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Your Santa Elena Vacation

Book a customized Santa Elena vacation package that includes everything you need and no unnecessary extras. Good for hiking, views and nature, consider basing yourself in the neighborhood of La Lindora. Fill your free time with tours of Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve, Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde and Curi-Cancha Reserve, some of the top attractions you really should see during your trip to Santa Elena. Expedia is here to help you escape your routine. Tailor your vacation to Santa Elena to suit your style of travel, whatever that may look like.

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Camino Verde Bed & Breakfast

Camino Verde Bed & Breakfast

3 out of 5
300 Mtrs Southwest From SuperCompro, Supermarket, Monteverde, Puntarenas
$86 nightly
The price is $97 total per night from Jul 29 to Jul 30
$97 total
Jul 29 - Jul 30
Total includes taxes and fees
9/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
"Second time here and still a fantastic place to stay. Friendly staff, beautiful grounds and the breakfast is very good! Highly recommend if you’re in the area!"

Reviewed on Jul 13, 2025

Camino Verde Bed & Breakfast
Monteverde Lodge

Monteverde Lodge

4 out of 5
Monteverde, Monteverde, Puntarenas
$400 nightly
The price is $452 total per night from Jul 18 to Jul 19
$452 total
Jul 18 - Jul 19
Total includes taxes and fees
9.4/10 Exceptional! (444 reviews)
Fairly priced and clean.
"Clean and good hotel. Nice ala-carte breakfast. Comfortable stay for the price point."

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2025

Monteverde Lodge
Hotel & Spa Poco a Poco

Hotel & Spa Poco a Poco

4 out of 5
100 meters east of the Ranario, Monteverde, Puntarenas
$219 nightly
The price is $247 total per night from Aug 5 to Aug 6
$247 total
Aug 5 - Aug 6
Total includes taxes and fees
8.4/10 Very Good! (607 reviews)
"Property was very clean and green, beautiful. Staff and service was excellent."

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2025

Hotel & Spa Poco a Poco
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Santa Elena Essential Information

Language
Spanish
Currency
Costa Rican colóns
Local Welcome
¡Hola!
Local Goodbye
Adiós
Closest Airport
La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
Max Temp Winter
90ºF
Max Temp Summer
90ºF
Top Sights
Serpentario, Bat Jungle and Ranario

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Santa Elena vacation package cost?
You'll find cheap prices from $403 on Expedia for your Santa Elena getaway. However, factors like the season, length of stay and your choice of hotel will influence how much your vacation to Santa Elena costs.
What are the cheapest months to go to Santa Elena?
June, July and August are great times to look for cheap Santa Elena vacation packages. Choosing to travel in quieter periods means you can typically find lower prices on flights and accommodations.
How many days is enough for Santa Elena?
Generally, a handful of days is enough to tick off the major sights during your Santa Elena vacation. However, if you want to have some time to kick back or go on day trips, think about extending your trip.
Is it worth booking a vacation package to Santa Elena?
During your Santa Elena vacation, you can look forward to enjoying some excellent nature and hiking. Leave enough room in your schedule to check out leading attractions like Curi-Cancha Reserve and Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde.
How to find the best Santa Elena package deals?
Finding a cheap Santa Elena package deal is easy with Expedia. Once you've entered your destination and travel dates under our "Packages" tab, set your budget, add a couple of filters and see what's available. You can customize your search by "Popular locations," "Property type," "Guest rating" and more. Order the results by "Price: low to high" to view the most pocket-friendly Santa Elena package deals. Want a simple trick to score even more savings? Be flexible with your departure dates and consider traveling on a weekday, when prices are typically lower.
Is it cheaper to book a Santa Elena vacation as a package?
Expedia vacation packages are designed to make your money go further. Bundle your flight, hotel and car rental into one great-value price and you could save hundreds of dollars. You'll typically snag a better deal than booking each component individually. And you'll still enjoy the flexibility to create a customized Santa Elena vacation by choosing your favorite airline, accommodation type and car class.
When to book a vacation package to Santa Elena?
Score incredible discounts by booking your flights early with Expedia. If spontaneity is more your style, snap up one of our last-minute deals for an impromptu Santa Elena getaway.
How to plan a trip to Santa Elena?

  1. Choose when to go: Check your schedule and get your bags packed. Your preferred time of year and the available activities will also help you decide when to visit Santa Elena.
  2. Set your budget: Consider expenses like flights, meals and transportation when working out how much to set aside for your trip to Santa Elena. Then, pick a hotel that suits your budget, whether that's a low-cost stay or a lavish getaway.
  3. Organize your Santa Elena escape with Expedia's trip planning tool: Look for and book hotels and experiences all in one place. You can also collaborate with your group to plan an unforgettable trip to Santa Elena together.
  4. Decide how long to go away for: Now that you're up to speed on Santa Elena, you can figure out the ideal length of your break. Put together a rough plan and allocate enough time to get through everything on your must-do list.
  5. Combine your flights and hotel: Awesome destination, check. Length of stay, check. All that's left now is to pick a Santa Elena vacation package that brings all your bookings together.
  6. Add on experiences and excursions: Take a look at our travel guide to find some fun things to do in Santa Elena. Book tickets or make reservations before you go to save time and avoid the stress of trying to find activities when you arrive.

Does Expedia offer Book Now, Pay Later Santa Elena vacation packages?
Your Santa Elena getaway is meant to be an escape from your daily routine, not a source of money worries. So to give you that extra flexibility, we've partnered with online lender Affirm to offer our Book Now, Pay Later vacations. Choose one of our vacation packages with payment plans and spread the cost over 3, 6 or 12 months. Plus, there aren't any late payment fees or hidden costs to worry about.
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