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Costa Rica Highlights

Arenal volcano reflected in lake, Costa Rica
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Costa Rica Highlights

The complete Costa Rica — rainforest canals, volcano hot springs, cloud forest & Pacific beach in one seamless journey.

10 nights San José →︎ Tortuguero →︎ Arenal →︎ Monteverde →︎ Tamarindo Private Transfers
Season Rate pp / dbl occ Single Suppl. Child 6–11
Special Season
Jul 1 – Aug 31
$2,480 $1,490 $700
Green Season
May – Oct
$2,305 $1,330 $680
High Season
Nov – Apr
$2,700 $1,640 $735
★︎ Peak Season
Dec 20 – Jan 5 · Semana Santa
On request — contact your CRS Tours account manager

Package Highlights

Tortuguero Canal Wildlife

Glide through jungle waterways spotting caimans, sloths, river otters and Great Green Macaws inside Tortuguero National Park.

Arenal Volcano Lava Trail

Hike across the 1968 lava flow with the active stratovolcano towering above — Costa Rica’s most iconic landscape.

Thermal Hot Springs

Soak in geothermal pools at Arenal Springs Hotel, with the volcano illuminated against the night sky.

Jeep-Boat-Jeep Transfer

The legendary multi-stage crossing of Lake Arenal — van, boat, van — from volcano country to cloud forest.

Cloud Forest Hanging Bridges

Walk suspended above the Monteverde canopy among orchids, resplendent quetzals and howler monkeys.

Cala Luna Boutique, Tamarindo

Elegant Pacific beachfront hotel — the perfect tropical finale to an iconic journey.

Pachira Lodge, Tortuguero

Costa Rica’s finest canal lodge — full board inside the national park with dedicated wildlife guides.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1
Day 1 · San José

Arrival at SJO — your guide meets you at arrivals. Check in to Hotel Grano de Oro, a restored Victorian mansion in San José. Welcome briefing over cocktails.

2
Day 2 · Tortuguero

Private van to La Pavona dock, then private boat deep into Tortuguero National Park. Check in to Pachira Lodge. Afternoon guided canal wildlife tour: caimans, river otters, monkeys and Great Green Macaws.

3
Day 3 · Tortuguero

Dawn canal boat tour — look for manatees, river turtles, sloths and 300+ bird species. Afternoon at leisure on the lodge decks. Full board throughout.

4
Day 4 · Arenal

Boat out to La Pavona, private van →︎ Arenal (La Fortuna). Check in to Arenal Springs Hotel & Gardens — rooms overlook the volcano.

5
Day 5 · Arenal

Morning: Arenal Volcano Lava Trail hike through the dramatic 1968 lava fields. Evening: thermal pools with the volcano glowing at dusk.

6
Day 6 · Monteverde

The iconic Jeep-Boat-Jeep transfer: van across Lake Arenal, boat crossing, van up the mountain to the cloud forest. Monteverde Lodge & Gardens.

7
Day 7 · Monteverde

Guided Hanging Bridges walk above the cloud forest canopy — orchids, hummingbirds and howler monkeys. Optional afternoon Canopy Tour.

8
Day 8 · Tamarindo

Transfer down the mountain to the Pacific coast. Check in to Cala Luna Luxury Boutique Hotel, steps from Tamarindo beach.

9
Day 9 · Tamarindo

Free beach day on the golden Pacific. Optional sunset sailing & snorkelling catamaran cruise (included).

10
Day 10 · San José

Private transfer →︎ San José. Hotel Grano de Oro (pre-departure night).

11
Day 11 · Departure

Morning airport transfer to SJO. Safe travels!

Route Map

Included & Excluded

✓︎ Included

  • ✓︎ 10 nights accommodation — Grano de Oro, Pachira Lodge, Arenal Springs, Monteverde Lodge & Gardens, Cala Luna
  • ✓︎ Breakfast daily · Full board at Pachira Lodge (Tortuguero)
  • ✓︎ Private airport transfers · Shared & shuttle transfers between destinations
  • ✓︎ Tortuguero canal boat tours & village visit · Arenal Volcano Expedition
  • ✓︎ Gold Pack: Canopy + Hanging Bridges · Catamaran Sailing Morning Tour

✗︎ Not Included

  • ✗︎ International flights
  • ✗︎ Travel insurance
  • ✗︎ Optional activities
  • ✗︎ Personal expenses
  • ✗︎ Tips
Child Policy: Age 2–5 free (sharing). Age 6–11 discount per property — confirm at booking. Age 12+ adult rate.
Notes: Best-seller. Covers all Costa Rica iconic highlights in a single seamless loop.

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