Kassie Casey
Be Kind Unwind Travel
Be Kind Unwind Travel Costa Rica 2025
Dec 1, 2025 to Dec 9, 2025
Costa Rica
Welcome to your Costa Rica 2025 Group Tour!
Thank you so much for picking Be Kind Unwind Travel for your group trip needs. We look forward to making your dreams turn into a reality with this fabulous tour through Costa Rica and a relaxing beach resort to finish up the trip.
Keep in mind, these prices are for St Louis departures; however, if you need a different airport in the USA, please let us know and you will have a quote within about 48 hours with your preferred airport cost.
What's included in this trip:
- Round Trip Air from Lambert St Louis Intl, Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges
- Hotel Transfers
- Tour
- Motor Coach Transportation
- Accommodations
- Hotel Luggage Handling (porterage)
- Select Meals (14 Meals)
- Admission to attractions as outlined in your itinerary
- Gratuities for servers of included meals as outlined in your itinerary
- Bellmen
- Door Attendants
What's not included:
- Cancellation Waiver and Insurance of $549 per person
- Checked Luggage Fees
- Some Meals (14 select meals are included)
HIGHLIGHTS… San Jose, Coffee Plantation, Arenal Volcano, Cano Negro Refuge, Lake Arenal Cruise, Farm Tour and Lunch, Monteverde Cloud Forest, Choice on Tour: Monteverde Hanging Bridges or Canopy Adventure, Guanacaste
ITINERARY AT A GLANCE
Day 1 Doubletree Cariari Hotel, San Jose
Days 2 – 4 Mountain Paradise Hotel, Arenal
Days 5, 6 El Establo, Monteverde
Days 7, 8 Nammbu Beachfront Bungalows, Guanacaste
On some dates alternate hotels may be used.
Day 1 Doubletree Cariari Hotel, San Jose
Days 2 – 4 Mountain Paradise Hotel, Arenal
Days 5, 6 El Establo, Monteverde
Days 7, 8 Nammbu Beachfront Bungalows, Guanacaste
On some dates alternate hotels may be used.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Monday, December 1, 2025
San Jose, Costa Rica - Tour Begins Your trip to Costa Rica opens in the colorful capital city of San Jose, the perfect place to relax and soak up the sights as your adventure begins. As guests' arrival times will vary, we have not included any sightseeing or meals today.
Day 2: Tuesday, December 2, 2025
San Jose - Coffee Plantation - Arenal Welcome to the Central Valley. Begin with a tour of a local coffee plantation highlighting the history and cultivation of this driver of the Costa Rican economy. This afternoon, check in for a leisurely 3-night stay at a lodge overlooking the majestic Arenal Volcano. Get to know the Costa Rican culture this evening. (B, D)
Day 3: Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Arenal - Cano Negro - Arenal Embark on a Cano Negro guided riverboat trip in a covered canoe known as a panga. These 20,000 acres are home to the largest viewable collection of indigenous wildlife in all of Costa Rica. Go in search of caimans, river otters, sloths, monkeys, river turtles, exotic birds and rare butterflies. Later, return to Arenal for the chance to relax at your resort. (B)
Day 4: Thursday, December 4, 2025
Arenal Today, explore a family-owned farm, getting a peek into the daily lives of the locals. During a tour of the gardens, learn how the plants are organically grown through the concept of sustainability. The farm considers itself a “classroom without borders.” Taste the exotic fruit harvest and experience the traditional way to process sugar cane. Enjoy a sip of cane liquor before engaging in a culinary demonstration and a farm-to-table lunch. (B, L)
Day 5: Friday, December 5, 2025
Arenal - Lake Arenal Cruise - Monteverde Enjoy a delightful cruise on Lake Arenal, Costa Rica’s largest and most important lake. Then, it’s off to the secluded Monteverde Cloud Forest, a place you have to see to believe, where trees grow to heights of 100 feet! Set off on a nature walk through this spectacular ecosystem, where you’re sure to encounter many incredible species of flora and fauna. (B, D)
Day 6: Saturday, December 6, 2025
Monteverde It’s your choice! This morning, join an expert for a leisurely paced “Hanging Bridges” walking tour to gain a different perspective of the cloud forest’s lush ecosystem -OR- take an exhilarating ride on one of the longest canopy zip line tours in Costa Rica. No matter what you choose, we all come together to explore one of the world's largest butterfly gardens before lunch. Your afternoon is at leisure, or, if you would like to do both the hanging bridges and the zip line tour, you may purchase the second as an option on tour. This evening, take part in an expert-led discussion about the migratory birds that flock to Costa Rica. (B, D)
Day 7: Sunday, December 7, 2025
Monteverde - Guanacaste - Today we make our way to breathtaking Guanacaste, known for its fine sandy beaches. Settle in for a relaxing 2-night stay at your resort and take in the mesmerizing ocean views. (B, D)
Day 8: Monday, December 8, 2025
Guanacaste - Fun in the sun is in store today as you explore the nearby beaches or simply relax by the pool and take advantage of your resort’s lovely amenities. This afternoon, visit the delightful beach town of Samara for some local culture. Return to your hotel in time to catch a Costa Rican sunset and soak in the spectacular colors as the sun illuminates the natural landscape before your final dinner. (B, D)
Day 9: Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Guanacaste - Tour Ends Today you depart for home with fabulous memories of your Costa Rican adventure. (B)
Cancellation policy:
Deposits are refundable up until June 01, 2025. For Cancellation between 90-16 days prior to departure: cancellation fee of 40% of total price. For cancellation between 15-1 days prior to departure: cancellation fee of 75% of total price. For cancellation on the day of departure and after: 100% of total price. For Ocean Cruises: For cancellation between 90-61 days prior to departure: cancellation fee of 40% of total price. For cancellation between 60-31 days prior to departure: 60% of total price. 30 or fewer days prior to departure: 100% of total price. For River Cruises: including Europe, Russia, Egypt and China, 90-61 days prior to departure: cancellation fee of 50% of total price. For cancellation between 60-31 days prior to departure: cancellation fee of 85% of total price. For cancellation 30 or fewer days prior to departure: cancellation fee of 100% of total price. For Galapagos and Antarctica: A cancellation fee of 60% will apply for cancellation between 120-90 days prior to departure; A cancellation charge of 100% will apply for cancellation less than 90 days prior to departure. Cancellation protection is highly recommended and must be purchased at time of deposit. Air rates are subject to change until tour is paid in full. If Travel Protection Plan has not been purchased and a reservation is cancelled for any reason prior to departure - Air is 100% non-refundable once paid in full. Cancellation charges also apply to reservations made for "pre" and "post" night accommodations. Payment of a Per Person Travel Protection Plan Fee guarantees a full refund of all payments (including deposit), except the Travel Protection Plan Fee itself, made to Collette for travel arrangements in case of cancellation of your travel plans for any reason prior to the day of departure. The Travel Protection Plan Fee with Air only covers airline tickets you have purchased from Collette. Exception: If you originally purchased nonrefundable airline tickets, Part B of the Travel Protection Plan may provide a refund for the airline tickets, taxes, or fees in the event of a cancellation for a covered reason (see Part B for more details). The Travel Protection Plan Fee does not cover any single supplement charges which arise from an individual’s traveling companion electing to cancel for any reason prior to departure. However, the Part B travel insurance includes a single supplement benefit of $1,500 for certain covered reasons as detailed in Part B. In this case, the single supplement will be deducted from the refund of the person who cancels. Division of this charge between the two passengers involved is solely their responsibility. If insufficient funds are deducted from the canceling client, the traveling client will be charged the remaining portion of the single supplement. Cancellation waiver protects you from penalties in the event you have a need to cancel your entire inclusive tour package up to the day prior to departure. Cancellation waiver does not indemnify you from penalties if you chose to cancel partial tour components or air. If you chose to partially cancel your vacation, you will be responsible for a revision fee as well as any penalties that are incurred at the time of the cancellation. Upon cancellation of transportation or travel services where you, the customer, are not at fault and have not canceled in violation of the terms and conditions above, you will be refunded 100%. Please see your sales agent for more information, or review our brochure for details.
Available Packages
Tropical Costa Rica 9 Day Tour
Unavailable as of September 2, 2025
Starting At: $2,969.00
Deposit: $698.00 per person
9 Days ● 14 Meals: 8 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 5 Dinners
HIGHLIGHTS… San Jose, Coffee Plantation, Arenal Volcano, Cano Negro Refuge, Lake Arenal Cruise, Farm Tour and Lunch, Monteverde Cloud Forest, Choice on Tour: Monteverde Hanging Bridges or Canopy Adventure, Guanacaste
For bookings made after 6/1/2025 call for rates. All early booking promotions will end and costs will increase.
1 Post-Night Stay in Guanacaste
Unavailable as of June 1, 2025
Starting At: $40.00
Deposit: $5.00 per person
Tue, 09 December 2025: Nammbu Beachfront Bungalows - Deluxe in Guanacaste - 1 Night(s)
1 Pre-Night Stay in San Jose
Unavailable as of June 1, 2025
Starting At: $47.00
Deposit: $5.00 per person
Sun, 30 November 2025: Doubletree Cariari Hotel - Standard in San Jose - 1 Night(s)
Optional 4 Days 3-Night Jungle Adventure Pre Tour Extension
Unavailable as of September 2, 2025
Starting At: $999.00
Deposit: $100.00 per person
8 Meals: 3 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 2 Dinners
Day 1: San Jose, Costa Rica - Extension Begins
Arrive in San Jose, Costa Rica’s capital city for an overnight stay.
Arrive in San Jose, Costa Rica’s capital city for an overnight stay.
Day 2: San Jose - Tortuguero National Park
This morning set out for an exciting soft-adventure jungle experience in Tortuguero, the Amazon of Costa Rica, in search of wildlife such as macaws, sloths, monkeys, falcons and other native species. Depart your San Jose hotel via private transportation for a transfer to the dock where you board an open-air boat with other travelers to journey into Tortuguero’s unspoiled paradise. Check into an eco-lodge built in harmony with nature using the best sustainability practices – where fans create breezes instead of air conditioning and meals feature locally sourced ingredients prepared with Caribbean flair. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
This morning set out for an exciting soft-adventure jungle experience in Tortuguero, the Amazon of Costa Rica, in search of wildlife such as macaws, sloths, monkeys, falcons and other native species. Depart your San Jose hotel via private transportation for a transfer to the dock where you board an open-air boat with other travelers to journey into Tortuguero’s unspoiled paradise. Check into an eco-lodge built in harmony with nature using the best sustainability practices – where fans create breezes instead of air conditioning and meals feature locally sourced ingredients prepared with Caribbean flair. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 3: Tortuguero National Park
An early morning bird watching excursion* is offered so you may learn about the variety of local species and migratory birds that flock to this area. Join your fellow lodge guests on a spectacular boat cruise through the various canals and be sure to keep an eye out for wildlife including howler monkeys, sloths, toucans, aquatic birds, bats and caimans, as well as exotic flora. Tortuguero National Park is a study in rainforest, freshwater, and marine biology. It protects over 350 species of birds and mammals including green macaws; 57 species of amphibians; 111 species of reptiles; and 60 mammal species, including 13 of Costa Rica’s 16 endangered species including jaguars, tapirs, ocelots, cougars, river otters and manatees. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
An early morning bird watching excursion* is offered so you may learn about the variety of local species and migratory birds that flock to this area. Join your fellow lodge guests on a spectacular boat cruise through the various canals and be sure to keep an eye out for wildlife including howler monkeys, sloths, toucans, aquatic birds, bats and caimans, as well as exotic flora. Tortuguero National Park is a study in rainforest, freshwater, and marine biology. It protects over 350 species of birds and mammals including green macaws; 57 species of amphibians; 111 species of reptiles; and 60 mammal species, including 13 of Costa Rica’s 16 endangered species including jaguars, tapirs, ocelots, cougars, river otters and manatees. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 4: Tortuguero National Park - San Jose
Depart Tortuguero National Park today to return to San Jose where the rest of your adventure awaits you! Today breakfast and lunch will be included.
Depart Tortuguero National Park today to return to San Jose where the rest of your adventure awaits you! Today breakfast and lunch will be included.
Important Tour Extension Information:
The overall activity level of this extension is a level 3. This means walking and standing for longer periods of time (2-3 hours) isn’t a big deal for you. You can navigate hills and uneven ground, climb into various modes of transportation (tuk-tuk, cable car, zodiac, etc.), and could possibly anticipate changes in elevation. Walking four miles over the course of a day is very doable as is climbing 3 flights of stairs. You can handle altitudes between 6,000 and 9,000 feet. You can expect some longer days balanced with free time. This level is not a fit for travelers that require mobility assistance devices.
Fully-guided extensions are a great way to explore a new destination. Enjoy sightseeing and local experiences led by a Tour Manager or local expert.
We reserve the right to cancel this extension if a minimum of 4 passengers is not met to operate.
Extensions are subject to availability and applicable charges at time of request.
River boats are used throughout the stay in Tortuguero National Park. Travelers must be willing and able to step on and off the deck of a docked boat.
If you require any special assistance while on tour, please make us aware at time of reservation so the necessary request form can be sent to your attention.
Your transfer from the San Jose hotel to the dock and on the land return back to the San Jose hotel is private. Upon arrival at the dock, the boat transfer is provided by your Eco Lodge, which you will be joined by other like-minded adventurous guests of the lodge. During your time in Tortuguero, the Eco Lodge will provide you with an exclusive local naturalist guide and all included activities and meals. This price includes activities and meals as outlined; roundtrip transportation to Tortuguero; 1 night in San Jose and 2 nights at the Evergreen, Aninga or Pachira Lodge.
*Morning bird watching excursion is weather-dependent.
Order of sightseeing is subject to change.
In keeping with best practices for sustainability and responsible tourism set forth by the Rainforest Alliance, the hotel in Tortuguero does not offer air conditioning.
Due to luggage size and weight restrictions on the boats, please bring an overnight bag for the 2-night stay in Tortuguero National Park. Please make arrangements with the concierge’s desk at the hotel in San Jose for luggage pick up and for storage until your return from Tortuguero.
Single accommodations are limited and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Single rate subject to change based on availability.
The transfer from San Jose to Tortuguero National Park by coach and then by boat will take approximately 5 hours in total.
For air-inclusive reservations, the name provided at time of booking must match your government-issued ID that will be used during travel. Name changes are subject to penalties.
Air inclusive rate is valid for guests who have
The overall activity level of this extension is a level 3. This means walking and standing for longer periods of time (2-3 hours) isn’t a big deal for you. You can navigate hills and uneven ground, climb into various modes of transportation (tuk-tuk, cable car, zodiac, etc.), and could possibly anticipate changes in elevation. Walking four miles over the course of a day is very doable as is climbing 3 flights of stairs. You can handle altitudes between 6,000 and 9,000 feet. You can expect some longer days balanced with free time. This level is not a fit for travelers that require mobility assistance devices.
Fully-guided extensions are a great way to explore a new destination. Enjoy sightseeing and local experiences led by a Tour Manager or local expert.
We reserve the right to cancel this extension if a minimum of 4 passengers is not met to operate.
Extensions are subject to availability and applicable charges at time of request.
River boats are used throughout the stay in Tortuguero National Park. Travelers must be willing and able to step on and off the deck of a docked boat.
If you require any special assistance while on tour, please make us aware at time of reservation so the necessary request form can be sent to your attention.
Your transfer from the San Jose hotel to the dock and on the land return back to the San Jose hotel is private. Upon arrival at the dock, the boat transfer is provided by your Eco Lodge, which you will be joined by other like-minded adventurous guests of the lodge. During your time in Tortuguero, the Eco Lodge will provide you with an exclusive local naturalist guide and all included activities and meals. This price includes activities and meals as outlined; roundtrip transportation to Tortuguero; 1 night in San Jose and 2 nights at the Evergreen, Aninga or Pachira Lodge.
*Morning bird watching excursion is weather-dependent.
Order of sightseeing is subject to change.
In keeping with best practices for sustainability and responsible tourism set forth by the Rainforest Alliance, the hotel in Tortuguero does not offer air conditioning.
Due to luggage size and weight restrictions on the boats, please bring an overnight bag for the 2-night stay in Tortuguero National Park. Please make arrangements with the concierge’s desk at the hotel in San Jose for luggage pick up and for storage until your return from Tortuguero.
Single accommodations are limited and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Single rate subject to change based on availability.
The transfer from San Jose to Tortuguero National Park by coach and then by boat will take approximately 5 hours in total.
For air-inclusive reservations, the name provided at time of booking must match your government-issued ID that will be used during travel. Name changes are subject to penalties.
Air inclusive rate is valid for guests who have
Extra options
Monteverde Cloud Forest Canopy Adventure
Unavailable as of November 1, 2025
$75.00
Experience the unique sensation of flying through nature! For nature lovers, the greatest adventure of all is to take a Zip Line Canopy Adventure Tour. Selvatura Adventure Park and Canopy Tour is one of the best soft adventures in Costa Rica. Canopy Tour guides start by outfitting you with the appropriate equipment; then they take you through each of the 12 cables and 19 platforms and through the Tarzan Swing (optional).
Selvatura Park is one of the longest Canopy Tours in Costa Rica, and is the only zip line canopy tour located inside the actual virgin cloud forest of Monteverde. Feel pure adrenaline and excitement of flying up to 35 miles per hour, viewing magnificent landscapes. Zip lines ranging from 120 to more than 2,000 feet in length and 60 to 400 feet in height let you experience the cloud forest from a whole new perspective. The tree top canopy tour not only offers a great adventure but also an opportunity to observe wildlife in its natural habitat. Trained personnel (accredited by the Costa Rican Institute of Tourism) accompanies you throughout the tour.
If you are looking for a fun adventure and amazing rides, this canopy tour is your best choice. Please note: This option must be booked at least 30 days prior to departure and is non-refundable within 15 days of departure. This adventure is NOT recommended for clients who have high blood pressure, back or heart problems or women who are pregnant.
Monteverde Hanging Bridges
Unavailable as of November 1, 2025
$75.00
Explore the cloud forest reserve in the heart of Monteverde from up above as you walk among the treetops with a local expert. Embark on a guided walking tour high above the forest floor on a leisurely paced “Hanging Bridges” tour and gain a different perspective of the cloud forest’s unique ecosystem, its mammals, birds, plants and flora.
Admire the forest floor bursting with natural wonders, wildlife, and take in the amazing vistas. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to get up close to the indigenous wildlife in their natural habitat as your local expert shares stories of this incredible landscape and the ecology of the cloud forest.
Duration: Approximately 2.5 hours.
Please note a minimum of 2 passengers is required. Transportation is included.
Mangrove Kayaking on the Ora River
Unavailable as of November 1, 2025
$65.00
Branches reaching out into the swamp, creatures bustling through the undergrowth, and long-necked birds wading into the cloudy water. The mangroves of Costa Rica are not only essential to the larger ecosystem but also function as an ethereal waterway that will make you feel as if you’ve been transported to another world. Mangrove trees live in swamps where saltwater meets fresh water, creating a flourishing home for a wide variety of animals.
On your kayak, discover an intimate look at the local wildlife as you gently paddle six miles down the Ora River. Keep an eye out for playful monkeys and explorative iguanas scurrying up the trees. Follow your guide as you coast along the water, making your way along the winding river and taking in the nature all around you.
Availability is based on river or sea conditions and cannot be guaranteed. This tour often runs at the same time as the Dolphin & Snorkel Adventure due to the tide schedule. Therefore, you can only book one of these optional tours, not both.
Duration: Approximately 3 hours. Please note a minimum of 10 passengers is required. Transportation is included.
Dolphin Watching & Snorkel Experience
Unavailable as of November 1, 2025
$70.00
Get a different perspective of the Costa Rican wildlife when you venture into the natural habitat of a dolphin family. With a guide, get a firsthand look at these elegant creatures and watch as they play along the water’s surface. Home to an abundance of animals, keep an eye out for other creatures as well. If you’re lucky, you may even spot some whales or turtles!
Afterwards, try your hand at fishing as you cast your line into the blue waters of the Pacific. You’ll also get a chance to swim and snorkel in the warm waves along the coast, getting a closer look at the sea life.
Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed. Activity is dependent on ocean and weather conditions.
This tour often runs at the same time as the Mangrove Kayaking on the Ora River due to the tide schedule. Therefore, you can only book one of these options.
Duration: Approximately 4 hours. Please note a minimum of 10 passengers is required. Transportation is included.