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Caribbean to Pacific, Self-drive

10 days

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Start and end in San Jose

4.4

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Operator: Destination Services Costa Rica
Active: Thrilling adventures designed to keep you moving
Private Tour: Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in San Jose
Accommodation
Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Forum), Hotel (Holiday Inn Escazu), Hotel (Real Intercontinental)
Landmarks
Juan Santamaria International Airport
Day 2
San Jose to Puerto Viejo
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Accommodation
Hotel (Villas del Caribe), Hotel (Cariblue), Hotel (Le Cameleon)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Car rental pickup
Optional Activities
- Horseback riding session to Punta Uva with guide
- Canopy Tour - 9 aerial platforms, 13 ground platforms, 2,760 m of cable with flora and fauna instruction
Landmarks
Braulio Carrillo National Park
Punta Uva
Day 3
Puerto Viejo
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Accommodation
Hotel (Villas del Caribe), Hotel (Cariblue), Hotel (Le Cameleon)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
Optional Activities
- Snorkelling in Cahuita National Park - coral reef exploration
- Hiking through Cahuita National Park - wildlife viewing
- Horseback riding session to Punta Uva with guide
- Canopy Tour - 9 aerial platforms, 13 ground platforms, 2,760 m of cable with flora and fauna instruction
Landmarks
Cahuita National Park
Day 4
Puerto Viejo to Turrialba
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Accommodation
Hotel (Villa Florencia), Hotel (Guayabo Lodge), Hotel (Casa Turire)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
Day 5
Turrialba
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Accommodation
Hotel (Villa Florencia), Hotel (Guayabo Lodge), Hotel (Casa Turire)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
Optional Activities
- Pacuare white-water rafting experience - one of Costa Rica's best rafting rivers
Landmarks
Pacuare River
Day 6
Turrialba to San Gerardo de Dota
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Accommodation
Hotel (Suria Lodge), Hotel (Trogón Lodge), Hotel (Savegre Lodge)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
Optional Activities
- Canyoneering and Canopy Tour - rappelling down 4 waterfalls, zip-lining 4 canopy cables, walking 40m hanging bridge, 2-3 hours duration
Landmarks
Los Quetzales National Park
Day 7
San Gerardo de Dota
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Accommodation
Hotel (Suria Lodge), Hotel (Trogón Lodge), Hotel (Savegre Lodge)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
Optional Activities
- Quetzal quest - bird spotting experience for the iconic quetzal bird
Landmarks
Los Quetzales National Park
Day 8
San Gerardo de Dota to Manuel Antonio
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Accommodation
Hotel (Villa Bosque), Hotel (San Bada Hotel), Hotel (Parador)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
Landmarks
Manuel Antonio National Park
Day 9
Manuel Antonio
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Accommodation
Hotel (Villa Bosque), Hotel (San Bada Hotel), Hotel (Parador)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
Optional Activities
- Visit Manuel Antonio National Park - self-guided hiking trail with beach access
Landmarks
Manuel Antonio National Park
Third Beach
Day 10
Departure from Manuel Antonio
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Shuttle transfer to airport
Landmarks
Juan Santamaria International Airport

Landmarks
Juan Santamaria International Airport

Landmarks
Braulio Carrillo National Park
Punta Uva

Landmarks
Cahuita National Park

Landmarks
Pacuare River

Landmarks
Los Quetzales National Park

Landmarks
Los Quetzales National Park

Landmarks
Manuel Antonio National Park

Landmarks
Manuel Antonio National Park
Third Beach

Landmarks
Juan Santamaria International Airport

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Where You'll Stay

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Holiday Inn Express Forum
Hotel
day 1
Holiday Inn Escazu
Hotel
day 1
Real Intercontinental
Hotel
day 1
Villas del Caribe
Hotel
Days 2, 3
Cariblue
Hotel
Days 2, 3
Le Cameleon
Hotel
Days 2, 3
Villa Florencia
Hotel
Days 4, 5
Guayabo Lodge
Hotel
Days 4, 5
Casa Turire
Hotel
Days 4, 5
Suria Lodge
Hotel
Days 6, 7
Trogón Lodge
Hotel
Days 6, 7
Savegre Lodge
Hotel
Days 6, 7
Villa Bosque
Hotel
Days 8, 9
San Bada Hotel
Hotel
Days 8, 9
Parador
Hotel
Days 8, 9

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4.4

AMY
April 17th, 2026
5.0
This tour was well organised and really enjoyable. From being met at the airport, pre passport control with advice...
This tour was well organised and really enjoyable. From being met at the airport, pre passport control with advice with what questions we will need to answer which was very helpful after 17 hours travelling. The hotels were top quality, all my rooms were massive, breakfasts good and the pool clean and welcoming. The tours were well managed with great guides, lots included and lots to see. Highly recommend this for anyone without too much time that wants to see to amazing regions of Costa Rica.Show more
Stéphanie
April 17th, 2026
5.0
The travel agency is really helpful. They did answer all our questions. They are knowledgeable about what are the...
The travel agency is really helpful. They did answer all our questions. They are knowledgeable about what are the best places to see in the country. They helped us to plan an extra night and all the excursions went as planned. Good hotels and choices of activities. We definitely recommend this travel agency to help you out with your stay in Costa Rica. I would suggest to plan your trip with them. You should not hesitate to buy this tour in Costa Rica. Pura Vida 😊Show more
Katrin
April 12th, 2026
4.0
The tour was good overall, the pick up at the airport and transport to the hotel was seemless. The hotel in San Jose...
The tour was good overall, the pick up at the airport and transport to the hotel was seemless. The hotel in San Jose was OK but nothing special tucked in a complex with a Holiday Inn and a Denny’s. It was in need of updating. The guide and driver (Harold) for the trip to Altea, ox cart and hot springs was very knowledgeable and excellent. The itinerary was a bit packed and getting back at 22:00 with a 6 a.m start was a bit gruesome. The trip to Tortugero national park was long and we shared with many people on a longer tour so we didn’t get their itinerary. The hotel was fine, though the buffet style food was not very good or varied. The company seemed to subcontract all items offered.Show more

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- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Costa Rica. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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Caribbean to Pacific, Self-drive

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