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✈ 7-Day Tour of Costa Rica with Air from Gate 1 Travel. Price/Person Based on Double Occupancy (Buy 1 Groupon/Person).

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Teri
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We took this vacation about 8 years ago, and it was a life changing experience. I liked it so much we're doing it again, only this time we're sending our granddaughter!!

This Costa Rican tour visits Arenal Volcano, Monteverde Cloud Forest, and historical San José

What You Get

  • 7-day/6-night tour of Costa Rica with airfare
  • 25 options available, including departures in May, June, July, August, September, and October 2016 from Miami (MIA).
  • Click here to see all options and departure dates.
  • Call Gate 1 Travel at 800-682-3333 for pricing from any airport that isn’t listed on the Groupon Getaways deal page.

Note: All options priced per person, based on double occupancy, or pay an additional $400 fee to travel solo. Read about package structures here.

Policies and Fees

For all options, book by: 3/22/16

  • Cancellation policy & fees: $200 fee per person to cancel; 61-day cancellation required or fee of 50% Groupon price; 31-day or fee up to 90% Groupon price; 2-day or fee up to Groupon price. Airfare nonrefundable after booking.
  • Taxes: Costa Rica taxes up to US $29 not included.
  • Additional fees: Baggage fees may apply and vary by carrier.

7-Day Tour of Costa Rica

Hike near Arenal Volcano and spot wild animals in the Monteverde Cloud Forest on this 7-day tour, which also stops in the capital city of San José. Travelers will spend 2 nights in each destination, with a tour guide on hand. Along the way, you’ll have leisure time and be able to explore Costa Rica further during optional side tours. This tour includes:

Days 1–3: Flight and Arenal

After your flight to San José, you’ll have the rest of Day 1 to spend at your leisure. You’ll kick off Day 2 by seeing some of the capital city’s historical architecture before making your way to the Arenal region. Two days give you ample time to check out the region’s main attraction—Arenal Volcano—which looms 5,000 feet above placid Lake Arenal. On Day 3, you can see sloths and howler monkeys on an optional boat tour through Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge (fees apply).

  • Sarchi: Artisans in this tiny pueblo hand paint wooden ox carts with colorful geometric patterns. You’ll stop here on Day 2 before reaching Arenal.
  • Arenal Volcano was dormant for hundreds of years before a tremendous eruption in 1968.

Days 4–5: Monteverde

Monteverde enchants with cloud forests, rare orchids, and tropical birds. The itinerary is a bit looser during this leg of the trip, so you can take optional tours that delve deeper into the landscape, including one that weaves through the treetops on Selvatura’s hanging bridges (fees apply).

  • Snap pics of the volcano on Day 4 as you hike the sandy Las Coladas trail in Arenal Volcano National Park. Afterward, adventurous hikers may trek over a field of petrified lava rocks.
  • Quetzal birds, known for being hard to spot, are among the more than 500 types of birds that inhabit Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve.
  • Local coffee farm: On Day 5, get a behind-the-scenes look at how Costa Rican farmers harvest and process coffee beans, a leading export.

Days 6–7: San José and Return to United States

On Day 6, you’ll head back to San José. Spend the remainder of the trip checking out some of the colonial city’s attractions, including carved stone figures and ancient artifacts at the Jade Museum.

  • Downtown San José bustles with bazaars where locals sell anything from spices to handmade crafts.
  • Pre-Columbian Gold Museum: Marvel at its priceless gold coins and artifacts during your leisure time.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How much would it cost to fly from an airport not listed as part of this deal? Airfare is available from Miami. The supplemental fee to depart from a city that isn’t included is subject to departure date and availability at the time of booking.

2. Can we extend our trip before or after the promotional dates for the deal? Yes, you may extend your trip for a supplemental fee at the time of booking. Please call Gate 1 Travel for more information.

3. How do I find out if the dates I want to travel are available? The dates available are listed on each option.

4. What happens if I buy the Groupon and my travel dates are not available? You can either choose another date or be refunded by Groupon. We suggest calling Gate 1 Travel to redeem your vouchers as soon as possible so that you do not run into this problem.

5. Does my child need a Groupon, and can they stay in my room? All travelers, including children, must purchase a voucher in order to travel. For information on child rates, please call 800-682-3333. Different occupancy arrangements may be requested with Gate 1 Travel at the time of reservation.

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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.

Getting There

  • Round-trip airfare from Miami (MIA) is included; alternate departure dates/gateways may be available for an additional fee.
  • Transfers and ground transportation are included throughout the tour.

Need To Know Info

  • Promotional value expires Mar 22, 2016. Amount paid never expires.
  • Book by 3/22/16 or promo value expires
  • Limit 2 person, may buy 2 additional as gifts
  • Reservation required, subject to availability
  • $200 fee per person to cancel; 61-day cancellation required or fee of 50% Groupon price; 31-day or fee up to 90% Groupon price; 2-day or fee up to Groupon price
  • Airfare nonrefundable after booking
  • Must be 18+ to check in, 8+ to travel
  • Credit card required at booking and check-in
  • Baggage fees may apply and vary by carrier
  • Airline subject to change/availability
  • Airfare includes carrier and government taxes & fees
  • Costa Rica taxes up to US $29 not included
  • $400 fee to travel solo
  • Motor coaches are not accessible for wheelchairs, walkers, or motorized scooters
  • Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services.
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Teri
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10 ratings|7 reviews
We took this vacation about 8 years ago, and it was a life changing experience. I liked it so much we're doing it again, only this time we're sending our granddaughter!!
Teri
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10 ratings|7 reviews
Gate 1 Travel is AMAZING! This trip is SO good we've done it TWICE! Gate 1 is so easy to work with, they have trips all over the world and the value is tremendous! Don't miss an opportunity to enjoy visiting some place you've always wanted to go, and let GATE 1 take you there!!
Steven
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2 ratings|2 reviews
Looking forward to returning for a second time.
Megan
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Shutterbug
9 ratings|4 reviews
Very seemless trip. We had a great time. I definitely will buy it again! It is very easy to navigate and travel.
Bruce
1 rating|1 review
Trip is planned for 11/12/23. It appears to be an amazing value. I have purchased 2 other travel Groupons one for Ireland and one for China, both trips were awesome. Highly recommend.

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