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Ultimate Escape Costa Rica, Self-drive

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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Liberia to Rincon de la Vieja

    Start point
    Liberia, Guanacaste, Costa Rica (Liberia Airport)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Cañón de la Vieja), Hotel (Hacienda Guachipelín)
    Landmarks
    Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Rincon de la Vieja to Arenal

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

    Optional Activities

    • Las Pailas Loop Trail hike in Rincon de la Vieja National Park with bilingual naturalist guide (3.5 kilometres through dry tropical forest)
    • Canopy Tour in Arenal Ecoglide Park (15 cables, 18 platforms, including Tarzan Swing)
    • Kayaking experience at Arenal Lake with equipment and guide
    • Tabacon Hot Springs relaxation session
    Landmarks
    Rincon de la Vieja National Park
    Las Pailas
    Rincon de la Vieja Volcano
    Arenal Volcano
    Arenal Lake
    Tabacon Hot Springs
    Arenal Ecoglide Park
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Arenal

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

    Optional Activities

    • Self-guided visit to Arenal Volcano National Park
    • Canopy Tour in Arenal Ecoglide
    • Kayaking experience
    • Tabacon Hot Springs session
    Landmarks
    Arenal Volcano National Park
  4. Day 4

    Arenal to Sarapiqui

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

    Optional Activities

    • Rafting at Sarapiqui River (Class II-III rapids)
    • Chocolate tour - 2.5 hour experience covering history and traditional processing of cacao
    • Canopy Tour zip line adventure
    Landmarks
    Braulio Carrillo National Park
    Sarapiqui River
    Tirimbina Forest
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Sarapiqui to Tortuguero

    Meals
    Breakfast (Rich breakfast at local restaurant in Guapiles), Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Turtle Beach Lodge), Hotel (Laguna Lodge), Hotel (Pachira/ Evergreen/Aninga Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Boat transfer from Tortuguero pier through rivers and canals to Tortuguero National Park
    • Visit to Tortuguero village by boat
    • Exploration of Tortuguero beaches and local paths
    Landmarks
    Tortuguero National Park
    Tortuguero village
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  6. Day 6

    Tortuguero

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

    Optional Activities

    • Three-hour guided trip exploring Tortuguero National Park
    • Late night turtle nesting tour (July-September season only, purchasable at lodge)
    Landmarks
    Tortuguero National Park
  7. Day 7

    Tortuguero to San Jose

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

    Included Activities

    • Boat transfer from Tortuguero back to Guapiles

    Optional Activities

    • Explore San Jose city highlights
    • Stroll charming streets of San Jose
    Landmarks
    San Jose
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  8. Day 8

    San Jose to Vara Blanca

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Buena Vista Lodge), Hotel (Poas Volcano Lodge), Hotel (Peace Lodge)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to La Paz Waterfall Gardens (five waterfalls, butterfly observatory, insect exhibit, hiking trails)
    Landmarks
    La Paz Waterfall Gardens
  9. Day 9

    Vara Blanca to Jaco

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Balcon del Mar), Hotel (Amapola), Hotel (Crocs Resort)
    Landmarks
    Jaco Beach
  10. Day 10

    Jaco

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Balcon del Mar), Hotel (Amapola), Hotel (Crocs Resort)

    Optional Activities

    • Canopy tour (15 platforms, 14 cables, 3.5km total cable distance, includes longest 732m cable, 15-minute tractor ride to mountain top, views of Herradura Bay, Island, and Nicoya Gulf)
    Landmarks
    Herradura Bay
    Nicoya Gulf
  11. Day 11

    Jaco to Liberia

    End point
    Liberia, Guanacaste, Costa Rica (Liberia Airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport
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