Costa Rica · 11 days

Costa Rica Experience

Illustrative image of Costa Rica
Day 1: Airport - San José
Welcome to Costa Rica! Reception at the airport by a representative of our agency, who will provide a detailed explanation of your selected route; they will deliver your welcome package and arrange your transfer to your selected hotel in San José. Accommodation in San José.
Meals included today: None
Entrances/excursions included: None
Day 2: San José - Irazú Volcano - Lankester Botanical Garden - Orosi - San José
Early in the morning you will be picked up at your hotel in the city and enjoy a scenic drive through small towns and lush green landscapes to reach Irazú Volcano. The view of the Central Valley from the mountain road is simply beautiful! First, you will continue ascending to the summit of Irazú Volcano, located at 3,432 meters above sea level (note that it can be quite cold at the summit). On clear days you can see the coast. After visiting the volcano, you will stop in the town of Cartago to visit the Basilica of Our Lady of the Angels, an important pilgrimage site for Costa Ricans. It treasures a vast collection of small gold and silver medals shaped like body parts that pilgrims bring as a sign of gratitude for having healed. The journey will then take you to the Lankester Botanical Garden near Orosí, which proudly maintains an extensive collection of orchids and bromeliads as well as an impressive variety of native plants. Subsequently, you will explore the surroundings of the picturesque and historic Central Valley and see Costa Rica's oldest church, the colonial church of Orosi dating back to 1767. After a day full of nature and history, you will return to San José.
Meals included today: Breakfast, lunch
Entrances/excursions included: Visit to Irazú Volcano National Park, Lankester Botanical Garden (see note in special conditions)
Day 3: San José - La Fortuna/Arenal Volcano
Breakfast and at a convenient time a representative from the car rental company will contact you at your hotel to complete the delivery of your rental vehicle. Today's destination is La Fortuna, with its main attraction and very impressive volcano, with an almost perfect cone of 1,670 meters above sea level. Activity has decreased in recent years, but the mere image of this colossus is a natural spectacle. Accommodation in La Fortuna.
Meals included today: Breakfast
Entrances/excursions included: None
Day 4: La Fortuna/Arenal Volcano
Free time to explore one of the most popular and spectacular tourist destinations in the area. La Fortuna is one of the most complete destinations with a wide variety of activities to offer; from adrenaline-pumping activities like canopy, rafting, safari, horseback riding, rappelling, bike tours; to natural hikes, caves, waterfalls, hanging bridges, and relaxing thermal-mineral baths from a volcanic vein. Accommodation in La Fortuna.
Meals included today: Breakfast
Entrances/excursions included: None
Day 5: La Fortuna/Arenal Volcano - Rincón de la Vieja
Breakfast and at your convenience drive toward the mountains of Guanacaste, where we will arrive at the foothills of Rincón de la Vieja National Park, which will offer us a dry forest combined with volcanic environment and will reward us with landscapes that are timeless. This is a wonderful natural park; due to its location, it is one of the least visited in the country, but that means the trails are peaceful and completely at your own pace. There is much to see such as an atypical volcano in its geography, meadows, waterfalls, mud baths, steam vents, among others. Accommodation in the Rincón de la Vieja area.
Meals included today: Breakfast
Entrances/excursions included: None
Day 6: Rincón de la Vieja
Free time to explore the different activities offered by Rincón de la Vieja National Park. You can enjoy the Guanacaste climate by horseback riding, canopy, or hiking through the national park that offers thermal waters, mud pots, fumarolic lagoons, the small volcano and jungle waterfalls, offering you a wonderful show, better than any other volcano in the country. Accommodation in the Rincón de la Vieja area.
Please note that Rincón de la Vieja National Park is closed on Mondays and entrance tickets must be reserved online to guarantee availability. Only credit card payment is accepted at the entrance, with presentation of your reservation and an identification document. To reach the park entrance, you will need to cross the private property of Hacienda Guachipelín, where a fee of approximately USD 2 per person will be charged if you do not have a night reservation.
Meals included today: Breakfast
Entrances/excursions included: None
Day 7: Rincón de la Vieja - North Pacific Beaches
Breakfast and at your convenience drive from Rincón de la Vieja to the North Pacific Beaches area. This area is famous for its spectacular beaches that offer more than 200 km of extension; which are blessed by pleasant weather, sands ranging from pure white to dark ash-colored grains and their crystal-clear waters with their variety of blue tones. Accommodation on one of the North Pacific beaches.
Meals included today: Breakfast
Entrances/excursions included: None
Day 8: North Pacific Beaches
Free days to discover the natural wonders of this place. Enjoy the sun, waves, fresh and warm ocean breeze that will relax you and allow you to escape the tensions of daily life. Among the many activities offered are fishing, enjoying canopy, visiting national parks, biological reserves, swimming, diving, surfing or simply sunbathing on its warm sands. Accommodation on one of the North Pacific beaches.
Meals included today: Breakfast
Entrances/excursions included: None
Day 9: North Pacific Beaches
Free day.
Meals included today: Breakfast
Entrances/excursions included: None
Day 10: North Pacific Beaches - San José
Breakfast and at your convenience drive from the North Pacific beaches area to San José. We recommend you make the most of your last day in Costa Rica. Enjoy the morning at the beach or leave early to plan an activity on the way. If you arrive in San José early, take a walk through the capital and enjoy the essence of the locals. Accommodation in San José.
Meals included today: Breakfast
Entrances/excursions included: None
Day 11: San José International Airport
The rental vehicle is available during the day if you wish to plan any activity, such as a visit to a coffee plantation in the province of Alajuela.
We recommend that you present yourself at the car rental company's airport office 3.5 hours before your flight departure to return the vehicle. The car rental company will then take you to Juan Santamaría International Airport in San José on a shared transport service so you can board your flight home. We hope your visit to our small country has been a gateway to connect with nature and that you have enjoyed many memorable experiences.
Meals included today: Breakfast
Entrances/excursions included: None

Prices per person

Tourist hotels: Presidente · Volcano Lodge · Cañon de la Vieja · Bahía del Sol
Rates valid from June 21 to August 31, 2026
SGLUSD 3290Inquirie
DBLUSD 1730Inquirie
TPLUSD 1570Inquirie
Rates valid from April 14 to June 20 and from September 1 to October 31, 2026
SGLUSD 2910Inquirie
DBLUSD 1550Inquirie
TPLUSD 1380Inquirie
Superior hotels: Crowne Plaza Corobicí · Tabacón · Hacienda Guachipelín · Tamarindo Diría
Rates valid from May 1 to August 31, 2026
SGLUSD 4190Inquirie
DBLUSD 2170Inquirie
TPLUSD 1840Inquirie
Rates valid from September 1 to October 19, 2026
SGLUSD 3980Inquirie
DBLUSD 2060Inquirie
TPLUSD 1760Inquirie
Rates valid from October 20 to December 17, 2026
SGLUSD 4710Inquirie
DBLUSD 2430Inquirie
TPLUSD 2080Inquirie
Package details

Included

- Airport reception
- Shared transfer from San José airport (SJO) to city hotel
- Accommodation in the mentioned hotels or similar in rooms with private bathroom
- 9-day vehicle rental with mandatory basic insurance as follows:
* 1-2 pax: Compact SUV 2WD (category R)
* 3-4 pax: Standard SUV 4WD (category H)
- Meals as described
- Welcome package with general information about the country (exact itinerary provided by travel agency)

Not Included

- International or domestic flights
- Tips
- Guide
- Fuel, tolls, parking fees or traffic fines
- Beverages and meals not mentioned
- Optional activities and/or entrance fees
- Exit tax SJO, currently USD 29 per person (generally already included in flight ticket)

Package Conditions

- For the Irazú Volcano, Orosi & Lankester Gardens excursion, a minimum of 2 participants is required.

Cancellation conditions:
Once the reservation is confirmed, cancellations up to 22 days before the start of the tour will incur a USD 50 per order fee.
Subsequently, the following cancellation fees will apply:
21 - 10 days before arrival: 30% penalty
09 - 07 days before arrival: 50% penalty
06 - 03 days before arrival: 80% penalty
02 - 00 days before arrival or no-show: 100% penalty

Hotel Tamarindo Diría Beach Resort:
Up to 30 days before arrival: no penalty
29 - 08 days before arrival: 1 night penalty
07 - 00 days before arrival, no-show or early departure: 2 nights penalty
Travel requirements for Costa Rica

Requirements and consular contacts

- Passport (minimum validity: 6 months)

Consulate:
Postal Address: 1963 - 1000 San José, Costa Rica
[email protected] - [email protected]
+506 234-6520 / 234-6270
Embassy:
Av. Callao 1769 7ºB, CP 1024, CABA
[email protected]
Telefax: +54 (11) 4814-1660 / 4815-0072

Important

It is the traveler’s responsibility to reconfirm the documentation required by the destination country with the corresponding consulate and to have all required documents at the time of travel.
General conditions
Paamul Travel Service S.R.L. is not responsible for the documentation or vaccinations required for entry into different countries. Travelers must consult the consulate or embassy of each destination.
Rates are subject to change without prior notice.
Prices do not include booking fees, VAT, banking charges, or RG 4815.

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