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Ultimate Escape Costa Rica, Self-drive

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Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Liberia to Rincon de la Vieja

    Liberia to Rincon de la Vieja
    Start point
    Liberia, Guanacaste, Costa Rica (Liberia Airport)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Cañón de la Vieja), Hotel 4* (Hacienda Guachipelín)
  3. Day 2

    Rincon de la Vieja to Arenal

    Rincon de la Vieja to Arenal
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Arenal Montechiari), Hotel 4* (Arenal Springs), Hotel 5* (Arenal Kioro Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Guided hike of Las Pailas loop trail (3.5 km) in Rincon de la Vieja National Park with bilingual naturalist guide

    Optional Activities

    • Canopy Tour in Arenal Ecoglide Park (15 cables, 18 platforms, includes Tarzan Swing)
    • Kayaking experience at Arenal Lake with guides and equipment provided
    • Relaxing session at Tabacon Hot Springs
    Landmarks
    Rincon de la Vieja Volcano
    Las Pailas
    Arenal Volcano
    Arenal Lake
  4. Day 3

    Arenal

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

    Arenal to Sarapiqui

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

    Optional Activities

    • Rafting on the Sarapiqui River (Class II-III rapids with names like 'Roller Coaster', 'Superman', and 'Air Force')
    • Chocolate tour (2.5-hour experience including suspension bridge and Tirimbina forest hike to cacao plot)
    • Canopy Tour with zip lines exploring the forest treetops
    Landmarks
    Braulio Carrillo National Park
    Sarapiqui River
  6. Day 5

    Sarapiqui to Tortuguero

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

    Included Activities

    • Boat cruise through Tortuguero National Park rivers and canals
    • Visit to Tortuguero village
    • Observation of baby turtle hatchlings (seasonal: September-December)
    Landmarks
    Tortuguero National Park
    Tortuguero Village
  7. Day 6

    Tortuguero

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

    Optional Activities

    • Three-hour guided trip to Tortuguero National Park to observe 350+ bird species, monkeys, crocodiles, and sloths
    • Optional late-night turtle nesting tour (July-September season)
    Landmarks
    Tortuguero National Park
  8. Day 7

    Tortuguero to San Jose

    Tortuguero to San Jose
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Holiday Inn Express Forum), Hotel 4* (Holiday Inn Escazu), Hotel 5* (Real Intercontinental)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore San Jose city highlights and streets
    Landmarks
    San Jose
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  9. Day 8

    San Jose to Vara Blanca

    San Jose to Vara Blanca
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Buena Vista Lodge), Hotel 4* (Poas Volcano Lodge), Hotel 5* (Peace Lodge)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to La Paz Waterfall Gardens (five waterfalls, cloud and rain forests, hiking trails, butterfly observatory, insect exhibit, 100+ animal species)
    Landmarks
    La Paz Waterfall Gardens
  10. Day 9

    Vara Blanca to Herradura Beach

    Vara Blanca to Herradura Beach
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Balcon del Mar), Hotel 4* (Amapola), Hotel 5* (Crocs Resort)
    Landmarks
    Herradura Beach
  11. Day 10

    Herradura Beach

    Herradura Beach
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Balcon del Mar), Hotel 4* (Amapola), Hotel 5* (Crocs Resort)

    Optional Activities

    • Canopy tour with tractor ride and 14 zip-line cables across 15 platforms (3.5 km total, longest cable 732m), viewing Scarlet Macaws, toucans, and white-faced monkeys
    Landmarks
    Herradura Bay
    Nicoya Gulf
  12. Day 11

    Herradura Beach to Liberia

    Herradura Beach to Liberia
    End point
    Liberia, Guanacaste, Costa Rica (Liberia Airport)

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Reviews from other tours by Destination Services Costa Rica

  • Kimberly4.8September 2026
    We had a wonderful time in Costa Rica! The rooms in each location were Very nice, and the staff lovely. I would...
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  • Todd4.0September 2026
    A good way to see much of variety of Costa Rica in a fairy short period of time.
  • Gabriela4.2September 2026
    It was a really nice trip, with a great guide... we'll be back

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      For touring various destinations within Costa Rica, renting a car is often recommended. Depending on your preference and the tour package, you can select from several car options, including standard or deluxe categories. Car rental allows flexibility and ease of travel between tour spots, although the roads might be challenging, with numerous mountains and valleys.

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