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One Week in Costa Rica
All 7 Day Costa Rica Tours Itineraries, Tours & Packages 2021/2022
Plan an amazing trip for Costa Rica one week itinerary. Explore 148 Costa Rica 7 day trips from 139 experts with 2,396 reviews. Classic and off the beaten path itineraries.
Plan an amazing trip for Costa Rica one week itinerary. Explore 148 Costa Rica 7 day trips from 139 experts with 2,396 reviews. Classic and off the beaten path itineraries.
Costa Rica in a Week
Costa Rica Experience
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- Try to spot the elusive resplendent quetzal when you’re exploring Monteverde’s steamy cloud forests. Better yet, why not consider a jungle zip-line to get high in the sky for the best views?
- Spend time wandering through the Mercado Municipal de Artesanias artisan stalls in San Jose – Costa Rica’s cultural heart. With plenty of time to stop for a refresco (smoothie), this is a good opportunity to people-watch.
- Lend a hand at a farmstay outside of Santa Rosa de Pocosol and learn some home-cooked recipes and techniques from the locals on a visit to the Juanilama agricultural community.
- Marvel at the size and stature of the Arenal Volcano on the horizon, maybe taking a soak and relaxing in La Fortuna’s lava-heated thermal springs.
- With plenty of time to chill out at your own pace, Quepos’ surf vibe is ideal for catching some waves, lazing on the white-sand beaches or hiking the lush trails of Manuel Antonio with your travel pals.
Highlights of Costa Rica
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- Discover Costa Rica's incredible nature and wildlife
- Explore unspoilt tropical rainforest and look down into volcanic craters
- Search for birdlife in the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
Costa Rica in 7 days - A Week In Paradise - Shuttle Transfers
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Viva Costa Rica
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- 4 Dinner (D)
- 8 Breakfast (B)
- Arenal: Grab your camera, as you’re about to experience a live (and very photogenic) volcano in the Costa Rican rainforest.
- Arenal: It's like a dream come true. We finally get to learn how to make chocolate. (And hopefully eat some too).
- : Insta-op! Trek around the jungle and admire this sparkling tower of water. Then cool off with a dip in the pool.
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- Monteverde: Visit a family-run coffee farm and learn more about the source of your Flat White obsession. Side note: they make chocolate here too.
- Monteverde: A stroll through this misty upper level of the forest canopy is an otherworldly experience. We’re literally on cloud 9 with excitement (soz).
- Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio: Ah! The place of our wildest travel dreams. Lush jungle with sloths chilling in the trees. Paradise beaches just made for a relaxing beer.
Tropical Costa Rica - 2024
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- Discover the history of coffee in Costa Rica during your visit to a coffee plantation.
- Learn about local farming practices and learn to make tortillas while having lunch at Don Juan Finca Educativa.
- Take your journey to new heights and explore the Monteverde Cloud Forest from the elevated treetop canopy.
- Put your feet up and relax during a 2-night stay in Guanacaste known for the country’s most beautiful beaches.
- Enjoy the breathtaking scenery surrounding Arenal Volcano.
- Spot indigenous wildlife while on a Cano Negro riverboat cruise.
Costa Rica: Family Volunteer Adventure
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- Spend a morning helping out at a wildlife rescue center
- Hike through the treetops of a cloud forest on hanging bridges
- Experience life in a rural town, planting trees and savoring local cuisine
- Rejuvenate in a natural hot springs at the base of a volcano
- Traverse a coastal rainforest to uncover pristine beaches teeming with wildlife
- Foster your family’s love of wildlife in one of the most biodiverse countries
- Spot wildlife such as toucans, sloths and monkeys with a naturalist guide
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Costa Rica National Parks
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Costa Rica: Wildlife Safari
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- Canoe the winding waterways of Tortuguero National Park
- Come face-to-face with injured toucans, sloths, and monkeys at a local conservation center
- Tour the world-leading La Selva Biological Station in the rainforest
- Spot howler and white-faced monkeys while rafting the Sarapiqui River
- Experience a Costa Rican cooking class
Flavors of Costa Rica
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- Marvel at picture perfect Arenal Volcano and refreshen your sprit in the many thermal hot-springs
- Slow down a little and relax on the white sand beaches of Manuel Antonio National Park
- Cruise the Tortuguero Canals looking for wildlife from your jungle lodge and visit the local community for some fun
- Zipline high above the lush cloud forests of Monteverde
- Smell the sweet aroma of Costa Rican coffee at Don Juan
- Walk your way through cosmopolitan San Jose’s artisan markets while sipping on a smoothie
Monkeys, Jungles and Volcanoes
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Costa Rica Adventure
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- Tortuguero National Park
- Arenal Volcano
- Turtle National Park
- You'll see birds, monkeys and other animals in their natural habitat along the trek
Costa Rica – The Sea Turtle Initiative
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- Volunteering with a sea turtle conservation organization
- Getting up close and personal with howler monkeys, toucans and reptiles
- Visiting a center that rescues and rehabilitates ocelots and pumas
- Hiking through lush rainforest with a naturalist guide
- Live steps from pristine Costa Rican beaches
- Boating through unspoiled rainforest to view crocodiles and tropical birds
- Flying through the treetops on a zip line adventure
- Tubing down a jungle river surrounded by beautiful vegetation
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- Some of the best mountain biking opportunities offered by this land of diversity
- Bike Orosi to Turrialba
- White Water Rafting at Pacuare River
- Puerto Viejo Beach
- Explore active volcanoes, coffee plantations, tropical rivers and lowland rainforests
Costa Rica Family Experience
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- Kick back on costa rica's pristine beaches
- Visit a local family to learn to make tortillas
- Spot nature in a dense cloud forest
- Enjoy the natural beauty of manuel antonio national park
- Kayak and paddle-board in la fortuna
Costa Rica: Eco Rainforest Adventure
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- Visit and Poas Volcano National Park
- Head Into the Rainforest and learn about Conservation
- VisitCorcovado National Park
- Enjoy a Day at the Beach
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- Visit rainforests and beaches to get a taste of the best of Costa Rica
- Try everything from ziplining to hot springs to crocodile safaris
- Enjoy incredible views of Arenal Volcano, Jaco Beach and more
- Save up to 32% off trips to every continent on earth
- Redeem anytime before 2023. Last minute changes OK.
- Get a full refund.
Natural Highlights of Costa Rica
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- Devour a delicious lunch at a g adventures-supported coffee co-op
- Learn how to make tortillas in a local home
- Listen to a lecture from a monteverde institute researcher
- Hike the trails of cloud forest reserves and breathtaking parks
- Search for wildlife while exploring the pacific coast
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- Experience some of the highlights of the Arenal Volcano
- Choose from a list of great tours that include everything from caving to nocturnal eco tours
- Hike along the lava trails of Arenal Volcano
- Try the natural volcanic hot springs
Tropical Costa Rica - 2024
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- Discover the history of coffee in Costa Rica during your visit to a coffee plantation.
- Learn about local farming practices and learn to make tortillas while having lunch at Don Juan Finca Educativa.
- Take your journey to new heights and explore the Monteverde Cloud Forest from the elevated treetop canopy.
- Put your feet up and relax during a 2-night stay in Guanacaste known for the country’s most beautiful beaches.
- Enjoy the breathtaking scenery surrounding Arenal Volcano.
- Spot indigenous wildlife while on a Cano Negro riverboat cruise.
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