🇨🇷 San José · Arenal · Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica · Safari
Costa Rica Safari & Wildlife
A Costa Rica safari — dawn and dusk game drives with a ranger.
Starting from
₹3,67,999 / person
Overview
Game viewing is decided at dawn and dusk, so this 9-night Costa Rica safari is built around those hours — twice-daily drives with a ranger, Safari lodge & tented camp nights in between, and all park fees handled. Arenal volcano & hot springs and Monteverde cloud-forest zip-lining fill the quiet middle of the day.
Dec – Apr is the sweet spot for Costa Rica (Central America), and we plan departures from Surat around it — flights via Mumbai or Ahmedabad, Safari lodge & tented camp hotels locked in writing, and this itinerary from ₹3,67,999 per person on twin sharing.
Explera's Surat desk runs the whole journey end to end — flights, stays, transfers, guided sightseeing, Costa Rica visa assistance and insurance — with a written day-by-day plan before you pay and a human on call 24/7 while you travel. Every departure is fully customisable to your dates, budget and travellers.
Trip highlights
✓ What’s included
- ✓9 nights' Safari lodge & tented camp stay with daily breakfast
- ✓Return airport transfers
- ✓Sightseeing & tours as per the itinerary
- ✓Costa Rica visa assistance & documentation
- ✓Twice-daily game drives in a 4x4 with a ranger
- ✓All park entry and conservation fees, full board on safari
- ✓Explera 24/7 on-trip support
✗ What’s excluded
- ✗International/domestic airfare unless specified in the inclusions
- ✗Visa fees, travel insurance and any airport taxes not mentioned
- ✗Personal expenses — laundry, tips, mini-bar, phone calls and shopping
- ✗Anything not listed under "What’s included"
- ✗GST (5%) and TCS as applicable under Indian tax rules
- ✗Cost escalation due to currency fluctuation or fuel surcharge before travel
Day-wise itinerary
Day 1
Arrive San José
Arrive in San José, meet your ranger for a briefing and head out on a short introductory game drive before dark.
Day 2
Arenal volcano
A dawn game drive while the animals are active, back for brunch, then Arenal volcano & hot springs in the cooler hours.
Day 3
Monteverde cloud-forest zip-lining
Morning and late-afternoon drives today, with Monteverde cloud-forest zip-lining slotted into the quiet middle of the day.
Day 4
Manuel Antonio beaches
A full day in the park with a ranger and a packed lunch; Manuel Antonio beaches & sloths on the way back to camp.
Day 5
Tortuguero canals
Track on foot with an armed guide where the park allows it, then Tortuguero canals and sundowners.
Day 6
Coffee plantation tour
Game viewing at first light around Coffee plantation tour — the hour that decides what you see.
Day 7
Arenal volcano
A dawn game drive while the animals are active, back for brunch, then Arenal volcano & hot springs in the cooler hours.
Day 8
Monteverde cloud-forest zip-lining
Morning and late-afternoon drives today, with Monteverde cloud-forest zip-lining slotted into the quiet middle of the day.
Day 9
Manuel Antonio beaches
A full day in the park with a ranger and a packed lunch; Manuel Antonio beaches & sloths on the way back to camp.
Day 10
Departure
A last dawn drive before breakfast, then the transfer or bush flight out.
Book your San José · Arenal · Manuel Antonio trip from Surat & Gujarat
Explera Vacations plans San José · Arenal · Manuel Antonio holidays for travellers across Surat, Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Rajkot, Vapi and the rest of Gujarat — from our Surat Diamond Bourse (Khajod) and L. H. Road (Varachha) offices, or entirely on WhatsApp. As an IATA-certified agency and the official SDB travel desk since 2009, we handle the whole trip on one invoice: visa, flights, hotels, transfers and sightseeing, with flexible 20% booking, GST billing and a 24/7 desk while you travel. Share your dates for a written, all-inclusive quote — no hidden mark-ups.
Package FAQ
San José · Arenal · Manuel Antonio package — questions
Prices are indicative, per person on twin sharing, and vary with season, availability, hotel category and currency. Share your dates for a confirmed, customised quote.
Traveller reviews
What travellers say about the San José · Arenal · Manuel Antonio trip
“San José was our first big trip and Explera made it stress-free — visa guidance, forex tips, a sensible day plan and a driver who knew the area. Came back with amazing memories and zero complaints.”
Zeel Kothiya
Surat (Vesu) · Trip with friends
“Fantastic trip with friends. The San José package was customised to our dates and budget, the safari lodge & tented camp were lovely, and they even rebooked one activity when the weather changed. Five stars.”
Yash Bhanderi
Surat (Vesu) · Trip with friends
“Great value for a 9-night San José trip. Clear communication before travel, GST invoice for our records, and genuine 24/7 support. This is how a holiday should be planned.”
Dixita Lathiya
Surat (Vesu) · Trip with friends
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