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Eco Costa Rica Adventure Tours by Caravan
Unspoiled nature, natural habitats, virgin rainforests, wildlife refuges, biological reserves, and volcanoes; these are some of the fantastic highlights of Caravan’s Costa Rica adventure tours.
As our Caravan adventure tour guest you’ll get to enjoy bird watching river cruises, virgin rainforest hikes, aerial tram rainforest canopy tours, active volcanoes, and giant Leatherback turtle nesting beaches, plus much, much more! Be sure to bring your binoculars.
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All Inclusive Costa Rica Adventure Tours
Caravan Costa Rica adventure tour packages are unique in that they are fully guided all inclusive eco adventure tours. There are no surprise option sales and all itinerary activities, activity fees, ground transportation, meals and all inclusive Costa Rica hotels and resorts are all included for one low, all inclusive price.
Caravan Costa Rica tours are kid friendly (5 and older recommended) and structured to move at a comfortable unhurried pace so even families, groups, and seniors can participate in all the outdoor adventure tours and excursions.
Eco Friendly Adventure Tour
The peace-loving people of Costa Rica (Ticos, as they affectionately call themselves) are very warm and friendly and enjoy a well-deserved reputation for being environmentally conscious.
Costa Rica tourism is the country’s number one industry and with a population of just under 5 million people, Costa Rica has embraced eco-tourism on a grand scale, offering a plethora of Costa Rica adventure tours and activities for tourists.
Costa Rica has made the preservation of its natural heritage a top priority. In fact, Costa Rica adventure tour packages are always in high demand and Caravan’s eco friendly adventure tours tend to sell out quickly. We recommend booking your Costa Rica adventure tour as soon as possible to ensure the best tour dates for your group. Call Caravan Tours at 1-800-CARAVAN (227-2826).
About Costa Rica
There is so much to explore and discover in Costa Rica. Located between Nicaragua and Panama, Costa Rica is the second smallest Central American country, yet it is one of the world’s most ecologically rich countries. Costa Rica is home to 5% of all the world’s biodiversity!
With a solid reputation as the “wildlife sanctuary of the Americas”, Costa Rica is commonly called the “Jewel of Central America”. Rainforest canopy aerial tram rides, national park rainforest adventure tours, and giant Leatherback turtle nesting beaches have all helped make Costa Rica a favorite travel destination for tourists from around the globe.
Costa Rica Adventure Activities
Here are just some of the sights and sounds of the adventure tours you will get to experience on Caravan’s Costa Rica adventure tour.
Poas & Arenal Volcanoes
Many of Costa Rica’s 116 volcanoes are still active, like the natural fireworks of cone shaped Arenal volcano, near Fortuna, which is included in Caravan’s adventure tour of Costa Rica. Most Costa Rica volcanoes lie dormant however and a tourism favorite is Poás Volcano, which has been dormant since 1991 but still impresses visitors with its spectacular mile-wide crater and two unique crater lakes. Only in Costa Rica, the land of volcanoes, can the adventurous travel year-round and explore the wonders of natural active volcanoes surrounded by tropical rainforests, pristine waterfalls, and amazing wildlife and flora and fauna.
Indigenous Costa Rica Wildlife
Costa Rica is home to more than 500,000 wildlife species including butterflies, frogs, lizards, monkeys, and numerous turtle species. All of Caravan’s adventure tours to the rainforests of Costa Rica include river cruises that provide ample opportunity to spot caimans, crocodiles, howler monkeys, spider monkeys, whistling ducks, roseate spoonbills, turtles, scarlet macaws, and the web-footed, water walking lizards.
Natural Parks, Reserves & Refuges
Costa Rica has many National Parks including a tour favorite, Manual Antonio National Park. But this beautiful Central American country is also rich with wildlife refuges and protected biological reserves including Braulio Carillo Park with its famous cascading waterfalls, Cano Palma Wildlife Refuge (with its mysterious reflecting eco water systems) and Escalonia Cloud Forest Reserve. Cloud forests are similar to rainforests but with more humidity and less rain.
Aerial Tram Tour and River Cruises
Caravan’s adventure tour of Costa Rica also includes natural rainforest hikes and a two thrilling rainforest aerial tram rides that glide through the jungle canopy. As well, our guests get to enjoy a Tarcoles River bird watching and crocodile cruise plus a wildlife jungle cruise in Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge; both Costa Rica river cruises are accompanied by knowledgeable naturalist guides.
Book Your Costa Rica Adventure Travel Now!
Since 1952 Caravan’s escorted adventure travel tours have been conducted under the same family ownership and management – that’s more than 60 years!
Caravan’s Costa Rica adventure tours are legendary and include all-inclusive resort accommodations at some of Costa Rica’s finest hotels.
Come discover Costa Rica with Caravan and enjoy rainforest aerial tram canopy tours, wildlife river cruises, volcanoes, National Parks and turtle nesting beaches. Book your Caravan all inclusive Costa Rica adventure tour package now!
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2021 Hotels
2021 Hotels
Accommodations in the hotels and lodges are rooms with two beds and private bath or shower. A limited number of single rooms are available. Triple rooms are usually two beds.

Days 1, 2 • San José

Barcelo Palacio
The Barcelo San Jose Palacio Hotel is located 1 mile from downtown San José, amidst beautifully landscaped gardens in a quiet residential area. This five star hotel features two indoor restaurants, two bars, a casino, a large swimming pool and pool bar and restaurant, spa with Jacuzzi, steam bath, sauna, tennis and squash courts, massage therapists, hairdresser, and gift shops. Your hotel is fully air-conditioned. Free internet access.

Days 3, 4 • Fortuna

Magic Mountain
Magic Mountain Hotel and Spa is located on the northern end of Fortuna. All rooms have either a balcony or a terrace with a view of Arenal Volcano. Magic Mountain has a restaurant, sports bar, swimming pool with pool bar and two jacuzzis. The deluxe spa specializes in a variety of treatments including volcanic mud wraps, massages, facials, pedicures and manicures. Free internet access.

Days 5, 6 • Pinilla, Guanacaste

J.W. Marriott Resort and Spa
The elegant JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort and Spa is located on Costa Rica's northwestern coast in a thousand acre private Hacienda. This oceanfront resort sits on a pristine secluded beach surrounded by a natural sanctuary with extensive landscaped gardens. The resort has a full service spa and the largest pool in Costa Rica (over 25,000 square feet). The spacious guest rooms are each furnished with a private balcony or terrace. Guest rooms feature luxury bathrooms with a separate deep soaking bathtub and shower. Free internet access.
Day 7 • Manuel Antonio
TBA

Day 8 • San José

Real InterContinental Hotel
The Real InterContinental Hotel is located in the heart of San José's trendy Escazu area, adjacent to the Multiplaza, a large upscale shopping and entertainment complex. The hotel has three restaurants, two bars, gift shops, an outdoor swimming pool and jacuzzi, a tennis court, a fitness center, and a full service spa and beauty salon. The hotel is fully air-conditioned. Free internet access.

Airport Transfers
Airport Transfers
arrival Transfers
Caravan's vacation packages include complimentary arrival transfers from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San José, Costa Rica to your hotel in San José on the day the tour begins. These transfers are only available on the day the tour begins. See Travel Tips for more details.
departure Transfers
Caravan's vacation packages include complimentary departure transfers from your hotel in San José to the Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San José, Costa Rica on the day the tour ends, scheduled to arrive at the airport at 5:00 a.m, 7:00 a.m, 9:00 a.m., and 11:30 a.m. These transfers are only available on the day the tour ends. See Travel Tips for more details.
Airfare is not included or sold by Caravan.

Passports & Visas
Passports & Visas
To enter Costa Rica, you will need a U.S. passport valid for 6 additional months after the date of your arrival into Costa Rica. A 3 month tourist visa is automatically issued to U.S. citizens after clearing Costa Rica customs. Non U.S. citizens, please check passport and visa requirements. Note: It is recommended that children under 18 years old traveling internationally without both parents or legal guardians, carry a notarized letter of authorization signed by the missing parent(s) or guardian(s). A notarized birth certificate showing only one parent, a parent’s death certificate, or a court order of child custody may also be permissible. Failure to have proper documentation could result in denial of boarding by the airline, due to international child protection laws. See Travel Tips for more details.

Weather & Clothing
Weather & Clothing
Temperature °F (high/low) Rainfall (inches)
San José | Pinilla | |||
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Temp | Rain | Temp | Rain | |
Jan | 73/59 | 0.3 | 96/71 | 0.2 |
Feb | 75/59 | 0.2 | 96/71 | 0.2 |
Mar | 77/60 | 0.3 | 95/73 | 0.2 |
Apr | 78/60 | 1.7 | 95/73 | 1.5 |
May | 78/62 | 9.0 | 91/76 | 7.7 |
Jun | 78/62 | 11.5 | 89/73 | 9.1 |
Jul | 77/62 | 8.7 | 91/73 | 6.3 |
Aug | 77/62 | 10.0 | 91/73 | 9.1 |
Sep | 76/60 | 13.5 | 89/73 | 11.9 |
Oct | 77/60 | 13.5 | 89/73 | 10.9 |
Nov | 75/60 | 5.7 | 89/73 | 4.9 |
Dec | 73/59 | 1.6 | 91/71 | 1.2 |
Temperature °F (high/low) Rainfall (inches)
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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San José | ||||||||||||
temp | 73/59 | 75/59 | 77/60 | 78/60 | 78/62 | 78/62 | 77/62 | 77/62 | 76/60 | 77/60 | 75/60 | 73/59 |
rainfall | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 1.7 | 9.0 | 11.5 | 8.7 | 10.0 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 5.7 | 1.6 |
Pinilla | ||||||||||||
temp | 96/71 | 96/71 | 95/73 | 95/73 | 91/76 | 89/73 | 91/73 | 91/73 | 89/73 | 89/73 | 89/73 | 91/71 |
rainfall | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 1.5 | 7.7 | 9.1 | 6.3 | 9.1 | 11.9 | 10.9 | 4.9 | 1.2 |
Clothing Tips
This is a casual tour. Casual wear is suggested for sightseeing and daytime travelling. Dress code for evenings is casual. Suit jackets for men and dresses for women are never required on Caravan's Costa Rica tour. It is recommended to wear drip-dry clothing (such as that offered by Columbia, ExOfficio and Travelsmith) in the rainforest. Shirts with long sleeves and long pants are recommended for rain forest and cloud forest hikes. Pants that zip at the knee to convert into shorts are very comfortable in the rainforest. See Travel Tips for more details.

Travel Tips & FAQs
Travel Tips & FAQs
These are only the first 7 Travel Tips. Read all 100 Travel Tips Virtually everything! Hotels, all meals, all of the activities described in the itinerary pages, airport transfers in select cities, gratuities to hotel porters, restaurant staff and local guides. Caravan’s professional Tour Directors and local guides will be with you every step of the way, ensuring a worry free vacation. They are fluent in English, experienced and fun, ensuring a worry-free vacation. Prices do not include air travel, country entry or departure fees, airport porters, visas, phone calls, valet, laundry, all items of a personal nature, extra food and beverages not on the regular menu, and tips to the Caravan Tour Director and Driver. General fees and taxes are additional and listed separately beneath each tour’s price. Caravan Travel Protection offers peace of mind if you cancel for any reason whatsoever prior to the departure of the tour. The travel protection plan also includes air, baggage, evacuation and medical coverage. The cost is $129. Usually, you find a mix of different age adult travelers on a Caravan Tour. Children age five (5) and over are welcome, and children usually join tours offered during Christmas holidays, summer vacation and spring break vacation. A well-paced and unhurried itinerary is our goal, after all, you are on vacation! Touring days begin and end at reasonable hours and include frequent stops. While the occasional early morning departure is necessary, we do our best to ensure a leisurely vacation. It is recommended to bring at least one pair of quick-dry pants and one quick-dry shirt. The quick-dry pants that zip at the knee to convert into shorts are particularly popular. Be sure to also bring a sweater or jacket for the cooler night temperatures. Caravan does not make product endorsements, but many Central Americans feel that Avon Skin So Soft oil (not cream), or Avon's Expedition anti-mosquito spray is effective protection against mosquito bites in the jungle. Caravan does not endorse any vitamin, but please note that Central American pharmacies sell 500 milligram vitamin B-1 tablets, a non-prescription vitamin, as "anti-mosquito" pills. Many Guatemalans take Vitamin B-1 pills and eat garlic for about two weeks prior to and during their visits to the jungle because they believe that the smell of Vitamin B-1 and garlic repels mosquitoes. If you believe this may be of value, consult your doctor for further information on Vitamin B-1 and garlic. Guatemalans also avoid eating bananas in the rainforest, as it is believed that this smell attracts mosquitoes. Also, it is wise to wear light-weight quick-dry long-sleeved pants and shirts in these tropical areas. Included meals for each tour are listed at the end of each day. Meals are shown by B (breakfast), L (lunch) and D (dinner). All meals in Latin America are included. Many meals are included in the USA and Canada. Full, buffet, or deluxe continental breakfasts are included at most hotels. Coffee and tea are provided at all meals. In Latin America, bottled water is provided free on the motorcoach and purified water is provided at the meals. Alcoholic beverages are not included unless specified.My Tour Price Includes
My Tour Price Does Not Include
Caravan’s $129 Protection Plan Offers Peace of Mind
Age of Travelers on a Caravan Tour
A Well-Paced Itinerary
Preparing for the Tropics
Meals

Customer Reviews
Customer Reviews
These are only the first 7 Customer Reviews. Read all 279 Customer Reviews "I took the tour to see the nature and beauty of Costa Rica. It was beyond my expectations. Several friends had recommended this Caravan tour to me and now I am ready to recommend your company to others." "This was the best vacation I've had. It is the only way to see Costa Rica." "The sights were absolutely fabulous! We visited all the places we were interested in seeing. This was an exceptional tour at an exceptional price. The guides were very eco-minded. We received a good education from them and their passion for preserving their environment was contagious. We totally get it. Your Costa Rican tour was awesome." "The superior lodging and food made our concerns seem silly. We found all the hotels clean and modern and we were exceptionally pleased with the luxury, botanicals and unique character of the J.W. Marriott. We always try to support local artists when we travel, so we were delighted to visit Sarchi with its oxcart factory and its shop with an extensive selection of goods made in Costa Rica. We enjoyed the spectacular and clean pools at Baldi Hot Springs, cruising the Rio Frio; the focus on flora and fauna attracted us to this trip in the first place." "I was in awe. I was in Costa Rica on vacation. Couldn’t have asked for a better ride from our driver. A first class guy. My first Caravan trip and I would recommend you guys to anyone." "It is almost impossible to visit a country in one week, but Caravan is doing a wonderful job in Costa Rica. Food was incredible, very fresh, great variety and plentiful. Love all activities. Got to see all birds and animals including the elusive sloth. We had a smooth ride, everything was just wonderful." "I definitely want you to know our feeling about this tour considering it is one of if not the best tours we have ever taken. Every hotel was very good with outstanding locations - of course the Marriott was over the top. The efficiency that Caravan developed in hotel check-in was easy and fast. The sightseeing was outstanding for sure. We had been to Costa Rica previously and this was by far superior by the extensive destinations geographically seeing most of the country that tourists would be interested in. This coupled with the extremely skilled guide made it superior to what we had seen before. He was so very knowledgeable concerning every possible thing we were witnessing and much more. In addition, he has an extremely entertaining wit. We both had a wonderful time and were amazed at all we got for the $’s."
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Why Travel with Caravan?
Why Travel with Caravan?
Excellence Since 1952
You can trust our years of experience with tours of superb quality and excellent value. Caravan has enjoyed the same family management and ownership since 1952.




Caravan Care
For your safety, Caravan cancelled most 2020 and all 2021 tour departures and refunded 100% of all payments received. See Caravan’s Covid-19 Terms of Travel.
Caravan's Proud History
In 1965, Roger Mudd hosted a two-hour CBS TV special on Caravan Tours. This TV production took about one month to make and was so successful it inspired the 1968 romantic comedy movie “If it’s Tuesday this must be Belgium.” In the early 50’s the Mayor of Dublin presented Caravan with the Key to Dublin for bringing the first American tour to the city after WWII. Since then, Caravan has been recognized as a pioneer in travel. You can trust in our stability, experience and dedication to quality.
Great Hotels
Stay at park lodges, scenic resorts, and excellent hotels in great locations. See hotel descriptions on each tour page.
Meals
In Costa Rica, Panama, and Guatemala, Caravan includes all meals. For USA and Canada tours, included meals are listed on each itinerary page. In Latin America, bottled water is provided free on the motorcoach and purified water is provided at the meals.
Complete Sightseeing
Enjoy complete sightseeing with more visits, extra features, and local guides.
Fully Guided by Tour Directors
All tours conducted from start to finish by professional tour directors, who are fluent in English, experienced, and fun.
All-inclusive
Caravan includes all activities listed in the tour itinerary page. Caravan does not sell any optional activities which can add hundreds of dollars to your tour price. Your free time is scheduled in great settings where there is no need to buy additional expensive activities.
Shopping Freedom
Caravan will not bring you to overpriced shops in exchange for payments. Caravan gives you ample opportunity and time for great shopping, and the freedom to choose where and when to shop.
Great Value, Book Early
Caravan’s strong buying power gives you great vacations at prices much lower than you can find anywhere. In a typical year, most of our tours sell out quickly. Book early for the date you prefer and the best air fare.
How does Caravan Tours sell these tours for such a low cost?
Caravan delivers volume to our suppliers, who in turn reward us with their very best prices. We in turn pass these savings on to you, and you reward us by buying our tours. As volume continues to rise, we then receive even better prices from our suppliers, and we pass even greater savings on to you. This year our tours are better than ever.
Trade Association Memberships
Caravan is a member of ASTA (American Society of Travel Advisors), NTA (National Tour Association), ABA (American Bus Association), CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association), and ACMA (American Catalog Association).