8 Day - Discovering Costa Rica

8 Day - Discovering Costa Rica

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Costa Rica is a small but diverse piece of land, and savoring its amazing nature and wildlife will be the highlight for the group.  The journey begins at the iconic Arenal Volcano, the best place for adventure, nature and relaxation. And what a better place to close this holiday than golden beaches.

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$3055
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Duration8 Days / 7 Nights
Type of ServiceGroup Tours
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ITINERARY

A specialized guide will be waiting for you at the gate from the airport, holding a sign with your names to take them to the hotel in a comfortable vehicle with air-conditioning. On the way, you will be able to admire the city, learn about the history and get some tips about the best things to do and the best restaurants to eat.

Services Included:

  • Private Transport: Juan Santamaria International Airport – Hotel.
  • Local Tour Guide: English/Spanish Show more
  • Meals Included: Not Included
  • Accommodations: Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana. Standard Room with private bath.
View at the building of Metropolitan Cathedral in San Jose
Panoramic view of the San Jose city
View at the building of Metropolitan Cathedral in San Jose
Panoramic view of the San Jose city

La Fortuna which is a small town in Costa Rica, northwest of the capital, San José. It’s known as a gateway to Arenal Volcano National Park, comprising 2 volcanoes. Hot springs dot the foot of the volcano, on the thermal Tabacón River. Dormant Chato Volcano has a crater lake and rainforest trails leading to La Fortuna Waterfall, with its natural pool. On this day after your breakfast we will pick you up from the hotel to take you to Arenal, you will have th...

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  • Meals Included: Breakfast
  • Accommodations: Hotel Arenal Manoa - Standard Room with private bath.
Hot springs dot the foot of the volcano
La Frotuna - Central Park
Panoramic view of Arenal volcano with lake
Arbol Kapok - Parque Nacional del Volcán Arenal
Hot springs dot the foot of the volcano
La Frotuna - Central Park

We could not take you to Arenal without taking you to explore the amazing Arenal Volcano Whether hiking through lava trails, crossing the rainforest or celebrating on the edge of the Arenal Volcano, enjoy a remarkable occasion filled with scenic beauty, accompanied by the breathtaking Lake Arenal. Along with the beautiful La Fortuna Waterfall. Once in the waterfall, you can find many spacious viewing points for you to admire the views and, take breathtaking pictures....

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  • Meals Included: All Included
  • Accommodations: Hotel Arenal Manoa - Standard Room with private bath.
The scenic beauty of the breathtaking Lake Arenal
Hikers going to the Arenal volcano
La Fortuna Top view of waterfall with turquoise water
Passenger resting with a view of the Arenal volcano
The scenic beauty of the breathtaking Lake Arenal
Hikers going to the Arenal volcano

Taking its name from the Tenorio Volcano, this national park boasts stunning river views and plenty of opportunities for wildlife adventures. The park was created in 1995 to protect the Tenorio Volcano, which is still active today. The park features four different life zones as well as the beautiful aqua-hued Rio Celeste.

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  • Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
  • Accommodations: Hotel Arenal Manoa - Standard Room with private bath.
Artisanal bridge over the river - Rio Celeste
Panoramic view of the Tenorio Volcano National Park
A view of Rio Celeste
Tenorio Volcano National Park welcome sign
Artisanal bridge over the river - Rio Celeste
Panoramic view of the Tenorio Volcano National Park

One of the best-known beach towns of Costa Rica! Tamarindo has so much to offer that you may think about adding extra days to your vacation. On this day after breakfast, we will transfer you from your hotel in Arenal to Tamarindo, after that you will have the chance to explore at your own.

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  • Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
  • Accommodations: Hotel Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort - Standard Room with private bath.
Evening scene on Tamarindo beach under low tide
Tamarindo beachs, panoramic view
Tamarindo beach under low tide in Guanacaste
Outdoor view of yellow van parked at outside of a building hostal
Young man going to surf in Tamarindo
Evening scene on Tamarindo beach under low tide
Tamarindo beachs, panoramic view

A free day at a Costa Rican beach can be a relaxing and enjoyable experience, offering the chance to soak up the sun, swim in the ocean, and enjoy the natural beauty of this stunning country.

 

  • Meals Included: Breakfast
  • Accommodations: Hotel Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort - Standard Room with private bath.
Tamarindo Evening scene at night
Tamarindo beach view
Tamarindo Evening horsing
Taking a lunch
Tamarindo Evening scene at night
Tamarindo beach view

Diamante is home to a large variety of Costa Rican animals that are in need. Some of the animals in our care have been born in other wildlife management programs for scientific and educational purposes; others are rescued and placed in our management by the authorities of Costa Rica. You will also enjoy a fun zipline course around the park.

Services Included:

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  • Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
  • Meals Included: Hotel Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort - Standard Room with private bath.
Diamante Animal Sanctuary - Hammock Beach
Diamante Animal Sanctuary - Cultural Experience Tour - Wildlife Sanctuary
Diamante Animal Sanctuary - Adventure tour
Diamante Animal Sanctuary - Horseback Riding Tour
Diamante Animal Sanctuary - Adventure tour - Zipline
Diamante Animal Sanctuary - Hammock Beach
Diamante Animal Sanctuary - Cultural Experience Tour - Wildlife Sanctuary

This morning you will be picked up from the hotel and transferred to the airport.

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  • Meals Included: Breakfast

WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • Transfers as mentioned.
  • 8 nights of accommodations.
  • Mandatory hotel taxes
  • Professional guide who speaks English.
  • private service on your tours
  • All national park fees, entrance fees, taxes, permits and vehicles as applicable to the above itinerary Food: all of the meals specified on your program. Vegetarian meals or special diets are available upon prior request
  • First aid kit
  • 24/7 support and emergency line available throughout the itinerary.

 

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

  • Evacuation: in the event of a serious medical injury, we will coordinate with your travel insurance company to arrange evacuation.
  • Meals and drinks other than those mentioned in the itinerary.
  • International flights
  • Tips and gratuities.
  • Optional excursions.
  • Items of a personal nature such as souvenirs and telephone calls.
  • Travel insurance.

 

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

You can check our safety protocols in the following link: https://www.horizontes.com/travel-bubbles

We do not include travel or health insurance and we strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance for any unexpected circumstances. This is not obligatory, however. An full travel insurance policy that covers cancellations and delays as well as medical insurance.

Hepatitis A Food & Water

Recommended for most travellers

Hepatitis B Blood & Body Fluids

Recommended for travellers to most regions.

Typhoid Food & Water

Recommended for travellers to most regions.

Yellow Fever Mosquito

Required if travelling from a country with a risk of yellow fever transmission.

Rabies Saliva of Infected Animals

A High-risk country. The Vaccine ris ecommended for long-term travellers and those who may come in contact with animals.

Malaria

There are often outbreaks of malaria in Costa Rica. While there is no vaccine for malaria you can take certain medications.

We suggest that you speak with your doctor to ensure that you are up-to-date with the recommended vaccinations when travelling to the destination. 

We suggest that you speak with your doctor to ensure what medications you will need to bring to the destination. Pharmacies and drugstores are common in all cities, however, it is not certain that you will be able to find a specific drug that you can find in your country of origin.

As in any city in the world, there can be pickpockets in crowded places. We suggest being vigilant at all times, but if you are in a group you will always be safer.

We do not include the cost of any domestic or international flight in any of our programs. These services must be booked independently by each guest.

Yes, hotels will charge the cost of a double room as standard, so a single supplement will be charged if you are traveling alone.

VA Expeditions is supported by Valencia Travel, a company with more than 12 years of foundation with a solid financial position. We have insurance from the insurance company La Positiva, that supports us and protects our guests from any eventuality at the destination, covering our guests for more than 5 million US dollars.

Each trip is customizable, but there may be additional restrictions and expenses in each case. We suggest contacting your sales representative for more information.

Yes, in addition to multi-day programs, we offer half-day experiences and excursions without overnight, which you can purchase as additional services. In case you wish to purchase one of these services, you can ask your guide, the transfer representative or your sales representative to provide you with the support you need.

Yes, you can add additional or optional services to your regular tour. We appreciate contacting your sales representative for any changes you wish to make.

Yes, you can travel with children and we have many activities to do as a family, however, depending on your itinerary, some experiences can be a bit demanding for young children. As a recommendation, we suggest that you ask your sales consultant if the tour you wish to book is suitable for children.

We work with a maximum group size of 12 passengers for sustainability reasons and a more personaized experience.

We suggest making your reservations at least one month before your trip in order to reserve the best hotels, transportation and services for your travel dates, however, in last minute cases, we can reserve up to 15 days in advance.

We suggest consulting with your embassy to review any documents, tests or special visa you need for your trip.

The official currency in Costa Rica is the Costa Rican colón (CRC). In large cities there is a good chance that you will find ATMs or ATMs, however, we suggest that you do not rely entirely on this solution, as it may not be enabled to work with your bank.

Yes, we cater for all special dietary requirements. Please let us know at the time of booking if you have any allergies or special dietary needs.

As a committed tour operator we follow the next steps in order to promote sustainability with our collaborators,  suppliers and clients:

We undertake sustainability certification processes to improve our operation and promote our green credentials.

We promote sustainable practices among our suppliers and evaluate their performance.

We educate travelers in how to be a responsible traveler.

With our Horizontes Foundation we work with local communities to improve livelihoods and preserve ecosystems.

Tips are not included in the cost of the tour. You should plan to tip 10% in restaurants and for your guided services, however, tipping is never required.

Cultural norms vary within each Latin American country, even within each city within the country, however, we recommend the following measures to have a pleasant visit in each destination: Latin American culture in general tends to be closer and more informal than in others cultures, so there is usually always a friendly approach in all conversations, and going directly to the point could be considered offensive to some people. Personal space can be much shorter as well, but without being interpreted as sexual in nature. 

The schedules are also usually more relaxed and informal, however, this is not the case of VA EXPEDITIONS, since we will always respect the hours indicated in your itinerary. This may be different for other appointments that you can book on your own at other locations.

This depends on each itinerary, and will be indicated in the detail of the day. However, our itineraries always usually include free times to offer more flexibility to our guests. 

For any emergency, we appreciate contacting the 24/7 Operations Phone & WhatsApp number: (506) 8730-0396

We have put together a vast selection of highly qualified organizations that we consider to have influenced their specific fields and the sustainable development of Costa Rica.

Costa Rica is known for being a green sustainable country and you can do activities such as:  

Visit National Parks

Visit rural communities and share with locals

Try local gastronomy

Immerse in nature and wildlife

Volunteer

Plant a tree

 

For more information you can check our Hands on Learning in Costa Rica Program on the following  link: https://horizontes.s3.amazonaws.com/dev/ks/images/VNYhAKY31Ed7w0bY.pdf

All our guests have 24/7 support for any type of emergency or eventuality. For emergencies you can contact the following number: (506) 8730-0396. For general inquiries, you can write to us at the following email: info@valenciatravelcusco.com 

This depends on each itinerary, but generally is a ratio of one guide for every nine guests.

This depends on the type of the type of Travel insurance that the passenger has. We recommend that you have a comprehensive travel insurance policy for better care and hospital facilities.

The tours are carried out by an expert team that has determined the optimal times of visits to make the most of our guests' time, without rushing. All our programs are customizable, so if at any time at the destination you want to adjust the pace of the trip, you can ask your guide to reach a consensus with the whole group in case you need to make adjustments to the pace of the trip.

Each trip is customizable, but there may be additional restrictions and expenses in each case. We suggest contacting your sales representative for more information.

Yes, you can safely store any luggage at your  hotel.

For city tours, there are public bathrooms available, in remote destinations bathroom facilities are more sparse.

In the mountains and remote places there is no Internet connection. Hotels and public places usually have WIFI available.

In cities and tourist centers you will have good telephone reception. In remote areas, there may be no cell phone reception.

It depends on each itinerary. We suggest contacting your account representative to give you specific information regarding your  program.

We suggest that you bring a refillable water bottle or purchase bottled water if necessary. Depending on your destination, at various points on your trip there will be places where you can fill your water bottle.

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why Va Expeditions

Va Expeditions is a Peruvian owned travel company with international standards, offering the best quality service around, if you are looking for an unforgettable holiday experience in Central and South America.
We are proud to operate our groups personally for a completely authentic and hands-on experience throughout your journey, from beginning to end. We will be with you from your initial enquiry until you are back home, with a headful of memories about your Peru vacation. Our expert team of guides, field staff, office staff and local experts are there to assist you, guide you and explain all you need to know while you are in Central or South America.
Our creative office staff will be by your side throughout the booking process, to create the perfect trip based on exactly what you want to experience. These incredible experts with a true passion for travel in Latin America, will assist you, offering advice, travel tips, in-country information and most importantly, will listen to you about your travel requirements, to create the perfect holiday itinerary, especially for you.
You will have the opportunity to choose from a number of different countries with central and South America which have been expertly designed to get the most out of this astounding part of the world. You can choose your preferred pace with as much excitement and adventure activities, or as relaxed and in-depth as you prefer. You are totally in charge of your holiday plans!
We offer a personalized service for a range of different abilities and requirements. You will have the correct number of guides, transport options, different route preferences, and hotel options to choose from. We are here to cater for your every requirement during your vacation, and we will take care of all the logistics and finer details so that you can concentrate on your vacation without any worries.
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