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2026 Season

Independent Costa Rica Wonders with Guanacaste

tour: ILA3
9 Day Package from San José to Guanacaste
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tour: ILA3
9 Day Package from San José to Guanacaste
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Livin’ la Pura Vida! This philosophy of the pure life in Costa Rica is also a common greeting you’ll hear on your Globus Independent tour. From the mind-blowing lava trails and soul-soothing thermal springs of the Arenal Volcano region to the lush tropical forests in the clouds of Monteverde, you’ll encounter pure nature of Costa Rica’s rich and resplendent flora and fauna found nowhere else on earth. Put your head in the clouds in the Monteverde Cloud Forest, home to over 3,000 plant species, some 120 mammal species, 400 bird species, and 1,200 amphibian and reptile species. Land in Guanacaste to laze and gaze upon the beautiful beaches of the North Pacific. Add a dose of free time to immerse yourself in Costa Rican culture and cuisine in San José, and you’re living your best life, indeed! Treat yourself to a tour that is exclusively yours with free time, me time, and optional adventures that speak to your independent spirit!
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Variations of this Tour

you dream. we plan.

With Globus Independent, you’re free to enjoy the many benefits of touring, untethered and unscheduled. So, go ahead, cure your curiosities and bring joy to your journey as you discover new destinations on your own with ease, thanks to on-the-go support from our team of travel experts.

Globus Independent invites you to explore the world and enjoy a private tour experience – at a price that feels like anything but. Just you, a perfectly planned vacation, and priceless wow moments just for you and yours.

Everything You Need

We take care of the details with included accommodations, daily breakfasts, select guided sightseeing, and transportation between cities. We’ll also handle flight arrangements and airport transfers, if you wish. And when life’s surprises change plans, we’ve got you with our Yes! You’re Covered Travel Plan.

Local Insiders

Explore confidently with the expert support you need, including helpful hints and recommendations from your Globus Local Hosts to help you make the most of your free time. And your GlobusGO mobile app is packed with insider tips so you can explore the world like a local.

Make It Personal

Globus Independent vacations are designed for your individuality to shine with plenty of free time to explore the world your way. Make it personal with hand-selected optional excursions that speak to you, or stay longer with seamless extensions to keep the adventure going.

Touring. Beyond.


Simply put, a tour is a perfectly planned vacation. Planning a vacation on your own is not easy—from the tedious research to the coordination of reservations and timing to complicated logistics. Add in currency conversions and language barriers and you have one hair-pulling project on your hands. A tour handles all the hassles, while you have all the fun.

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cities & locations

World Heritage Sites are designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for having cultural, historical, scientific or other form of significance. The sites are judged to contain cultural and natural heritage around the world considered to be of outstanding value to humanity.

The following UNESCO World Heritage Sites can be seen or visited on this vacation:
  • Area de Conservación Guanacaste

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