Are superior hotel accommodations guaranteed in all bookings?

When choosing the superior category, all accommodations throughout your itinerary will be booked in superior hotels.

Can we book extra days for car rental not included in our tour?

Booking additional days for car rental is not a problem; it can be requested from the rental company.

Is GPS navigation provided in the rental vehicle?

GPS navigation may be provided as a gratitude by the car rental company, but it is not guaranteed.

What is the process if we want to add a second driver to the rental?

Including a second driver is generally covered in the categories offered, sometimes even provided by the car rental company as a courtesy.

Is there flexibility to modify the travel dates around our specific travel window?

Travel dates can typically be adjusted to suit the requirements of the itinerary and your availability.

Are liability insurance and collision damage waiver included in the price?

The liability insurance and collision damage waiver are not included in the price and have extra costs.

How do we enquire about adding a specific day to our Costa Rica itinerary for more beach time?

Adding an extra day to the itinerary at the Pacific coast or any other location is possible upon request.

What accommodations are available for food lovers interested in exploring Costa Rica's cuisine?

Costa Rica offers culinary experiences including visits to local restaurants and food markets, especially enjoyable when staying in 4-star resorts where more diverse dining options are readily available.

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Essential Costa Rica - Package with Manuel Antonio National Park, Self-drive

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Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
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Itinerary

Day 1
San Jose
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Holiday Inn Express Forum), Hotel 4* (Holiday Inn Escazu), Hotel 5* (Real Intercontinental)
Day 2
San Jose to Tortuguero
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast en route), Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Turtle Beach Lodge), Hotel (Laguna Lodge), Hotel (Pachira/ Evergreen/Aninga Lodge)
Included Activities
- Visit Tortuguero village
- Walk around town and beach in Tortuguero
- Optional wildlife viewing for baby turtles during hatching season (July-December)
Landmarks
Braulio Carrillo National Park
Tortuguero National Park
Day 3
Tortuguero National Park
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Turtle Beach Lodge), Hotel (Laguna Lodge), Hotel (Pachira/ Evergreen/Aninga Lodge)
Included Activities
- Three-hour wildlife viewing trip in Tortuguero National Park
Optional Activities
- Late night turtle nesting tour (available July-September, bookable directly at lodge)
Landmarks
Tortuguero National Park
Day 4
Tortuguero to Arenal
Meals
Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Arenal Montechiari), Hotel 4* (Arenal Springs), Hotel 5* (Arenal Kioro)
Day 5
Arenal Volcano National Park
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Arenal Montechiari), Hotel 4* (Arenal Springs), Hotel 5* (Arenal Kioro)
Optional Activities
- Self-guided visit to Arenal Volcano National Park (entrance fee not included)
Landmarks
Arenal Volcano National Park
Day 6
Arenal to Monteverde
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Monteverde Country Lodge), Hotel 4* (Poco a Poco), Hotel 4* (Monteverde Gardens & Lodge)
Optional Activities
- Selvatura Treetop Walkway guided tour - 3-hour hike along suspension bridges in cloud forest canopy (8 suspension bridges, 3 km total)
- Don Juan Coffee Tour - learn about Costa Rican coffee, chocolate and sugar cane production with cultural experience
Landmarks
Monteverde Cloud Forest
Santa Elena
Day 7
Monteverde
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Monteverde Country Lodge), Hotel 4* (Poco a Poco), Hotel 4* (Monteverde Gardens & Lodge)
Optional Activities
- Selvatura Treetop Walkway guided tour - explore cloud forest with suspension bridges
- Don Juan Coffee Tour - experience Costa Rican culture and coffee production
- Self-guided visit to Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve (entrance fee not included)
Landmarks
Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
Day 8
Monteverde to Pacific Coast
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Villa Bosque), Hotel 4* (San Bada Hotel), Hotel 5* (Parador)
Landmarks
Manuel Antonio National Park
Day 9
Pacific Coast
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Villa Bosque), Hotel 4* (San Bada Hotel), Hotel 5* (Parador)
Optional Activities
- Self-guided visit to Manuel Antonio National Park (entrance fee not included)
Landmarks
Manuel Antonio National Park
Third Beach
Day 10
Pacific Coast to San Jose
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Braulio Carrillo National Park
Tortuguero National Park

Landmarks
Tortuguero National Park

Landmarks
Arenal Volcano National Park

Landmarks
Monteverde Cloud Forest
Santa Elena

Landmarks
Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve

Landmarks
Manuel Antonio National Park

Landmarks
Manuel Antonio National Park
Third Beach

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Holiday Inn Express Forum
Hotel 3*
day 1
Holiday Inn Escazu
Hotel 4*
day 1
Real Intercontinental
Hotel 5*
day 1
Turtle Beach Lodge
Hotel
Days 2, 3
Laguna Lodge
Hotel
Days 2, 3
Pachira/ Evergreen/Aninga Lodge
Hotel
Days 2, 3
Arenal Montechiari
Hotel 3*
Days 4, 5
Arenal Springs
Hotel 4*
Days 4, 5
Arenal Kioro
Hotel 5*
Days 4, 5
Monteverde Country Lodge
Hotel 3*
Days 6, 7
Poco a Poco
Hotel 4*
Days 6, 7
Monteverde Gardens & Lodge
Hotel 4*
Days 6, 7
Villa Bosque
Hotel 3*
Days 8, 9
San Bada Hotel
Hotel 4*
Days 8, 9
Parador
Hotel 5*
Days 8, 9

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June 7th, 2026
The planned itinerary was exactly what I wanted. The guides were knowledgeable. The hotel selections were great. All...
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Denise
June 5th, 2026
Everything very well organized

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Are superior hotel accommodations guaranteed in all bookings?
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Rob
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Can we book extra days for car rental not included in our tour?
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Is GPS navigation provided in the rental vehicle?
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What is the process if we want to add a second driver to the rental?
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- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written June 2024
  Adding an extra day to the itinerary at the Pacific coast or any other location is possible upon request.
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Andre
Asked on January 29th, 2024
What accommodations are available for food lovers interested in exploring Costa Rica's cuisine?
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Meals
- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written January 2024
  Costa Rica offers culinary experiences including visits to local restaurants and food markets, especially enjoyable when staying in 4-star resorts where more diverse dining options are readily available.

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- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Costa Rica. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Costa Rica. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Costa Rica. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- 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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- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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- For any tour departing before August 23rd, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 23rd, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Destination Services Costa Rica. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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Essential Costa Rica - Package with Manuel Antonio National Park, Self-drive

Itinerary

San Jose

San Jose to Tortuguero

Included Activities

Tortuguero National Park

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Tortuguero to Arenal

Arenal Volcano National Park

Optional Activities

Arenal to Monteverde

Optional Activities

Monteverde

Optional Activities

Monteverde to Pacific Coast

Pacific Coast

Optional Activities

Pacific Coast to San Jose

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