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Beaches and Nature with Santa Teresa, Self-drive

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Plan your adventure:
In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Liberia to Tamarindo

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Pasatiempo), Hotel (Wyndham Tamarindo), Hotel (Tamarindo Diriá)

    Included Activities

    • Meet and greet at airport
    • Rental car collection assistance
    Landmarks
    Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport
    Tamarindo Beach
  2. Day 2

    Tamarindo to Samara

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Samara Inn), Hotel (Sol Samara), Hotel (Nammbú)
    Landmarks
    Samara Beach
  3. Day 3

    Samara

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Samara Inn), Hotel (Sol Samara), Hotel (Nammbú)

    Optional Activities

    • Ocean safari with boat tour and snorkelling (search for dolphins, whales, sea turtles)
    Landmarks
    Samara Beach
  4. Day 4

    Samara to Santa Teresa

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Santa Teresa Hotel), Hotel (Esencia Hotel), Hotel (Manalá Hotel)
    Landmarks
    Santa Teresa Beach
    Nicoya Peninsula
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  5. Day 5

    Santa Teresa

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Santa Teresa Hotel), Hotel (Esencia Hotel), Hotel (Manalá Hotel)
    Landmarks
    Santa Teresa Beach
  6. Day 6

    Santa Teresa to San Jose

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Forum), Hotel (Holiday Inn Escazu), Hotel (Real Intercontinental)
    Landmarks
    San Jose
  7. Day 7

    San Jose to Tortuguero

    Meals
    Breakfast (Rich breakfast at a local restaurant), Lunch (Mouthwatering lunch at your eco-lodge), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Turtle Beach Lodge), Hotel (Laguna Lodge), Hotel (Pachira/ Evergreen/Aninga Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic drive through Braulio Carrillo National Park
    • Boat cruise through Tortuguero National Park rivers and canals
    • Visit to Tortuguero village
    • Opportunity to observe turtle hatchlings (July-December season dependent)
    Landmarks
    Braulio Carrillo National Park
    Tortuguero National Park
    Tortuguero village
  8. Day 8

    Tortuguero National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Turtle Beach Lodge), Hotel (Laguna Lodge), Hotel (Pachira/ Evergreen/Aninga Lodge)

    Optional Activities

    • 3-hour guided tour of Tortuguero National Park (observe 350+ bird species, monkeys, crocodiles, sloths)
    • Late-night turtle nesting tour (July-September season, purchasable at lodge)
    Landmarks
    Tortuguero National Park
  9. Day 9

    Tortuguero to Sarapiqui

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Tasty lunch in Guapiles)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (El Bambú), Hotel (La Quinta Sarapiquí), Hotel (Sarapiquis Rainforest Lodge)
    Landmarks
    Braulio Carrillo National Park
    Sarapiqui River
  10. Day 10

    Sarapiqui

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (El Bambú), Hotel (La Quinta Sarapiquí), Hotel (Sarapiquis Rainforest Lodge)

    Optional Activities

    • Floating safari tour on Sarapiqui River (flora and fauna observation)
    • Rafting on Sarapiqui River (Class II-III rapids)
    • 2.5-hour chocolate tour (cacao production and forest hike)
    • Canopy/zip line tour (suspension bridges and treetop exploration)
    Landmarks
    Sarapiqui River
    Tirimbina Forest
  11. Day 11

    Sarapiqui to Arenal

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

    Optional Activities

    • Canopy Tour at Arenal Ecoglide Park (15 cables, 18 platforms, Tarzan Swing)
    • Kayaking on Arenal Lake (guided paddling with volcano views, possible wildlife sightings)
    • Tabacon Hot Springs relaxation experience
    Landmarks
    Arenal Volcano
    Arenal Lake
    Tabacon Hot Springs
  12. Day 12

    Arenal

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

    Optional Activities

    • Self-guided hike through Arenal Volcano National Park (sloths, howler monkeys, anteaters)
    • Canopy Tour at Arenal Ecoglide Park (15 cables, 18 platforms, Tarzan Swing)
    • Kayaking on Arenal Lake (guided paddling with volcano views, possible wildlife sightings)
    • Tabacon Hot Springs relaxation experience
    Landmarks
    Arenal Volcano National Park
    Arenal Lake
    Tabacon Hot Springs
  13. Day 13

    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 with 8 suspension bridges, 3 km trail, bird's-eye canopy view)
    • Don Juan Coffee Tour (learn about coffee, chocolate, sugar cane production and Costa Rican folklore)
    Landmarks
    Monteverde Cloud Forest
    Santa Elena
    Selvatura Treetop Walkway
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  14. Day 14

    Monteverde

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Monteverde Country Lodge), Hotel (Poco a Poco), Hotel (Monteverde Gardens & Lodge)

    Optional Activities

    • Hike through Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
    • Selvatura Treetop Walkway guided tour (3-hour hike with 8 suspension bridges, 3 km trail, bird's-eye canopy view)
    • Don Juan Coffee Tour (learn about coffee, chocolate, sugar cane production and Costa Rican folklore)
    Landmarks
    Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
    Selvatura Treetop Walkway
  15. Day 15

    Monteverde to Liberia

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport

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  • Guide
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    December 23rd, 2023
    The trip was well laid out, I frequently reached out to our travel rep Karla, with questions and she was fantastic in...
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    Reply from: Destination Services Costa Rica
    Good Evening Dear Mabel It was a pleasure to assist you in all the steps of your travel, it represents a truly joy to verify our efforts are good to provide you a good experience. We hope to have the opportunity in a close future to assist planning another trip in Costa Rica to discover new places. Happy Holidays and New Year! Regards, Karla
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  • Beaches and Nature with Santa Teresa, Self-drive reviewer 2
    February 14th, 2023
    The tour was well laid out and good value there seemed at times a lack of clear information like hotel address and...
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    Thanks so much for your feedback!, we really appreciate the time you took to write such a review!.Hope soon you come back to Costa Rica
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