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One Week in Costa Rica
All 7 Day Costa Rica Tours Itineraries, Tours & Packages 2021/2022
Plan an amazing trip for Costa Rica one week itinerary. Explore 148 Costa Rica 7 day trips from 139 experts with 2,396 reviews. Classic and off the beaten path itineraries.
Plan an amazing trip for Costa Rica one week itinerary. Explore 148 Costa Rica 7 day trips from 139 experts with 2,396 reviews. Classic and off the beaten path itineraries.
Costa Rica in a Week
Costa Rica: Family Volunteer Adventure
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- Spend a morning helping out at a wildlife rescue center
- Hike through the treetops of a cloud forest on hanging bridges
- Experience life in a rural town, planting trees and savoring local cuisine
- Rejuvenate in a natural hot springs at the base of a volcano
- Traverse a coastal rainforest to uncover pristine beaches teeming with wildlife
- Foster your family’s love of wildlife in one of the most biodiverse countries
- Spot wildlife such as toucans, sloths and monkeys with a naturalist guide
Costa Rica: Wildlife Safari
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- Canoe the winding waterways of Tortuguero National Park
- Come face-to-face with injured toucans, sloths, and monkeys at a local conservation center
- Tour the world-leading La Selva Biological Station in the rainforest
- Spot howler and white-faced monkeys while rafting the Sarapiqui River
- Experience a Costa Rican cooking class
Costa Rica – The Sea Turtle Initiative
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- Volunteering with a sea turtle conservation organization
- Getting up close and personal with howler monkeys, toucans and reptiles
- Visiting a center that rescues and rehabilitates ocelots and pumas
- Hiking through lush rainforest with a naturalist guide
- Live steps from pristine Costa Rican beaches
- Boating through unspoiled rainforest to view crocodiles and tropical birds
- Flying through the treetops on a zip line adventure
- Tubing down a jungle river surrounded by beautiful vegetation
Costa Rica: Eco Rainforest Adventure
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- Visit and Poas Volcano National Park
- Head Into the Rainforest and learn about Conservation
- VisitCorcovado National Park
- Enjoy a Day at the Beach
Premium Costa Rica
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- Visit a project focused on promoting sustainable agricultural practices while preserving ancient traditions. During this Exclusive Experience, tour the farm to learn about their processes and sit down to a farm-fresh lunch.
- Gain an understanding of Costa Rica’s rich biodiversity and history as you travel with an experienced local leader and explore with expert guides in La Fortuna, the Cano Negro Wetlands and Manuel Antonio National Park.
- Perched on a scenic hilltop, your Feature Stay offers incredible views of the sparkling ocean and lush jungle terraces. Surrounded by its own wildlife refuge, Si Como No Resort is the perfect base for exploring Manuel Antonio National Park.
- Board a raft and explore the wild Cano Negro Wetlands with a naturalist guide – this Exclusive Experience will get you up close and personal with monkeys, iguanas, caimans, bats and lizards in their natural environment.
- Get beneath the surface of San Jose with a visit the workshop of an artisan who makes traditional masquerades – learn about their craft and life in Costa Rica in this Exclusive Experience.
- By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, Eden Reforestation Projects. Donations help them provide local employment opportunities and tackle climate change one tree at a time as they restore forests across 10 different countries.
Costa Rica Family Journey: From Rainforest to Coast
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- Soar through the jungle canopy on zip lines
- Join a naturalist on a night walk through the cloud forest
- Keeping your ears open for the symphony of hooting owls
- Croaking frogs
- And chirping insects
- Test your skills at a cooking class as you whip up delicious costa rican dishes
- Jump into a natural mud bath
- And swim in pools heated by area volcanoes
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Costa Rica: The Osa Peninsula & Manuel Antonio National Park
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- Take in the breathtaking views from irazú volcano
- Savour delicious farm-to-table cuisine at a wellness eco-camp
- Search for wildlife in the pristine corcovado national park
- Spot sloths and hit the beach in manuel antonio antonio national park
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- El Trapiche - learn about the farming and the processing of sugar cane, coffee and chocolate on an interactive tour
- Monteverde Cloud Forest - the option to follow the hiking trails through this beautiful biological reserve
- Arenal Volcano National Park - enjoy amazing views of Arenal volcano, take a scenic hike and opt for a dip in the natural volcanic springs
- Manuel Antonio National Park - discover the beautiful white sand beaches and wildlife of this wonderfully bio-diverse park, which is home to endangered capuchin monkeys, sloths and more
- San Jose - take in the highlights of Costa Rica's capital on a guided tour
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- A canal safari along the pristine waterways of Tortuguero National Park reveals a stunning variety of tropical flora and fauna.
- Enjoy splendid volcano views from the relaxing mineral springs of your Arenal resort!
- Personalize your trip with the included guided adventure of your choice at Arenal.
- Travelers love our resorts in Arenal and the wide range of activities available... So feel free to addd extra nights here – or at any of our fine resorts and lodges!
- Manuel Antonio is the crown jewel of Costa Rica’s national parks... Let our expert naturalist guide reveal the many natural wonders of this pristine coastal reserve.
Costa Rica: Nature & Wildlife
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- Venture into the heart of Monteverde's world-famous cloud forest with a private guide.
- Explore the birdwatcher's paradise of Curi-Cancha and the Macaw Recovery Network.
- Enjoy an unforgettable elevated dining experience above the forest canopy.
- Unwind at Punta Islita with expert spa pampering and a selection of nature-focused activities.
- Stay at a curated collection of premier accommodations.
Walking & Wellness: Costa Rican Secrets of Longevity
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- On energizing walks through various terrain, we will be conscious of trying to achieve 10,000 steps a day – a goal recommended for a healthy lifestyle
- Learn about the local plant and animal life, comparing and contrasting the characteristics of the different ecosystems we’ll explore
- Enjoy fresh, clean air, nutritious food, morning stretching sessions and multiple outdoor activities, all contributing to your personal wellbeing
Uncharted Isthmus! Sloths, Monkeys & Mangroves
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- Transit the 48-mile-long Panama Canal connecting the Caribbean Sea to the Pacific Ocean
- Search for untamed wildlife including two- and three-toed sloths, howler monkeys, scarlet macaws, squirrel monkeys, and white-faced capuchins
- Discover Costa Rica’s magnificent, abundant biological diversity at two national parks and one wildlife refuge including the country’s largest park, Corcovado National Park
- Snorkel and explore the crystalline waters and marine life at Panama’s Granito de Oro, in Coiba National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Stroll a butterfly- and flower-rich tropical botanical reserve
- Unparalleled off-the-beaten path exploration in lush jungles, crystal clear coves, pristine islands, and remote peninsulas
- Hike, snorkel, kayak, paddle board, and explore by skiff
- Interpretive presentations on board and ashore by your expedition team
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- Visit Espiritu Santo Coffee Plantation to learn all about growing, harvesting and marketing the rich coffee of Costa Rica.
- Exploring and treating our bodies to the relaxing and invigorating powers of the Natural Hot Springs formed by the active, Arenal Volcano
- Enjoy the most magnificent views of rain forest, the peaceful lake, and the majestic volcano Arenal's south face
- Experience breathtaking view of the Gulf of Nicoya
- An opportunity to learn about the Monteverde rain forest's magnificent ecosystem
- White Water River Rafting at Rio Tenorio
- Enjoy the beach and surroundings Tamarindo
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- Explore this geologic wonder of Costa Rica
- Hike through the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
- Visit the town of Santa Elena
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- 1 Easy Day | up to 4 hours of walking a day, easy walking on mostly flat terrain, accessible to all travelers in good health
- 3 Moderate Days | 4-6 hours of walking a day, hilly with some steep or uneven terrain, travelers should be physically fit and prepared for several hours of activity
- 2 Challenging Days | 6+ hours (more than 6 miles) of walking a day, rugged uneven mountain terrain, with some sustained ascents and descents, suitable for experienced active travelers in good physical condition
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- Raft the Río Pacuare, considered by many to be one of the top 10 most beautiful whitewater rivers in the world
- Zip-line your way through a private rainforest reserve and explore secluded channels by kayak in Tortuguero National Park
- Take a forest hike near stunning Arenal Volcano and paddle the mystical waters of Lake Arenal
- Spot a variety of wildlife, including monkeys, iguanas, sloths, toucans, and caimans
- Enjoy a seamless, flexible, non-stop water park adventure—it's great value and perfect for families!
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- Snowcap
- Black-crested Coquette
- Violet-headed Hummingbird Green Thorntail
- Violet Sabrewing
- Bronze-tailed Plumeleteer
- Green-crowned Brilliant
- Black-cheeked Woodpecker
- Montezuma Oropendola
- Tawny-throated Leaftosser
- Dull-mantled Antbird
- Great Tinamou
- White-crowned Manakin
- Thicket Antpitta
- Rufous-winged Woodpecker
- Zeledon’s Antbird
- Slaty-capped Flycatcher
- Brown-billed Scythebill
- Scaly-breasted Wren
- White-throated Flycatcher
- Black-throated Wren
- Grey-headed Piprites
- Tawny-chested Flycatcher
- Northern Schiffornis
- Grey-headed Chachalaca
- Brown-hooded Parrot
- Finsch’s Parakeet
- Black-and-yellow Tanager
- Carmiol’s & Crimson-collared Tanagers
- Great Green Macaw
- Blue-chested Hummingbird
- Chestnut-colored Woodpecker
- Snowy Cotinga
- Middle American (split from Vermiculated) Screech Owl
- Gartered
- Slaty-tailed & Black-throated Trogons
- White-collared & Red-capped Manakins
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Coast and Rainforest
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- Explore Liberia
- Discover Rincon de la Vieja National Park
- Enjoy a walking tour to La Fortuna Waterfall
- Visit Arenal Volcano National Park
- Discover Tamarindo Beach
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- Boat in pristine rainforest, hike in cloud forest, and walk hanging bridges through a treetop canopy alive with birdlife
- Journey to the Monteverde Cloud Forest, Arenal Volcano, and Tortuguero National Park
- Our fantastic naturalist guide shares in-depth knowledge of Costa Rica’s ecosystems
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- You can experience over 50 well-known, named surf breaks and just as many lesser-known ones.
- Surf the Pacific Coast and explore several beach breaks in the beautiful Tamarindo area.
- Playa Avellanas, a white sand beach is one of the most tranquil, pristine beaches around and offers waves for all skill levels
- Also enjoy other activities including a Zip line tour through a Rainforest canopy while seeing monkeys and iguanas, and exploring amazing pristine beaches.
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