Best of Costa Rica

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Guests:

2 adults
Duration:

10 days
Board:

9 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 1 dinner
Departing:

Selected Airports
Offer Date:

October 2025

From

£2,825pp

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With hundreds of tours, each catering to different types of safari experiences, our first tip is to do your research and read the itineraries carefully

Intrepid

1000s of experiences, over 100 countries. Intrepid’s multi-day small group trips of about 12 to 14 people bring you local experiences only Intrepid can offer. Join a small group of like-minded adventurers and a locally based leader to explore beyond the everyday sights.

Why Book?

Visit a local indigenous community and meet the Terraba people – a matriarchal community who have lived along the Terraba River for the last 500 years – and learn how to make a traditional wooden mask.
Hike through the scenic landscapes of Manuel Antonio National Park with a local naturalist guide and learn all the hidden secrets of the rainforest, looking out for local wildlife like sloths and iguanas.
Tuck into a super fresh garden-to-table lunch of Costa Rican favourites, including fresh tortillas that you’ll learn how to make from a skilled local woman, with ingredients from her orchard.

This tour includes:

Return flights
7 nights in a hotel, 2 nights in a Lodge
9 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 1 dinner
Tour transportation
8 included activities

About this tour

Discover the country that encapsulates ‘pura vida’ (the simple life), on this 10-day exploration of Costa Rica. This laidback paradise, where even the sloths are taking things slow, offers so much to see and do and is perfect for all nature lovers. After soaking up the culture in San Jose, you’ll hit the national parks of Arenal Volcano and Manuel Antonio in search of unspoilt rainforests, waterfalls, scenic views and chill beaches. Search for unique wildlife and soak up loads of free time to choose your own adventure, whether that’s hiking volcanos, soaking in hot springs or searching for local wildlife like howler monkeys, butterflies and caimans. See the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, visit an organic family-owned farm producing some of the best coffee in the world and learn from a local naturalist guide on a hike through lush landscapes.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1: San Jose

Bienvenidos! Welcome to Costa Rica. San Jose is this lush country’s capital, a bustling city flanked by mountains to the south and more mountains to the north, with a few volcanoes thrown in for good measure.
Day 2: La Fortuna

Head out this morning, bound for La Fortuna – a leafy small town known as the gateway to Arenal Volcano National Park. When you arrive, you’ll learn how to cook traditional Costa Rican tortillas from a local woman who knows all the secret tips.
Day 3: La Fortuna

Today is a free day in La Fortuna. Maybe get active and head to the famed national park, hiking the Arenal Volcano for some gorgeous views. Maybe just wander the rainforest and take one of the trails leading to La Fortuna Waterfall.
Day 4: Monteverde

Today's journey to Monteverde is as much about the journey as it is about the destination. You’ll take a boat across Lake Arenal, then take a scenic drive to this major eco-tourism destination.
Day 5: Manuel Antonio

Begin the day with a tour of the spectacular Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve – host to more than 100 different species of mammals and 400 species of birds. Your leader will share information on the fascinating biodiversity of the region and lend their expert eye to spotting some wonderful wildlife.
Day 6: Manuel Antonio

Take the day to experience the lush national park surrounding Manuel Antonio. Your park entrance fee is included and joining you will be a naturalist guide with all the insider knowledge that you need. Spend some time discovering the park and learning about the beauty of the jungle, keeping an eye out for sloths and iguanas.
Day 7: Manuel Antonio

Today is a free day to explore this lush region however you wish. You could book yourself a kayak tour of the waterways and mangrove habitat, seeing the park from the water. Maybe head to one of Manuel Antonio's famed beaches, rent a surfboard and spend some time catching waves in the water, or chase the rays on the sand and kick back with a good book.
Day 8: Zona de los santos

Drive to a small indigenous community this morning, saying your goodbyes to Manuel Antonio. The Terraba, or Teribe, are an indigenous group with a rich cultural heritage.
Day 9: San Jose

An extra special morning beverage awaits you today! Visit an ecological family-owned farm, where everything is produced organically. Here, you’ll learn how the coffee bean makes its way from cherry to cup.
Day 10: San Jose

With no further activities planned after breakfast, you’re free to leave any time after check out.

*Please note that prices may vary. Contact us directly or pop into your local Hays Travel branch for the most accurate quote.

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With hundreds of tours, each catering to different types of safari experiences, our first tip is to do your research and read the itineraries carefully

Best of Costa Rica

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Intrepid

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About this tour

Tour Itinerary

Day 1: San Jose

Day 2: La Fortuna

Day 3: La Fortuna

Day 4: Monteverde

Day 5: Manuel Antonio

Day 6: Manuel Antonio

Day 7: Manuel Antonio

Day 8: Zona de los santos

Day 9: San Jose

Day 10: San Jose

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