Exuberant Costa Rica Self Drive 15 Days First Class
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- Inclusions : Regular arrival transfers from Juan Santamaria International Airport to San Jose. 14 nights’ accommodation at the selected hotel. Meals – 14 Breakfasts. Fourteen (14) days rental of a SUV Compact 4WD MT category – Sang Yong Korando or Similar. Includes: Unlimited mileage, and daily rent (manual transmission). Exclusions : Guarantee deposits, daily insurances, GPS, Wi-Fi, additional driver, children seats, nor optional services offered by car rental. Fuel, Toll rates, ferry tickets nor expenditures as per the driving experience are also not included. Car will be delivered at San Jose area hotel on Day # 2 Car should be returned at: (SJO) San Jose International Airport on day #15.
Itinerary
Arrive at Juan Santamaria International Airport. Welcome & transfer to your selected hotel in San José.
This morning at the Hotel, you will be provided with a 4WD rental vehicle. From this moment, you will continue on your own driving to the different locations set in the program. Your journey will take you to Northern Costa Rica, specifically to the Arenal Volca...
The day is at leisure to pursue independent activities. Here are some ideas to consider: The Arenal Volcano National Park, hanging bridges, the sky Tram/sky trek, Arenal Vida Campesina, Boat tour, horseback riding and much more for you to discover on your own.
Today we recommend you to leave early, driving toward the Sarapiqui area, through the northern plains. The fertile lands are used to grow different crops including pineapple, yucca, papaya and bananas. The Sarapiqui area highlights the biological reserves and t...
Estimated driving time, non-stop: 2 ½ hour.
Estimated length time visiting places on route: 4 – 6 Hours
Places to possible visit: San Carlos River, Indigenous culture museum, Dave and Dave nature park, Sarapiqui River.
The journey continues as you head on to the South Caribbean coast, to the area of Puerto Viejo of Limon. Check in for a two night stay at your selected Hotel in the area. Puerto Viejo located south from Limon City provides a unique combination of beaches, natur...
Estimated driving time, non-stop: 4 hour.
Estimated length time visiting places on route: 5 – 7 Hours
Places to possible visit: La Selva Biological Station (depending), Limon City
Day at leisure to relax, enjoy the beaches and interact with the locals. There are other choices available, as well such as Cahuita National Park, Horseback riding, Indian Reserves for you to discover.
Today you will drive to the Turrialba Valley, where you will be staying one night. The Turrialba Valley is a rural countryside zone, popular because of its good quality coffee plantations and sugar cane fields. Possible activities in this area are: Rafting, Visit CATIE (Tropical Agricultural Research and Higher Education Center), Horseback riding, Guayabo Archaeological Monument and others.
Estimated driving time, non-stop: 3 ½ hour.
Estimated length time visiting places on route: 5 – 9 Hours
Places to possible visit: Pacuare River, Turrialba town, CATIE, Hydroelectric Angostura Power Plant.
Today’s drive will take you to different rural towns and through Cartago City, the past the capitol of Costa Rica. This city is home to the Lady of our Angels church, a place of Catholic pilgrimage for Costa Ricans. Later start your ascent in the Talamanca Moun...
Day at leisure to enjoy the Cloud Forest and surroundings. The area is excellent for bird watchers since San Gerardo de Dota is located in a biological corridor that serves as a bird sanctuary for the over 170 species of birds that inhabit the region.
Today’s drive will take you to the to the South Pacific area near the outskirts of Ballena National Marine Park. You will experience along the route a variety of altitudes and changes in climate, passing through interesting towns such as San Isidro del General,...
Estimated driving time, non-stop: 3 hours.
Estimated length time visiting places on route: 5 – 7 Hours
Places to possible visit: San Isidro del General city, Nauyaca Waterfall, Dominical, Ballena National Park.
Day at leisure to discover the different attractions in the area. You can visit the Bahia Ballena Marine National Park which is a small area which protects the surrounding beaches, mangroves, islands, corals and the bay. The marine platform in front of the park...
Driving north up the coastal road (1 ½-hours) making your way into the Central Pacific region, specifically to the Manuel Antonio area. The region is known for its fine white-sand beaches ideal for swimming, tropical rainforest forest alive with wildlife and of...
On your own you to rest, enjoy the sun, beaches and activities in the area, such as hiking, boat tours, horseback riding, canopy walk, kayaking, surfing and many others for you to discover.
On your own you to rest, enjoy the sun, beaches and activities in the area, such as hiking, boat tours, horseback riding, canopy walk, kayaking, surfing and many others for you to discover.
This is your last day in Costa Rica and after some unforgettable days, enjoying the Pacific Coast drive to San Jose (approximate 3 ½-hour drive) Juan Santamaria International Airport to return the vehicle and board your flight back home.
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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