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Costa Rica Experience

9 days/8 nights - from $2,450 per person including airfare from Miami

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Take an 8-night trip to the heart of Central America and experience Costa Rica. Start in San Jose and take a two-hour boat ride to Tortuguero, where you see the natural and manmade canals in Tortuguero National Park. From July to September, take optional turtle-watching tours as the sea turtles arrive en masse to lay their eggs on the beach. From there, travel to Arenal Volcano and enjoy hot springs that the volcano provides. Then travel to Monteverde and explore Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve. Finally, transit through San Jose on your way back to the US. Starting from $2450, including air, with daily departures.

Day 1 - Miami/San Jose
Depart Miami via Avianca Airlines to San Jose, Costa Rica. Arrive and transfer to your hotel. (Radisson)

Day 2 - San Jose/Tortuguero 
Transfer from your hotel to the dock, and take a two-hour boat ride to Tortuguero National Park along the famous canals. En route, admire the area's unique flora and fauna. Afternoon, you may explore the tiny Caribbean village of Tortuguero. (Pachira Lodge) (B/L/D)

Day 3 - Tortuguero
Today, explore the smaller canals and get closer to nature. From July through September, optional turtle-watching tour in the evening, as the massive sea turtles arrive en masse to lay their eggs on the beach. (B/L/D)

Day 4 - Tortuguero/Arenal Volcano
After breakfast, transfer by boat back to the dock. After lunch at a local restaurant, transfer to the Arenal Volcano area. (Arenal Manoa) (B/L)

Day 5 - Arenal Volcano
Morning at leisure. Afternoon, visit Arenal Volcano area and the Tabacon Hot Springs Resort for a hot bath and dinner. (B/D)

Day 6 - Arenal Volcano/Monteverde 
Transfer to Monteverde area. (El Establo) (B)

Day 7 - Monteverde
A half-day tour includes an educational trail walk through unique Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve. (B)

Day 8 - Monteverde/San Jose
Morning return to San Jose. Transfer to hotel. Or take the Guanacaste Extension or the Manuel Antonio National Park Extension. (Radisson) (B)

Day 9 - San Jose/Miami
After a day at leisure, transfer to the airport for Avianca Airlines flight to Miami. (B)

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Departure DatesLand & Air *
Miami
Land Only *Single Supplement
  • Land & Air prices include government taxes and fees. 
  • Land & Air prices are per person double occupancy via Avianca Airlines from Miami for weekday travel. For weekend travel to and from the US (Fri, Sat & Sun), add $30 each way.
  • Rates are not valid for Easter, Christmas, New Year, or some other holidays.
  • For Current prices of this tour program please call Pacific Holidays 1-800-355-8025 or email sales@pacificholidaysinc.com

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 Tour Features

  • Round trip international airfare via Avianca Airlines coach class from Miami
  • Round trip airport transfers
  • Overland transfers with sightseeing stops as per itinerary
  • 2 nights stay in a double occupancy room in San Jose, Tortuguero, Arenal Volcano, and Monteverde 
  • Hotel taxes and service charges
  • Extensive sightseeing tours by coach/car with English-speaking guide and admission fees in each location as per itinerary: round-trip boat ride to Tortuguero National Park, afternoon tour of Arenal Volcano and Tabacon Hot Springs Resort, half-day tour of Monteverde
  • Breakfast daily, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
  • Airline fuel surcharge (subject to change) and government taxes and fees

Guanacaste Extension

  • Round trip hotel transfers
  • Overland transfers as per itinerary
  • 2 nights in a double occupancy room in Guanacaste at Westin Playa Conchal
  • Hotel taxes and service charges
  • Breakfast daily

Manuel Antonio National Park Extension

  • Round trip hotel transfers
  • Overland transfers as per itinerary
  • 2 nights in a double occupancy room in Manuel Antonio at El Parador 
  • Hotel taxes and service charges
  • Breakfast daily
  • Half-day tour of Manuel Antonio National Park

Rates do not include

  • Any expenses of personal nature such as tips, laundry, table drinks, telephone calls, etc.
  • Optional Travel Insurance
  • Any item not mentioned above 

Remarks

  • Hotels: Radisson (San Jose), Pachira Lodge (Tortuguero), Arenal Manoa (Arenal Volcano), El Establo (Monteverde)
  • If above hotels or Avianca Airlines is not available at the time of reservation, alternative hotels at the same category or airlines could be used. Prices may differ.
  • During trade fairs season and during Christmas and New Year’s Days, some hotels may require surcharges. The prices may increase.
  • Ticket(s) must be issued and full payment must be received 90 days prior to departure
  • Major credit cards accepted; credit card authorization required
  • Change and cancellation penalties ($250-$600 per person) apply once ticketed; Pacific Holidays’ general cancellation policy applies
  • Hotel upgrades, air upgrades, additional hotel nights, extensions to all other destinations, and add-on air fares from various US cities are available

Manuel Antonio National Park
3 Days/2 Nights

Day 8 - Monteverde/Manuel Antonio
Transfer to Manuel Antonio by coach and arrive at your hotel in Manuel Antonio National Park. (El Parador)
(B)

Day 9 - Manuel Antonio 
One of the country's most popular parks, Manuel Antonio is a charming combination of rainforest, beaches and coral reefs. The beaches are considered among the most beautiful in the country. On a morning tour of the park, walk through the forest, home to sloths, iguanas, squirrel monkeys and over 200 species of birds. (B)

Day 10 - Manuel Antonio/San Jose
Morning return to San Jose by land. Check into your hotel. Or take the Guanacaste Extension. (Radisson) (B)

Day 11 - San Jose/Miami
After a day at leisure, transfer to the airport for Avianca Airlines flight to Miami. (B)


Manuel Antonio National Park
3 Days/2 Nights

Departure Dates & Rates

For Current prices of this tour program please call Pacific Holidays 1-800-355-8025 or email sales@pacificholidaysinc.com
Guanacaste Extension
3 Days/2 Nights

Day 8 - Monteverde/Guanacaste
Transfer to Guanacaste, Costa Rica, by coach and arrive at your hotel. (Westin Playa Conchal) (B)

Day 9 - Guanacaste 
Spend the day at one of Guanacaste's beautiful beaches. See the mangrove swamps and enjoy the national parks with their enormous variety of rain and dry forest. Tamarindo Beach is world renowned for the thousands of sea turtles that come seasonally to lay their eggs. (B)

Day 10 - Guanacaste/San Jose
Morning return to San Jose by land. Check into your hotel. Or take the Manuel Antonio National Park Extension. (Radisson) (B)

Day 11 - San Jose/Miami
After a day at leisure, transfer to the airport for Avianca flight to Miami. (B)

Guanacaste Extension
3 Days/2 Nights

Departure Dates & Rates
  • For Current prices of this tour program please call Pacific Holidays 1-800-355-8025 or email sales@pacificholidaysinc.com

from $2,450
General information about the region
San Jose. Costa Rica
January February March April May June July August September October November December
Average High 78.8 80.2 82.2 83.1 81.7 80.6 80.4 80.6 80.4 79.7 79.2 78.6
Average Low 64 64.4 64.6 65.8 66.2 66 66.2 65.8 64.8 64.8 65.5 64.9
Average Rainfall 0.248 0.402 0.543 3.146 10.535 11.028 7.146 10.902 13.98 13.016 5.335 1.319
* Degrees are in Fahrenheit. Rainfall are in inches.
Climate/T
Time zone
(GMT-06:00)
Voltage
110-120V
Health requirements
Currency
Costa Rican Colón
$1.00 USD = 533.30 CRC
Visa requirement
No
Tortuguero. Costa Rica
January February March April May June July August September October November December
Average High 84 84 85 86 86 86 85 86 87 87 85 84
Average Low 70 70 71 72 74 74 74 74 73 73 72 71
Average Rainfall 10.4 7.5 7 6.7 12.5 9.2 15.6 9.9 4.4 6.3 12.2 13.7
* Degrees are in Fahrenheit. Rainfall are in inches.
Climate/T
Time zone
(GMT-06:00)
Voltage
110-120V
Health requirements
Currency
Costa Rican Colón
$1.00 USD = 533.30 CRC
Visa requirement
No
Monteverde. Costa Rica
January February March April May June July August September October November December
Average High 79 84 86 86 84 83 83 83 82 82 78 82
Average Low 63 65 65 66 66 66 66 65 64 65 64 65
Average Rainfall 0 0.394 0.354 1.772 6.693 6.654 5.551 7.559 9.409 11.417 6.063 1.732
* Degrees are in Fahrenheit. Rainfall are in inches.
Climate/T
Time zone
(GMT-06:00)
Voltage
110-120V
Health requirements
Currency
Costa Rican Colón
$1.00 USD = 533.30 CRC
Visa requirement
No
Arenal Volcano. Costa Rica
January February March April May June July August September October November December
Average High 84 84 85 86 86 86 85 86 87 87 85 84
Average Low 70 70 71 72 74 74 74 74 73 73 72 71
Average Rainfall 10.4 7.5 7.0 6.7 12.5 9.2 15.6 9.9 4.4 6.3 12.2 13.7
* Degrees are in Fahrenheit. Rainfall are in inches.
Climate/T
Time zone
(GMT-06:00)
Voltage
110-120V
Health requirements
Currency
Costa Rican Colón
$1.00 USD = 533.30 CRC
Visa requirement
No
Manuel Antonio National Park. Costa Rica
January February March April May June July August September October November December
Average High 87 87 89 89 89 87 87 86 86 86 86 86
Average Low 69 69 71 71 71 71 69 69 71 71 71 69
Average Rainfall 2.83 1.42 2.36 6.57 15.43 17.05 18.15 18.82 20.79 25.35 15.28 6.65
* Degrees are in Fahrenheit. Rainfall are in inches.
Climate/T
Time zone
(GMT-06:00)
Voltage
110-120V
Health requirements
Currency
Costa Rican Colón
$1.00 USD = 533.30 CRC
Visa requirement
No
Guanacaste. Costa Rica
January February March April May June July August September October November December
Average High 83 84 86 86 84 83 83 83 82 78 82 79
Average Low 65 64 65 66 65 65 66 65 64 64 65 64
Average Rainfall 0.315 0.236 0.354 1.772 5.472 6.654 5.551 7.559 9.409 8.622 5.394 1.693
* Degrees are in Fahrenheit. Rainfall are in inches.
Climate/T
Time zone
(GMT-06:00)
Voltage
110-120V
Health requirements
Currency
Costa Rican Colón
$1.00 USD = 533.30 CRC
Visa requirement
No
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