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7-Day Tour of Costa Rica with Accommodations, Excursions, and Some Meals from Ecoterra

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Rose
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Still planning trip for April 2020

Explore Costa Rica's capital before exploring a scenic national park by boat and touring Arenal Volcano and the surrounding rainforest

What You Get

  • $1,289 for a 7-day Costa Rica tour for two (up to a $2,578 value)

Policies and Fees

Book by: 7/20/14 Travel window: 6/1/14–12/10/14

  • Cancellation policy & fees: 30-day cancellation notice or fee of 50% Groupon price applies; 15-day notice or fee up to Groupon price applies
  • Taxes: 13% tax not included
  • Additional fees: $10/person entrance fee into Tortuguero National Park not included
  • Airfare not included

Read the Fine Print for important info on travel dates and other restrictions.

See Arenal Volcano and Costa Rican Rain Forests

This 7-day tour of Costa Rica begins in the capital city of San José, swings through Tortuguero National Park in the northeast, and ends with a visit to the iconic Arenal Volcano. See the full itinerary here. All trips include:

  • Transfer from Juan Santamaría International Airport to the hotel in San José
  • 1 night at Best Western Irazu or similar hotel in San José
  • 2 nights at Laguna Lodge Tortuguero
  • 3 nights at Casa Luna Hotel & Spa
  • Breakfast on days 2-7, lunch on days 2-4, and dinner on days 2, 3, and 5
  • Transfer to Tortuguero (ground and water transportation)
  • Guided walk on hotel trails and botanical garden
  • Boat tour to Tortuguero National Park
  • Visit to Tortuguero and optional visit to Turtle Museum ($2/person fee not included)
  • Transportation to Guapiles by boat
  • Transportation from Guapiles to Fortuna
  • Rainforest Zip Line Tour
  • Arenal Volcano & Natural History Walk
  • Visit to hot springs (includes transportation)
  • Transfer out of Fortuna to San José
  • Bilingual guide, equipment, water, and snacks
  • Entrance fees for tours in Arenal
  • Free 24hr WiFi in rooms, public areas, and lobbies
  • Optional auto-guided tour to the 200-ft. La Fortuna Waterfall
  • Free happy hour from 5-6 p.m. at Best Western Irazú

Day 1: San José

Once you arrive at Juan Santamaría Airport in Costa Rica, a guide will pick you up and take you to your hotel. You'll have the rest of the day to explore Costa Rica's capital and largest city.

  • Take a walking tour through Barrio Amón, one of San José’s oldest neighborhoods, to soak up the colonial architecture and sample tamales, pupusas (stuffed flatbread), and other street food.
  • Precious gems: The Jade Museum showcases pendants and carvings made from jade, one of the most valuable commodities in the pre-Columbian cultures of Mexico and South America.
  • Hotel: Best Western Irazu or similar

Days 2–3: Tortuguero

On Day 2, the group heads to Tortuguero National Park in northeast Costa Rica. You'll enter the park by boat through its famous canals, which comprise freshwater creeks and lagoons.

  • Take a guided hike on private trails that weave through a botanical garden and into the jungle, then hop on the boat to tour the rest of the park.
  • Shell spotting: Turtuguero translates to "land of turtles." Not surprisingly, the park is home to several turtle species, including green sea turtles, which once neared extinction but have made a comeback in recent years.
  • Hotel: Laguna Lodge Tortuguero

Days 4–7: La Fortuna and Arenal Volcano

On Day 4, the tour heads to La Fortuna, a town best known for its location just west of Arenal Volcano. The town got its name in 1968 when the volcano erupted, destroying everything immediately to the east but leaving La Fortuna—"the fortunate"—intact. Arenal is dormant now, but the surrounding region retains its allure, with hiking trails, fertile rain forests, and a lake that's perfect for watersports.

  • Explore the canopy during a ziplining adventure that takes you high above the trees.
  • Arenal Volcano & Natural History Walk: Take a guided walk through the 29,000-acre Arenal Volcano National Park, where you'll see lava-rock fields and catch the sunset.
  • Hot springs: Give weary muscles a break with a soothing session in Arenal's mineral waters, which are naturally heated by geothermal activity.
  • Hotel: Casa Luna Hotel & Spa

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best way to travel to the hotel from the airport? Pick-up and drop-off transfers will be from Juan Santamaria International Airport (airport code: SJO)

Is there an additional occupancy fee, or do I have to purchase another Groupon? One additional guest 12 or older, or up to two kids age 5-11 may be added. An additional guest 12 or older is $399; or $299 for each additional kid age 5-11. The extra occupancy fee is for the whole package.

Will I be approached to attend a timeshare sales presentation? Timeshares are common in Costa Rica and so are the sales pitches that accompany them. You may be asked at hotel check-in if you are interested in attending a sales presentation. If you don’t want to attend, simply decline and you won’t be approached again. If you decline a presentation, you will not lose the value of your Groupon or have to pay additional fees.

Which activities and amenities are included in the resort credits? Resort credits are not included in this deal.

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Other Details

Room Details

  • Bed type varies by hotel
  • Standard occupancy: 2
  • Maximum occupancy: 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 kids
  • Adding occupants above standard: $399 for an additional guest 12 or older; $299 for each additional kid aged 5–11. The rates for each extra person include the tours and will not be reduced in the event that they do not participate. Payment for additional guests will be processed by Ecoterra Costa Rica staff.

Amenities

  • Best Western Irazú
  • Pool and jacuzzi
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant and bar
  • Casino

  • ATM

  • Laguna Lodge Tortuguero

  • Open-air restaurant
  • Three bars

  • Gardens

  • Casa Luna Hotel & Spa

  • Restaurant and bar
  • Onsite spa
  • Outdoor pool

Traveler's Tips

  • A passport is required for all travel outside the U.S.
  • Before international travel, always check the State Department's website for important info on the destination and its entry/exit requirements.

Getting There

  • Fly into Juan Santamaría International Airport in San José (SJO).
  • Ecoterra guides will meet you at the airport to take you to the hotel.

Need To Know Info

  • Promotional value expires Jul 20, 2014. Amount paid never expires.
  • Must book by 7/20/14 or promotional value expires
  • Valid for travel 6/1/14–12/10/14
  • Limit 1 per person, may buy 1 additional as gifts
  • Limit 1 per visit
  • Valid only for option purchased
  • Reservation required, subject to availability
  • 30-day cancellation notice or fee of 50% Groupon price applies; 15-day notice or fee up to Groupon price applies
  • Must be 18 or older to check in
  • Must be 5 or older for zipline
  • Credit card required at booking and check-in
  • $10/person entrance fee into Tortuguero National Park not included
  • 13% tax not included
  • Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services.
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Customer Reviews

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Rose
3 ratings|3 reviews
Still planning trip for April 2020
Katherine
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41 ratings|22 reviews
This was a fantastic getaway. The hotel was comfortable and nicely done. It's very typical Costa Rica so please don't assume you are going to the Ritz. The hospitality was exceptional. The staff at the hotel was friendly and bilingual. The restaurant was delicious with a well-apportioned breakfast and open for lunch and dinner. We cannot say enough about Ecoterra's tours and their guides. Daniela and Mainor (sp) were extremely knowledgeable in the Costa Rican plant and animal life. On day one, we did the Hanging Bridges hike/tour and the National Park hike/tour with the Lake Arenal boat ride. The hanging bridges hike was perfect. We saw Howler Monkeys, spider monkeys, a couple of frogs, an eyelash viper, and coatimundi. The second day we did the Trekking at Hule volcanic lagoons. This was CHALLENGING so if you do this be ready for a true hike/trek. It's not easy but the sites you will see will blow your mind. This groupon was worth every cent.
Estefania
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13 ratings|11 reviews
This was an amazing experience. Drivers and tours were very punctual. Everyone was friendly. Upgraded to Tabacon hot springs which was beautiful and relaxing. We added the Venado Caves Tour (also an awesome experience). The meals were ok.
Anish
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1 rating|1 review
We had an amazing trip to Costa Rica through Ecoterra for 7 nights 6 days. We booked through Groupon and were initially skeptical but could not have chosen a better location for our honeymoon! Being vegetarian we were nervous about food on the trip but there was not a single meal that we felt this was an issue - there were more than enough options usually lots of fresh fruit, rice and beans (pure vegetarian - not cooked with any broth or lard), plantains, fresh queso, pancakes, bread/toast, steamed vegetables, potatoes, and more. The first night was in San Jose at the Park Inn Radisson which is a good hotel and about a 1/2 hour drive from the airport on a weekend. There is nothing planned on day 1. On day 2 there is an early pick up the morning (6 am) by Laguna Lodge in Tortuguero who coordinate the 3 days / 2 nights in Tortuguero. Our guide, Rolando, was extraordinary. He really went out of his way to ensure a first class experience for everyone on the tour and would take significant time to provide great insight about the wildlife and local culture. The commentary is in spanish and english, the group size was apprx. 40. We passed through Braulio Carrillo National Park which gave us a chance to see a cloud forest and the continental divide and then had breakfast at the Selva Tropical in Guapiles about 2 hours later. From Selva Tropical it was another one hour to the port where we took a water taxi which was a wonderful experience as we were able to spot some amazing wildlife. Once you reach there is a lunch buffet at Laguna Lodge and their meals are delicious and extremely generous. In the late afternoon there was a coordinated tour of the Tortuguero town which provides a chance to buy souvenirs if desired and see how the locals live (about 1 hour). Laguna Lodge does not have A/C which was okay when we visited but it did rain a lot, especially during the main event of the nature tour on the morning of Day 3 and the afternoon is free time. Day 4 is a travel day and we left around 9 a.m. to reach La Fortuna around 3/3:30 p.m but there are two breaks, one after the water taxi and another for lunch on the same route back to Guapiles at the Selva Tropical (no dinner that day) and then approximately 2.5 hours to La Fortuna. Day 5 was the most packed starting with a ziplining tour at 8 a.m. to noon. Lunch is on your own but around 2:30 you leave again for the Volcano Tour followed by a drop off at Paradise Springs. There is an option to upgrade to Tabacon but we were very happy with the Paradise which is a beautiful property and had great privacy with plenty of pools. Dinner was included but there were no protein options (rice & beans) for vegetarians at the Paradise springs but dinner was still good. The staff at Casa Luna were phenomenal – they took care of us when we wanted to explore on our own on Day 6. Pick up is at 8 a.m. on Day 7 to go to San Jose airport which takes 3 hours. The roads are very winding and some of us started to feel motion sickness but we had a 15 min break halfway through and it helped to alleviate a bit. Overall we could not have asked for a better experience in Costa Rica, we are recommending to all our family & friends.
Kyra
7 ratings|3 reviews
The customer service was excellent! The drivers were always on time and respectful. The activities were fun and the places we stayed were luxurious. It was wonderful not having to plan anything and just relax through the whole vacation. I will look to do future trips with Ecoterra and I highly recommend them!

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