Tour Authentic Costa Rica - 5 Days

Accommodation

4 nights in twin-share rooms at 3-star hotels

Transport

Mini-coach throughout tour

Others

Arrival and departure transfers 24/7 assistance your whole time in Costa Rica Wi-Fi in vehicles One bottle of water per person in vehicles Visit to Alajuela (Doka), La Fortuna, Arenal Volcano, Tabacon Hot Springs

Optional

An optional experience during your time in La Fortuna is available on this tour and is included in your tour price. Please notify your Travel Expert of which option you wish to choose. Option 1 – Costa Rica Canyoning in the Lost Canyon We get many requests from visitors who want to experience the REAL Costa Rica — and that is what the Lost Canyon is all about! You’ll rappel down huge waterfalls, jump into pools, zip down guided rappels, down climb the canyon walls and river boulders, and hike up through the rainforest. We pack all kinds of adventure into the best canyoning experience in Costa Rica. INCLUDES: Tour guide, Lunch, Transport RECOMMENDED AGES: 13-60 years DURATION: 4 hours WHAT TO BRING: Clothes to get wet in, Change of clothes, secure shoes, Extra money to buy photos or a t-shirt of your tour, Sense of adventure. DEPARTS: 7:30am, 10:00am, 1:00pm Option 2 – Costa Rica Whitewater Rafting Sarapiqui Afternoon Bring on the adrenaline with the class 3 rafting trip on the Sarapiqui River! The Sarapiqui River area is famous for its lush jungle scenery. In fact, we call this section of the river The Jungle Run because you are bound to see monkeys, iguanas and other amazing Costa Rican wildlife along the side of this beautiful river for rafting. As soon as you are fitted with safety gear and instructions, you will hit the Sarapiqui River and fly down rolling rapids while your guide directs the raft and calls out directions… “Paddle Hard!” “Right Paddle!” “Back Paddle!” “Get Down!” INCLUDES: Transport to/from your hotel, Bilingual guides, Tropical fruit break, Delicious meal, Photographer RECOMMENDED AGES: 10-65 years DURATION: 6 hours WHAT TO BRING: Clothes to get wet in, Change of clothes, secure shoes. DEPARTS: 12:00pm Option 3- Mountain Biking Arenal Single Track Madness We just discovered this awesome single-track trail with all of the perfect elements for an extreme mountain bike ride in Costa Rica! This intense 19-kilometer trail will take you through farmlands, deep rainforest, rivers, and mud puddles — so get ready for the ride of your life! Designed for passionate mountain bikers, you will ride past interesting scenery and push yourself through different levels of challenges on this single-track madness trail. Enjoy spectacular views of the Arenal Volcano and impressive forests that surround you as you pedal to your heart’s content! INCLUDES: Professional suspension mountain bike, Helmet, Gloves, Transportation, Drinks and snack, Bilingual biking guide WHAT TO BRING: Biking or comfortable adventure clothes, Secure shoes, Sunscreen RECOMMENDED AGES: 13-65 years DURATION: 4 hours DEPARTS: 8:00am, 1:00pm Option 4- Stand up Paddle on Lake Arenal Venture to Costa Rica’s largest lake and hop on board our private boat as your guide and captain load up with stand up paddle gear and a cooler full of icy bottled water and fresh fruits. As we embark on our journey out to the middle of Lake Arenal, you will be blown away by all of the natural beauty of Volcano Arenal. The mountains that surround the lake are different shades of green, as some are in the foreground while the others fade into the distance. At first, the Arenal Volcano seems like it is hidden behind mountains, but if you get to a certain part in the lake you have reached the sweet spot – a spot where you can see the detailed textures of its rock formation and where passing in front of it can make you feel tiny. When you reach the middle of the lake, your guide will give you plenty of safety instructions and plunk your board into the water. INCLUDES: Delicious tropical snack; paddleboard equipment and paddling instructions; guide; transport via van and boat. RECOMMENDED AGES: 8-85 years DURATION: 2.5 hours WHAT TO BRING: Sun block, Swimming suit, Towel, Eyeglass straps or contact lenses, T-shirt and shorts to get wet in DEPARTS: 8:00am, 1:30pm Option 5 - Arenal Volcano Hike The Arenal Volcano National Park and other reserves along the border of the National Park are one of the most visited places in all of Central America. The trails in Arenal National Park and other nearby Arenal Reserves are generally flat and not very strenuous — perfect for a leisurely and informative hike with one of our professional nature guides. We will start the tour off by picking you up at your hotel and driving to the entrance of the Arenal National Park (if your tour is in the morning) or to a nearby Arenal Volcano, National Park Peninsula for afternoon tours. You can use the facilities and read up on the history of the area before your guided walk. Then we will hike through well-groomed, easy trails that skirt the base of the Arenal Volcano and Lake Arenal Area. This part of the Arenal Volcano had sections that were devastated by the lava flow of 1968, so some areas have very little vegetation. If you are interested, you may ask your guide to show you the dried lava flow from a smaller eruption that happened in 1992. This guided walk of the Arenal Volcano National Park or National Park Peninsula provides perfect photo opportunities and magnificent views of the impressive Arenal Volcano, the pristine Lake Arenal and the extinct volcano Cerro Chato. INCLUDES: Professional guide; transportation; entrance to park or reserve RECOMMENDED AGES: 6-85 years DURATION: 2 hours WHAT TO BRING: bug repellent; camera; binoculars; hiking boots or closed-toe shoes; rain gear DEPARTS: 7:30am, 1:30pm NOTE: If you wish to do more than one activity, you must cover the cost of the additional activity.

Meals

4 Breakfasts 2 Lunches 1 Dinner Other meals are not included to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat.

Guide

Experienced English-speaking guide throughout tour. Spanish-speaking guide available on request.

Not included:

Flights

As we have travellers from all over the world, flights before and after the tour are not included in the tour price and you need to arrange these separately by yourself once your tour is guaranteed. As we specialise in organising the best tours around the world for you, we are unable to advise on flight prices or book flights on your behalf. We recommend that you do not book your flights until your place on the tour has been confirmed. Check out the following link which is powered by Skyscanner to book your flight - https://flights.tourradar.com

Insurance

Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here - http://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance

Others

National Park entrance fee - US$15 per person San José city tour (available on request) Pre and post-tour accommodation. Tipping. Other meals, snacks, and drinks. Single supplement

Start planning your experience

Day 1 Day 1: Arrive In San José
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrive In San José

We’ll meet you at the arrival terminal at Juan Santamaria International Airport. Depending on your arrival time, we will possibly tour the city of San José and visit its historic center, with an approximate time of 3 to 4 hours.
Day 2 Day 2: San José - Alajuela - La Paz Nature Park - San José
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: San José - Alajuela - La Paz Nature Park - San José

This morning we’ll leave for a Doka Coffee Tour in Alajuela. We will see coffee plantations as well as fern, flower, and strawberry farms along the way, creating a beautiful array of colors and visuals. We will visit the Doka Coffee Estate for a delicious breakfast. Then we will be treated to a coffee tour in an actual coffee plantation where we will learn the ancient techniques used by the experts to produce some of the best coffee in Costa Rica and around the world. The careful process involved in the cultivation, harvesting, and roasting of the Golden Bean will then be illustrated, very hands-on, and then we will savor the delectable product.

After the coffee tour, we will continue to La Paz Waterfall Garden for a buffet lunch that includes multiple selections of Traditional Costa Rican dishes and much more. At La Paz Waterfall Gardens, we will go through walking trails surrounded by lush tropical rain forest. Here we will appreciate flowing white rivers, spectacular waterfalls, birds, butterflies, monkeys, and hummingbirds. There are also, educational animal exhibits to enjoy such as the Aviary, the Butterfly Observatory, Hummingbird Garden, Serpentarium, Jungle Cats Exhibit, and the Frog Exhibit. This is definitely a tour enjoyed by nature lovers from all ages. We will then return to San José for our overnight stay.
Day 3 Day 3: San José - Arenal Volcano - La Fortuna
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: San José - Arenal Volcano - La Fortuna

After breakfast, we will depart for the Hanging Bridges of the Arenal with a calm walk of approximately 2 hours through the tropical rain forest and spectacular views of Lake Arenal. Next, we will visit the Rio Fortuna Waterfall, here we will descend for about 20 minutes in the middle of beautiful trails until we reach this majestic waterfall of an impressive 60 meters high, where you can enjoy a refreshing bath before returning to the town of La Fortuna and delight us with a delicious typical lunch before resuming our journey. At 3:00 pm we will continue with a guided walk of 1 ½ hours to the volcano, through trails that will guide us to the best point of observation of the lava flows of this wonderful colossus. We will end our expedition with a relaxing bath in the thermal waters of Tabacón, a place of exuberant natural beauty, rivers and thermal mineral cascades that without a doubt will close with great flourish our great experience of the Arenal. Buffet dinner included. We will stay overnight in La Fortuna.
Day 4 Day 4: La Fortuna
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: La Fortuna

Free day in La Fortuna. After breakfast, you have the freedom to choose one of our many optional activities.
Day 5 Day 5: La Fortuna - Depart San José
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: La Fortuna - Depart San José

After breakfast at your hotel, we will transfer you to the airport for your flight home.

We recommend arranging a flight that departs after 12 pm, to allow time to travel back from La Fortuna.

5 days tour

Authentic Costa Rica - 5 Days

This tour includes:

Not included:

Start planning your experience

Itinerary of your trip Authentic Costa Rica - 5 Days

Day 1: Arrive In San José

Day 2: San José - Alajuela - La Paz Nature Park - San José

Day 3: San José - Arenal Volcano - La Fortuna

Day 4: La Fortuna

Day 5: La Fortuna - Depart San José

Experience Style

Accomodation level

Experience Type

Physical Rating

Age range

Who talk about us:

Best cities to travel to

America

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania