You’re a well-seasoned traveler, and have maybe even ventured to Costa Rica. But you’ve never seen Costa Rica the Culturious way! We’ll uncover this tropical paradise as we travel together on this unique journey that only Costa Rica can offer.

2011 pricing starts at US $2,680 per person double plus on-tour airfare. Maximum group size is 20. 

Explore below to learn more about the Culturious Costa Rica itinerary, or select one of the links to the right to see exactly where you'll explore, request a brochure, or check trip pricing and availability to schedule your Culturious Costa Rica adventure.

Elevation

The maximum elevation on this itinerary is11,200 feet at the top of Irazu Volcano.

Travel Document Requirements

If you are a U.S. citizen, you will need a valid passport to enter Costa Rica; however, you do not need a visa for the short duration of this tour. Please note that longer stays (more than 90 days) for any purpose will require additional travel documentation.

If you are a citizen of another country, you should contact an embassy or consulate of Costa Rica to determine what travel documentation is required.

We strongly recommend that your passport be valid for six months beyond the completion of your tour. Also, we recommend that you make at least two photocopies of all the travel documents that you bring with you. Include copies of the photo page of your passport that contains the date of issuance, date of expiration and your citizenship, as well as the front and back sides of your driver’s license. Secure one set of copies in the safe in your room while traveling and leave one set behind with someone at home who will assist you in the event your documents are misplaced, lost or stolen.

Journey Start and End Times

Are provided at the time of booking. The tour begins at 3pm at the first hotel. Transfers from San Jose airport are provided. You or your booking agent will be advised of any change to this schedule. The tour ends any time on the last day. The transfer to the San Jose airport takes between 2 and 3 hours depending on time of day and traffic conditions. Allow for at least 2 hours for flight check-in.

Currency and Exchange Rates

The official currency in Costa Rica is the Colon (CRC) which is divided into 100 céntimos. U.S. dollars are also widely accepted. U.S. dollars and travelers’ checks can be exchanged in banks and many hotels. Banks charge a service fee for cashing travelers’ checks, and currency other than U.S. dollars is difficult to exchange. Major credit cards are widely accepted, although American Express and Diners Club are more limited. ATMs are becoming more widespread throughout the country, but it is advisable to always have some local cash handy, especially outside the major tourist destinations. If you are unsure about the compatibility or the banking systems, contact the bank or institution that issued your card. To obtain up-to-date currency exchange rate, you may want to check your local newspaper or log into the internet website www.oanda.com.

Electrical Current

The electrical current in Costa Rica is 110/220 V, 50/60 Hz, AC. If your electrical devices do not meet these standards, you will need to bring the appropriate converters and adapters.

Time Zones

Costa Rica is 6 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (or Greenwich Mean Time). Costa Rica does not use Daylight Savings Time. To determine current time in major cities around the world, we suggest you log on to the Internet website www.timeanddate.com.

Weather

Costa Rica's tranquil environment offers stable, tropical weather where the temperature remains fairly constant throughout the year. Average high temperatures range from 75 to 80°F (24 to 27°C) in the Central Valley, 63 to 69°F (17 to 21°C) in the North Pacific and 85 to 88°F (29 to 31° C) in the Northern Subdivide and the Caribbean regions. Rain is common throughout the year, with more frequent rain occurring in the "wet season" which is typically from May through October. To determine current weather conditions, go to www.weather.com.