Colorful Costa Rica Luxury Coach Tour 8 Days 7 Nights | Guaranteed Departures

Professional naturalist guides for the activities included in the itinerary

Daily breakfast + additional meals as per itinerary

A/C ground transportation throughout the tour
Airport meet & greet + private transfer on arrival day

7 nights of hotel accommodation (Premier or Cost Saver package)
Daily breakfast + additional meals as per itinerary
A/C ground transportation throughout the tour
Airport meet & greet + private transfer on arrival day
Private departure transfer to SJO on Day 8
All regular tours and entrance fees as mentioned in the itinerary, including:
    Arenal Volcano Hike
    Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
    Manuel Antonio National Park
Professional naturalist guides for the activities included in the itinerary
Scenic Lake Arenal crossing (Arenal → Monteverde)
Airport transfers are operated on a private (PVT) basis unless otherwise specified. All other transfers throughout the tour are operated on a shared basis
Taxes and service charges included

Optional Packages
1) ORIGINAL CANOPY TOUR — MONTEVERDE

Half Day | ~2.5 Hours
Location: Monteverde Cloud Forest Lodge
Physical Challenge: Medium | Adventure | Adrenaline
Cost : USD $96 (Adults) | USD $69 (Children)

The Original Canopy Tour Costa Rica at the Monteverde Cloud Forest Lodge was the first canopy tour in the world. Its location is perfect—close to Santa Elena town and the Monteverde Biological Reserve.

This thrilling experience lasts approximately 2 to 2.5 hours and includes:

10 cables ranging from 60m to 800m

Tarzan Swing

Rappel

⚠️ Rainy Season Notice (May–mid November):
Due to high probability of thunderstorms, the 2:00 p.m. tour does not operate during rainy season.

Minimum age: 5 years old

Includes: transportation and bilingual guide.
What to wear: comfortable clothes, walking shoes.
What to bring: camera, jacket or raincoat.
Schedule: 7:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m.

? 2) MONTEVERDE RESERVE TOUR

Half Day | ~4 Hours
Location: Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
Physical Challenge: Low to Medium | Nature | Hike
Cost: USD $132 (Adults) | USD $123 (Children)

The spectacular Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve feels like walking inside a grand green cathedral. On exposed ridges, wind-sculpted elfin woodlands are dramatically dwarfed, while deeper areas feature tall trees covered in orchids, ferns, vines, bromeliads, and mosses.

Thanks to varied microclimates and elevation changes, biodiversity thrives here — including jaguars, ocelots, hummingbirds, emerald toucanets, quetzals, and tens of thousands of insects.

You will explore nine different trails, each winding through the cloud forest and leading to some of the highest points in the reserve. This is more than a hike — it’s a once-in-a-lifetime immersion into a living, breathing ecosystem.

Includes: transportation and bilingual guide.
What to wear: comfortable clothes, walking shoes.
What to bring: insect repellent, camera, binoculars, raincoat.
Schedule: 7:00 a.m.

? 3) SKYWALK TOUR — MONTEVERDE

Half Day | 2.5–3 Hours
Location: Treetopia Park
Physical Challenge: Low–Easy | Nature | Hike
Cost: USD $113 (Adults) | USD $99 (Children)

The Skywalk Tour combines suspension bridges and forest trails, offering a peaceful introduction to the Monteverde Cloud Forest ecosystem.

You’ll walk a 1.7-mile circuit featuring:

6 hanging bridges (157ft–774ft long)

Heights up to 164 feet

Lush, magical tropical forest views from both canopy and forest floor

Trails include uneven surfaces, ascents, and descents.

Includes: transportation and bilingual guide.
What to wear: comfortable clothes and hiking shoes.
What to bring: insect repellent, camera, binoculars, raincoat or waterproof jacket.
Schedule: 7:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m.

? 4) TREE TRAM, TREK & WALK TOUR — MONTEVERDE

Half Day | 4–5 Hours
Location: Treetopia Park
Physical Challenge: Medium | Adventure | Hike | Ziplining
Cost: USD $227 (Adults) | USD $184 (Children)

Ride the Tree Tram cableway to the summit, soar across the cloud forest on Sky Trek ziplines, and explore the Skywalk bridges.

Adventure Highlights

Ascend to 5,700 ft above sea level

7 ziplines ranging 460–2460 ft long

Heights up to 328 ft

Total zipline distance: 1.9 miles

1.7-mile combination of trails

6 hanging bridges

Minimum age: 5 years
Weight limit: 300 lbs
Max waist: 46 inches

Includes: transportation and bilingual guide.
What to wear: comfortable clothes, hiking shoes, closed shoes required.
What to bring: insect repellent, camera, binoculars, raincoat or waterproof jacket.
Schedule: 7:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m.

? 5) TREE TRAM & SKY TREK TOUR — MONTEVERDE

Half Day | 3–4 Hours
Location: Treetopia Park
Physical Challenge: Medium | Adventure | Ziplining
Cost: USD $165 (Adults) | USD $138 (Children)

Includes the Tree Tram ascent and the complete SkyTrek zipline circuit.

Highlights

Ascent to 5,700 ft

7 ziplines, 460–2460 ft

Heights up to 328 ft

Total of 1.9 miles of zipline courses

Minimum age: 5 years
Weight & waist limits apply

Includes: transportation and bilingual guide.
What to wear: comfortable clothes, hiking shoes, closed shoes are mandatory.
What to bring: insect repellent, camera, binoculars, raincoat or waterproof jacket.
Schedule: 7:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m.

?️ 6) TREETOPIA FULL PACKAGE — SKY TREK, SKY WALK & ARBOREAL

Full Day | ~7 Hours
Location: Treetopia Park
Physical Challenge: High | Nature | Ziplining | Hanging Bridges
Cost: USD $237 (Adults) | USD $197 (Children)

The ultimate Monteverde adventure — a full-day immersion into cloud forest adrenaline and biodiversity.

Included Experiences

Ziplining

1.9 miles of ziplines

7 lines (460–2460 ft)

Heights up to 328 ft

Superman-style cable

Tarzan swing

80-foot vertigo drop

Innovative effortless braking system

Hanging Bridges & Nature Trails

1.7 miles of trails

6 bridges suspended up to 164 ft

Expert naturalist interpretation

Arboreal Challenges

656 ft zipline bike

Monkey bridges

Towering tree climbs

66 ft Tarzan swing

Controlled descent jumps

Minimum age: 5 years, 44 lbs, 4.2 ft tall
Weight limit: 300 lbs
Max waist: 46 inches

Includes: transportation and bilingual guide.
What to wear: comfortable clothes, hiking shoes, closed shoes are mandatory.
What to bring: insect repellent, camera, binoculars, raincoat or waterproof jacket.
Schedule: 8:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m.

?️ 7) PRIVATE SAN JOSÉ CITY TOUR

Half Day | 5+ Hours
Location: San José Downtown
Physical Challenge: Low / Easy | Culture | Capital Experience
Cost: USD $215 per person (private tour)
Minimum: 2 people

Visitors will be dazzled by San José, Costa Rica’s vibrant and cosmopolitan capital. With a largely European influence, locals are energetic, joyful, and deeply rooted in democratic tradition.

This private tour includes visits to:

The Gold Museum, or the National Museum, or the Art Museum

The Metropolitan Cathedral

Multiple historic buildings, parks, and landmarks

A local souvenir market for shopping

This experience provides a complete introduction to Costa Rica’s economy, politics, religion, culture, and daily life.

Includes: private transportation, bilingual guide.
What to wear: comfortable clothes, tennis shoes.
What to bring: sunscreen, camera, jacket/raincoat (rainy season).

? Rates Information (Applies to All Optional Activities)

Rates are net per person, in USD, inclusive of 13% tax

Rates are non-commissionable

Children (ages 3–11) qualify for child pricing

Cancellation Policies:

FIT / groups of 5 or fewer: 24 hours before service

Groups of 6+: 72 hours before service

Some tours may have special cancellation conditions

This itinerary does not include dinners, and there is no optional dinner package offered. Guests are free to explore local restaurants and enjoy meals at their own pace.

✅ Airport transfers for the Colorful Costa Rica tour are already included in the itinerary.

Upon arrival at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), guests are welcomed with a meet-and-greet service and a private transfer directly to their hotel in San José. On the final day (Day 8), a private departure transfer back to SJO is also provided. These services are part of the standard package and require no additional payment.

No optional or supplemental airport transfer packages are offered, as all necessary private arrival and departure transfers are already included in the program.

Important Flight Information

Your flight should arrive at San José – Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) on Day 1 of the itinerary.
Your departure flight should leave from San José (SJO) on Day 8.

? Arrival transfers are included, along with a warm meet-and-greet at the airport before being escorted to your hotel.
? Departure transfers are also included on the final day.

Hotel check-in times and check-out times follow standard Costa Rican hotel policies and may vary slightly by property.

? Flights (international or domestic) are not included in this package.

Special rates for pre- and post-tour hotel stays are available for your convenience.
Rates are per night, in USD, and valid for one night only before or after your tour, unless otherwise noted.

? 2026 — High Season

Cost Saver Package — Pre/Post Night Rates

Premier Package — Pre/Post Night Rates

? 2026 — Green Season

Cost Saver Package — Pre/Post Night Rates

Premier Package — Pre/Post Night Rates

ℹ️ Important Notes

Rates apply to one night only before or after the tour.

Hotel selection varies based on Cost Saver vs. Premier Package and High Season vs. Green Season.

For a full list of applicable hotels by package and season, please refer to the Pricing & Packages section.

?️ Topaz Tours' Fixed Date Departures — 2026 Calendar

? Please note that Colorful Costa Rica is not a fixed-date departure tour. We can operate the program on any day for any number of passengers, provided full payment is received at least 21 days prior to departure.

ℹ️ Additional Information

Raincoat, waterproof jacket, umbrella, and weather-appropriate clothing suited for tropical climate changes.

Comfortable walking or hiking shoes (closed-toe required for some activities).

Swimsuit, quick-dry clothes, and extra outfit for hot springs and water-related activities.

Sunscreen, insect repellent, and a hat for outdoor excursions and national parks.

Valid passport/visa and your tour voucher with contact numbers.

Mandatory: A working credit card (MasterCard, Visa, Amex, or Discover) in the guest's name is required for hotel deposits and check-in.

Cash for optional activities, tips, and personal expenses.

Camera or smartphone, and binoculars if you enjoy wildlife observation.

One carry-on and one checked bag per person (space limitations apply during transfers and boat crossings).

This itinerary is fully escorted, and your guide/driver will meet you upon arrival at the airport.

Check-in at hotels is typically 3:00 p.m. and check-out is 11:00 a.m. (times may vary by property).

Porterage/baggage handling is not included and may be available at an extra cost.

Some hotels in Costa Rica may not provide kettles, and bedding configurations vary by property.

Daily drives between regions involve mountain roads, and travel times may vary depending on weather and traffic conditions.

Seating during transfers is first-come, first-served.

For activities such as hikes, hot springs, and national parks, guests must follow local regulations, age limits, and safety requirements.

If Day 6 (Manuel Antonio National Park) falls on a Tuesday, the park visit will automatically be moved to the morning of Day 7 (the park is closed on Tuesdays).

The transfer from Arenal to Monteverde includes a lake crossing, and may be subject to changes depending on weather conditions.