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Costa Rica Nature Adventure

8-Day Costa Rica Tour from San Jose to Liberia

Costa Rica Eco Adventure Guided Tour
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When do you want to travel?

Travel & Accommodation

8 days, 1 country and 9 cities

7 nights accommodation

Meals

7 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 4 Dinners

Activity Level

Dynamic

Group Size

Average 45 people

Itinerary

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Costa Rica's best: San Jose to Liberia

Glide through tree-lined waterways, relax in thermal pools, sample chocolate made from the world's best cacao and journey back in time with a native Quaker in Old Town Monteverde. Your Costa Rica tour captures the natural highlights of this biodiverse country.

From 2027, this tour will become a Small Group tour, with an average of 18 guests. Enjoy a smaller group setting while discovering the places, people and stories that make each destination special.

How you’ll travel
Guided throughout, with authentic local connections.

Standard regional accommodation

Selected hotel dinners plus a locally hosted meal

Deluxe coach travel

25 Experiences

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Choose Your End Location or Extend Your Tour

Choose to end your location in Liberia or San Jose, or extend your stay with 3 days in Guanacaste Beach.

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End your Small Group tour in Liberia

End your Small Group tour in Liberia

This Small Group tour ends in Liberia and features an average 16 travellers.

From

$2,595

End your Small Group tour in San Jose

End your Small Group tour in San Jose

This Small Group tour ends in San Jose and features an average of 16 travellers.

From

$2,595

With Guanacaste

With Guanacaste

This Small Group tour spends an additional 3 days in Guanacaste and features an average 16 travellers.

From

$3,250

End your Small Group tour in Liberia

End your Small Group tour in Liberia

This Small Group tour ends in Liberia and features an average 16 travellers.

From

$2,595

End your Small Group tour in San Jose

End your Small Group tour in San Jose

This Small Group tour ends in San Jose and features an average of 16 travellers.

From

$2,595

With Guanacaste

With Guanacaste

This Small Group tour spends an additional 3 days in Guanacaste and features an average 16 travellers.

From

$3,250

Trip map

Costa Rica Eco Adventure San Jose Liberia Guided Tour Map 2026

Day By Day Itinerary

8-day itinerary from San José to Liberia visiting 1 Country and 9 Cities.

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About this trip

Sightseeing highlights

Visit Tortuguero Village, Sarapiqui and Monteverde Cloud Forest

View Arenal Volcano

Explore Cocoa Farm with Master Chocolatier in San Isidro de Heredia, Monteverde with Quaker pioneer descendants

Hike through Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve guided by a Local Specialist

Cruise the canals of Tortuguero National Park

What's included?

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All porterage and restaurant gratuities

An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted

All hotel tips, charges and local taxes

Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals

Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras

Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing

All transport and transfers shown

Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)

Optional Experiences and free time

On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.

Frequently asked questions

Live, unedited & independent traveler reviews

Costa Rica Nature Adventure End Liberia trip reviews

Costa Rica Nature Adventure End Liberia trip reviews

Overall Trip Rating

4.8/

5

466 reviews

independently verified reviews

97% of reviewers would recommend to a friend.

"need improvement"

Rajesh Desai

3/5

Reviewed on 04/21/2026 10:45:53

high price cutting corners, dinners are decreasing, vegetarian option very small choice, too many

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"Costa Rica review"

Trusted Customer

3.5/5

Reviewed on 04/20/2026 07:44:30

Good service and very good guide There needs to be more interesting activities to do and wildlife to

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Trusted Customer

5/5

Reviewed on 04/20/2026 07:35:24

The people running the trip were beyond a 5 *,so organised and would do whatever necessary to make

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Kimberly Vetal

5/5

Reviewed on 04/13/2026 10:50:37

very professional. They pay attention to details. very fun. busy and early starts.

Wayne Kiser

5/5

Reviewed on 04/13/2026 10:42:25

Trusted Customer

5/5

Reviewed on 04/13/2026 10:39:08

A great way to see Costa Rica!

Trusted Customer

5/5

Reviewed on 04/10/2026 07:57:31

"Adventures with Trafalgar"

Bernard Karmatz

5/5

Reviewed on 04/10/2026 07:53:50

Our tour director was accessible, knowledgeable and attentive along with the attentive driver.

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"AMAZING"

Yvonne Musil

5/5

Reviewed on 04/07/2026 12:37:04

This was an incredible way to experience Costa Rica. There’s no way we could have seen and done so

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Glenn Hofmeister

4/5

Reviewed on 04/07/2026 12:31:02

The trip was good, but what concerned us was when we signed up for the trip, we wanted to spend an

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You'll make a positive impact to people, planet and wildlife on this tour

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Feel good (and do good) travel

It feels good to do good. These sustainable travel experiences help you meet inspiring people, support local communities, and make amazing memories that last a lifetime.​

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Sustainable development

Our sustainable experiences help advance 11 of the United Nations SDGs and make the world that little bit better.

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Unique to TTC

Under our sustainability strategy, we've committed to have at least one MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience on every single one of our tours.

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