Colours of Costa Rica

Physical Rating - Level1

Group Tour

fully inclusive

Costa Rica is a natural wonderland, filled with bountiful nature and incredible wildlife. Explore rainforest and cloudforest, keeping your eyes peeled for monkeys, sloths and colourful birds that call it home.

PLEASE NOTE: The below Itinerary is based on our May and Oct 2020 Departures,
If you are travelling on the 8th Jan or 4th Mar 2020 departures please click HERE for your Itinerary.

Tour Highlights

ARENAL

MONTEVERDE

MANUEL ANTONIO

AERIAL TRAM

ARENAL

Explore the rainforest in the shadow of Arenal Volcano

MONTEVERDE

Trail the elusive quetzal in Monteverde Cloudforest Reserve

MANUEL ANTONIO

Bathe on the beautiful Pacific beaches of this stunning national park

AERIAL TRAM

Fly through the canopy on the Rainforest Aerial Tram

What's Included

15 Day Colours of Costa Rica Tour Itinerary

Our Colours of Costa Rica itinerary has been intricately designed for those who wish to see iconic sites and magnificent treasures. You'll travel with the assurance that all your arrangements are taken care of, with international flights, accommodation and all the touring listed below. You will be accompanied by our industry-leading National Escorts whose unparalleled knowledge and talent will turn your tour into an unforgettable experience.

DAY 1: FLY TO SAN JOSÉ

Fly to San José, Costa Rica’s capital, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Depending on your time of arrival the rest of the day is yours to start soaking up the local culture.

Day 2: LA PAZ WATERFALLS

Explore Poás Volcano National Park today on a day trip from San José. Hike to the edge of the crater to see gas and water vapour spitting and hissing from the surface. After, continue to La Paz Waterfall Gardens, a 70-acre natural paradise. Walk the trails whilst keeping your eye out for a multitude of fascinating wildlife.

DAY 3: TRAVEL TO TORTUGUERO VILLAGE

Rise early this morning and transfer by road then boat to Tortuguero. Located on Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast, Tortuguero is a town and a national park. Wonderfully laidback, the culture here has strong Afro-Caribbean vibes, differentiating it from the rest of the country. Spend the afternoon in the village, with the jungle and waterways on one side and on the other, blissful Caribbean beach.

Day 4: Explore the rainforest

This morning you will enjoy a leisurely jungle walk along the trails around your hotel before an afternoon boat trip through the area's waterways to spot the local wildlife. Perhaps take a pair of binoculars to get a close up of the sloths and monkeys in the trees. Your day will finish with a stop at a local café to learn about Costa Rica’s Caribbean gastronomy.

Day 5 Travel to Sarapiqui

Depart Tortuguero by boat and transfer to a local restaurant in Guapiles for lunch, before journeying approximately 2 hours to Sarapiqui at the heart of Costa Rica’s northern lowlands, nestled amongst lush rainforest. Check in to your rainforest lodge and settle in.

DAY 6: CHOCOLATE TOUR

Cross the suspension bridge at La Tirimbina this morning for a visit to a former cacao plantation. Here you will learn about the history of the fruit and the manufacturing process behind chocolate before having a taste of the delicious final product, made by local environmentalists whose passion is to rescue the native cacao tree. After your tour, travel westwards to Arenal.

DAY 7: MISTICO PARK HANGING BRIDGES

In the shadow of Arenal volcano, the Mistico Park gives a whole new perspective of the rainforest with a series of suspension bridges at canopy level. Keep an eye out for sloths, monkeys and toucans (among other species) as you walk through the trees. Spend the day walking the easy trails and taking in the beautiful natural surroundings.

DAY 8: MONTEVERDE BY LAKE

Cross Arenal Lake, Costa Rica's largest body of water, arriving in the little town of Rio Chiquito. Keep an eye on the horizon, as you catch a glimpse of the stunning Arenal Volcano from your boat. Following your journey across the lake, you will embark on an afternoon's coffee tour of the Don Juan estate. Here you will learn the various stages and intricacies behind the coffee-making process.

DAY 9: MONTEVERDE CLOUD FOREST RESERVE

Discover Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve this morning, an area covering 26,000 acres and home to the vivid-green Resplendent Quetzal, arguably the forest's most famous resident. Walk the trails and experience the sights and sounds of this magical area of Costa Rica.

DAY 10: TRAVEL TO MANUEL ANTONIO

Head out of the Cloud Forest as you travel south towards Carara National Park. Walk the trails of this beautiful area, whilst keeping an eye out for the magnificent Scarlet Macaw, white-faced capuchin monkeys, agoutis and a variety of other wildlife. After your tour you will continue your journey to the Central Pacific Coast, where you will arrive in Manuel Antonio.

DAY 11: MANUEL ANTONIO NATIONAL PARK

Enjoy a morning tour of Manuel Antonio National Park. There is a huge variety of flora and fauna here, so keep your eyes peeled as your guide will be pointing out wildlife all around you. After your tour you will have an opportunity to cool off in the warm Pacific waters.

DAY 12: MANUAL ANTONIO/SAN JOSÉ

Depart Manuel Antonio this afternoon and begin the journey back to San José. You will spend your final night in the capital, with a farewell dinner this evening before your flight tomorrow.

Days 13-15: Fly San José to Australia

Transfer to the airport and fly to Australia. Arrive home in 2 days due to crossing the International Date Line once again.

Dates & Prices

All of our tour departures include international flights and taxes in the price. Our tour prices are from prices based on per person, twin share and are subject to the availability of specific economy class fare levels. If the dates we have available for this tour don't suit your needs, or you are not sure travelling as part of a group is for you, maybe a Private Tour would be more ideal.

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Additional Price Information

Above prices include airline fuel surcharge and taxes, subject to change.

Customary tipping of approximately US$115 (AU$167) is paid locally in Latin America.

Single Hotel Room Option from $2,380

Standard itinerary departs SYD, MEL, BNE & ADL. Departures from CBR, CNS HBA, DRW, PER and other cities, please contact us for details

Depending on airline schedules, extra nights pre- or post-tour accommodation or stopovers may be required at additional cost.

Initial Deposit of $300pp required with a second deposit of $1000pp required within 7 days from initial payment date for Airline Ticketing purposes.