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Spending 5 days and 4 nights in San José, Costa Rica, while staying at a 4-star hotel, offers the perfect mix of cultural immersion, natural beauty, and modern comforts. As the vibrant capital city, San José is home to fascinating historical sites like the National Theater and the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum, giving visitors insight into the rich cultural heritage of Costa Rica. The city's central location also makes it an ideal base for day trips to stunning natural attractions, including nearby volcanoes like Poás and Irazú, lush coffee plantations, and serene cloud forests. After days of exploration, you can unwind in the comfort of your luxurious 4-star hotel, enjoying world-class dining and relaxation. With its unique combination of urban excitement and easy access to natural wonders, San José offers an enriching and balanced travel experience.

"Pura Vida" Costa Rica:

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Itinerary is for illustration purposes only, please refer to the "Includes" tab for tour inclusion details

Itineraries

Day 1

ARRIVAL AND SAN JOSE CITY TOUR

ARRIVAL AT JUAN SANTAMARÍA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (SJO) AND TRANSFER TO YOUR 4-STAR HOTEL (E.G., GRAN HOTEL COSTA RICA).
CHECK-IN AT THE HOTEL.
AFTERNOON: GUIDED WALKING TOUR OF DOWNTOWN SAN JOSE, INCLUDING VISITS TO THE NATIONAL THEATRE, GOLD MUSEUM, AND THE METROPOLITAN CATHEDRAL.
EVENING: DINNER AT A LOCAL RESTAURANT SUCH AS TIN JO OR LIZARRAN.

Day 2

ARENAL VOLCANO AND HOT SPRINGS DAY TRIP

FULL-DAY EXCURSION: VISIT TO ARENAL VOLCANO NATIONAL PARK WITH A GUIDED TOUR OF THE LAVA TRAILS AND SCENIC VIEWS OF THE VOLCANO.
AFTERNOON: RELAX AT ONE OF THE HOT SPRINGS RESORTS, SUCH AS TABACON HOT SPRINGS OR BALDI HOT SPRINGS.
EVENING: RETURN TO SAN JOSE AND DINNER AT YOUR HOTEL OR A LOCAL RESTAURANT.

Day 3

LA PAZ WATERFALL GARDENS AND POAS VOLCANO

MORNING: GUIDED TOUR TO THE LA PAZ WATERFALL GARDENS, WITH STUNNING VIEWS OF MULTIPLE WATERFALLS, A BUTTERFLY GARDEN, AND WILDLIFE RESCUE CENTER.
AFTERNOON: VISIT TO POAS VOLCANO NATIONAL PARK, WHERE YOU CAN VIEW THE ACTIVE CRATER LAKE.
EVENING: RETURN TO SAN JOSE FOR DINNER AT LEISURE.

Day 4

: COFFEE PLANTATION AND ARTISAN MARKET VISIT

MORNING: TOUR OF A TRADITIONAL COFFEE PLANTATION, SUCH AS DOKA ESTATE, WHERE YOU CAN LEARN ABOUT COFFEE PRODUCTION AND SAMPLE FRESHLY BREWED COFFEE.
AFTERNOON: VISIT TO THE SARCHÍ ARTISAN MARKET, FAMOUS FOR ITS HANDCRAFTED WOODEN OXCARTS AND SOUVENIRS.
EVENING: FAREWELL DINNER AT A ROOFTOP OR GARDEN RESTAURANT WITH VIEWS OF THE CITY.

Day 5

Departure

MORNING: LAST-MINUTE SHOPPING OR RELAXATION BEFORE CHECK-OUT.
TRANSFER TO THE AIRPORT FOR DEPARTURE.

  • 4 nights accommodation in a 4-star hotel (e.g., Gran Hotel Costa Rica or Radisson San José)
  • Daily breakfast
  • Guided city tours and day trips
  • Local transportation for tours and excursions
  • Entrance fees to select historical sites and parks
  • Some meals (where specified)
  • Any meals not mentioned
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Personal expenses for souvenirs, etc.
  •  Traveler insurance
  • Gratuity for drivers, tour operators, and waitress/waiters
  • Costs of additional excursions not included in package.
  • International and domestic flights to and from home country

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