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Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable 8-day journey through Costa Rica with the "Costa Rica Nature Explorer" tour. Begin your adventure in the vibrant streets of San José, where you can explore local markets and cultural landmarks. Then, head to the stunning beaches of Puerto Viejo, where you can unwind on the Caribbean sands or dive into optional activities like snorkeling and surfing. Continue to La Fortuna, the gateway to the majestic Arenal Volcano, where you can explore lush rainforests and relax in natural hot springs. With comfortable accommodations in hostels or 3-star hotels and convenient shuttle transfers, this tour offers the perfect blend of relaxation and exploration. Enjoy the freedom of unstructured days to discover Costa Rica's natural beauty at your own pace, with breakfast included each morning to fuel your adventures. Conclude your trip back in San José, ready to reflect on the breathtaking landscapes and vibrant culture you've experienced. ...more ...less
Highlights
Enjoy free time in Arenal Volcano National Park
Relax on the beautiful beach of Puerto Viejo
Explore the vibrant and friendly streets of San Jose
Visit the stunning beaches of Playa Chiquita, Playa Negra, and Punta Uva
Experience the Caribbean vibe with reggae music and fruit cocktails in Puerto Viejo
Discover the charming village of La Fortuna, gateway to Arenal Volcano
Engage in adventure activities like ziplining, canyoning, and white water rafting in La Fortuna
Itinerary
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Beautiful aerial view of Costa Ricas San Jose city
Location: San José
Welcome to Costa Rica! We'll pick you up from the airport and bring you to your accommodation. The rest of the day will be yours to spend at your leisure.
Day 2
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San Jose - Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
Punta Uva beach in Puerto Viejo
Aerial image of Costa Rica near Puerto Viejo
View from Cocles beach to Puerto Viejo
Location: Puerto Viejo
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today, you'll transfer on to Puerto Viejo, one of Costa Rica’s most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean. Spend the rest of the day relaxing and enjoying the region.
Day 3
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Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
Aerial image of Costa Rica near Puerto Viejo
View from Cocles beach to Puerto Viejo
Punta Uva beach in Puerto Viejo
Location: Puerto Viejo
Meals Included: Breakfast
Unwind on the beach, explore the surrounding beaches or opt into some optional activities.
Day 4
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Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
Punta Uva beach in Puerto Viejo
View from Cocles beach to Puerto Viejo
Aerial image of Costa Rica near Puerto Viejo
Location: Puerto Viejo
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy another free day in this slice of heaven either unwinding on the white sands, or choosing one of the suggested extra activities.
Day 5
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Puerto Viejo - La Fortuna, Costa Rica
Location: La Fortuna
Meals Included: Breakfast
Transfer to the charming town of La Fortuna, the entrance to the magnificent Arenal Volcano.
Day 6
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La Fortuna, Costa Rica
Location: La Fortuna
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy a free day to relax or visit nearby attractions such as the hanging bridges, canyoning, kayaks, rafting or sloth observation.
Day 7
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La Fortuna - San Jose, Costa Rica
Beautiful aerial view of Costa Ricas San Jose city
The Costa Rica National Theater in San Jose
San Jose, Costa Rica
Aerial View of San Jose, Costa Rica
Location: San José
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today, you'll transfer back to San Jose to enjoy your last evening in Costa Rica.
Day 8
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San Jose, Costa Rica
The Costa Rica National Theater in San Jose
San Jose, Costa Rica
Aerial View of San Jose, Costa Rica
Beautiful aerial view of Costa Ricas San Jose city
Location: San José
Meals Included: Breakfast
According to your flight-schedule you will take a seat in the private transfer of the hotel to the airport. We wish you a safe flight back home!
What's Included
Meals
7B
Accommodation
Accommodation for 7 nights in hostels or 3-star hotels is included.
Transport
Transport as per itinerary, including shuttle transfers and airport transfers, is included.
Activities
Activities such as exploring and relaxing in Puerto Viejo and visiting Arenal are included.
What's Not Included
Flights
Flights are not included in the tour package.
Other activities
Other activities not specified in the itinerary are not included.
Personal expenses and gratuities
Personal expenses and gratuities are not included.
Mode of Transport
Travel conveniently with shuttle transfers between Puerto Viejo, La Fortuna, and San José, including airport transfers. Enjoy seamless transportation as per the itinerary, ensuring a stress-free exploration of Costa Rica's stunning landscapes and vibrant cities.
Accommodation
Enjoy 7 nights in comfortable hostels or 3-star hotels, with stays in San Jose, Puerto Viejo, and La Fortuna. Experience the vibrant culture and natural beauty of Costa Rica while relaxing in well-appointed accommodations throughout your journey.
Check out our Q&As
Is there a guide provided during the tour?
The tour does not have a guide.
What type of accommodation is included in the tour?
The tour includes 7 nights in hostels or 3-star hotels, with specific nights allocated in San Jose, Puerto Viejo, and La Fortuna.
Are meals included in the tour package?
The tour includes 7 breakfasts.
What transportation is provided during the tour?
Transportation as per the itinerary is included, which covers shuttle transfers between Puerto Viejo, La Fortuna, and San José, as well as airport transfers.
What activities are included in the tour?
The tour includes exploring and relaxing in Puerto Viejo and visiting La Fortuna and Arenal.
What is the starting and ending location of the tour?
The tour starts and ends in San José, Costa Rica.
What can I do during my free time in Puerto Viejo?
During your free time in Puerto Viejo, you can visit beautiful beaches like Playa Chiquita, Playa Negra, and Punta Uva, or engage in activities such as surfing lessons, horseback riding on the beach, snorkeling in National Park Cahuita, or visiting the Kekoldi indigenous region.
What optional activities are available in La Fortuna?
In La Fortuna, you can enjoy activities such as visiting hanging bridges, ziplining, canyoning, mountain biking, ATV rides, kayaking, white water rafting, or sloth observation.
Is there an age limit?
No! Most of our bamba travellers fall between the ages of 18 - 35, but everyone is young at heart and welcome to come experience the world with us!
If you are between the ages of 18 and 118, we invite you to travel with bamba and have the time of your life!
Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Most of our trips cater to the adventurous independent traveller.
In fact, many of our travellers arrive on their own and quickly find that they easily meet like-minded people along the way at their hostels, on transportation, or during activities.
Do I need travel insurance?
We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance for your trip, especially when travelling in developing countries.
Bamba does not include travel insurance of any type.Your current medical insurance may cover part of your trip, so it is important for you to become familiar with your current coverage. We recommend purchasing additional travel insurance that provides coverage for medical emergencies, emergency evacuation and repatriation, lost or stolen items and unforeseen cancellations. If you plan to participate in activities such as white-water rafting, trekking, sand-buggy rides, etc please make sure they are included in your policy.
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Reviews of this operator
Jonas Nesset(Norway)
The company is exceptional. When...
Dec 10 2019
The company is exceptional. When I had questions, I always got prompt and professional answers. The excursions that Bamba organized were fantastic! Thank you once again for everything!
Shane Alce(United Kingdom)
For true explorers....
Aug 12 2019
For true explorers.
Marian Reder(Germany)
To this day, this is...
Oct 2 2019
To this day, this is the best tour we've ever done together as a couple! The fun activities, great hotels and nice guides worth the money! We were always taken care of and they made sure that we had a good time. This tour is definitely worth taking.
Tanja Ottosen(Denmark)
The Bamba Team really made...
Jan 9 2020
The Bamba Team really made my journey one of the most memorable experiences of my life! Still so nice and supportive! They handled everything and responded to each question within a few minutes. I wholeheartedly recommend it to everyone. Especially if you want to do a lot of activities and travel to a lot of different places without feeling rushed. They've also helped me with specific issues that weren't covered by the tour, as well as answering general questions. Thank you so much for making my journey so enjoyable!
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Braiden Rowe(United States)
The tour was fantastic; I...
Feb 12 2020
The tour was fantastic; I was able to visit some of Japan's most beautiful locations, and the accommodations were excellent, with convenient access to the city's best attractions. Also, our tour guide was fantastic. I will pick bamba again and recommend the tour to anyone who wants to see Japan while having a good time!!
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Aaron Davies(Australia)
I only have good words...
Oct 23 2019
I only have good words about our trip to Kenya. The entire experience was totally magical and I struggle to say how fantastic it was. We were fortunate enough to have a brilliant vehicle for ourselves, but we had great luck with David for our guide too. He was very knowledgeable, courteous and nice. Thank you for helping to create this fantastic safari experience. I Highly recommend this company.
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Matteo Hoffmeister(Germany)
Bamba Experience has been the...
Jun 5 2019
Bamba Experience has been the best tour guide I've ever had. Every tour has been a thrilling experience. There are so many things to choose from. Bamba has been extremely helpful in providing us with all of the necessary information for our departures and activities! Bamba has made this a simple and enjoyable experience. I'll certainly tell my friends and family about it! Thank you very much, Bamba!!
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Melanie Liu Chang(Australia)
We organized a trip through...
Feb 20 2020
We organized a trip through Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia on the hop-on, hop-off bus. It made the trip so much simpler for us as first-time travelers because we just had to send an email to arrange the bus, which avoided the hassle of looking for the best price and so on! We also had a number of tours included, they were all amazing and saved us the trouble of trying to find the best offers on our own; it also meant we got to see a lot of stuff we wouldn't have seen otherwise.
Overall, it was a fantastic experience that I will strongly suggest and use again!
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Marius Halvorson(Norway)
Our Bamba tour of Vietnam...
Jun 25 2019
Our Bamba tour of Vietnam was fantastic. We had a lot of new experiences and all of the help we needed to make this a stress-free vacation. The well-organized accomodation and transportation were excellent. We will certainly use Bamba in the future.
Alexis Helman(Australia)
I had booked our Uyuni...
Jun 25 2019
I had booked our Uyuni Salt Flats & Desert Adventure 3D/2N (Uyuni to Atacama) tour via an Australian travel agency, but they had made an error and refused to assist us or take responsibility. This was very difficult for us because we wanted to have a stress-free honeymoon. I contacted Bamba and I asked if we could talk on the phone so they made the improvements to our tour reservation that our travel agent declined to make. The quality of service was exceptional and they generously offered to us a complimentary gift because it was our honeymoon. I can't say enough good things about Bamba.
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Bamba Travel allows you to make 2 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 60 days before the start of the tour.
Transfer as credit to Future Tours
Bamba Travel allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform bamba travel, 60 days before departure.
Low Deposit
Bamba Travel requires a minimum deposit of
20%
or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 30 days before departure.
Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of bamba travel charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
Costa Rica Nature Explorer 8D/7N
8 Days Starting and ending in San José, Costa Rica
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