What makes this trip special?
Lots of easy-to-see wildlife
Tortuguero
Costa Rica's most active volcano
Arenal
Forest in the clouds
Monteverde
Itinerary
Day Overnight
1
San José
2
Tortuguero
3
Tortuguero
4
Arenal
5
Arenal
6
Monteverde
7
Monteverde
For the detail of each day click the ‘Day-by-day’ tab above.
Day-by-day itinerary for 'Just a Week in Costa Rica'
Guide prices for 'Just a Week in Costa Rica'
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Mid-range hotels, shuttle bus transfers
2 people sharing
£1,165
£1,205
Mid-range hotels, selfdrive (Vitara)
2 people sharing
£1,240
£1,300
Upper range hotels, selfdrive (Gran Vitara)
2 people sharing
£2,015
£2,340
Upper range hotels, private transfers (ex Day 2)
2 people sharing
£2,085
£2,335
Prices are per person and include:
all travel in Costa Rica all accommodation meals as indicated (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner) shared services of resident English-speaking naturalist guide in Tortuguero
Prices do not include:
international flights travel insurance airport and departure taxes items of a personal nature such as drinks, tips, laundry, etc any optional excursions you may buy locally
Customer reviews for
'Just a Week in Costa Rica'
Recent reviews are shown here from holidays based on this initial design. In each case the itinerary may have been modified
(a little or a lot) to suit the individual traveller.
Average customer rating 99%
Very impressed with Geodyssey, will definitely use again. We will recommend to friends. Thanks for everything.
Best parts:
Tortuguero and Arenal
All the arrangements were spot-on. Pick-ups were on time (or early) and the drivers helpful and friendly. The tour was a good balance of excursions and leisure and all the hotels were unique and original - far better than any concrete chains. We were v
Best parts:
Boat trips to Tortuguero and Monteverde
Overall the holiday and all arrangements with Geodyssey were excellent. We'd recommend Geodyssey to our friends and family.
Best parts:
Wildlife at Tortuguero, hanging bridges at Arenal. Hotels at Arenal and Monteverde and location of Manuel Antonio
Excellent organisation throughout was very reassuring and didn't compromise our wish to be independent travellers.
One of our best holidays abroad in a stunning beautiful country
You did a great job organising this. Support and planning was excellent. Sincere, personable and knowledgeable. Organisation at the other end was faultless, friendly and professional. Think you provided a great service.
Best parts:
the hacienda at Sarapiqui was lovely, friendly, lovely room, great food, lovely grounds and very relaxing.
Superb service from Geodyssey and Tenille in particular. Easy to follow instructions and all transfers/hotels/trips well run and organised (with exception to hot spring timings). Would definitely use your service again and highly recommend to others.
Best parts:
Impossible to choose - loved Tortuguero, hot springs, canopy walks, horse riding and pacific beaches.
The arrangements we had ran like clockwork. All the staff and guides we met were friendly and professional - and very knowledgeable about the country, wildlife and plants.
We'd like to thank you for helping us to arrange this part of our holiday in Co
Best parts:
The guides were excellent - with their expertise we were able to see so much wildlife - much more than we anticipated.
The holiday was an adventure in many ways and exceeded our expectations considerably. From start to finish - from our first contact with you regarding what we wanted to do and where we wanted to go - to be actually doing all we wanted - it was wonderful.
Best parts:
Tortuguero boat trips, the danta corcovado lodge, wildlife everywhere - especially the squirrel monkeys a few feet from our balcony at Danta Corcovado Lodge, the Costa Rican friendliness
We had an absolutely fantastic time. The organisation of the trip by Geodyssey was outstanding and this was one of the best holidays we have ever had. Everything ran smoothly and we always felt that because of the great attention to detail, we were supp
Best parts:
Amazing wildlife, turtles, volcanoes, lovely hotels
Overall, we thought the quality of service in terms of arrangements, itinerary, hotels, attention to detail, responsiveness, etc was excellent! We had a fantastic time every step of the way and will use Geodyssey again. Thank you!
Best parts:
There are so many 'best parts'. Really the whole trip was fantastic and with so many highlights and special experiences in each location
We had a great time, many thanks for everything.
Best parts:
Seeing the turtles at night in Tortuguero and the sky-trek
Just like to say best trip so far - would recommend to friends. Well organised, went like clock-work.
Best parts:
Tortuguero, Montezuma and Monteverde
Thank you - Costa Rica is a beautiful country, we had a wonderful time and the balance was excellent. Thanks to Tenille for advice in planning the trip.
Best parts:
Cannot choose - they were all wonderful and we had a fantastic time. The level of travel and accommodation suited us fine (except Grano de Oro was a bit posh!)
The transfers were especially hassle free and organised like clockwork but without fuss. Everyone very friendly and helpful. Guides spoke English well but were happy to let us practise our Spanish. Lots to do and holiday very well paced.
Many thanks
Best parts:
All equally good. Very hard to pick out best! Very good balance
Everything went smoothly and without any problems. The organisation was excellent and I loved all the hotels with a special mention for Arenal Volcano Inn and Bahia del Sol. I would not hesitate to recommend both your company and Costa Rica to all my fr
Best parts:
Tortuguero and Playa Potrero
Best parts:
Tortuguero and Playa Esterillos Este
The only thing that let the trip down was its length, we should have gone for longer. Geodyssey gave us a fantastic holiday we would never have organised on our own.
Best parts:
Loved everywhere but we got bitten by insects quite badly in Tortuguero (stronger bug spray next time). Arenal was a magnificent sight and Monteverde was incredible.
Everything ran like clockwork.
Best parts:
Maquenque and Central Valley
All our drivers and guides were wonderfully knowledgeable and enthusiatic. It was very obvious how close Geodyssey's link to Costa Rica is! For us the choice of Fonda Vela and Bougainvillea was very special. All the complicated links worked so well due t
Best parts:
We can't choose as there were so many special experiences.
The service throughout was superb.
Best parts:
Everything was good but especially Monteverde.
Our tour was well organised and the places we visited were well recommended. All tour guides we had were very good with a good level of English and very knowledgeable. The transport was clean and safe.
We definitely want to go back to Costa Rica.
Best parts:
Arenal and Manuel Antonio.
I normally bin requests for feedback but I intended to write to you anyway, so was glad to receive this report request. I thoroughly enjoyed the trip and as a solo traveller I was particularly pleased by the way that all the transport was organised. Ever
Best parts:
Tortuguero & Monteverde.
Brilliant!
Best parts:
White water rafting & Pacific Coast.
The staff at Geodyssey were really helpful. It was a well put together itinerary with excellent locations. Many thanks for helping to make my visit to Costa Rica a positive one and for the smooth travelling experience.
We had a wonderful time on our first trip to Central America. Thank you for ensuring everything ran so smoothly. We would definitely consider using Geodyssey for any future trips, which is very likely!
Best parts:
Night walk at La Tirimbina, Tortuguero, Sloth Sanctuary, the wild sloths at Manuel Antonio.
Absolutely loved the trip! We would definitely consider using Geodyssey again.
Best parts:
Pacuare Lodge and the rafting.
It is the first time I have used a tour operator to organise a holiday like this. Normally I would have done it all myself. It ran like clockwork and the staff who looked after us in Costa Rica were just lovely - thank you!
Best parts:
Many great adventures - snorkelling with sea turtles at Cano Island, Selvatura Canopy Walk, everything at Tortuguero.
Couldn't be happier - except next time I would add an extra destination. Have already recommended Geodyssey and Costa Rica to friends and would definitely use again. Thanks especially to Tenille.
Best parts:
Hanging Bridges at Arenal, the wildlife, the food, Nayara and El Silencio.
All was very good - thank you so much!
Best parts:
Maquenque Lodge was amazing - the staff, our room, the wildlife, the food!
I was very impressed with the organisation and transfers throughout. We enjoyed the whole trip.
Best parts:
The wildlife and environment at Tortuguero and Arenal.
A good overview for a week and much variety experienced.
Best parts:
La Tirimbina nightwalk and Tortuguero.
Every thing worked really well. Every one turned up on time etc. Great trip, amazing country, very well organised. We recommended Geodyssey.
Our holiday in Costa Rica was wonderful, and both Cathy and I want to thank you for your efficient organisation, including the choice of hotels and extra suggestions about where we should visit.
We were charmed by the Costa Ricans, and were give
Best parts:
We were charmed by the Costa Ricans, and were given a great welcome at each hotel we stayed at – particularly the smaller ones, like Aroma del Campo, Chayote Lodge and Danta Lodge
Seasonal information for 'Just a Week in Costa Rica'
Hotels for 'Just a Week in Costa Rica'
Day 1
Presidente
San Jose
Average rating 4.3 (102 ratings)
Hotel Presidente is located in the heart of downtown San José, on the corner of Central Avenue Boulevard and 7th Street, just 30 minutes in good traffic from the San Jose international airport. There are 80 rooms split between standard, superior rooms and 'Concept' suites, each with either two queen-sized beds or a king-sized bed, A/C, wireless internet, hair-dryers, mini-fridge, 32" cable LCD T.V, digital safe. Hotel amenities include rooftop "Azotea Calle 7" restaurant/bar serving light meals and drinks with a terrace with panoramic city views, dining room where a daily buffet breakfast is served, lounge area in reception where there is an honesty bar, computers for guest use, as well as a coffee/tea station, concierge service.
Exterior
Days 2 - 3
Mawamba Lodge
Tortuguero
Average rating 4.5 (245 ratings)
Mawamba Lodge is set amongst 15 acres of lush tropical gardens and within easy walking distance of Tortuguero village. The hotel's 54 rooms blend perfectly with the surrounding exuberant jungle vegetation. From the basic wooden bungalows you can hear a cacophony of sounds as you lie in bed. Ranchos with hammocks tucked away in the gardens are perfect for relaxing after a day of adventure. Private nature trails and an open sky butterfly farm provide the opportunity to discover different species of trees, palms trees, heliconias and many other plant species that abound in the tropical rainforest. There is also a red-eyed tree frog project by the swimming pool, bar and a buffet style restaurant. The package here includes all meals, morning and afternoon boat trips through the canals to observe the abundant wildlife. Although rustic, we like this lodge for its size and position in Tortuguero.
Day 5
Arenal Volcano Inn
Arenal
Average rating 4.8 (42 ratings)
Arenal Volcano Inn is a very good value mid-range hotel. Well located between the village of La Fortuna, the hot springs and Arenal Lake it has a very impressive view of the volcano. The 25 rooms are scattered over the small property in self-contained bungalows with pretty planting dotted in between. All rooms have views of the Volcano, two queen size beds, a/c, a private terrace, hair-dryer, safe, mini fridge, microwave oven and coffee maker. The hotel has two swimming pools, one for adults and one for children, and a jacuzzi. A small on-site spa offers several types of massages and mud treatments at affordable prices. Their restaurant on site serves Italian food fot those happy to eat at the hotel.
Days 6 - 7
Monteverde Country Lodge
Monteverde
Monteverde Country Lodge is a small rustic-style lodge located around a 10 minute walk from the centre of Santa Elena village. Each of the 16 simply furnished classic and superior rooms have cable T.V, private bathrooms with hot water, safety deposit box and free wifi. More spacious and most recently renovated, superior rooms also have coffee makers and hairdryers. Facilities also available at the lodge include a restaurant which serves Costa Rica/international cuisine, bar, laundry service and gated car parking. Guests also have access to the heated indoor pool, spa and exercise room at the lodge's sister property, Poco a Poco.
Lodge building