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7-Day Costa Rica Vacation with Round-Trip Airfare, Hotels, and Daily Breakfast. Price/person Based on Double Occupancy.

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Tour of Costa Rica with stops at San Jose, Arenal Volcano, and the Monteverde Cloud Forest; includes hotels, airfare, and daily breakfast

What You Get

  • 7-day vacation in Costa Rica with airfare
  • 12 options available, including departures in April, May, June, July, August, September, October, or November from MIA.
  • Click here to see all options and departure dates.

    Note: All options priced per person and valid for a Travel with a Friend package (two Groupons required), or pay an additional $459 fee to travel solo. Read about package structures here.

    Policies and Fees

    For all options, book by: 3/6/14

    • Cancellation policy & fees: $600 fee to cancel up to 75 days prior to departure; $800 fee for 74-45 days prior to departure; $1,000 fee for 44-30 days prior to departure; fee up to Groupon price for 29 days or less prior to departure.
    • Taxes: Tax included
    • Alternate gateways are available for an additional fee and are subject to availability: IAD - $145, JFK - $150, BOS - $170, LAX - $200, ATL - $225, ORD - $225, DFW - $250, PHL - $300, SFO - $300, and SEA - $350

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

7-Day Costa Rica Vacation

You'll get a chance to explore Costa Rica's picturesque rainforests, volcanoes, and waterfalls as well as its bustling capital city on this 7-day tour from Friendly Planet Travel. Get to know each area on your own, or book an optional excursion with knowledgeable English-speaking guides. This tour includes:

  • Round-trip airfare from MIA, or alternate gateways for an additional fee
  • Fuel surcharges, taxes, and fees
  • All transfers in chauffeured, air-conditioned mini vans
  • 6 nights of standard accommodations (hotels vary by date)
  • Daily breakfast

    Day 1: San Jose

    After landing in Costa Rica’s capital, depending on flight schedule, you’ll have the day to relax and explore at your leisure. The streets around the hotel are lined with local shops and restaurants housed inside colorful colonial buildings. Now'd be a good time to sample some of the city's renowned street foods, including tamales and pupusas (stuffed flatbreads). In San Jose, you will be staying at the Crowne Plaza Hotel.

    Days 2–3: Arenal Volcano

    Arenal was one of the most active volcanoes in the world from 1968 until 2010, when it entered a resting phase. The volcano's characteristic plumes of ash and lava flows have diminished significantly since then. Now, visitors can hike through rainforests, spot howler monkeys and other local wildlife, and relax in a natural hot spring with unobstructed views of the volcano. In Arenal, you will be staying at the Mountain Paradise hotel.

  • Time on the road: 4 hours
  • Optional excursions: are a horseback ride to La Fortuna waterfall ($75 per person), kayaking on Lake Arenal ($45 per person), a visit to a nearby hot springs (starting at $75 per person with lunch or dinner), and more.

    Days 4–5: Monteverde

    Jaguars, ocelots, and colorful quetzals roam the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, along with more than 300 other species. The cloud forest—so called because it's frequently enveloped in cloud cover—is crisscrossed by hiking trails, suspension bridges, and ziplines that make it easy to explore. In Monteverde, you will be staying at the El Establo Mountain Hotel.

  • Time on the road: 3 hours
  • Optional excursions: are a guided hike through the cloud forest ($74 per person), a coffee plantation tour ($44 per person), a canopy zipline tour through the jungle ($45 per person), and more.

    Days 6–7: San Jose

    Head back to San Jose for the final day of the tour. Be sure to check out the architecturally stunning National Theater and El Pueblo, a neighborhood with lots of bars, clubs, and shops. In San Jose, you will be staying at the Crowne Plaza Hotel.

    Time on the road: 4 hours

    Optional Extension, Days 6–10 : Manuel Antonio

    Those who wish to extend their trip will head to Manuel Antonio National Park on Day 6 (and return to San Jose on Day 9). The seaside park harbors capuchin monkeys, sloths, and myriad shorebirds. You'll have two full days of leisure here; feel free to spend it at the hotel spa, lying on a sandy beach, or exploring the park on foot. During this optional extension, you will be staying at the Parador Resort and Spa.

  • Time on the road: 4 hours
  • Optional excursions: are a kayaking and snorkeling trip ($64 per person with lunch), whitewater rafting on class-III and IV rapids ($64 per person), a guided tour of the national park ($46 per person), and more.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How much would it cost to fly from an airport not listed as part of this deal? Alternate gateways available for an additional fee and subject to availability: IAD - $145, JFK - $150, BOS - $170, LAX - $200, ATL - $225, ORD - $225, DFW - $250, PHL - $300, SFO - $300, and SEA - $350.

    Can we extend our trip before or after the promotional dates for the deal? Early departures and/or late returns are possible at a cost of $100 per person, plus any difference in airfare and additional services required, and are subject to availability. To book an early departure or late return, let Friendly Planet know and they’ll do their best to accommodate your request.

    How do I find out if the dates I want to travel are available? If your requested date is available for purchase on Groupon’s site, it should still be available.

    What happens if I buy the Groupon and my travel dates are not available? Technically, you should not be able to buy a Groupon for a sold out date or departure city.

    Does my child need a Groupon, and can they stay in my room? Every passenger traveling is required to have one. Triple rooms are subject to availability.

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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.

Need To Know Info

  • Promotional value expires Mar 6, 2014. Amount paid never expires.
  • Book by 3/6/14 or promo value expires
  • 2/person, +2 as gifts
  • Valid only for option bought
  • Reservation required, subject to availability
  • $600 fee to cancel up to 75 days prior to departure; $800 fee for 74-45 days prior to departure; $1,000 fee for 44-30 days prior to departure; fee up to Groupon price for 29 days or less prior to departure
  • 21+ to book, 8+ to travel
  • Credit card required at booking
  • Baggage fees may apply and vary by carrier
  • Airfare includes carrier and government taxes & fees
  • $459 fee to travel solo
  • Alternate gateways available for fee: IAD $145, JFK $150, BOS $170, LAX $200, ATL $225, DFW $250, PHL/SFO $300, ORD $225, or SEA $350
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Dana
1 rating|1 review
I haven't interacted w/ Friendly Planet enough yet to form an opinion, but thus far they have been great!
Charlotte
2 ratings|1 review
I haven't taken the trip yet, so can not really evaluate this trip.
Kate
Top reviewer
38 ratings|28 reviews
This trip was amazing. If you have an opportunity take this trip through Friendly Plant the next time it is offered.
Bobbe
3 ratings|2 reviews
I did a trip with a Groupon from Friendly Planet (Kenyan Safari) and the trip was excellent and good value for the money.
Martin
1 rating|1 review
Just walk through the process, and you will be pleased. Its fast, easy, and the people I dealt with were very helpful and made things easy. Thank you Groupon

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