Hello again!
We're happy to see you! Log in and keep up to date with special offers
Costa Rica, 12 Days · Tour including beach holiday
Tortuguero, Arenal, Monteverde and Manuel Antonio
An unforgettable tour through an amazing country
Would you like to enjoy an incomparable nature spectacle? If so, we invite you to discover one of the most fascinating and captivating corners of the planet: the beautiful Costa Rica. A magical country full of contrasts, where you can admire the most amazing landscapes: National Parks, the Pacific Ocean, volcanoes, the cloud forest of Monteverde and the beaches of Manuel Antonio.
Departure date
Departures from January 2025 till October 2025
From
Dublin, Knock, Galway, Shannon, Donegal, Cork, Kerry county...
Travel details
City of origin - San José
Departure with destination San José. Arrival, assistance and transfer to hotel. Overnight stay.
San José - Tortuguero National Park
Early morning pick-up from the hotel to head towards the east of the country. The drive will take us through the Braulio Carrillo National Park and down to the coast until we reach Guápiles, where a typical breakfast will be served. The route then goes off-road down to the river port, where we'll board a boat and set sail through this system of breathtaking natural waterways. Lunch and overnight stay at hotel. In the afternoon, a visit to the small town of Tortuguero is included. Dinner and overnight stay.
Tortuguero National Park
Full-board accommodation at the hotel. Several activities are planned for today, such as hiking and sailing on the National Park canals, where we'll be able to admire the amazing wildlife living here. The canals are flanked by towering verdant forests that are the habitat of rich and varied wildlife. This is the country's most iconic park, as well as being the most important spawning ground for huge sea turtles. The long, sprawling beaches attract baula, carey and green turtles to release their eggs. Carey turtles spawn in this area during the months of July to October, baulas from February to July, most frequently during April and May, and greens from July to October. Local hotels organise special trips to the beach during these months, led by specialist guides. This excursion is not included in the price. Dinner and overnight stay.
Tortuguero National Park - Arenal Volcano
Breakfast at the hotel and departure again to the port, sailing on route through the canals. Disembark and continue towards Guápiles. Lunch included. Continue to the city of La Fortuna, located on the slopes of the mountain range of Tilarán and at the foot of Arenal Volcano. Mid-afternoon arrival at the hotel. Rest of the afternoon free.
Arenal Volcano
Breakfast at hotel. Day at leisure to enjoy some of the many activities on offer here, such as canopy tours, horseback riding, hiking and rainforest excursions. The underground rivers emerge in the form of thermal springs and well, with several spa centres providing thalassotherapy and massages in a peaceful haven with the majestic volcano as a backdrop.
Arenal Volcano - Monteverde
Breakfast at hotel. Departure by road to Monteverde. The route runs along Lake Arenal and starts off by climbing a steep unpaved track that glides between the hills and valleys of the Tilarán mountain range, which are often enshrouded in mist or drizzle, and eventually reaches the hotel. Afternoon at leisure to have a look around the area. Overnight stay.
Monteverde
Breakfast at hotel and day at leisure. There are countless activities on offer here. The area is an ideal place for lovers of hiking and adventure sports. Certain parts are accessible by rope bridges to cross the dense vegetation. A must-do is ziplining (canopy tours), with exciting routes that make you feel like you're flying through the treetops. The main feature of these highland forests are the clouds that envelope them for most of the year.
Monteverde - Manuel Antonio
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning departure along the Pan-American Highway and from there down to the Pacific Ocean. Arrival. Overnight stay.
Manuel Antonio
Free day. Overnight stay.
Manuel Antonio
Free day. Overnight stay.
Manuel Antonio - City of origin
At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport. Flight to City of origin destination. Night on board.
City of origin
Arrival. End of the trip and our services.
Your trip includes
-
Return flight.
-
Accommodation in selected hotels or similar category.
-
Transfers as per itinerary.
-
Visits in a guided tour that are detailed in the program and not considered as optional.
-
Diet: 7 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners.
-
Stay in selected hotel in Manuel Antonio.
-
Selected meal plan in Manuel Antonio.
-
Transfer from the hotel in Manuel Antonio to the airport.
Your trip doesn't include
-
Departure taxes in Costa Rica.
-
Night excursion for turtle nesting season.
-
Departure fees, if not included in the plane ticket.
-
Any other service not previously mentioned as included.
-
Insolvency protection.
Destinations Visited
Expected Hotels (or similar)
In this section you will find a selection of hotels according to the category specified in the itinerary.
Category A
Autentico Hotel
Avenida 5 And 7, Calle 40, Sabana Norte, San José
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
Avenida 3, San José
Hotel Palma Real
Calle 50, Ave. 9 Sabana Norte, San José
Excellent
10
Park Inn By Radisson San Jose, Costa Rica
Avenue 6, San José
Opinions of the travellers that have already done this trip
Based on 23 reviews
Travellers have sent their reviews after having booked with us.
Important remarks
- Please check with your international vaccination centre about the recommended healthcare measures in Costa Rica.
- If the return flights call at any points within the United States, consult the documentation necessary to make such a stopover.
- Generally in Costa Rica the accommodation in the triple rooms have two double beds or one double and one single bed and the quadruple accommodation has two double beds.
- A travel insurance with the following coverages is required: $50,000 in medical expenses and $2,000 in quarantine costs.
- Check-in time at the hotel on the day of arrival depends on each establishment, but in no case will it be before 3:00 p.m., unless otherwise indicated.
- Transfers from one area to another are collective with fixed hours.
- The Manuel Antonio National Park is closed on Tuesdays.
- The order of the itinerary may be altered for logistical reasons, without prior notice, but no scheduled trips will be cancelled (except in the case that adverse weather conditions prevent its realisation).
- A credit card is considered a guarantee, so sometimes you will need one for check-in at hotels.
- Prices are calculated based on admission fees to the sights as of the date of publication. If there is an increase in these prices, you will be promptly informed.
- If you are a person with reduced mobility, please contact us to confirm the suitability of the trip.
- Consult the necessary documentation to enter the destinations visited and for transit in the countries where air stopovers are made.