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Exotic Costa Rica, Self-drive

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From Liberia to Manuel Antonio National Park
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Road Trip & Self-Drive
Hit the open road and travel at your own pace
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Liberia to Rincon de la Vieja

    Liberia to Rincon de la Vieja
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Cañon de la Vieja), Hotel 4* (Hacienda Guachipelin)
    Landmarks
    Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 2

    Rincon de la Vieja to Bijagua

    Rincon de la Vieja to Bijagua
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Celeste Mountain Lodge), Hotel 5* (Rio Celeste Hideaway)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Rincon de la Vieja National Park - Las Pailas section with 3.5km loop trail hike through dry tropical forest
    • Hiking in Bijagua area
    • Natural hot springs in Bijagua
    • Horseback riding in Bijagua
    • Agricultural tours in Bijagua
    • Bird-watching in Bijagua
    • Butterfly spotting in Bijagua
    Landmarks
    Rincon de la Vieja National Park
    Las Pailas Trail
    Rincon de la Vieja Volcano
    Miravalles Volcano
    Tenorio Volcano
  4. Day 3

    Bijagua

    Bijagua
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Celeste Mountain Lodge), Hotel 5* (Rio Celeste Hideaway)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel

    Optional Activities

    • Horseback ride and hike to Rio Celeste (1.5 hours riding plus 3-hour hike to river and waterfall)
    Landmarks
    Rio Celeste
    Tenorio National Park
  5. Day 4

    Bijagua to Monteverde

    Bijagua to Monteverde
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Monteverde Country Lodge), Hotel 4* (Poco a Poco), Hotel 4* (Monteverde Gardens & Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel

    Optional Activities

    • Selvatura Treetop Walkway guided tour - 3-hour hike with network of trails and 8 suspension bridges for 3km canopy views
    • Don Juan Coffee Tour - learn about coffee, chocolate and sugar cane production with Costa Rican folklore experience
    Landmarks
    Santa Elena
    Monteverde Cloud Forest
    Selvatura Treetop Walkway
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 5

    Monteverde

    Monteverde
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Monteverde Country Lodge), Hotel 4* (Poco a Poco), Hotel 4* (Monteverde Gardens & Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel

    Optional Activities

    • Hike through Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
    • Selvatura Treetop Walkway guided tour - 3-hour hike with network of trails and 8 suspension bridges for 3km canopy views
    • Don Juan Coffee Tour - learn about coffee, chocolate and sugar cane production with Costa Rican folklore experience
    Landmarks
    Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
  7. Day 6

    Monteverde to Manuel Antonio

    Monteverde to Manuel Antonio
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Villa Bosque), Hotel 4* (San Bada), Hotel 5* (Parador Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel

    Optional Activities

    • Catamaran Relaxing Tour - depart Quepos, cruise Manuel Antonio National Park coastline, anchor at Biesanz Bay for snorkeling or rest, includes barbecue lunch
    • Ocean Kayaking Tour - 2.5-hour kayak journey from Quepos Pier with hotel round-trip transportation
    Landmarks
    Manuel Antonio National Park
    Quepos
    Biesanz Bay
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  8. Day 7

    Manuel Antonio National Park

    Manuel Antonio National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Villa Bosque), Hotel 4* (San Bada), Hotel 5* (Parador Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Manuel Antonio National Park with self-guided flat loop trail (approximately 2 miles) including Third Beach stop
    • Catamaran Relaxing Tour - cruise Manuel Antonio National Park coastline, anchor at Biesanz Bay for snorkeling or rest, includes barbecue lunch
    • Ocean Kayaking Tour - 2.5-hour kayak journey from Quepos Pier with hotel round-trip transportation
    Landmarks
    Manuel Antonio National Park
    Third Beach
  9. Day 8

    Manuel Antonio to Liberia

    Manuel Antonio to Liberia
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel
    Landmarks
    Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport

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  • Gary5.0December 2023
    The packaged tour saved us a lot of time deciding where to travel to and where to stay with the limited time we had....
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    Reply from: Destination Services Costa Rica
    Good Day Dear Gary We really appreciate your comments, and we are happy to know you have enjoyed your time during the trip driving and discovering Costa Rica spots. We hope to assist you again in future travels to see more of everthing Costa Rica offers. Regards, Karla
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  • Nita3.0March 2020
    This tour is good for experienced independent travelers. You will have to do your own homework before you embark on...
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    Reply from: Destination Services Costa Rica
    Dear Nita, Thank you very much for taking the time to provide us feedback. All your comments are essential to improve our service. All the best, Destination Services Costa Rica Team.
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