San Jose Trip Overview
This 10-day guaranteed departure tour is the perfect combination of surfing and wildlife adventure. With miles of white sand beaches and unparalleled waves, Costa Rica is a world-class surfing destination. You can relax and surf in places like the tiny village of Jacó with beaches of volcanic sand of cinnamon and Tamarindo where a reputation has been forgotten by the beauty of this city and its beaches. End in Dominical and enjoy the relaxed vibe of this tiny village surrounded by stunning nature.
Additional Info
Duration: 10 days
Starts: San Jose, Costa Rica
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Nature & Wildlife
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What to Expect When Visiting San Jose, Province of San Jose, Costa Rica
This 10-day guaranteed departure tour is the perfect combination of surfing and wildlife adventure. With miles of white sand beaches and unparalleled waves, Costa Rica is a world-class surfing destination. You can relax and surf in places like the tiny village of Jacó with beaches of volcanic sand of cinnamon and Tamarindo where a reputation has been forgotten by the beauty of this city and its beaches. End in Dominical and enjoy the relaxed vibe of this tiny village surrounded by stunning nature.
Itinerary
Day 1: Day 1 : ARRIVAL SAN JOSÉ
Stop At: Juan Santamaría International Airport, Alajuela Province, Alajuela, Costa Rica
Your Costa Rican adventure begins on arrival to Juan Santamaría International Airport in San José. Our representative will meet and greet you and then direct you to your transport, which will drop you off at your hotel in San Jose for your first night in Costa Rica.
Overnight in San José
Duration: 12 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Standard Hotel Category = Park Inn or similar 3*
Day 2: Day 2 : SAN JOSÉ – TAMARINDO (265 Km – 4.5 Hrs)
Stop At: Wyndham Tamarindo, 200m al E y 800m al N del Bco. Ncal. de Tamarindo Guanacaste CR Tamarindo Provincia de Guanacaste CR, Provincia de Guanacaste, Tamarindo, Costa Rica
After breakfast at the hotel, get ready to start your tour today. You will be picked up at your hotel at around 8 am with a shared transfer and taken to your hotel in Tamarindo for check in. Rest of day at leisure to rest or join our optional tour: Sunset Catamaran. You will be picked at your hotel at 1 pm and transfer to Catamaran. Glide silently along Costa Rica’s Gold Coast while passing some of Guanacaste’s exotic bays, white sand beaches, and tropical jungles. Gaze off the bow with a cold tropical drink, prepared and served by our crew, as you scan the seas for dolphins, sea turtles, flying fish or even a breaching whale. Stop in a tranquil bay, drop anchor, and frolic in the blue Pacific. Snorkel in the bay or run down the deserted white sand beach while the ever-helpful crew prepares a feast of BBQ chicken, yellow Spanish rice, fruit, chips, black bean puree, pico de gallo, and homemade chocolate chip cookies. Return to the hotel at approximately 5.30 pm.
Overnight in Tamarindo
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Standard Hotel Category = Wyndham Tamarindo or similar 3*
Day 3: Day 3 : TAMARINDO
Stop At: Wyndham Tamarindo, 200m al E y 800m al N del Bco. Ncal. de Tamarindo Guanacaste CR Tamarindo Provincia de Guanacaste CR, Provincia de Guanacaste, Tamarindo, Costa Rica
Breakfast at the Hotel. Leisure day in the Tamarindo to enjoy the beach, the waves and explore the area on your own or enjoy one of our optional activities: ATV & Zipline Combo. The adventure starts either at 7.30 am or 12.30 pm and takes approximately 4 hours. We will ride the ATV’S across the local town of Brasilito, Flamingo and Potrero, crossing rivers and creeks. When we arrive at the canopy the guide will initiate the zip line tour. This canopy has 11 cables, some of them suspended up to 25 meters high above the ground and over 400 meters long. At the end enjoy some of the local attractions such as serpentarium, butterfly garden, monkeys and souvenir shops. Then we will ride the ATV’S back to the office. If you prefer a more relaxed experience, you can join this optional tour: Horseback Riding. The tour begins either at 7.30 am or 2.30 pm and takes approximately 2 hours. Start in the village of Brasilito on the route along the beaches and mountains. We can make stops during the tour if you wish to take pictures. In a short time we will change from strolling along a trail through the tropical forest, the home of monkeys, lizards, butterflies and other fascinating flora and fauna, to galloping on the most beautiful beaches.
Overnight in Tamarindo
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Standard Hotel Category = Wyndham Tamarindo or similar 3*
Day 4: Day 4 : TAMARINDO – JACÓ (235 Km – 4 hrs)
Stop At: Terraza del Pacifico, Playa Hermosa, 34, Provincia de Puntarenas, Jacó, 04023, Costa Rica
Breakfast at the Hotel & Check Out. At approximately 8 am, departure to Jacó. Jaco is the closest beach to San Jose and one of the most visited coastal destinations in Costa Rica. The beach is a strip of 2.5 miles (4 km), with world famous spots such as Playa Hermosa, which even hosted a Surfing World Championship organized by ISA in 2009. With waves suitable for beginners and experts, numerous services and an active nightlife, Jacó is an excellent option for the practice of this fantastic sport.
Overnight in Jacó.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Standard Hotel Category = Terraza del Pacífico or similar 3*
Day 5: Day 5 : JACÓ
Stop At: Terraza del Pacifico, Playa Hermosa, 34, Provincia de Puntarenas, Jacó, 04023, Costa Rica
Enjoy a fantastic breakfast at the hotel and spend this day in Jaco surfing, resting or continuing to discover corners of Jaco such as El Miro with spectacular views of Jaco. On the way up you can find monkeys, frogs, toucans and barnacles in their natural environment, in addition to decorated walls and many graffiti, seriously, they are many, you can also enjoy a bike ride, but not just any Bike, the preferred one is “Banana”. Or just marvel at a sunset, from the balcony of a hotel, from the mountain, from your table in a restaurant or just sitting on the sand, and enjoy this free show nature has to offer. There is no sunset like this, and I assure you that the ones in Playa Jaco have a magical touch that you will love.
Overnight in Jacó.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Standard Hotel Category = Terraza del Pacífico or similar 3*
Day 6: Day 6 : JACÓ
Stop At: Terraza del Pacifico, Playa Hermosa, 34, Provincia de Puntarenas, Jacó, 04023, Costa Rica
Take advantage of this last day in Jacó, after breakfast at the hotel and join one of our optional tour: Carara National Park. At 7.30 am you will be transferred to Carara National Park. Known as one of Costa Rica’s many beautiful national parks; the Carara National Park is located on the Pacific coast being a very important ecological transition zone. Bordering the Pan-American Highway, this park is unique as the Amazonian and Mesoamerican ecosystems converge here to form a distinct biological reserve where the climates of the Pacific dry north meet the humid south coast. With a fantastic array of wildlife on display, visiting this park makes for a great nature hiking trip. Monkeys, crocodiles, armadillos, peccaries, waterfowls, opossums, sloths, boas, kinkajou, margay cats, jaguars, white tail deer and ozelots can be found here, as well as a wide assortment of birds and other reptiles and amphibians. The Carara National Park is also one of the few places where you can get to see the rare Scarlet Macaws, Jacamars and Trogons. This tour will take 4 hours. Or you can choose another optional tour: Vista Los Sueños Horseback Riding & Waterfalls. This is perhaps one of the best ways to discover the wonders of the Costa Rica rainforest. Come and discover nature at its best in our private and exclusive 80-acre property, where you will also enjoy our own private waterfalls and natural swimming pools. You may be able to spot some great wildlife such as toucans, scarlet macaws, and white-faced monkeys. Upon arrival at the waterfalls and swimming pool area, you will have some time to relax and enjoy the waterfalls and natural slide. The tour starts at our beautiful Herradura Costa Rica base, just 10 minutes from Jaco Beach and Los Suenos Resort. Once you arrive, we will equip you and you will depart on our journey to the waterfalls and natural swimming pools. Along the way, you will see farms, get a close look at nature, as you start ascending through the rainforest. During the tour your bilingual guide will provide bottled water and at the end of your journey, after 2 hours we will greet you with fresh tropical fruits.
Overnight in Jacó
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Standard Hotel Category = Terraza del Pacífico or similar 3*
Day 7: Day 7 : JACÓ – DOMINICAL (110 Km – 1.5 hrs)
Stop At: Hotel Diuwak, Dominical, Puntarenas Province, Punta Arenas, Costa Rica
Breakfast at the hotel and check out. Departure to your next destination around 8 am, Playa Dominical in the exotic South Pacific. Dominical is a beach town in the South Pacific of the province of Puntarenas. It is surrounded by tropical forest and its population is extremely small. Its beach, characterized by its strong waves and open sea, measures around 2 kilometers and is on the banks of the mouth of the Baru River. It is famous for its great waves throughout the year and is well known by most surfers in Costa Rica. The town began as a small fishing village but has grown to become a well-known Costa Rican tourist destination, especially for surfers.
Overnight in Dominical
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Standard Hotel Category = Diuwak or similar 3*
Day 8: Day 8 : DOMINICAL
Stop At: Hotel Diuwak, Dominical, Puntarenas Province, Punta Arenas, Costa Rica
Breakfast at the hotel. Spend the day at leisure in Dominical. Enjoy the beach, the waves and explore the area on your own.
Overnight in Dominical.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Standard Hotel Category = Diuwak or similar 3*
Day 9: Day 9 : DOMINICAL
Stop At: Hotel Diuwak, Dominical, Puntarenas Province, Punta Arenas, Costa Rica
Breakfast at the hotel. If you need a break from the waves, the Dominical coasts also have dense tropical rain forests, which are excellent for hiking. They are home to several waterfalls and caves where you will have an unforgettable experience.
Overnight in Dominical
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Standard Hotel Category = Diuwak or similar 3*
Day 10: Day 10 : DOMINICAL – SAN JOSÉ (210 Km – 4 hrs)
Stop At: Juan Santamaría International Airport, Alajuela Province, Alajuela, Costa Rica
Enjoy your last breakfast in Costa Rica and after the Check out at the indicated time, you will be picked up by shared transfer and taken to San José Airport for your return flight.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
