Tropical Costa Rica 5 Days, Short Break
Itinerary
Enjoy the highlights of Costa Rica on this five-day itinerary, including wonderful jungles, volcano and incredible opportunities to spot wildlife. This is a country of great natural beauty and every destination has something unique to offer. Whether you are watching the Arenal volcano whilst bathing in hot springs or relaxing on the pristine jungle of Tortuguero, Costa Rica really is a nature lover's paradise.
Tour program
ARRIVAL SAN JOSE (18km – 30min)
Start point
Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría (SJO), Ruta Nacional 1, Alajuela, Alajuela, Costa Rica
SAN JOSE – SARCHI – ARENAL – SAN JOSE (400km – 8hrs)
SAN JOSE – TORTUGUERO (117km – 3.5hrs by land / 1.5hr by boat)
TORTUGUERO – SAN JOSE (117km – 3.5hrs by land / 1.5hr by boat)
DEPARTURE SAN JOSE (18km – 30min)
End point
Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría (SJO), Ruta Nacional 1, Alajuela, Alajuela, Costa Rica
Cancellation Policy
Full refund if canceled at least 31 days before departure.
A cancellation fee of 50% is charged if canceled from 30 days and 16 days until the event
A cancellation fee of 100% is charged if canceled 15 days or less before the event
Tour Details
Accommodation
4 night’s accommodation
Day 1-2, 4 San Jose:
- Standard Hotel Category = Sleep Inn Hotel or similar 3*
Day 3 Tortuguero:
- Standard Category = Turtle Beach Lodge or similar (Lodge Standard)
Transport
Arrival and departure shared transfers from/ to Juan Santamaria Airport or San Jose Hotel
Shared transfers in & out and between areas (land and boat)
Insurance
Optional
Other activities and services are not included.
Flights
Flights are not included.
Additional Services
All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: visit to Sarchí Town, guided visit to Arenal area and Baldi Hot springs Resort (Day 2); guided visit to Tortuguero Village (Day 3); guided visit to Tortuguero National Park (Day 4)
Meet & Greet
Hotel Taxes
Additional Services
Services not mentioned in the itinerary
International and Domestic flights
Departure taxes
Visa fees
Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the programme
Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, camera/video camera fee (if any)
Optional tours and activities
Porterage and gratuities
Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
The order of activities in Tortuguero may vary according to the season and the disposition of the hotel
The start times and durations of the transfers are approximate
In many hotels in Costa Rica, the triple rooms are a double room with an additional bed or sofa bed. Their comfort conditions are lower than the international standards of the triple room
Hotel early check-in, late check-out, connecting or adjoining rooms are subject to availability and are not guaranteed
No refund for unused services. Splitting of the package is not allowed
We reserve the right to change itineraries and activities due to weather conditions, technical problems or security reasons
Meals
4 Breakfasts
3 Lunches at local restaurants (Day 2-4)
2 Dinners (Day 2-3)
Guide
Operated with English and Spanish-speaking guides during the activities (Day 2-4). Please note you will be accompanied by local guides for the activities only. There is no guarantee that you will be part of a group, or part of the same group during the tour.
Good to know
Currency
Costa Rican Colon
Costa Rica