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Costa Rica Escape

  • Coach

Embark on a Costa Rica adventure and soak up sun, sand and scenery in this beautiful Central American destination!

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Embark on a Costa Rica adventure and soak up sun, sand and scenery in this beautiful Central American destination!

Tour overview

Start Point
San José
End Point
San José
Accommodation
8 Nights(3 & 4 star hotels)
Meals
8 Breakfasts3 Dinners
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Summary

This 9-day Costa Rica coach tour takes you to the active Arenal Volcano and through the misty Monteverde Cloud Forest! Swim in Quepos' tropical waters and discover the sweeping beauty of Manuel Antonio National Park. You'll also explore San José, Costa Rica's vibrant capital city!

Included

  • 8 Nights (3 & 4 star hotels)
  • 8 Breakfasts | 3 Dinners
  • Air-conditioned coach
  • Fully-guided tour

Everything you’ll want to Know

Where you'll stay

Hand-picked hotels throughout

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Day-by-day itinerary

Where you'll be and what's on each day

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Experiences

What's included and what you can add

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Our Tour Leaders

The people who make it work

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21 YEARS ON TOUR

“THE BEST PART OF A GROUP TOUR? THE GROUP.”

JAKES MARITZ, CO-FOUNDER

BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE

All the flexibility to book on your terms.

  • GUARANTEED DEPARTURES

    Your tour is going ahead. Every single one, guaranteed.

  • FLEXIBLE BOOKING

    10% secures your seat. Pay the rest with interest-free instalments or all at once.

  • FREE DATE CHANGES

    Plans change? We've got you. Get in touch and we'll help you work through your options.

  • 10-DAY MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE

    Changed your mind? We'll refund every penny.

  • 24/7 SUPPORT

    Need us? We're there. Day or night, on the road or off it.

Tour Highlights

7 Included Experiences

  • Enjoy a welcome dinner in San José
  • Visit La Fortuna
  • Drive through the Monteverde Cloud Forest
  • Soak up the sun in Quepos
  • Explore Manuel Antonio National Park
  • Discover San José on a driving tour
  • Sit down for a farewell dinner in San José

Included Experiences

Optional Experiences

Not sure how to spend your free day? Explore the city on your own, or choose from these handpicked optional experiences designed to show you the best of the region.

Unless marked as "Pre-Book", all optional experiences can be booked directly with your tour leader on tour, payable in cash or by card in the stated currency. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Tour map & itinerary

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Day by day itinerary

9 days itinerary trip from San José to San José visiting 1 country

Start Point
Hotel in San José | Welcome meeting at 06:00 PM
End Point
Hotel in San José | 10:00 AM (after breakfast)

Accommodation

We partner with a range of hand-picked hotels in each destination. The hotels listed below are those we stay at most frequently. However, you may stay at different hotels of a similar standard. 

All rooms are twin share with private, en suite bathrooms. Solo travellers will be paired with another traveller of the same gender. Single supplements are available upon request at checkout. A confirmed list of hotels is emailed to all travellers prior to their tour departure. To extend your stay in Rio de Janeiro, click here to book pre and post-tour accommodation through our partner Booking.com.

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Hotel Balmoral (or similar)

  • San José
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Hotel Balmoral (or similar)

  • San José
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Hotel Magic Mountain (or similar)

  • La Fortuna
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Hotel Magic Mountain (or similar)

  • La Fortuna
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Hotel Cipreses (or similar)

  • Monteverde
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Hotel Cipreses (or similar)

  • Monteverde
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Hotel Mono Azul (or similar)

  • Quepos
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Hotel Mono Azul (or similar)

  • Quepos

The reviews are in

4.7 out of 53 verified reviews
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    Kathleen

    Beautiful Country and Experience

    The Costa Rican Escape was a thorough exploration of a beautiful country. The experiences, scenery and local food was fantastic. Our (very) small group of 5 ladies meshed well (thank goodness). Our local tour leader was happy and enthusiastic about his country.
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    Cj

    Costa Rica is a must

    Beyond beautiful. Woodie our tour guide never stopped trying to ensure we had a great time. The worst hotel was good. The rest were great. Each place has excellent staff who worked to make sure your stay was excellent Take excursions. Ask about additional trips locally available. Not only does Woodie know about them but it seems he knows everyone in the industry. Bring a poncho or two. When it rains it R A I N S !!!!! You will have a great time. Woodie won't have it any other way
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Dates & Rates

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FAQ’s

Personalise Your Trip

Explore the optional experiences available at each stop, find the ones that match your interests and get an idea of the cost before you go.

Note: This tool is for estimation only.

When You Arrive

Everything you need to know about meeting your Tour Leader, when to arrive, where you’ll finish and who to contact if you need help along the way.

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