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Supersaver | Costa Rica Essentials Plus & Guanacaste Extension

San Jose → Alajuela 10 days Up to 30

About this trip

Ten days through Costa Rica's headline landscapes, from steaming volcanoes to cloud forest canopy to jungle-fringed beaches. This is a country that packs a lot into a small space, and this itinerary is built to show you why.

You'll move between very different environments, watching the Arenal volcano from a hot spring, walking through the misty canopy at Monteverde, and drifting past the jungle waterways of Tortuguero. The trip ends with a stretch of proper downtime on the beach at Samara.

It suits travellers who want variety over a short trip, mixing active days with genuine relaxation time by the sea.

What you'll do

  • Soak in hot springs with views of the Arenal volcano
  • Walk the suspended canopy trails of Monteverde's cloud forest
  • Explore the jungle waterways and wildlife of Tortuguero
  • Unwind on the beach at Samara
  • Extension into Guanacaste's coastal region
Good to know
  • Partially guided, so expect a mix of led activities and time on your own
  • Covers rainforest, volcano, cloud forest and beach, so pack for varied climates and terrain
  • Suits families and groups looking for a well-rounded introduction to Costa Rica
Tour dupe
Same trip, less money
£1,210 less all-in
Puerto Viejo Beach, Short Break
5from £6313 days
The trade-off: 7 fewer nights, and a different operator.
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Getting there

San Jose
One-way · arrive 21 Jul 26

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Where to stay

A night before your tour in San Jose · 21 Jul – 22 Jul

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