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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 140 Costa Rica 7 day trips from 139 experts with 2,416 reviews. Classic and off the beaten path itineraries.
Plan an amazing trip for Costa Rica one week itinerary. Explore 140 Costa Rica 7 day trips from 139 experts with 2,416 reviews. Classic and off the beaten path itineraries.
Costa Rica in a Week
Costa Rica Experience
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- Try to spot the elusive resplendent quetzal when you’re exploring Monteverde’s steamy cloud forests. Better yet, why not consider a jungle zip-line to get high in the sky for the best views?
- Spend time wandering through the Mercado Municipal de Artesanias artisan stalls in San Jose – Costa Rica’s cultural heart. With plenty of time to stop for a refresco (smoothie), this is a good opportunity to people-watch.
- Lend a hand at a farmstay outside of Santa Rosa de Pocosol and learn some home-cooked recipes and techniques from the locals on a visit to the Juanilama agricultural community.
- Marvel at the size and stature of the Arenal Volcano on the horizon, maybe taking a soak and relaxing in La Fortuna’s lava-heated thermal springs.
- With plenty of time to chill out at your own pace, Quepos’ surf vibe is ideal for catching some waves, lazing on the white-sand beaches or hiking the lush trails of Manuel Antonio with your travel pals.
Costa Rica in 7 days - A Week In Paradise - Shuttle Transfers
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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 Family Experience
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- Kick back on costa rica's pristine beaches
- Visit a local family to learn to make tortillas
- Spot nature in a dense cloud forest
- Enjoy the natural beauty of manuel antonio national park
- Kayak and paddle-board in la fortuna
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
Flavors of Costa Rica
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- Marvel at picture perfect Arenal Volcano and refreshen your sprit in the many thermal hot-springs
- Slow down a little and relax on the white sand beaches of Manuel Antonio National Park
- Cruise the Tortuguero Canals looking for wildlife from your jungle lodge and visit the local community for some fun
- Zipline high above the lush cloud forests of Monteverde
- Smell the sweet aroma of Costa Rican coffee at Don Juan
- Walk your way through cosmopolitan San Jose’s artisan markets while sipping on a smoothie
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- Tortuguero National Park
- Arenal Volcano
- Turtle National Park
- You'll see birds, monkeys and other animals in their natural habitat along the trek
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
Natural Highlights of Costa Rica
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- Devour a delicious lunch at a g adventures-supported coffee co-op
- Learn how to make tortillas in a local home
- Listen to a lecture from a monteverde institute researcher
- Hike the trails of cloud forest reserves and breathtaking parks
- Search for wildlife while exploring the pacific coast
Costa Rica Quest
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- Search for the elusive quetzal bird in the cloud forest
- Watch the sunset over the pacific
- Learn about sugar cane and coffee production at a local plantation
- Enjoy free entrance into manuel antonio national park
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.
Natural Highlights of Costa Rica
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- Visit multiple wildlife habitats in one week: verdant rainforest, lush mangroves, lava fields and serene cloud forests
- Abundant wildlife viewing with sightings of monkeys, birds and sloths expected
- Discover the tranquil waterways of Tortuguero, an important nesting site for green turtles
- Comfortable ecofriendly lodges and hotels throughout
- Two boat trips included at Tortuguero and a boat safari in the Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge
Costa Rica: Volcanoes, Cloud Forests & Zip-Lines
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- Look across the active crater of poás volcano
- Learn about coffee production and support a local community
- Go zip-lining above the cloud forest canopy in monteverde
- Take advantage of free time to enjoy the hostels and choose from optional activities
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
Costa Rica: Monteverde and La Fortuna
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- Explore the cloud forest of monteverde
- Visit a sustainable coffee cooperative
- Get active in the adrenaline capital of la fortuna
- Opt to go waterfall jumping and whitewater rafting or canyoneering
Wellness Costa Rica
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- Wake up with stand-up paddleboard yoga on lake arenal
- Breathe in pure rainforest air hiking near la fortuna
- Escape the city in rincón de la vieja national park
- Bask in a rejuvenating volcanic mud exfoliation
- Balance yourself during a surf lesson
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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Costa Rica: Hike, Bike & Raft
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- Swap the concrete jungle for the real jungle on a guided hike into the Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve, home to some of Costa Rica’s exotic animals, like sloths, tropical butterflies and the elusive quetzal bird.
- Raft along the Pacuare River – this area was ranked in the top five rivers of the world for whitewater rafting! You’ll tackle Class 3 and Class 4 rapids through lush green landscapes abundant in wildlife.
- Cycle the quiet palm-fringed roads of Puerto Viejo and drop in at hidden beaches along the Caribbean coast.
- Opt to ride some waves with a surfing expedition at a local beach, go stand up paddleboarding on Lake Arenal or take on some more challenging hikes through forest and coastlines – this trip allows you plenty of free time to take on our favourite adventures!
- Make the most of your full free day in La Fortuna – there are lava-fuelled hot springs, water-based activities on Lake Arenal (like stand up paddleboarding with a volcano backdrop) or you can take a boat tour of Cano Negro Reserve and go wildlife spotting!
- By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, World Bicycle Relief. Donations provide school kids, health workers, and farmers in far-out areas with bicycles that provide access to education, healthcare, and income.
Costa Rica Active Escape
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- Enjoy an exhilarating white-water rafting excursion
- Join a night walk in Monteverde to see the cloud forest come alive at night
- Relax on Carrillo Beach and enjoy the Pacific coastline
- Join a fun-filled boat excursion to see dolphins
Essential Costa Rica
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- Swim in the jungle pool underneath La Fortuna Waterfall
- Join a night walk in Monteverde to see the cloud forest come alive in the dark
- Take a guided tour of Manuel Antonio National Park in search of extraordinary wildlife
- Relax on idyllic Pacific coast beaches
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