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Costa Rica, San José

Costa Rica's must-sees with beach extension in Tamarindo

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Deal negotiated for you

  • The tour of the duration chosen in the accommodation mentioned or similar
  • Breakfasts
  • Flights departing from the city of your choice
  • Round-trip airport/hotel transfer
  • Transfers between zones in shared vehicles
  • Welcome and assistance on arrival at the airport
Customise your trip on the Options page.

Your stay starts here

Costa Rica's must-sees with beach extension in Tamarindo

Welcome to Costa Rica!
This tour is a distillation of the wonders that abound in this country: lush tropical forests, majestic volcanoes and dream beaches. From the green mountains to Tamarindo, the famous Pacific resort, nature lovers and those seeking escape will be delighted by the richness and diversity of this Central American gem.

Your day-by-day itinerary :

Day 1: Arrival in Costa Rica
Day 2: San José - Arenal
Day 3: Arenal
Day 4: Arenal - Monteverde
Day 5: Monteverde
Day 6: Monteverde - Tamarindo
Day 7: Tamarindo
Day 8: Tamarindo - Departure from San Jose

Extend your adventure in Costa Rica with 1, 2, 3 or 4 additional nights in Tamarindo. Relaxation, golden beaches and unforgettable sunsets await you there.

Extension - Days 8, 9, 10, 11: Days at leisure in Tamarindo

Extension - Days 9, 10, 11, 12: Tamarindo - Departure from San Jose

Please note:

The order of visits may be changed due to local constraints (travel time, weather conditions, etc.), but all visits mentioned in the programme will be carried out.

Your detailed itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in San José

Welcome to Costa Rica!

Our local representative will meet and assist you at SJO airport for your shared transfer to your hotel in San José.

Hotel: Park Inn 4* (or similar)

Day 2: San José - Arenal

Breakfast included at the hotel.

At the agreed time, transfer to your next destination (3h50 drive) : La Fortuna de San Carlos, home to the magnificent Arenal volcano. Before December 2010, the Arenal volcano was one of the ten most active volcanoes in the world, and a truly majestic sight, spewing molten rock and ash from its summit on a daily basis. Today, there are no lava eruptions, for the moment, but you can still see smoke/ash escaping from the volcano's summit. When you arrive, make yourself comfortable in your hotel room and relax!

Hotel: Los Lagos Spa & Resort 3* (or similar)

Day 3: Arenal

Breakfast included at hotel.

Day at leisure to relax in the hotel facilities, enjoy the hot springs or take an optional guided excursion to explore and discover the natural wonders the Arenal region has to offer.

Hotel: Los Lagos Spa & Resort 3* (or similar)

Day 4: Arenal - Monteverde

Breakfast included at the hotel & check out.

At the agreed time, departure to your next destination (3h drive): the mystical Monteverde cloud forest. A true paradise for nature lovers, with a marvellous diversity of fauna and dense vegetation. A very special ecosystem, characterized by a constant cloud-like mist that gives the forest its name. Free time to discover the area on your own.

Hotel: Jaguarundi Lodge 3* (or similar)

Day 5: Monteverde

Breakfast is included at the hotel.

Free day to relax in the hotel facilities or take an optional guided excursion to explore and discover the natural wonders that the Monteverde region has to offer.

Hotel: Jaguarundi Lodge 3* (or similar)

Day 6: Monteverde - Tamarindo

Breakfast included at the hotel.

Continue to Tamarindo for your beach holiday (3h30 drive).

Hotel : Wyndham Tamarindo 4* (or similar)

Extension - Days 7 and Beyond : Days at leisure in Tamarindo

Free days to relax in the hotel facilities or take an optional guided excursion to explore and discover the natural wonders the region has to offer.

Hotel : Wyndham Tamarindo 4* (or similar)

Extension - Days 9, 10, 11, 12 : Tamarindo - Departure from San Jose

On the day of departure, regardless of the length of stay chosen, breakfast will be taken at the hotel.

Transfer to Juan Santamaría International Airport for the departure flight.(approximately 4 hours by road).

Your accommodation

During your stay, you will be accommodated in the following 3-star or 4-star lodgings (local standards) or similar:

San Jose: 1 night at the 4-star Park Inn by Radisson San Jose Hotel

Arenal: 2 nights at the 3-star Los Lagos Spa & Resort Hotel

Monteverde: 2 nights at the 3-star Jaguarundi Lodge Hotel

Tamarindo: During the trip extension at the beach, enjoy 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 additional nights at the 4-star Wyndham Tamarindo Hotel depending on the selected duration.

Your board

During your stay you'll enjoy the breakfast-included package.

Good to know

  • Comfortable, lightweight clothing is the best choice for travel in Costa Rica. Sunscreen, sunglasses, bathing suit, cap, waterproof jacket, hiking and tennis shoes, sandals and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.
  • For people booking the "hotel only" package (without international flights), please let us know your flight details as soon as possible via the contact form in "Help and contact" at the bottom of the page, so that we can organize your transfers.
  • As indicated, hotels are rated 3*, 4* or 5* according to local standards. The services provided may not be equivalent to 3*, 4* or 5* French standards.
Transport included
This price includes :
  • The tour of the chosen duration, staying at the accommodation listed or similar
  • Return airport/hotel transfer
  • Booking fees
  • Breakfasts
  • Welcome and assistance on arrival at the airport
  • Transfers between zones in shared vehicles
  • Flights departing from the city of your choice
  • Mandatory airport taxes
This price does not include :
  • Local taxes
  • Personal insurance (unless taken out at time of booking)
  • Personal expenses and gratuities
  • Meals and drinks not mentioned in the description
  • Excursions not included in the booking or purchased separately
  • And, more generally, everything not mentioned in the "This price includes" section above

Useful information

Useful information

Practical details

If you are travelling alone, you will be asked to pay a surcharge for a single room. This additional charge will be automatically included in your quote.
Child rates will be applied for children from 2 to 12 years old in the case where the child shares the room with two adults. If the child is travelling with just one adult, the surcharge may be applied on an adult basis. If your child or children do not fit into the age group mentioned above, the rate will be communicated to you at the time of processing your order. If the room is equipped with a bunk bed, the bed height is not suitable for children under 6 years of age.
For safety reasons, the wellbeing facilities of most establishments are not accessible to children under 16 years old. Similarly, it is possible that some amenities or services require an additional charge or are unavailable for exceptional reasons.
Unless otherwise stated in the service description, activities and any additional services available at destination are provided in the language of the destination country and in English.
The opening times and hours of the activities, restaurants and bars are provided as an indication only and may be subject to change. Contact the reception desk in order to be informed of any changes.
Appropriate dress is required. We remind you that gambling may involve risks of isolation, indebtedness, and dependency...
Any additional special requirements the traveller may request which are not included in the travel service description will be communicated to our service provider. Sending this information does not imply acceptance and PerfectStay.com cannot be held responsible for the fulfilment of these special requests. Only the service provider of PerfectStay.com can access this request on location and any additional costs may be paid locally by the traveller.
Unless expressly stated in the description of the services and accommodation, the hotel is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Travel documents

Once your reservation has been made, you will receive a confirmation e-mail before your travel documents are sent.
Regarding the transport documents (in the case of a reservation with transport included), we will provide you with all the information relating to check-in and luggage in the "Your travel documents" email, allowing you to leave with peace of mind.
To take advantage of all your reserved services (hotels, transfers, activities, etc.), you will receive one or more exchange vouchers to be presented to each supplier.
The contact details of the establishment will be specified in these documents, to help make your arrival at your destination as straight-forward as possible.

Transportation

Choose an offer and, according to your preferences, opt for a seat in economy, business or first class.
See the 'View flight info' section for details on each trip.
In order to best organise your time in the airport, we advise that you arrive 2 hours before boarding for a medium-haul flight, or 3 hours before boarding for a long-haul flight (more than 5 hours). Take advantage of your early arrival to pass through security and check your luggage.
You will be informed whether or not luggage is included at the time of your booking.
You will have the opportunity to add additional luggage for a fee.
There are several different cities that are typically offered as departure points. Your arrival destination will show in your travel documents.
Depending on the flight schedule, some arrivals or returns may be made at night with early arrival or late departure. You will not always be able to have your room available immediately and will need to refer to the check-in and check-out conditions of the hotel.
In the event that your transfer is not included in your hotel reservation, it may be offered at the time of your reservation as an additional option. Unless specifically mentioned, transfers may be made in groups of 15 to 55 people.
Important: the modification or the cancellation of a booking is only possible within the limits and including the fees outlined in our general conditions of sale.
Thank you for kindly taking note of the CO2 emissions produced by your means of transport: https://www.carbonfootprint.com/calculator.aspx

Formalities

The following details apply to any British citizen who, during a trip sold by PerfectStay, travels to a foreign country. The following official resources provide information relating to travel formalities (identification documents, passport requirements, vaccinations, visas, safety, travel advice, etc.). Entry requirements may change at any time, and travellers should regularly check the latest official information applicable to their destination before departure.

British citizens travelling abroad should consult the UK Government's official Foreign Travel Advice:
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice

The UK Government's Foreign Travel Advice provides country-specific information on entry requirements, safety and security, health, local laws and customs, as well as risks related to crime, terrorism and other security issues. Travellers should consult the advice applicable to their destination before departure:
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice

If you are travelling abroad with a minor, you should check whether permission from anyone with parental responsibility is required and which supporting documents may need to be carried:
https://www.gov.uk/permission-take-child-abroad

Please note that these details are provided as a guiding resource to ensure that you have access to important information concerning the travel formalities that may need to be completed before travelling abroad with PerfectStay. PerfectStay does not obtain travel documents, such as passports or visas, on behalf of travellers. Each traveller is responsible for checking and complying with the entry and travel requirements applicable to their destination and personal circumstances, as well as for obtaining appropriate advice regarding any health risks, vaccinations or medications that may be relevant to their trip. PerfectStay acts solely as an intermediary by directing travellers to reliable resources concerning travel formalities applicable to British citizens.

Vaccination

For up-to-date information concerning travel health requirements, including recommended or required vaccinations, health risks and preventive measures, please consult the following resources:

https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/countries

https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/travel-vaccinations/

Health recommendations and vaccination requirements may vary depending on the destination, the areas visited within a country, the duration and nature of the trip, and the traveller's individual circumstances. Travellers are therefore advised to check the health recommendations applicable to their destination well in advance of departure and, where appropriate, seek advice from a healthcare or travel health professional.

Visa

For the latest information on the travel documents required for British citizens, including passport validity requirements, visas and other entry formalities, please consult the UK Government's official Foreign Travel Advice for your destination:

https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice

Entry requirements vary depending on the destination, the purpose and duration of the trip and the traveller's personal circumstances. Travellers should check the specific entry requirements for their destination and any transit country before departure and, where necessary, contact the relevant embassy, high commission or consulate.

The UK Government also provides an official travel checklist with information on passports, visas and other documents that may be required when travelling abroad:

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/foreign-travel-checklist

Identity

Please make sure before travelling that you have all the identification and travel documents required for your destination, such as a valid passport and/or, where accepted, an ID card. Check that your documents meet the validity requirements imposed by the authorities of your destination and any transit country, as some countries require passports to remain valid for a specified period beyond the date of entry or departure.

Be sure to carry all required travel documents with you throughout your journey. It is also recommended to keep copies of your passport, identification documents and other important travel documents, preferably stored separately from the originals, in case of loss, theft or emergency.

Before departure, always check the specific passport and entry requirements for your destination using the UK Government's official Foreign Travel Advice:
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice

Book with Confidence

All the holidays offers displayed on this website are financially protected by the ABTA and ATOL schemes.
They are sold by ATOL (#11475) and ABTA (#Y6608) holder Perfectstay Travel Ltd.

ATOL number 11475

All the flight-inclusive holidays on this website are financially protected by the ATOL scheme. When you pay you will be supplied with an ATOL Certificate. Please ask for it and check to ensure that everything you booked (flights, hotels and other services) is listed on it. The flight-inclusive holidays displayed on this website are sold by ATOL (#11475) holder Perfectstay Travel Ltd. Please see our booking conditions for further information or for more information about financial protection and the ATOL Certificate go to: https://www.caa.co.uk

ABTA number Y6608

As a member of ABTA (#Y6608), you can be assured that you are receiving the highest level of service and are offered excellent choice and value. If your holiday is not inclusive of flights then ABTA will financially protect your holiday similar to ATOL, unless you are already abroad in which case you be returned to the point where your contracted arrangements with us commenced. Find out more: http://www.abta.com