Discover Costa Rica

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8 days
San Jose, Sarapiqui, Arenal Region, Guanacaste | DCR
Watch our planet’s endless geological drama in action, from the Arenal Volcano to the thunderous La Fortuna Waterfall. Take a tour of La Selva Biological Station and discover a dizzying array of exotic plant and animal life. Over on the Caribbean Coast, discover multicultural communities and Cahuita National Park.

  • Day 1: Fly to Costa Rica

    Meet your Tour Director at your destination

  • Day 2: San José • Sarapiquí

    Travel to the Sarapiquí region

    Take a tour of a coffee farm

    Enjoy the rainforest from a unique perspective as you take a zipline through the canopy 

  • Day 3: Sarapiquí

    Enjoy a whitewater rafting excursion 

    Take a tour at Tirimbina Biological Reserve where you will:

    • Hike across suspension bridge to former cocoa-growing plot
    • Learn about the cocoa tree and the history of chocolate
    • Enjoy a chocolate tasting

  • Day 4: Sarapiquí • Arenal region

    Travel to Arenal

    Visit Arenal Volcano National Park

    Visit the Arenal Hot Springs

  • Day 5: Arenal region

    Enjoy a kayaking trip on Lake Arenal

    Visit La Fortuna Waterfall

  • Day 6: Arenal region • Guanacaste

    Travel to Guanacaste

    Visit Rincón de la Vieja National Park

  • Day 7: Guanacaste

    Take a boat tour in Palo Verde National Park

    Enjoy a snorkeling activity

  • Day 8: Depart for home

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  • Day 1: Fly to Costa Rica

    Meet your Tour Director at your destination

  • Day 2: San José • Sarapiquí

    Travel to the Sarapiquí region

    Take a tour of a coffee farm

    Enjoy the rainforest from a unique perspective as you take a zipline through the canopy 

  • Day 3: Sarapiquí

    Enjoy a whitewater rafting excursion 

    Take a tour at Tirimbina Biological Reserve where you will:

    • Hike across suspension bridge to former cocoa-growing plot
    • Learn about the cocoa tree and the history of chocolate
    • Enjoy a chocolate tasting

  • Day 4: Sarapiquí • Arenal region

    Travel to Arenal

    Visit Arenal Volcano National Park

    Visit the Arenal Hot Springs

  • Day 5: Arenal region

    Enjoy a kayaking trip on Lake Arenal

    Visit La Fortuna Waterfall

  • Day 6: Arenal region • Guanacaste

    Travel to Guanacaste

    Visit Rincón de la Vieja National Park

  • Day 7: Guanacaste

    Take a boat tour in Palo Verde National Park

    Enjoy a snorkeling activity

  • Day 8: Depart for home

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  • Airfare & transportation

    Your flights—covered. Buses, trains, cruise ships, ferries and subways—covered. We take care of getting you around so you can enjoy the ride.

  • Hotels

    Safe, comfortable hotels with private bathrooms will be waiting for you at your destination.

  • Meals

    3 meals daily (Days 2-8 and Days 9-11 on extension); Dinner on arrival day; Breakfast on departure day 9

  • Entrances

    Poas Volcano; Chocolate tour; Whitewater rafting; Hot Springs; Kayaking; La Fortuna waterfall; Arenal Volcano National Park; Rincón de la Vieja National Park; Palo Verde boat tour; Snorkeling; With extension: Convento San Francisco; Las Isletas boat tour; Crater viewpoint and museum

  • Full-time Tour Director

    Your dedicated Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.

  • Expert Local Guides

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