prices are not valid for the period of Dec 1st to Jan 10. If you are a group of 6 people or more, we will offer a more favorable price by your group size.

What's Included

Accommodation with daily breakfast at selected hotels.
All meal arrangements are served as the itinerary specifies.
English speaking local driver guide for the tours mentioned.
Private transfer in private AC vehicle with driver as mentioned.
Entrances fees for scenic spots as per the itinerary.
Shared Tortuguero Package 3 Days / 2 Nights in Laguna Lodge Tortuguero.

What's Excluded

International airfare
Entry visa fee if applicable
Holiday peak season supplement
Gratuities

7-Day San Jose Weather Forecast

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