Join Bellair Tours on a 2026 9-day adventure in Tropical Costa Rica*, with a 3-night optional jungle pre-tour extension!
Lush forests, stunning waterfalls, striking volcanoes, endless coastlines and so much more…Costa Rica is a paradise teeming with exotic plants and incredible animals. Enjoy the tranquil views of Arenal Volcano from your hotel. Explore part of the 20,000-acre nature preserve of Cano Negro on a riverboat adventure. Spend two nights in Monteverde’s lush cloud forest. Experience the forest canopy on your choice of a hanging bridges nature walk or an exhilarating zip lining tour. Soak in the sunshine at Playa Carrillo, Guanacaste, known for its breathtaking beauty and fine sandy beaches. Find your slice of paradise in Tropical Costa Rica!
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS – San Jose, tour of a coffee plantation, Guanacasta, Monteverde Cloud Forest, Arenal Volcano, Lake Arenal cruise, Cano Negro Refuge, Zarcero and much more!
*Tropical Costa Rica with Bellair Tours is operated in partnership with Collette Tours.
YOU ARE INVITED TO A PREVIEW PARTY WHERE YOU’LL LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS TROPICAL ADVENTURE, BE ABLE TO ASK ALL YOUR QUESTIONS, MEET FELLOW TRAVELERS, AND REGISTER FOR THE TRIP!
(NOTE: You do not have to wait for a Preview Party to register for this fly-away adventure)
PREVIEW PARTY #1 – Thursday, March 26, 2026
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm @ Bellingham Round Table Pizza
1145 E. Sunset Dr. – Pizza provided
PREVIEW PARTY #2 – Thursday, March 26, 2026
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm @ Bellingham Round Table Pizza
1145 E. Sunset Dr. – Pizza provided
RSVP APPRECIATED, BUT NOT REQUIRED
(360) 543-9370 or email lori@airporter.com
Click HERE for full itinerary details. Questions? Call 360-543-9370 or email lori@airporter.com.
INCLUSION:
- Round-trip Shuttle Service along the I-5 corridor to Sea-Tac Airport
- Round-trip Airfare from Seattle
- Note: family & friends departing from airports other than Seattle, are welcome to join the tour. Not required to fly from Seattle.
- Departure Taxes / Fuel Charges
- 14 Meals: 8-breakfasts, 1- lunch, 5-dinners
- A designated Bellair Tours Host
- A professional Collette Tour Manager
- Luxury Motorcoach transportation
- Admission fees per itinerary
- Comprehensive Sightseeing
- Baggage Handling at Hotels
- Hotel Transfers
ACCOMODATIONS:**
- 1 Night – Doubletree Cariari Hotel, San Jose
- 3 Nights – Mountain Paradise Hotel, Arenal
- 2 Nights – El Establo, Mounteverde
- 2 Nights – Nammbu Beachfron Bungalows, Guanacaste
**On some dates, alternate hotels may be used
PRICING:
- $2,798 per person based on sharing a double room
- +$600 per person single supplement for private, solo room
- All rates are PER PERSON and based on air inclusive package from Sea-Tac International Airport (SEA)
- $999 per person (double); $1,199 (single) for optional 4 day, 3-night Jungle Adventure Pre-Tour Extension
- $698 deposit per person due with registration form to secure reservation(s)
- Reservations are made on a first come, first served basis
- Deposits are refundable up until April 26, 2026
- Reservations made after the seat reduction date of April 19, 2026 are based on availability
- Final payment in full is due no later than July 28, 2026
- Cancelation Waiver & Insurance available at time of reservation only at $549 per person
BOOK TODAY: (This tour booking number is 1394055.)
- CLICK HERE to book online with Collette
- Call Collette’s customer service team at 800-581-8942 to book over the phone.
Not Included in Price: tips, cancelation waiver and travel insurance, post trip extensions, optional activities
CLICK HERE to view full itinerary and details. Questions? Call 360-543-9370 or email lori@airporter.com
IMPORTANT: Tour Activity Level = 3
You don’t want to miss a thing, so walking and standing for longer periods of time (2-3 hours) isn’t a big deal. A moderately paced two-and-a-half-hour walking tour, covering several miles, hills, and uneven surfaces, is no problem for you. Walking four miles over the course of a day is very doable, as is climbing into and out of various modes of transportation (tuk-tuk, cable car, zodiac, etc.). You can climb three flights of stairs easily and handle altitudes between 6,000 and 9,000 feet. Expect some longer days balanced with free time to recharge or set out on your own adventure. This level is not a fit for travelers who require mobility assistance devices.
“TROPICAL COSTA RICA” ITINERARY:
DAY 1 – Oct. 26, 2026 – Departure Flight – Arrive San Jose, Costa Rica
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 travelers’ arrival times will vary, we have not included any sightseeing or meals today.
DAY 2 – Oct. 27, 2026 – 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.
DAY 3 – Oct. 28, 2026 – 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.
DAY 4 – Oct. 29, 2026 – 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.
DAY 5 – Oct. 30, 2026 – 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.
DAY 6 – Oct. 31, 2026 – 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. 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.
- Available Option – Canopy Zip Line Adventure = +$75
- Available Option – Monteverde Hanging Bridges = +$75
DAY 7 – Nov. 1, 2026 – 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.
DAY 8 – Nov. 2, 2026 – 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.
- Available Option – Dolphin Watching & Snorkel Experience = +$70
- Available Option – Mangrove Kayaking on the Ora River = +$65
DAY 9 – Nov. 3, 2026 – Guanacaste – Tour Ends – Flight Home
Today you depart for home with fabulous memories of your Costa Rican adventure.
Click HERE for full itinerary details. Questions? Call 360-543-9370 or email lori@airporter.com.
“JUNGLE ADVENTURE PRE TOUR EXTENSION” ITINERARY:
PRE-TOUR DAY 1 – Oct. 23, 2026 – Departure Flight – Arrive San Jose, Costa Rica
Arrive in San Jose, Costa Rica’s capital city for an overnight stay.
PRE-TOUR DAY 2 – Oct. 24, 2026 – 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.
PRE-TOUR DAY 3 – Oct. 25, 2026 – 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.
PRE-TOUR DAY 4 – Oct. 26, 2026 – Tortuguero National Park – San Jose
Depart Tortuguero National Park today to return to San Jose where the rest of your adventure awaits you.
PLEASE NOTE
The overall activity level of this pre-trip 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.
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.
Order of sightseeing is subject to change.
*Morning bird watching excursion is weather-dependent.
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.
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.
During our stay in Tortuguero, you will be staying in an Eco Lodge. This is an experiential stay that will expose you to amazing wildlife. The rooms are rustic and basic but comfortable. There is a ceiling fan but no air conditioning available. Tortuguero National Park lodges can only be accessed by motorboat.
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.
Click HERE for full itinerary details. Questions? Call 360-543-9370 or email lori@airporter.com.