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Tropical Breeze & All Inclusive in Jaco
Costa Rica in 8 Days, 7 Nights in Destination
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A weeklong discovery of Costa Rica! From the capital San José, to the jungles of the Arenal, and paradise Jaco beach, this all-encompassing itinerary has it all.
Trip Highlights
- Arenal
- Jacó
- San José
Included
All flights
Accommodation
All transfers.
Activities
Breakfast only
Availability
Departures available until December 2024
Available Group tours
Solo travelers from + $690
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self-drive
From $1,499
Selected
- Accommodation in Charm and Superior category hotels.
- HYUNDAI Grand i10 sedan or similar (manual gearbox).
shuttle transfers
From $1,599
- Accommodation in Charm and Superior category hotels.
Accommodation: 7 Nights
Day 1 to 2
Barceló San José
Location
San José
Category
Nights
1
Rating TripAdvisor travelers
The hotels we select comply with our high standards and requirements per category. The allocation is dependent on availability and seasonality, so you can be assigned any of our selection, including the following: Park Inn by Radisson San Jose
Itinerary
Discover Costa Rica’s abundant ecosystem on this essential trip, the perfect combination of adventure and relaxation. Immerse yourself in the rich diversity of the country's rainforests and feel the strength of the Arenal Volcano. Explore the beautiful beaches and sunshine in the tropical paradise of Jaco Beach. Finally, end your trip strolling the historic streets of San Jose.
Ready to discover the vibrant landscapes and abundant natural treasures of Costa Rica? Arrive at your US departure airport to board a flight to San José.* Land in the capital of Costa Rica and transfer to your hotel. Overnight stay in San José.
* If either your outbound or inbound flights depart in the early hours (before 4:00 a.m.) you must arrive at the airport the night before the indicated departure day.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Barceló San José or similar
2819 Reviews
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Breakfast at the hotel. Your rental car will be delivered to your hotel this morning (which you will return on your last day). Begin your roadtrip to the verdant region of the immense Arenal Volcano, the perfect place to get in touch with nature! Once you arrive, relax at your leisure, enjoying the facilities of the hotel or exploring the local town.
In the afternoon, set off on a guided hike of the Arenal Volcano. Learn about the abundant flora, wildlife and the history of this region on-route. Follow the ancient lava trails and look out for toucans, monkeys and tropical birds. After an introduction to the natural beauty of Costa Rica, return to the hotel and enjoy the evening at your leisure. Alternatively, we recommend an optional visit to the local hot springs, just right after a hike!* Overnight stay in Arenal.
*Optional Paradise Hot Springs Experience: Discover the natural hot springs of Arenal and immerse yourself in their warm, healing waters! Enjoy entrance to the Paradise Hot Springs complex, home to a variety of pools nestled in tranquil natural surroundings. Dinner at the hot springs is also included
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Eco Arenal Hotel or similar
273 Reviews
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Activities
Guided hike to the Arenal Volcano
Moderate
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Paradise Hot Springs Pass
Light
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Breakfast at the hotel. This morning, set off on an exciting excursion on the tranquil Peñas Blancas River, floating on inflatable rafts. Relax as float along, led by a bilingual naturalist guide and safari adventure expert. He will provide a safe environment and point out the beautiful flora and fauna of this region. Look out for an array of local wildlife, including hundreds of tropical birds.
In the evening, don't miss the chance to view adorable sloths in their natural habitat with our optional sloth observation excursion!* Overnight stay in Arenal.
*Optional Sloth Observation Excursion: Witness sloths in the wild on an exciting sloth observation excursion! Head to 'Sloth Territory', located within a family-run eco-project, to explore the untouched natural environment accompanied by an expert guide! Spot both two-toed and three-toed sloths and observe their adorable behavior without disturbing their habitat, a unique, once-in-a-lifetime experience for wildlife lovers!
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Eco Arenal Hotel or similar
273 Reviews
See our full selection
Activities
Peñas Blancas River Adventure
Light
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Sloth Observation Excursion
Light
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Breakfast at the hotel. Free day to enjoy the tranquility of this beautiful natural environment, explore at your own pace or relax in the abundant hot springs. We recommend a thrilling hike to the La Fortuna Waterfall* or a hanging bridges excursion** to get to know the abundant rainforest of Arenal. Overnight stay in Arenal.
*La Fortuna Waterfall Optional Excursion: This guided adventure will give you the opportunity to spot exotic birds, get to know the local flora, and encounter endless natural beauty as you hike toward the crystal pool of the La Fortuna waterfall. Don't forget your bathing suit!
**Hanging Bridges Optional Excursion: Admire the beauty of the forest and the backdrop of the Arenal Volcano and gain valuable insight into the native plant and animal species from your expert guide. Return to the hotel and enjoy an afternoon at your leisure, exploring at your own pace or relaxing in the abundant hot springs. Overnight stay in Arenal.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Eco Arenal Hotel or similar
273 Reviews
See our full selection
Activities
Guided-Walk to the La Fortuna Waterfall
Moderate
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Cloud Forests Excursion
Moderate
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Breakfast at the hotel. Early this morning, leave the jungle behind, and set off toward Jaco Beach. Well known for its surfing, beaches, incredible sunsets, and nightlife, this beautiful spot on the Central Pacific Coast awaits. Arrive at your all-inclusive hotel, and spend the rest of your day at leisure, exploring the surroundings and making use of the facilities. We recommend an exciting optional horseback riding excursion* or an optional canopy adventure**. Overnight stay in Jaco Beach.
Half-day horseback riding excursion: Begin from Herradura, where you’ll be equipped with horse riding gear. Head off towards beautiful pools and waterfalls, passing farms as you ascend into the rainforest. Look out for toucans, scarlet Macaws and Cariblanco Monkeys. On arrival, enjoy fresh fruit as you relax by the waterfalls and the natural slide.
Half-day canopy zip-line adventure: Exciting activity in a spectacular property with 80 acres of land. Spot scarlet macaws, nut-jawed toucans and white-faced monkeys in the forest that’s part of the property. Begin your adventure on a 40 passenger tractor! Once you reach the top of the mountain, the descent to the bottom commences! Travel along through a series of zip lines, including 15 platforms and 14 cables at a total distance of 2.5 miles including the longest cable in the area at 2400 feet!
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Best Western Jaco Beach A... or similar
1824 Reviews
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Activities
Los Sueños Canopy Tour
Moderate
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Horseback Riding in Jacó
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All-included at the hotel. Enjoy another day at your own leisure today, relaxing by the beach, or trying one of the many water sports on offer. We recommend our optional excursion to the Manuel Antonio National Park*. Overnight stay in Jaco Beach.
*Optional Excursion to Manuel Antonio National Park: Embark on an exciting excursion into the Manuel Antonio National Park. Explore pristine natural beauty while looking out for exotic wildlife such as monkeys, sloths, birds, reptiles and butterflies. Enjoy a picturesque hike to one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, surrounded by lush rainforest, where you can enjoy a swim in its crystal clear waters.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Best Western Jaco Beach A... or similar
1824 Reviews
See our full selection
Activities
Manuel Antonio National Park Excursion
Light
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All-inclusive at the hotel. It’s time to bid farewell to Jaco beach. Why not make the most of your last evening, and enjoy our optional San José VIP bus tour*. Return your rental vehicle either at your San José hotel or at the airport. Overnight stay in San José.
*Optional VIP San José City Tour (including dinner): Visit the most prominent sights of the city such as the National Theater, the Art Museum, the Metropolitan Cathedral and the charming Central Market, among other places. Traditional dinner included.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Barceló San José or similar
2819 Reviews
See our full selection
Activities
San Jose City Bus Tour
Light
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Breakfast at the hotel. Sadly, it's time to bid farewell to Costa Rica as you take a transfer to San Jose airport and catch your flight back to the US. Arrive in the US and end your trip.
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The price includes
- Included in all our trips. more information
- Departures from main US airports.
- International flights: US - San José - US.
- 7 nights hotel accommodation in Charm and Superior category hotels.See hotels included
- 7 breakfasts and ALL INCLUSIVE in Jacó.
- Visits and entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary.See itinerary
- All air taxes and fuel surcharge.
- Rental Car for 7 days HYUNDAI Grand i10 sedan or similar (manual gearbox).*more information
- English-speaking guide during the excursions only.
Not included
Rental car security insurance (mandatory) and deposit (USD$750), additional rental car insurance, GPS rental, drinks, tips and any other services not mentioned in what's included.
**IMPORTANT: The car rental does not include any insurance, not even the basic mandatory insurance. For the rental of a Sedan, insurance is priced from $17.50 per day plus taxes (13%). The basic mandatory insurance and the additional insurance are paid for by the client when picking up the car at the airport.
*Car Rental Requirements: Valid and original driver's license, issued at least 2 years ago. This is valid for 90 days in Costa Rica, from the date of entry stamped on your passport. An international license is necessary in the case that the license is in another alphabet (Hebrew, Mandarin, etc.). Provisional driver's licenses or photocopies are not accepted. A passport must be stamped upon entry to the country and you must present your Credit Card (only MasterCard, VISA or American Express are accepted) to cover the security deposit of USD$750. Deposit with Debit Card or cash is not allowed. Please note that the minimum age to rent a car is 23 years.
The car must be delivered to the hotel in the morning of the second day of the rental period. The car shall be returned on the last day to the hotel or at the office (airport) at the same time it was delivered on the first day.
Please note that the times shown in the itinerary may be affected by operational reasons. Follow the guidance provided in-country by the local provider.
Entry requirements
Valid passport with at least six months validity.
Visa
Visa is not required for stays less than 90 days.
Currency
Costa Rican Colon
Language
Spanish
Electricity
110 V. Adapter required.
Health
Please consult your doctor regarding malaria prophylaxis.
Time zone
UTC - 06:00
Other useful information
Local emergency number: 128
Tourist Office website
https://www.visitcostarica.com/en
Remember to download your e-ticket to confirm the times of your flights and to complete online check-in using the airline’s website, or directly at the check-in desk at the airport.
Accommodation at the hotels is as indicated. In the event of any changes to accommodation, they will always be of the same, or a higher category. The category of hotels is not standardized across all countries in the world. For this reason, the criteria may differ depending on the destination country's own standards.
In the case of adverse weather conditions, for safety reasons or for any other reasons deemed appropriate, the order and duration of the excursions included in the itinerary may be changed or cancelled without prior notice.
Triple room: the third bed will be a rollaway bed.
Children: 2 - 10 years.
Exoticca Travel Stories
Creating unforgettable memories, one traveler at a time
Everything was great and on point.
Hotels, transportation and activities, everything was as shown in the itinerary. Great communication with the local guides onsite.
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40%
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