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Costa Rica Adventure: Plus

10 days, 4 cities  |  From $2,519 $2,219 before flights($300 off)  |  Estimated payments as low as $59

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Why go?

In Costa Rica, you’ll discover a new way of life—la pura vida. Experience lush rainforests, rich biodiversity and unspoiled beaches on an adventure to reconnect with nature, and hey, maybe even yourself.

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What you'll get

  • Round-trip flights & airport transfers (or book 'em yourself)
  • 9 nights in handpicked accommodations
  • 9 breakfasts
  • 4 dinners
  • Kayaking tour and hot springs experience in Arenal
  • Waterfall and cloud forest hikes
  • Beach days at Playa Manta and Manuel Antonio National Park
  • Expert Tour Director
  • 24/7 support

Picture yourself

  • Sipping the best coffee you’ve ever had, right at the source
  • Basking in the sun next to turquoise-blue waters
  • Snapping selfies with sloths, monkeys, and dolphins
  • Ziplining high above the lush Santa Elena Cloud Forest
  • Paddling through the rapids of the Sarapiqui River

Itinerary

Day 1: Fly to San José

Welcome to San José, Costa Rica, the cultural and political capital of this vibrant, thriving nation. Crack open a coconut and crank up the calypso music, you’re about to get tropical for the next 10 days.

Today’s highlights
  • Land at the airport and meet a waiting EF representative.
  • Transfer to your hotel to check in and check out your room.
  • Explore the area as you meet up with your fellow travelers, arriving one-by-one.

Day 2: Travel to Arenal Region, Kayak Lake Arenal, & Welcome Dinner

The rainforest is filled with secrets and today you get to be its closest confidant; Travel by bus to the Arenal region of Costa Rica, a quaint tropical town known for it’s not-so-quaint andesitic stratovolcano. Keep your eyes and ears open as you explore all of Arenal’s mysterious landforms, wildlife, and waters.

In the evening, it’s time for your Welcome Dinner. Enjoy appetizers and drinks with fellow travelers at an authentic local spot. Then it’s on to wherever your new friends and the party takes you.

Today’s highlights
  • Travel by bus from San Jose to your next Costa Rican destination
  • Kayak the pristine waters of Lake Arenal and take in volcanic views of the surrounding dormant magma-makers
  • Enjoy an included Welcome Dinner in Arenal at a local spot
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Accommodations

We handpick every accommodation and focus on locations and properties where local culture is at your doorstep. Specific accommodations will vary based on your departure date, but these are frequently used properties for this tour.

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Country Inn & Suites San Jose

This classic hotel is located in the tranquil Cariari neighborhood just outside the capital city of San José. Guests will enjoy 2 swimming pools, a well-equipped gym and an onsite bar & restaurant. Nearby guests will find shops...

El Establo

This mountain hotel is located in the Monte Verde cloud forest region. Guests will enjoy a swimming pool, full-service spa & tennis courts. Nearby guests will find nature preserves like Reserva Curi Cancha, Monteverde Butterfly...

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4.7 out of 5 stars

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5 out of 5 stars

1st-time traveler Estrella, traveled in Jan 2025

Absolutely amazing!

5 out of 5 stars

1st-time traveler Emily, traveled in Dec 2024

Costa Rica was the top of my bucket list and I cannot wait to go again! I highly suggest all the excursions and any extra excursions your tour director might email you about. Spending New Years in Costa Rica was amazing and being surrounding by beautiful Monteverde at the time...

Highlight of 2024

5 out of 5 stars

1st-time traveler Anonymous, traveled in Dec 2024

The best decision i made this year was randomly booking this trip!! Our tour guide chris was absolutely amazing!!! I met 44 amazing people and will be definitely be booking another trip asap!

Fantastic trip and tour director

5 out of 5 stars

1st-time traveler Laura, traveled in Dec 2024

I had Chris Alfaro as a tour director and let me tell you he was the best tour director ever. To his bubbly personality to being very knowledgeable with the Costa Rican culture, the trip went better then I could have ever imagined. All of the activities that were planned were...

5 out of 5 stars

3rd-time traveler Christine, traveled in Mar 2024

Great Overall Trip

5 out of 5 stars

1st-time traveler Bailey, traveled in Dec 2024

This was my first time using EF, our tour director David was great, had a lot of local knowledge about Costa Rica and gave us a true insight into the life of a Costa Rican. A couple of things to point out for those who may be looking to book: - I did the plus trip and enjoyed...

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