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6-Day Costa Rica Tour from Ecoterra. Priced from 549.50 Per Person

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Rose
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Still planning trip for April 2020

Between stays at eco-friendly hotels, you’ll explore national parks, zipline across the rainforest canopy, and relax in hot springs

What You Get

6-day/5-night Costa Rica tour for two

  • Option 1: $1,099 to travel 11/1/15–12/20/15 (up to a $2,004 value)
  • Option 2: $1,299 to travel 1/1/16–3/19/16 (up to a $2,004 value)
  • Option 3: $1,399 to travel 3/20/16–3/27/16 (up to a $2,004 value)
  • Option 4: $1,199 to travel 3/28/16–6/30/16 (up to a $2,004 value)

Policies and Fees

Book by: 12/25/15 Travel: 11/1/15–12/20/15, 1/1/16–3/19/16, 3/20/16–3/27/16, or 3/28/16–6/30/16, depending on option purchased

  • Blackout dates: Not valid 12/21/15–12/31/15
  • Cancellation policy & fees: 31-day cancellation notice required or fee or fee up to Groupon price applies.
  • Taxes: 13% tax not included
  • Airfare not included.
  • Click here for questions and to check availability.

Adventure in Costa Rican Jungles

Costa Rica’s diverse landscape and animal life make it an ideal destination for eco-tourism. You’ll get to experience some of the country’s most unique features on this trip, which includes tours of Arenal Volcano National Park and Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. There are also some adventurous activities planned—you’ll soar through treetops on a zipline and relax in natural hot springs. Each tour includes:

  • 3 nights of standard accommodations at the Casa Luna Hotel & Spa or similar in La Fortuna
  • 2 nights of standard accommodations at Monteverde Cloud Forest Lodge or similar in Monteverde
  • All ground transportation
  • Zipline tour over tropical rainforest and waterfalls
  • Arenal Volcano National Park tour
  • Arenal Hot Springs trip
  • El Trapiche tour (sugar mill and coffee tour)
  • Hike through Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
  • Bilingual naturalist guide
  • Welcome drink
  • Five breakfasts and one dinner
  • Optional self-guided tour of 200-foot La Fortuna Waterfall
  • Click here to view the full itinerary

Days 1–3: La Fortuna

After your arrival in Costa Rica, you’ll be transported to Casa Luna Hotel & Spa, a rustic, colonial-style hotel near Arenal Volcano. The next day is filled with adventurous activities, including the following:

  • Zipline tour: You’ll whiz past colorful birds, through lush rainforests, and over waterfalls.
  • Arenal Volcano National Park tour: At this roughly 30,000-acre park, you’ll find hiking trails, fertile rainforests, and a wide variety of plants and animals. Keep your eyes peeled for parrots, howler monkeys, and rare orchids.
  • Arenal hot springs: Soothe tired muscles in warm pools created by the area’s geothermal activity.

Days 4–6: Monteverde

After breakfast on the morning of Day 4, you’ll travel by car and ferry to reach Monteverde Cloud Forest Lodge, a relaxing retreat in the heart of the forest. You’ll have 2 days here to explore the area and take part in these activities:

  • El Trapiche tour: Visit an independent farm where you can learn the ins and outs of sugar production and get an overview of the entire coffee-making process, from crop to cup.
  • Hike through Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve: You can really appreciate Costa Rica’s incredible biodiversity at this 26,000-acre forest, home to six different ecological zones, 400 different types of birds, and the most orchid species on the planet.
  • Flight home: On Day 6 you’ll be transferred to San Jose to catch your flight back to the United States. Note: airfare is not included with this Groupon.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is the best way to travel to the hotel from the airport? Santamaría Airport (SJO). Ecoterra guides will meet you at the airport to take you to the hotel.

  2. Is there an additional occupancy fee, or do I have to purchase another Groupon? The Groupon covers two guests. Adding occupants above standard is $399 per stay for a guest 12 or older, and $299 per stay for each kid aged 5–11 from 9/1–12/14/15, and $499 per stay for a guest 12 or older and $399 per stay for each kid aged 5–11 from 12/15/15–3/19/16.

  3. Will I be approached to attend a timeshare sales presentation? Groupon customers are never obligated to attend a sales presentation. If you are approached and decline a presentation, you will not lose the value of your Groupon or have to pay additional fees.

  4. Which activities and amenities are included in the resort credits? Resort credits are not included with the Groupon.

  5. Are dinner reservations required for restaurants? Is there a dress code? For information regarding your dining options, please click here.

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Other Details

Room Details

Standard Room

  • Bedding varies by hotel
  • Standard occupancy: 2
  • Maximum occupancy: 3 adults or 2 adults + 2 kids
  • Adding occupants above standard: $399 per stay for a guest 12 or older, and $299 per stay for each kid aged 5–11 for travel 11/1–3/19/15 and 3/28/16–6/30/16, and $499 per stay for a guest 12 or older and $399 per stay for each kid aged 5–11 for travel 3/20/16–3/27/16

Hotel Policies

  • Parking: not available
  • Rollaways: not available
  • Smoking policy: no smoking inside the property
  • Pet policy: pets are not allowed inside the property.
  • Accessibility: handicap-accessible rooms are available.
  • Room upgrades: available

Traveler's Tips

  • A passport is required for all travel outside the U.S.
  • Passports must be valid for at least six months after the date of travel, and contain at least two blank visa pages.
  • Before international travel, always check the State Department’s website for important info on the destination and its entry/exit requirements.
  • Office hours for reservations: Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Office hours for questions and availability: Every day from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • See here for questions and availability.

Getting There

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

Need To Know Info

  • Promotional value expires Dec 25, 2015. Amount paid never expires.
  • Must book by 12/25/15 or promotional value expires
  • Valid for travel 11/1/15–12/20/15, 1/1/16–3/19/16, 3/20/16–3/27/16, or 3/28/16–6/30/16, depending on option purchased
  • Not valid 12/21/15–12/31/15
  • Limit 6 per person, may buy 2 additional as gifts
  • Limit 1 per visit
  • Valid only for option purchased
  • Reservation required, subject to availability
  • 31-day cancellation notice required or fee or fee up to Groupon price applies
  • Must be 18 or older to check in
  • Credit card required at booking and check-in
  • Activities take place in small groups
  • Must use promotional value in 1 visit
  • Not valid with reward points
  • 13% tax not included
  • Click here for questions and to check availability
  • Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services.
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About Costa Rica Tour from Ecoterra

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
Top reviewer
Helpful reviewer
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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