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Small Group Tour Small groups are usually defined as between 10 and 24 travelers, often less. If you're the kind of person who enjoys more intimate experiences and personal service this is a good choice. All else being equal you will pay a premium for this style vs a larger group tour.
Private Guided Private tours give you the undivided attention of a guide, and often involve special access to sites and unique experiences not available to larger groups. This is a great option for families, couples, and small friend groups. Expect to pay a bit more for the extra service.
Self Guided Tour A travel company plans your itinerary and arranges all the logistics including lodging, local activities, and transportantion. You have the flexibility of a solo trip while still getting the convience and time savings of expert planning. Get 90% of the benefits of a tour, without a guide.
Group Tour Groups are between 25-60 people, typically ~30-40. Usually there will be many opportunities to split off and enjoy meals and excursions in smaller groups. This is the most economical way to travel, saving up to 40% versus booking the same itinerary yourself.
River Cruise These vessels are smaller than most ocean cruisers, limiting which amenties are available. Passenger counts can vary. One of the biggest advantages of a river cruise is the ability to dock at smaller ports and local villages.
Small Ship Cruise Small ship cruises usually have a max passenger count of 500. The primary purpose of these trips is to spend time off the vessel in local ports (e.g. Mediterranean) or experiencing nature (e.g Galapagos or Antarctica). Cabins can vary from budget to luxury.
Large Ship Cruise This is the "floating city" experience, with multiple ways to enjoy your vacation aboard the ship as much as on land. Ships are multiple floors, provide several activities, culinary, and shopping options. They often make fewer stops and have less time available for shore excursions.
Retreats Similar to a self guided tour but staying in one location only with activities and day outings included as a part of the stay.
Private Guided Private tours give you the undivided attention of a guide, and often involve special access to sites and unique experiences not available to larger groups. This is a great option for families, couples, and small friend groups. Expect to pay a bit more for the extra service.
Self Guided Tour A travel company plans your itinerary and arranges all the logistics including lodging, local activities, and transportantion. You have the flexibility of a solo trip while still getting the convience and time savings of expert planning. Get 90% of the benefits of a tour, without a guide.
Group Tour Groups are between 25-60 people, typically ~30-40. Usually there will be many opportunities to split off and enjoy meals and excursions in smaller groups. This is the most economical way to travel, saving up to 40% versus booking the same itinerary yourself.
River Cruise These vessels are smaller than most ocean cruisers, limiting which amenties are available. Passenger counts can vary. One of the biggest advantages of a river cruise is the ability to dock at smaller ports and local villages.
Small Ship Cruise Small ship cruises usually have a max passenger count of 500. The primary purpose of these trips is to spend time off the vessel in local ports (e.g. Mediterranean) or experiencing nature (e.g Galapagos or Antarctica). Cabins can vary from budget to luxury.
Large Ship Cruise This is the "floating city" experience, with multiple ways to enjoy your vacation aboard the ship as much as on land. Ships are multiple floors, provide several activities, culinary, and shopping options. They often make fewer stops and have less time available for shore excursions.
Retreats Similar to a self guided tour but staying in one location only with activities and day outings included as a part of the stay.
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Camping Typically involves most nights sleeping in tents (sometimes permanent tented sites) or in rustic cabins and lodges.
Basic - 2 star You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping.
Value - 3 star Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Premium - 4 star 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Luxury - 5 star The highest level of comfort and service. All accomodations are in four or five star hotels, boutique lodges or high-end homestays.
Basic - 2 star You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping.
Value - 3 star Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Premium - 4 star 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Luxury - 5 star The highest level of comfort and service. All accomodations are in four or five star hotels, boutique lodges or high-end homestays.
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Moderate Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Strenuous All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
Extreme Very challenging all day hiking and backpacking carrying significant equipment.
Easy Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments.
Moderate Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
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Balanced schedule You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.
Full schedule For those looking to maximize their sight seeing time. You thrive on a packed day’s schedule from 8 am to 6pm, with some (but limited) free time. Most activities and meals included.
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10 Days in Costa Rica
All 10 Day Costa Rica Tours & Packages 2021/2022
Plan an amazing trip for Costa Rica 10 day itinerary. Explore 108 Costa Rica 10 day trips from 139 experts with 2,396 reviews. Classic and off the beaten path itineraries.
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Viva Costa Rica
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Contiki
USTOA Active Member
This operator is an Active Member in good standing in the United States Tour Operator Association and part of the $1 million traveler insurance program
Trip Style
Group tour
Trip Pace
You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.
Balanced schedule
Accommodation
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Standard
Physical Level
All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
3- Moderate
$ 2,180
From :
$ 2,943
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9 days
$ 242 / day
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Cultural, 50 plus
Itinerary Focus:
Off the Beaten Path
Highlights
- 4 Dinner (D)
- 8 Breakfast (B)
- Arenal: Grab your camera, as you’re about to experience a live (and very photogenic) volcano in the Costa Rican rainforest.
- Arenal: It's like a dream come true. We finally get to learn how to make chocolate. (And hopefully eat some too).
- : Insta-op! Trek around the jungle and admire this sparkling tower of water. Then cool off with a dip in the pool.
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- Monteverde: Visit a family-run coffee farm and learn more about the source of your Flat White obsession. Side note: they make chocolate here too.
- Monteverde: A stroll through this misty upper level of the forest canopy is an otherworldly experience. We’re literally on cloud 9 with excitement (soz).
- Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio: Ah! The place of our wildest travel dreams. Lush jungle with sloths chilling in the trees. Paradise beaches just made for a relaxing beer.
Tropical Costa Rica - 2024
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Collette
USTOA Active Member
This operator is an Active Member in good standing in the United States Tour Operator Association and part of the $1 million traveler insurance program
Trip Style
Group tour
Trip Pace
You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.
Balanced schedule
Accommodation
You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping.
Premium
Physical Level
All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
3- Moderate
$ 1,769
From :
$ 2,176
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9 days
$ 197 / day
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Cultural
Itinerary Focus:
Classic Highlights
Highlights
- Discover the history of coffee in Costa Rica during your visit to a coffee plantation.
- Learn about local farming practices and learn to make tortillas while having lunch at Don Juan Finca Educativa.
- Take your journey to new heights and explore the Monteverde Cloud Forest from the elevated treetop canopy.
- Put your feet up and relax during a 2-night stay in Guanacaste known for the country’s most beautiful beaches.
- Enjoy the breathtaking scenery surrounding Arenal Volcano.
- Spot indigenous wildlife while on a Cano Negro riverboat cruise.
Costa Rica: A World of Nature featuring Tortuguero National Park, Arenal Volcano & Manuel Ant ...
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Collette
USTOA Active Member
This operator is an Active Member in good standing in the United States Tour Operator Association and part of the $1 million traveler insurance program
Trip Style
Group tour
Trip Pace
You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.
Balanced schedule
Accommodation
You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping.
Premium
Physical Level
All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
3- Moderate
$ 2,849
From :
$ 3,504
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12 days
$ 237 / day
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Cultural
Itinerary Focus:
Classic Highlights
Highlights
- Taste for yourself why cacao is called “the food of the gods” and observe the process of converting this seed from bean to bar.
- Learn how to cook using a coconut before making some delicious local candy.
- Learn about Costa Rica’s ecosystem and local culture.
- Visit the world’s first sea turtle research station in Tortuguero National Park.
- Explore Arenal during a captivating 3-night stay.
- Stay in Tortuguero National Park and find yourself surrounded by wildlife.
- Hop aboard a river boat for a jungle crocodile safari and bird watching excursion.
Tropical Costa Rica - 2024
Premier
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Collette
USTOA Active Member
This operator is an Active Member in good standing in the United States Tour Operator Association and part of the $1 million traveler insurance program
Trip Style
Group tour
Trip Pace
You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.
Balanced schedule
Accommodation
You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping.
Premium
Physical Level
All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
3- Moderate
$ 2,169
From :
$ 2,668
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9 days
$ 241 / day
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Cultural
Itinerary Focus:
Classic Highlights
Highlights
- Discover the history of coffee in Costa Rica during your visit to a coffee plantation.
- Learn about local farming practices and learn to make tortillas while having lunch at Don Juan Finca Educativa.
- Take your journey to new heights and explore the Monteverde Cloud Forest from the elevated treetop canopy.
- Put your feet up and relax during a 2-night stay in Guanacaste known for the country’s most beautiful beaches.
- Enjoy the breathtaking scenery surrounding Arenal Volcano.
- Spot indigenous wildlife while on a Cano Negro riverboat cruise.
Costa Rica Eco Adventure (Liberia, Guanacaste Beach)
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Trafalgar
USTOA Active Member
This operator is an Active Member in good standing in the United States Tour Operator Association and part of the $1 million traveler insurance program
Trip Style
Group tour
Trip Pace
You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.
Balanced schedule
Accommodation
You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping.
Premium
Physical Level
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
2- Easy
$ 2,233
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$ 2,747
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10 days
$ 223 / day
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50 plus, Cultural, Small Ship Cruise, Education / Learning
Itinerary Focus:
Classic Highlights
Costa Rica Adventure
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Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
USTOA Active Member
This operator is an Active Member in good standing in the United States Tour Operator Association and part of the $1 million traveler insurance program
Trip Style
Group tour
Trip Pace
You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.
Balanced schedule
Accommodation
You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping.
Premium
Physical Level
All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
3- Moderate
$ 3,995
9 days
$ 444 / day
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Nature & Wildlife, Birding, High Adventure, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing, National Parks
Flights & Transport:
Internal airfare and ground transport included
Itinerary Focus:
Active
Highlights
- Kayak through the lush rainforests of Tortuguero National Park and look for howler and capuchin monkeys, caimans, toucans, and more.
- Set off on a white-water rafting adventure down the Pacuare River and spot monkeys, sloths, colorful birds, and more along the way.
- Hike into the cloud forest in search of the rare quetzal bird, and sail through the rainforest canopy on a zip line.
- Stay in stunning eco-lodges and hotels nestled within the pristine forest.
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Costa Rica
Arenal Volcano
Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
Trip Style
Group tour
Trip Pace
You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.
Balanced schedule
Accommodation
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Standard
Physical Level
All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
3- Moderate
$ 2,295
9 days
$ 255 / day
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Family Friendly, Nature & Wildlife, Birding, National Parks
Flights & Transport:
Ground transport included
Itinerary Focus:
Classic Highlights
Highlights
- Explore this geologic wonder of Costa Rica
- Hike through the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
- Visit the town of Santa Elena
USTOA Active Member
This operator is an Active Member in good standing in the United States Tour Operator Association and part of the $1 million traveler insurance program
Trip Style
Group tour
Trip Pace
You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.
Balanced schedule
Accommodation
You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping.
Premium
Physical Level
All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
3- Moderate
$ 1,849
10 days
$ 185 / day
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Themes
50 plus
Flights & Transport:
Ground transport included
Itinerary Focus:
Classic Highlights
Highlights
- Visit the artisan town of Sarchi and see artists in their workshops
- In Arenal, view the now dormant conical-shaped Arenal Volcano
- Discover the dense vegetation in the stunning Monteverde Cloud Forest
- Tour a coffee plantation and enjoy a typical Costa Rican lunch
- At Manuel Antonio enjoy the beach and an exuberant tropical forest
USTOA Active Member
This operator is an Active Member in good standing in the United States Tour Operator Association and part of the $1 million traveler insurance program
Trip Style
Group tour
Trip Pace
You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.
Balanced schedule
Accommodation
You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping.
Premium
Physical Level
All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
3- Moderate
$ 1,789
9 days
$ 199 / day
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Themes
50 plus
Flights & Transport:
Ground transport included
Itinerary Focus:
Classic Highlights
Highlights
- Visit the artisan town of Sarchi and see artists in their workshops
- View Arenal Volcano National Park with its unique landscape and famous Arenal volcano
- Discover the dense vegetation in the stunning Monteverde Cloud Forest
- Travel to the tropical province of Guanacaste on the sun-splashed Pacific Coast
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USTOA Active Member
This operator is an Active Member in good standing in the United States Tour Operator Association and part of the $1 million traveler insurance program
Trip Style
Group tour
Trip Pace
You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.
Balanced schedule
Accommodation
You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping.
Premium
Physical Level
All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
3- Moderate
$ 3,229
10 days
$ 323 / day
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Themes
50 plus
Flights & Transport:
Ground transport included
Itinerary Focus:
Classic Highlights
Highlights
- Visit the artisan town of Sarchi and see artists in their workshops
- In Arenal, view the now dormant conical-shaped Arenal Volcano
- Discover the dense vegetation in the stunning Monteverde Cloud Forest
- Tour a coffee plantation and enjoy a typical Costa Rican lunch
- At Manuel Antonio enjoy the beach and an exuberant tropical forest
USTOA Active Member
This operator is an Active Member in good standing in the United States Tour Operator Association and part of the $1 million traveler insurance program
Trip Style
Group tour
Trip Pace
You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.
Balanced schedule
Accommodation
You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping.
Premium
Physical Level
All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
3- Moderate
$ 2,089
11 days
$ 190 / day
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50 plus
Flights & Transport:
Ground transport included
Itinerary Focus:
Classic Highlights
Highlights
- Visit the artisan town of Sarchi and see artists in their workshops
- In Arenal, view the now dormant conical-shaped Arenal Volcano
- Tour a coffee plantation and enjoy a typical Costa Rican lunch
- Discover the dense vegetation in the stunning Monteverde Cloud Forest
- Travel to the tropical province of Guanacaste on the sun-splashed Pacific Coast
- Experience Manuel Antonio National Park - filled with wildlife and spectacular scenery
- Enjoy the beautiful surroundings and beaches in the Central Pacific region
USTOA Active Member
This operator is an Active Member in good standing in the United States Tour Operator Association and part of the $1 million traveler insurance program
Trip Style
Group tour
Trip Pace
You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.
Balanced schedule
Accommodation
You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping.
Premium
Physical Level
All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
3- Moderate
$ 1,859
9 days
$ 207 / day
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50 plus
Flights & Transport:
Ground transport included
Itinerary Focus:
Classic Highlights
Highlights
- Visit the artisan town of Sarchi and see artists in their workshops
- View Arenal Volcano National Park with its unique landscape and famous Arenal volcano
- Discover the dense vegetation in the stunning Monteverde Cloud Forest
- Travel to the tropical province of Guanacaste on the sun-splashed Pacific Coast
USTOA Active Member
This operator is an Active Member in good standing in the United States Tour Operator Association and part of the $1 million traveler insurance program
Trip Style
Group tour
Trip Pace
You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.
Balanced schedule
Accommodation
You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping.
Premium
Physical Level
All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
3- Moderate
$ 2,359
12 days
$ 197 / day
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50 plus
Flights & Transport:
Ground transport included
Itinerary Focus:
Classic Highlights
Highlights
- Take a boat tour along the Tortuguero canals, through the heart of the Costa Rican jungle
- Tour downtown San Jose, enjoying its many historical & architectural jewels
- Visit the artisan town of Sarchi and see artists in their workshops
- In Arenal, view the now dormant conical-shaped Arenal Volcano
- Tour a coffee plantation and enjoy a typical Costa Rican lunch
- Discover the dense vegetation in the stunning Monteverde Cloud Forest
- Travel to the tropical province of Guanacaste on the sun-splashed Pacific Coast
USTOA Active Member
This operator is an Active Member in good standing in the United States Tour Operator Association and part of the $1 million traveler insurance program
Trip Style
Group tour
Trip Pace
You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.
Balanced schedule
Accommodation
You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping.
Premium
Physical Level
All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
3- Moderate
$ 2,289
12 days
$ 191 / day
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50 plus
Flights & Transport:
Ground transport included
Itinerary Focus:
Classic Highlights
Highlights
- Take a boat tour along the Tortuguero canals, through the heart of the Costa Rican jungle
- Tour downtown San Jose, enjoying its many historical & architectural jewels
- Visit the artisan town of Sarchi and see artists in their workshops
- In Arenal, view the now dormant conical-shaped Arenal Volcano
- Tour a coffee plantation and enjoy a typical Costa Rican lunch
- Discover the dense vegetation in the stunning Monteverde Cloud Forest
- Travel to the tropical province of Guanacaste on the sun-splashed Pacific Coast
USTOA Active Member
This operator is an Active Member in good standing in the United States Tour Operator Association and part of the $1 million traveler insurance program
Trip Style
Group tour
Trip Pace
You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.
Balanced schedule
Accommodation
You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping.
Premium
Physical Level
All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
3- Moderate
$ 2,029
11 days
$ 184 / day
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50 plus
Flights & Transport:
Ground transport included
Itinerary Focus:
Classic Highlights
Highlights
- Visit the artisan town of Sarchi and see artists in their workshops
- In Arenal, view the now dormant conical-shaped Arenal Volcano
- Tour a coffee plantation and enjoy a typical Costa Rican lunch
- Discover the dense vegetation in the stunning Monteverde Cloud Forest
- Travel to the tropical province of Guanacaste on the sun-splashed Pacific Coast
- Experience Manuel Antonio National Park - filled with wildlife and spectacular scenery
- Enjoy the beautiful surroundings and beaches in the Central Pacific region
By
Tours4Fun
Trip Style
Group tour
Trip Pace
N/A
Accommodation
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Standard
Physical Level
All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
3- Moderate
$ 1,439
9 days
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By
Globus
USTOA Active Member
This operator is an Active Member in good standing in the United States Tour Operator Association and part of the $1 million traveler insurance program
Trip Style
Group tour
Trip Pace
You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.
Balanced schedule
Accommodation
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Standard
Physical Level
Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments.
1- Very easy
$ 1,469
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$ 1,821
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10 days
$ 147 / day
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50 plus, Cultural
Itinerary Focus:
Classic Highlights
Highlights
- Monteverde: Visit Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve; Naturalist-led tour of the reserve
- Arenal: Visit Arenal National Park; Naturalist-led tour of the Arenal Hanging Bridges
- Sarchi: Visit to the artisan village to see the famous Costa Rica ox carts
- San josÉ: Orientation tour
- Forget the big city crowds and high prices—now is your time to vacation in Costa Rica! With its abundant wildlife and splendid beauty, it’s no wonder Costa Rica is synonymous with pura vida—the good life
- On this Costa Rica tour, you’ll spend two nights each in San José, Monteverde, and Arenal
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Costa Rica
Guanacaste
Monteverde
Tortuguero National Park
By
Globus
USTOA Active Member
This operator is an Active Member in good standing in the United States Tour Operator Association and part of the $1 million traveler insurance program
Trip Style
Group tour
Trip Pace
N/A
Accommodation
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Standard
Physical Level
Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments.
1- Very easy
$ 2,309
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$ 2,861
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11 days
$ 210 / day
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50 plus, Cultural
Itinerary Focus:
Classic Highlights
By
Globus
USTOA Active Member
This operator is an Active Member in good standing in the United States Tour Operator Association and part of the $1 million traveler insurance program
Trip Style
Group tour
Trip Pace
N/A
Accommodation
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Standard
Physical Level
Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments.
1- Very easy
$ 1,779
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$ 2,199
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9 days
$ 198 / day
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50 plus, Cultural
Itinerary Focus:
Classic Highlights
By
Globus
USTOA Active Member
This operator is an Active Member in good standing in the United States Tour Operator Association and part of the $1 million traveler insurance program
Trip Style
Group tour
Trip Pace
N/A
Accommodation
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Standard
Physical Level
Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments.
1- Very easy
$ 1,939
From :
$ 2,402
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9 days
$ 215 / day
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Classic Highlights
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What You Should Know Before Going On A Costa Rica Tour
Tours to Costa Rica usually focus on a combination of eco travel, wildlife, and adventure. You will usually find a tour that weighs one or two of these themes above the other.
If it’s your first visit to Costa Rica, try to find a tour that hits upon what Costa Rica is most known for. These include Arenal Volcano and Monteverde Cloud Forest. Both attractions are extremely popular and are normally included in Costa Rica tour itineraries.
Outdoors and Active Costa Rica Tours
Most Costa Rica tours don’t have a heavy emphasis on cultural or historical sight seeing. Simply because the wildlife and outdoor tour activities are enough to occupy the days!
Wildlife lovers will want for nothing in Costa Rica, and most itineraries do focus heavily on the diverse wildlife found in Costa Rica’s rainforests and cloud forests. Some may not include Tortuguero National Park - and if you don’t want to miss observing sea turtles nesting or hatching be sure to find a tour that includes this park!
Some of the most famous animals you can see relatively easily in Costa Rica include the red-eyed tree frog, crocodiles, howler monkeys, spider monkeys, tapirs, basilisk lizards, coatimundis (the Costa Rican version of a raccoon!), and two kinds of sloth. A night safari might allow you to see some of the rarer or more elusive animals in the country, such as jaguars, kinkajous, tarantulas, and ocelots. Don't forget to look up - night is the best time to see snakes as they stalk for sleeping birds in the trees above.
If you decide to go snorkeling or scuba diving, you may run into bottlenose dolphins (or go see them on a dolphin swim!), green sea turtles and leatherbacks, sharks, and all kinds of tropical fish. Whale watching is also a great way to see orcas and humpback, blue, beaked, and pilot whales.
If you are interested in going on a birdwatching trip, there are also tons of beautiful and exotic birds. There are green and scarlet macaws, toucans, dozens of species of hummingbirds, and all kinds of birds of paradise -- including the rare national bird of Costa Rica, the Resplendent Quetzal.
Weather in Costa Rica
It gets quite wet and humid in Costa Rica, and the country is prone to hurricane conditions. Tour activities may change depending on the time of year, but generally you can expect to be walking through the rainforest in every sense of the word.
Most tours in Costa Rica will provide wet weather gear, though it is a good idea to pack light weight waterproof clothing for the majority of your tour. Long sleeves and pants can go a long way toward insect protection as well.
Eco Lodge Accommodation on Costa Rica Tours
Costa Rica has a long history as a leader in eco travel, and a majority of trips to Costa Rica have an eco, sustainable, and green travel theme. These will often feature a stay at an eco lodge, or even a treehouse! These can vary from luxury accommodations to comfortable-but-basic.
Don’t expect terribly reliable internet and electricity - particularly in keeping with the eco lodge approach! These establishments are designed to be as eco conscious as possible, and your tour will reveal new ways you can help contribute and be a responsible traveler.
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CORONAVIRUS UPDATE
Travelers entering the country will be required to self quarantine for 14 days and anyone showing coronavirus symptoms will be tested.
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