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13 Days - Fly & Drive - Touring Costa Rica
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13 Days - Fly & Drive - Touring Costa Rica

By Destiny Travel Costa Rica
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Costa Rica is small but incredibly diverse. It has rainforests, beaches, rivers, cloud forests, volcanoes and mountain ranges. The amount of animal and flora species is also extraordinary and abundant, all in a country smaller than West Virginia! Both resorts and boutique hotels are available, with opportunities to relax, go out on adventures, and be pampered during a vacation in Costa Rica. With so many options to choose from, our Costa Rica vacation package is tailored to the type of experience you want to have, in this case, explore in your own while driving yourself.
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per adult (price varies by group size)
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Ages 0-99
Duration: 13 days
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Live guide: English, Spanish
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  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast
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  • Breakfast
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  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Private transportation
  • 11 nights accommodation
  • Entry/Admission - Tortuguero National Park
  • Entry/Admission - Arenal Volcano
What's not included
  • Gratitudes
  • Entry/Admission - Cahuita National Park

Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • Our team will meet you right at the San Jose International Airport upon arrival
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      Airport pickup offered
      During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.
      • Juan Santamaria Intl Airport, San Jose Costa Rica
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Wheelchair accessible
        • Pushchair accessible
        • Service animals allowed
        • Near public transportation
        • Infant seats available
        • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
        • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 24578P63

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Most travellers can participate
        • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
        • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

        • If you cancel at least 7 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
        • If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
        • If you cancel within 2 days of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 24578P63

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        Itinerary
        Overview
        Full Map
        14 stops
        Day 1
        San Jose - Meeting
        Day 2
        Tortuguero National Park 3 days...
        Day 3
        Tortuguero National Park
        Day 4
        Tortuguero to South caribbean...
        Day 5
        Cahuita Beach
        Day 6
        Cahuita to Arenal Volcano
        Day 7
        Free day in La Fortuna - Arenal...
        Day 8
        Arenal Volcano to Monteverde...
        Day 9
        Monteverde Cloudforest
        Day 10
        Monteverde to Manuel Antonio...
        Day 11
        Manuel Antonio beach free day
        Day 12
        Manuel Antonio beach - Free day
        Day 13
        Manuel Antonio to San Jose...
        About the operator
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        • Destiny Travel Costa Rica
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          San Jose, Costa Rica
          Joined in March 2019
        • Departure37942866231
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great experience. Seen everything you see on the web site.
          All the pictures you see on the site you will see. The buffet lunch was very good. Plus side after lunch you get to see the waterfalls. Warning though lunch is great don't over do it going to the waterfalls involves many steps. Wear tennis shoes for better traction on the steps.
          Written 5 September 2024
        • Andrew D
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Fantastic trip to Costa Rica
          Oldemar was our agent on this package and setup a great itinerary. We truly enjoyed both the Arenal/LaFortuna area as well as the coast on Guanacaste.
          Written 4 September 2024
        • amandapL1867BJ
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great day
          We had a bit of a soggy day, but it was fabulous. The boat ride was the highlight of our trip. Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and excited to do whatever we wanted to do during the day. Well worth the time and money.
          Written 31 August 2024
        • JenniferS130
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Waterfalls and animals
          The waterfalls were beautiful. The lunch was a buffet with lots of options, even my picky children were happy. The animals are in more of a zoo like atmosphere which was disappointing. The frog exhibit was the best with frogs out on the vegetation. Plan on the tour running over. We were originally to be back at the hotel at 4:00 and did not return until after 5:00.
          Written 22 August 2024
        • MayaritoDc
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          Absolutely Worth Every penny!
          What a great way to spend a day watching nature in action! Got picked up from my hotel and headed out to a restaurant about a hour outside of the city to grab breakfast, after that we headed straight to the national park and got to witness several species of animals in their natural habitat! Also got to see the Caribbean Sea which was breathtaking! Many special thanks to my tour guide Ricardo and boat operator Ronnie!
          Written 19 August 2024
        • robgimza
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Manuel Antonio - fantastic day trip
          Our guide, Jary, and driver picked us up early at our hotel for the 3 hour drive. We passed many small towns and finally stopped at a roadside soda for a breakfast buffet. After breakfast, Jary had us walk across a bridge. Below was a river containing many crocs, who were basking in the river shallows. Then we drove thru Jaco, an up and coming surfing town with luxury condos planned. We stopped at an ocean lookout and observed several wild red macaws hanging out in a tree. The park is located in Quepos, a small but bustling town with many restaurants, bars and hotels. Our bags were searched at the park entrance (no plastic water bottles or food). Jary led us thru the park looking for wildlife. We saw a snake, lizards, monkeys, ants iguana and a sloth. It was very humid day and Jary led a climb up a steep staircase to a lookout point. It took alot of energy and we were all sweating heavily. After the stairs, we stopped at beach for about an hour. Be careful...the monkeys will steal your belongings if you leave them unattended. So the company Jary works for owns a wonderful hotel / restaurant at the park entrance, This is where we have a filling lunch, where I consumed a HUGE burger (about the size of my hand). A very long day, but fulfilling in so many ways.
          Written 18 August 2024
        • chigham
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great Day
          Thanks to our tour guide, Jerry from Destiny Travel, our trip to Tortuguero National Park was amazing. Jerry was very engaging with our group; very knowledgeable about the park, animals and foliage. We hiked through the park to the top of a volcano.....it didn't rain in the rain forest, IT POURED! Jerry was very positive and encouraging the entire day. Definitely worth the full day we spent on this trip.
          Written 18 August 2024
        • chigham
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great River Trip thru Tortugeuro National Park
          Thanks to our tour guide, Jerry from Destiny Travel, our trip to Tortuguero National Park was amazing. Jerry was very engaging with our group; very knowledgeable about the park, animals and foliage. We hiked through the park to the top of a volcano.....it didn't rain in the rain forest, IT POURED! Jerry was very positive and encouraging the entire day. Definitely worth the full day we spent on this trip.
          Written 18 August 2024
        • Rob F
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Cruise the canals of Tortuguero National Park.
          What an awesome tour!! Our tour guide Ricardo was awesome, knowledgeable and interesting. As we took a boat down the canals, we saw all kinds of wildlife. Howler monkeys, spider monkeys, lizards, iguanas, crocodiles, black vultures, kingfishers and herons to name a few. The tour also included a walk through the forest along a very nice trail. Breakfast and lunch included and was delicious!!
          Written 14 August 2024
        • RobynWisler
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Tortuguero day tour
          We saw many animals on this day trip to Tortuguero. Arturo did a great job finding animals and explaining species. We would definitely recommend it. We will probably come back for a night tour of the turtles nesting on the beach.
          Written 12 August 2024
        • 942jimmyg
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          The best way to experience Tortuguero from San José without an overnight stay!
          Great one-day tour of Tortuguero from anywhere in San José. I had visited Tortuguero over 25 years ago, and it was not an enjoyable experience to say the least. When my son wanted to go, I decided to book with Trip Advisor this time! Everything met or exceeded expectations. Our guide, Arturo, was kind, patient, and funny. Our boat guide, Ronny, knew the canals like the back or his hand and spoke English, Spanish, and Spider Monkey! We saw Spider monkeys, green macaws, a Kingfisfer bird, around 10 toucans of two different species, a huge crocodile basking on a log, as well as iguanas, other lizards, and birds. And, we saw a coati/pizote on the way back to San José, passing through Braulio Carrillo National Park. My only complaint is this- the breakfast could have been better and bigger for the price, but the lunch was quite good.
          Written 28 July 2024
        • eas1229
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Beautiful waterfalls
          Great day. The animal sanctuary was cool and the waterfalls were beautiful. Our tour guide was awesome. Lunch was delicious. Lots of stairs
          Written 20 July 2024
        • U7161FBjamesm
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing beautiful informative tour!
          This was a beautiful guided tour! Our family enjoyed it so much! We learned so much from our tour guide John Jimenez! He is amazing and made our tour feel special! He is very friendly and knowledgeable! We loved him!
          Written 6 July 2024
        • alexwQ6744TS
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          4.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great experience that is overpriced if you have your own transportation.
          The La paz Waterfall Gardens is a must-visit. You will see plenty of animals (Getting up-close with toucans, other birds, butterflys, and frogs). The waterfalls themselves are very scenic. This experience can be done on its own for ~$55. The Doka Coffee Plantation tour was also nice, informative, and interactive. This on its own is $42 with lunch (Through their website). If you have your own transportation I'd recommend booking these two activities separately. If you don't then it is a fair deal (+$70 for transportation for the day compared to just booking each activity separately).
          Written 30 June 2024
        • dearbhailec2023
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Recommended for families and for diverse experiences of nature and wildlife
          This is a fabulous day trip that has a wide variety of animals, birds, butterflies, waterfalls, frogs, and others. On the pricey side but considering all things that are at your fingertips, it is worth it. Get your fill of wildlife and nature in a few hours! Super day out for families
          Written 27 June 2024
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        Meander24298063456
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        Oldemar and his team of excellent Costa Ricans at Destiny Travel planned every detail of our 15 night trip in Costa Rica. We spent time in Tamarindo, Monteverde, Arenal/La Fortuna, Tortuguero National Park, Puerto Viejo, and San Jose. Our activities included all private transportation (which was fantastic to not have to drive in rainy season), boat rides, night walks, canopy and zip line tours, Tobacon Hot Springs, hikes in Arenal, horseback riding to waterfall, city tours, night sighting of Green Sea Turtle laying hundreds of eggs, many lunches and dinners included, nature walks and hikes. We had a magnificent trip, making many memories. Do not hesitate to trust Oldemar - we found him on Trip Advisor, and he’s texted us, been in contact with us, every step of the way. The service is unparalleled. All of the Costa Rican’s he has linked us with - Oscar, Pablo, Roger, and others - have gone over and above to share their pride in this beautiful country. Our itinerary included 4 star hotels, all of which were extremely clean and Covid approved.
        Written 16 July 2021
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        Dear Jamie... We at Destiny Travel would like to thank you very much for the nice words . This kind of comments make us continue to provide the quality service that characterizes us and that all our customers deserve. I am happy to know that all the services met your expectations and that your vacations in our country were beautiful and full of great moments to take back home. We look forward to seeing you in the near future in your country Costa Rica and hope you have a happy return home. Again thank you so much for allowing us to serve you , blessings and Pura Vida !!!!
        Written 17 July 2021
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