Trip Summary
Duration
7 Days / 6 Nights
Hotel Base
Radisson San José-Costa Rica
Transportation
Private arrival and departure transfers + transportation included in the scheduled tours
Travel Style
1 hotel base in San José + full-day excursions
Price
US$1,100 per person
based on double occupancy
Experiences
San José · Tortuga Island · Doka Estate and Poás Volcano · Manuel Antonio · Arenal Volcano and Baldi Hot Springs
Discover Different Sides of Costa Rica from San José
Essence of Costa Rica is a 7-day / 6-night package designed for travelers who want to experience some of the country’s main attractions without changing hotels during the trip.
From San José, you will join scheduled excursions to different regions, combining city, culture, nature, volcanoes, beaches and hot springs.
The program includes arrival and departure transfers, accommodation in San José, breakfasts, and the excursions listed in the itinerary, with their corresponding transportation, entrance fees and services.
Travel Experiences
City · Beach at Tortuga Island · Coffee and Poás Volcano · Manuel Antonio National Park · Hot Springs in Arenal
Day 1 – Arrival in Costa Rica | San José Arrival at Juan Santamaría International Airport. Private transfer from the airport to your hotel in San José. Accommodation: Radisson San José-Costa Rica.
Day 2 – San José City Tour Breakfast at the hotel. During the day, you will enjoy a tour of San José, visiting some of the city’s main points of interest and cultural attractions. Scheduled tour: San José City Tour. Includes transportation, guide and entrance fees. Accommodation: Radisson San José-Costa Rica.
Day 3 – Tortuga Island Snack served on the bus. Departure for a full-day excursion to Tortuga Island, located in the Gulf of Nicoya and known for its tropical setting and clear waters. Scheduled tour: Tortuga Island. Includes land and boat transportation, breakfast, lunch, guide and beach chair. At the end of the activity, return to San José. Accommodation: Radisson San José-Costa Rica.
Day 4 – Doka Estate and Poás Volcano Morning departure toward the highlands of Alajuela Province. Scheduled tour: Doka Estate and Poás Volcano. Includes transportation, breakfast and entrance fees. During the tour, you will visit a coffee plantation and then continue to Poás Volcano National Park. At the end of the activity, return to San José. Accommodation: Radisson San José-Costa Rica.
Day 5 – Manuel Antonio National Park Departure toward Costa Rica’s Central Pacific coast to visit one of the country’s best-known national parks. Breakfast at a restaurant along the way. Scheduled tour: Manuel Antonio National Park. Includes transportation, breakfast, entrance to the National Park and lunch. At the end of the activity, return to San José. Accommodation: Radisson San José-Costa Rica.
Day 6 – Arenal Volcano and Baldi Hot Springs Breakfast at the hotel. Departure toward northern Costa Rica to enjoy views of Arenal Volcano and later relax in the hot springs. Scheduled tour: Arenal Volcano and Baldi Hot Springs. Includes transportation, lunch, entrance to Baldi Hot Springs and dinner. At the end of the activity, return to San José. Accommodation: Radisson San José-Costa Rica.
Day 7 – Departure from Costa Rica Breakfast at the hotel, subject to your flight departure time. At the appropriate time, private transfer from the hotel in San José to Juan Santamaría International Airport. End of services.
Discover Costa Rica from a Single Hotel Base
Essence of Costa Rica is designed for travelers who prefer to stay at the same hotel throughout their trip while taking daily excursions to different attractions around the country.
From San José, you can experience very different settings, including the city, beaches, coffee plantations, volcanoes, national parks and hot springs, returning to the same hotel each evening.
This travel style allows you to enjoy a varied itinerary without having to pack and change accommodations during the journey.
Your Experience Includes
6 nights of accommodation at Radisson San José-Costa Rica.
Guide included during the excursions, according to each service.
Operational coordination by Green Stone Adventures throughout the trip.
Daily breakfasts.
5 day tours.
Airport – hotel – airport transfers.
All entrance fees required for the activities included in the itinerary.
The entrance fees and services required for the activities included in the program are covered according to the details of each tour.
Your Hotel in San Jose
During the 6 nights of the program, you will stay at Radisson San José-Costa Rica, using San José as your base for the excursions included in the itinerary.
Accommodation
Radisson San José-Costa Rica
Room
1 Standard Double Room
Occupancy
2 adults
Meal Plan
Breakfast included.
Package Price
US$1,100 per person
Double occupancy.
This price corresponds to the detailed program for 2 adults sharing a Standard double room at Radisson San José-Costa Rica.
The rate is subject to availability of services at the time of booking.
Not included: international airfare, meals not specified, drinks not specified, tips, personal expenses, travel insurance and services not detailed in the program.
