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Beaches and Nature with Tambor, Self-drive

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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Liberia to Tamarindo Beach

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

    Included Activities

    • Meet and greet at Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport
    • Rental car collection assistance
    Landmarks
    Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport
    Tamarindo Beach
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Tamarindo Beach to Samara

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

    Included Activities

    • Drive to Samara
    Landmarks
    Samara Beach
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Samara

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

    Included Activities

    • Beach relaxation
    • Explore surroundings on your own

    Optional Activities

    • Ocean safari with boat tour and snorkelling to observe dolphins, whales, sea turtles and marine life
    Landmarks
    Samara Beach
  4. Day 4

    Samara to Tambor Beach

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Tango Mar)

    Included Activities

    • Drive to Tambor Beach
    Landmarks
    Tambor Beach
    Bahia Ballena (Whale Bay)
  5. Day 5

    Tambor Beach

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Tango Mar)

    Included Activities

    • Beach relaxation
    • Hotel facilities
    • Explore surroundings on your own
    Landmarks
    Tambor Beach
  6. Day 6

    Tambor Beach to San Jose

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Forum), Hotel (Holiday Inn Escazu), Hotel (Real Intercontinental)

    Included Activities

    • Drive to San Jose

    Optional Activities

    • Explore San Jose landmarks, cafes and restaurants
    Landmarks
    San Jose
  7. Day 7

    San Jose to Tortuguero

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

    Included Activities

    • Drive through Braulio Carrillo National Park
    • Breakfast at local restaurant
    • Shared transport to pier
    • Boat cruise through Tortuguero National Park rivers and canals
    • Check-in at eco-lodge
    • Lunch at eco-lodge
    • Visit Tortuguero village
    • Explore beaches and local way of life
    • Turtle hatchling observation (seasonal: September-December)
    Landmarks
    Braulio Carrillo National Park
    Tortuguero National Park
    Tortuguero village
  8. Day 8

    Tortuguero

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

    Included Activities

    • Relax by the pool
    • Hotel facilities

    Optional Activities

    • Three-hour guided tour of Tortuguero National Park to observe 350+ bird species, monkeys, crocodiles, sloths and vegetation
    • Late-night turtle nesting tour (July-September season only, available for purchase 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)

    Included Activities

    • Boat departure from Tortuguero
    • Lunch stop in Guapiles
    • Rental car collection
    • Drive to Sarapiqui
    Landmarks
    Guapiles
    Braulio Carrillo National Park
    Sarapiqui
  10. Day 10

    Sarapiqui

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

    Included Activities

    • Hotel facilities

    Optional Activities

    • Floating safari tour on Sarapiqui River to appreciate rainforest flora and fauna
    • Rafting on Sarapiqui River with Class II-III rapids through tropical rainforest
    • Chocolate tour (2.5 hours) including suspension bridge hike through Tirimbina forest and visit to former cacao-growing plot with traditional processing demonstration
    • Canopy Tour with zip-line adventure through Sarapiqui rainforest canopy
    Landmarks
    Sarapiqui River
    Tirimbina forest
  11. Day 11

    Sarapiqui to Arenal

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

    Included Activities

    • Drive to Arenal

    Optional Activities

    • Canopy Tour in Arenal Ecoglide Park with 15 cables, 18 platforms, and Tarzan Swing experience
    • Kayaking on Arenal Lake with guides providing equipment and paddle instruction, viewing volcano and wildlife including Great Blue Heron, Kingfisher, Flycatcher, Anhinga and Howler Monkeys
    • Relaxation session at Tabacon Hot Springs
    Landmarks
    Arenal Volcano
    Arenal Ecoglide Park
    Arenal Lake
    Tabacon Hot Springs
  12. Day 12

    Arenal

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit Arenal Volcano National Park for self-guided hike
    • Explore wildlife including sloths, howler monkeys, anteaters

    Optional Activities

    • Zip line adventure in Arenal
    • Hanging bridges experience in Arenal
    • Kayaking in Arenal
    • Canopy Tour in Arenal Ecoglide Park
    • Relaxation session at Tabacon Hot Springs
    Landmarks
    Arenal Volcano National Park
    Itinerary Image 1
  13. Day 13

    Arenal to Monteverde Cloud Forest

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

    Included Activities

    • Drive to Monteverde Cloud Forest area

    Optional Activities

    • Selvatura Treetop Walkway guided tour (3 hours) along trails and suspension bridges through cloud forest canopy with bird, monkey, sloth, insect and plant observation
    • Don Juan Coffee Tour to learn about Costa Rican coffee, chocolate and sugar cane production with Costa Rican folklore
    Landmarks
    Monteverde Cloud Forest
    Santa Elena
    Selvatura Treetop Walkway
    Itinerary Image 1
  14. Day 14

    Monteverde Cloud Forest

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

    Included Activities

    • Hike through Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve

    Optional Activities

    • Selvatura Treetop Walkway guided tour (8 suspension bridges, 3 km of trails through cloud forest canopy)
    • Don Juan Coffee Tour to learn about coffee, chocolate and sugar cane production and Costa Rican folklore
    Landmarks
    Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
  15. Day 15

    Monteverde to Liberia Airport

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Drive to Daniel Oduber International Airport
    • Drop-off rental car at car rental office
    • Shuttle transfer to airport
    Landmarks
    Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport
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