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Beaches and Nature with Santa Teresa, Self-drive

15 days
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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
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

    Liberia to Tamarindo
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Pasatiempo), Hotel 4* (Wyndham Tamarindo), Hotel 5* (Tamarindo Diriá)

    Included Activities

    • Meet and greet at Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport
  2. Day 2

    Tamarindo to Samara

    Tamarindo to Samara
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Samara Inn), Hotel 4* (Sol Samara), Hotel 5* (Nammbú)
  3. Day 3

    Samara

    Samara
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Samara Inn), Hotel 4* (Sol Samara), Hotel 5* (Nammbú)

    Optional Activities

    • Ocean safari with boat tour and snorkelling session to search for dolphins, whales, and sea turtles
  4. Day 4

    Samara to Santa Teresa

    Samara to Santa Teresa
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Santa Teresa Hotel), Hotel 4* (Esencia Hotel), Hotel 5* (Manalá Hotel)
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Santa Teresa

    Santa Teresa
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Santa Teresa Hotel), Hotel 4* (Esencia Hotel), Hotel 5* (Manalá Hotel)
  6. Day 6

    Santa Teresa to San Jose

    Santa Teresa to San Jose
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Holiday Inn Express Forum), Hotel 4* (Holiday Inn Escazu), Hotel 5* (Real Intercontinental)
  7. Day 7

    San Jose to Tortuguero

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

    Included Activities

    • Drive through Braulio Carrillo National Park with mountain and village scenery
    • Shared transport to pier and boat cruise through Tortuguero National Park rivers and canals
    • Visit to Tortuguero village with opportunity to stroll paths, explore beaches, and experience local life
    • Observation of baby turtles during hatching season (September-December)
    Landmarks
    Braulio Carrillo National Park
    Tortuguero National Park
    Tortuguero Village
  8. Day 8

    Tortuguero National Park

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

    Optional Activities

    • Three-hour guided trip through Tortuguero National Park to observe over 350 protected bird species, monkeys, crocodiles, sloths, and vegetation
    • Optional late night turtle nesting tour (available July-September, purchasable at lodge)
    Landmarks
    Tortuguero National Park
  9. Day 9

    Tortuguero to Sarapiqui

    Tortuguero to Sarapiqui
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Tasty lunch in Guapiles)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (El Bambú), Hotel (La Quinta Sarapiquí), Hotel (Sarapiquis Rainforest Lodge)
    Landmarks
    Braulio Carrillo National Park
  10. Day 10

    Sarapiqui

    Sarapiqui
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (El Bambú), Hotel (La Quinta Sarapiquí), Hotel (Sarapiquis Rainforest Lodge)

    Optional Activities

    • Floating safari tour on Sarapiqui River to observe flora and fauna diversity
    • Rafting on Sarapiqui River through Class II-III rapids including 'Roller Coaster', 'Superman', and 'Air Force' sections
    • Chocolate tour (2.5 hours) across suspension bridge and Tirimbina forest to former cacao plot, including natural and cultural history explanation and traditional processing demonstration
    • Canopy Tour zip line adventure through rainforest treetops to discover diverse ecosystem
    Landmarks
    Sarapiqui River
    Tirimbina Forest
  11. Day 11

    Sarapiqui to Arenal

    Sarapiqui to Arenal
    Meals
    Breakfast (Tasty breakfast)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Arenal Montechiari), Hotel 4* (Arenal Springs), Hotel 5* (Arenal Kioro)

    Optional Activities

    • Canopy Tour in Arenal Ecoglide Park with 15 cables and 18 platforms across three sections, including the Tarzan Swing
    • Kayaking on Arenal Lake with guides providing equipment, instruction in paddle strokes, safety and water rules, and observation of Great Blue Heron, Kingfisher, Flycatcher, Anhinga, and possibly Howler Monkeys
    • Relaxing session at Tabacon Hot Springs
    Landmarks
    Arenal Volcano
    Arenal Lake
    Tabacon Hot Springs
    Arenal Ecoglide Park
  12. Day 12

    Arenal

    Arenal
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Arenal Montechiari), Hotel 4* (Arenal Springs), Hotel 5* (Arenal Kioro)

    Optional Activities

    • Self-guided hike through Arenal Volcano National Park with observation of sloths, howler monkeys, anteaters, and verdant landscapes
    • Canopy Tour in Arenal Ecoglide Park
    • Kayaking experience on Arenal Lake
    • Relaxing session at Tabacon Hot Springs
    Landmarks
    Arenal Volcano National Park
  13. Day 13

    Arenal to Monteverde

    Arenal to Monteverde
    Meals
    Breakfast (Early 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 hours) along trails and eight suspension bridges through cloud forest with bird, monkey, sloth, insect, and plant observation
    • Don Juan Coffee Tour to learn about Costa Rica's coffee, chocolate, and sugar cane production with emphasis on coffee and Costa Rican folklore
    Landmarks
    Monteverde Cloud Forest
    Santa Elena
    Selvatura Treetop Walkway
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  14. Day 14

    Monteverde

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

    Optional Activities

    • Hike through Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve to observe biodiversity
    • Selvatura Treetop Walkway guided tour through suspension bridges and cloud forest
    • Don Juan Coffee Tour
    Landmarks
    Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
  15. Day 15

    Monteverde to Liberia

    Monteverde to Liberia
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Daniel Oduber International Airport

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