About Tropical Costa Rica
Overview
Trip Name: Tropical Costa Rica
Travel Dates: October 12–20, 2026
Duration: 9 Days / 8 Nights
Meals Included: 14 meals (8 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 5 dinners)
Itinerary at a Glance
Day 1: Arrive in San Jose, Costa Rica
Day 2: Coffee plantation tour, travel to Arenal Volcano
Day 3: Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge riverboat tour
Day 4: Sustainable farm tour with lunch
Day 5: Lake Arenal cruise; travel to Monteverde Cloud Forest
Day 6: Choice of Hanging Bridges or Zip Line Canopy Tour
Day 7: Travel to beach resort in Guanacaste
Day 8: Free time, visit Samara beach town
Day 9: Departure from Liberia Airport
Pricing *Rates go up $300 4/12/26
Single: $3,599
Double: $2,999 per person
Triple: $2,969 per person
Includes: Airfare from Logan International, hotel transfers, and air taxes/fees
Optional:
Travel Protection: $698
Travel Requirements:
Valid passport required (must be valid 6+ months beyond travel dates)
Moderate physical activity level: must be able to walk 2–4 miles/day, including uneven terrain
Not suitable for mobility assistance devices
Reservation Info:
Deposit: $698 per person
Final Payment Due: July 14, 2026
Deposit Refund Deadline: April 12, 2026
Reservation Deadline: April 12, 2026 (subject to availability after)
- Monteverde Hanging Bridges – $75
- Zip Line Canopy Tour – $75
- Mangrove Kayaking – $65
- Dolphin Watching & Snorkel – $70
- Dates: October 9–12, 2026
- Price: $999 double / $1,199 single (land only)
- Includes: 3 nights lodging, 8 meals, eco-lodge stay, wildlife tours by boat
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