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

10 days
Start and end in San Jose
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    San Jose

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Forum), Hotel (Holiday Inn Escazu), Hotel (Real Intercontinental)
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  2. 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
  3. 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
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Tortuguero to Arenal

    Meals
    Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Arenal Montechiari), Hotel (Arenal Springs), Hotel (Arenal Kioro)
  5. Day 5

    Arenal Volcano National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Arenal Montechiari), Hotel (Arenal Springs), Hotel (Arenal Kioro)

    Optional Activities

    • Self-guided visit to Arenal Volcano National Park (entrance fee not included)
    Landmarks
    Arenal Volcano National Park
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  6. Day 6

    Arenal to Monteverde

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Monteverde Country Lodge), Hotel (Poco a Poco), Hotel (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
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  7. Day 7

    Monteverde

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Monteverde Country Lodge), Hotel (Poco a Poco), Hotel (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
  8. Day 8

    Monteverde to Pacific Coast

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Villa Bosque), Hotel (San Bada Hotel), Hotel (Parador)
    Landmarks
    Manuel Antonio National Park
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  9. Day 9

    Pacific Coast

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Villa Bosque), Hotel (San Bada Hotel), Hotel (Parador)

    Optional Activities

    • Self-guided visit to Manuel Antonio National Park (entrance fee not included)
    Landmarks
    Manuel Antonio National Park
    Third Beach
  10. Day 10

    Pacific Coast to San Jose

    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • Nicola
    April 24th, 2026
    We had a good trip to Costa Rica. All the arrangements, pickups and tours were as advertised. I would, however have...
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  • Jennifer
    April 21st, 2026
    Phenomenal experience! This itinerary was the perfect order to La Fortuna, then Tortugero, then Puerto Viejo where it...
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    April 17th, 2026
    This tour was well organised and really enjoyable. From being met at the airport, pre passport control with advice...
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    Asked on March 30th, 2025

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

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

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

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

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      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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