Solo Travel: Costa Rican Getaway Upgrade
Waterfalls, volcanos, & beaches!
Visit San Jose for 4, 5, or 6 nights on this exciting Costa Rican solo adventure! Soak in the rich natural beauty of white sands and clear ocean waves! Take tours of Costa Rica’s best sightseeing areas, visit picture-perfect islands, and spend leisure time dining or shopping. See Arenal Volcano and its hot springs, marvel at gushing waterfalls, and explore national parks full of wildlife and foliage. Stay in an enhanced hotel in San Jose with this upgraded package.
What's Included
- Round-trip economy class airfare to San Jose (SJO)
- Round-trip airport transfers
- 4 nights in San Jose at the InterContinental Costa Rica at Multiplaza Mall, or similar
- Full-day Tortuga Island Tour, with light breakfast, lunch, cruise & tour*
- Full-day Arenal Volcano & Tabacon Hot Springs Tour with lunch & dinner
- Breakfast daily, 2 lunches and 1 dinner
*Traveler must bring a copy of their passport for this tour
Great Ways to Explore
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Experience the diverse terrain of Costa Rica for yourself! You'll find waterfalls, craters, beaches, and caves!
Dip your toes in the crystal clear waters of Tortuga Island!
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Taste traditional dishes like Gallo pinto, tamales, or rice pudding!
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Have a piping hot cup of coffee - the coffee bean is an important crop in Costa Rica!
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Keep an eye out for native wildlife like butterflies, hummingbirds, lizards, and more!
Enjoy a mix of tours and leisure time on this exciting Costa Rica solo vacation! Take a tour of Tortuga Island, where you can feast your eyes on the white beaches, endless vegetation, and crystal clear waters. Blow off steam with a visit to Arenal Volcano. That is followed by a visit to Tabacon Hot Springs, which is heated by the veins of the volcano!
This vacation is based out of San Jose, the popular capital of Costa Rica. Embrace the buzzy energy of San Jose - make sure you explore the city during your leisure time! Work on your tan on a warm sandy beach, dive into the crystal clear waters, and stroll the streets snapping pictures. You’ll find incredible nature at every step of the journey!
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
- Round-trip economy class airfare to San Jose (SJO)
- Round-trip airport transfers
- 4 nights in San Jose at the InterContinental Costa Rica at Multiplaza Mall, or similar
- Full-day Tortuga Island Tour, with light breakfast, lunch, cruise & tour*
- Full-day Arenal Volcano & Tabacon Hot Springs Tour with lunch & dinner
- Breakfast daily, 2 lunches and 1 dinner
*Traveler must bring a copy of their passport for this tour
-
Experience the diverse terrain of Costa Rica for yourself! You'll find waterfalls, craters, beaches, and caves!
Dip your toes in the crystal clear waters of Tortuga Island!
-
Taste traditional dishes like Gallo pinto, tamales, or rice pudding!
-
Have a piping hot cup of coffee - the coffee bean is an important crop in Costa Rica!
-
Keep an eye out for native wildlife like butterflies, hummingbirds, lizards, and more!
Enjoy a mix of tours and leisure time on this exciting Costa Rica solo vacation! Take a tour of Tortuga Island, where you can feast your eyes on the white beaches, endless vegetation, and crystal clear waters. Blow off steam with a visit to Arenal Volcano. That is followed by a visit to Tabacon Hot Springs, which is heated by the veins of the volcano!
This vacation is based out of San Jose, the popular capital of Costa Rica. Embrace the buzzy energy of San Jose - make sure you explore the city during your leisure time! Work on your tan on a warm sandy beach, dive into the crystal clear waters, and stroll the streets snapping pictures. You’ll find incredible nature at every step of the journey!
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
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Day 1. Welcome to San Jose!
Upon your arrival at SJO International Airport, a Swiss Travel representative will meet and greet you. You will be provided with all the necessary documentation needed during your vacation. Then, enjoy a transfer to your home for the next four nights!
Transfer to San Jose hotel
The InterContinental Costa Rica at Multiplaza Mall is an upscale hotel offering heated pools, a lavish spa, delicious restaurants, tropical gardens, and a great located within the Multiplaza Mall complex.
All guest rooms are comfortably decorated with 300 thread count Egyptian cotton sheets, blackout curtains, a 48” smart TV, high-speed Wi-Fi, and a work desk.
The hotel features four on-site restaurants, ranging from steak to sushi. Guests can also enjoy various dining options and stores within the Multiplaza Mall. Other nearby points of interest include the Jade Museum, the Pre-Colombian Gold Museum, and the Costa Rican Art Museum.
Day 2. San Jose
Today you'll enjoy a full-day tour to Tortuga Island, a beautiful and peaceful island off the southern tip of the Nicoya Peninsula.
Full-day Tortuga Island Tour, with light breakfast, lunch, cruise & tour
Your tour begins on Highway 27, a popular route connecting San Jose with the Pacific province of Puntarenas. Upon arrival, hop on a boat and experience a heavenly archipelago of several islands with lush natural beauty and a sanctuary home to seabirds, white sandy beaches, and the flora and fauna of central pacific region.
Located in this beautiful archipelago, 12 nautical miles from Puntarenas, Tortuga Island is almost 300 acres of beautiful palm-fringed beaches and emerald green water. Maintained as a protected forest, the island has been awarded the Ecological Blue Flag for more than five years, a distinction awarded to beaches in Costa Rica with pollution-free waters.
Day 3. San Jose
Discover two of Costa Rica's most iconic sights today on your full-day tour of the Arenal Volcano and Tabacon Hot Springs!
Full-day Arenal Volcano & Tabacon Hot Springs Tour
The impressive Arenal Volcano is a natural wonder located in the northern part of the country, a place you should definitely go to during your visit to Costa Rica.
Depart San Jose and make your way to the plains of the northern part of Costa Rica. Your first stop is at the famous town of Sarchi, known internationally for its hardworking craftsmen who give fame to this village as "The Cradle of Costarican Crafts."
Your journey then continues through the many different plantations until reaching the village of La Fortuna, where you will enjoya delicious lunch in a cozy restaurant. If the weather allows it, you will be able to enjoy a magnify view to the impressive Arenal Volcano.
After lunch, continue to the extraordinary Tabacon hot springs. The pools here flow across Tabacon River and are heated directly from the volcanic veins of the Arenal Volcano. These soothing waterfalls will make you feel rejuvenated due to all the benefits they provide. These springs help improve blood circulation and oxygenation, removes toxins from the body, stimulate metabolism, help digestion, promote relaxation and improve the functioning of the nervous system, which make Tabacon a must-visit destination.
End your day with a satisfying dinner before returning back to San Jose downtown.
Includes:
- Transportation
- Bilingual guide
- Entrance fee
- Lunch & dinner
Day 4. San Jose
Discover the vibrant energy of San Jose today. Make your way through the crowds as you walk down Central Ave (Avenida Central); San Jose's main street runs straight through the city and offers an abundance of shopping and eating options! Pop into the famous Mercado Central, treat yourself to a plate of arroz con pollo (chicken with rice), then continue on your way, stopping to enjoy the singing and dancing of the street performers along the way.
You can also stop by the National Theater of Costa Rica - perhaps you'd like to take a tour or see a performance!
Day 5. Depart Costa Rica
Enjoy a transfer to the airport in accordance with your departure flight.
Transfer to San Jose airport (SJO)
Fly home!
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