Costa Rica 13-Day Self-Drive Tour: Explore at Your Own Pace
Costa Rica 13-Day Self-Drive Tour: Explore at Your Own Pace
Discover the vast beauty of Costa Rica, a country brimming with diverse landscapes — from lush rainforests and pristine beaches to majestic volcanoes and scenic mountain ranges. Despite its size, smaller than West Virginia, it's a treasure trove of flora and fauna. Choose from luxurious resorts to intimate boutique hotels and indulge in a blend of relaxation, adventure, and pampering. Our customized Costa Rica vacation package lets you explore at your own pace, offering the unique opportunity to drive and discover its wonders for yourself.
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Costa Rica may be compact in size, but its vast biodiversity and stunning landscapes defy its boundaries. From the lush, tropical rainforests and serene beaches to the majestic cloud forests, erupting volcanoes, and sprawling mountain ranges, this gem of a country, smaller than West Virginia, is a treasure trove of natural wonders. The richness of wildlife and plant species here is nothing short of remarkable, promising an extraordinary encounter with nature at every turn. Whether you're looking to unwind in luxurious resorts, immerse yourself in the charm of boutique hotels, embark on thrilling adventures, or indulge in some pampering, Costa Rica offers a plethora of experiences. Our vacation packages are designed to cater to your unique preferences, focusing on an exploratory journey. This particular package encourages you to take the wheel and discover the beauty of Costa Rica at your own pace, ensuring a vacation that's as adventurous or as laid-back as you desire.
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Itinerary
Explore Costa Rica: Self-Drive Adventure Itinerary
Costa Rica is small but incredibly diverse. It has rainforests, beaches, rivers, cloud forests, volcanoes and mountain ranges. The amount of animal and flora species is also extraordinary and abundant, all in a country smaller than West Virginia!
Both resorts and boutique hotels are available, with opportunities to relax, go out on adventures, and be pampered during a vacation in Costa Rica.
With so many options to choose from, our Costa Rica vacation package is tailored to the type of experience you want to have, in this case, explore in your own while driving yourself.
Itinerary:
Day 1: San Jose - Meeting, Meet & greet at the San Jose International Airport, Accommodation at Wyndham Herradura / Barcelo San Jose Hotel or similar
Day 2: Tortuguero National Park 3 days - 2 nights program - Early pick-up at your hotel in San Jose. Drive by Braulio Carrillo National Park, breakfast in route, boat transfer to Tortuguero Canals, lunch at the hotel, afternoon canal tour, dinner at the lodge. OPTIONAL NIGHT TOUR: Beach walk to admire the spawning of Tortuga Verde (July to September).
Accommodation at Pachira Lodge / Laguna Lodge or similar
Day 3: Tortuguero National Park - Breakfast at the Lodge, hiking tour, lunch, visit the museum, beach and Tortuguero city, dinner at the lodge. Optional evening turtle-watching tour (July to September), Accommodation at Pachira Lodge / Laguna Lodge or similar
Day 4: Tortuguero to South Caribbean area (Cahuita) - Breakfast buffet, boat transfer to the dock, lunch in route, pick up your 4x4 vehicle in Guapiles city and drive yourself to Cahuita (Caribbean coast), rest of the afternoon free, Accommodation at Banana Azul / Cariblue Bungalows or similar
Day 5: Cahuita Beach - Breakfast at the hotel, day at leisure to explore the beaches or the national park, Accommodation at Cariblue Bungalows / Banana Azul Hotel or similar
Day 6: Cahuita to Arenal Volcano - Breakfast at the hotel, drive to Arenal Volcano (La Fortuna), check-in at your hotel, Day pass to Eco Termales Hot Springs Spa (admission + dinner included), Accommodation at Montaña de Fuego Resort / Arenal Paraiso Resort or similar
Day 7: Free day in La Fortuna - Arenal volcano - Breakfast at the hotel, free day in Arenal area to explore or relax at the resort, Accommodation at Montaña de Fuego Resort / Arenal Paraiso Resort or similar
Day 8: Arenal Volcano to Monteverde Cloudforest - Breakfast at the hotel, drive to Monteverde cloudforest, check-in at your hotel, rest of the day at leisure, Accommodation at Country Lodge - Heliconia Lodge or similar
Day 9: Monteverde Cloudforest - Breakfast at the hotel, Day Pass to Sky Adventure Park – 4 activities in one day (Sky walk + Sky Trek + Sky Tram + Vertigo with lunch included), Accommodation at Country lodge / Heliconia Hotel or similar
Day 10: Monteverde to Manuel Antonio Beach - Breakfast at the hotel, drive to Manuel Antonio Beach, rest of the day free, Accommodation at Karahe Hotel / Byblos Hotel or similar
Day 11: Manuel Antonio beach free day - Breakfast at the hotel, Beach day – visit the Manuel Antonio National park or relax the Hotel, Accommodation at Karahe Hotel / Byblos Hotel or similar
Day 12: Manuel Antonio beach - Free day - Breakfast at the hotel, Beach day – visit the Manuel Antonio National park or relax the Hotel, Accommodation at Karahe Hotel / Byblos Hotel or similar
Day 13: Manuel Antonio to San Jose International Airport - Breakfast at the hotel, drive from Manuel Antonio to the San Jose International Airport, to return the vehicle and check in at the Airline counter. Note: The drive from Manuel Antonio to San Jose is 3 hrs. If your flight departs very early, consider staying overnight in San Jose (switch the nights).
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Private transportation
- 11 nights accommodation
Exclusions
- Gratitudes
Important Notes
Important Tour Information - Costa Rica Vacation Package
Costa Rica is a small yet incredibly diverse country, offering everything from rainforests to beaches, rivers to cloud forests, and volcanoes to mountain ranges. It has an extraordinary amount and variety of animal and flora species. Despite its size being smaller than West Virginia, the options for accommodations range from resorts to boutique hotels. You can choose to relax, embark on adventures, or indulge in pampering services during your vacation in Costa Rica. This vacation package is designed for those who wish to explore at their own pace by driving themselves.
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Wheelchair accessible
- At the airport, our team will be holding a sign with your name. Please look for our representative once you have cleared customs.
- Our team will meet you right at the San Jose International Airport upon arrival