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Surf Costa Rica, Self-drive (On Request)

10 days

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Start and end in San Jose

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Platinum Operator: Destination Services Costa Rica
Road Trip & Self-Drive: Hit the open road and travel at your own pace
Private Tour: Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
San José
San José
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Park Inn), Hotel 4* (Presidente)
Landmarks
Juan Santamaría International Airport
Day 2
San José to Tamarindo
San José to Tamarindo
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Wyndham Tamarindo), Hotel 4* (Tamarindo Diriá)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
Optional Activities
- Explore nearby beaches including Langosta Beach, Playa Grande, Playa Negra, and Roca Bruja
Landmarks
Tamarindo
Day 3
Tamarindo
Tamarindo
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Wyndham Tamarindo), Hotel 4* (Tamarindo Diriá)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
Optional Activities
- Beach activities and water sports
- Explore Tamarindo area independently
Landmarks
Tamarindo Beach
Day 4
Tamarindo to Jacó
Tamarindo to Jacó
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Terraza del Pacífico), Hotel 4* (Océano Boutique Hotel & Gallery)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
Optional Activities
- Surfing at Playa Hermosa or other Jacó beaches
- Beach exploration and water sports
Landmarks
Playa Hermosa
Jacó Beach
Day 5
Jacó
Jacó
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Terraza del Pacífico), Hotel 4* (Océano Boutique Hotel & Gallery)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
Optional Activities
- Surfing and water sports
- Visit El Mirador for mountain viewpoint and wildlife viewing
- Bike rides
- Sunset viewing from various locations
- Beach relaxation
Landmarks
El Mirador
Day 6
Jacó
Jacó
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Terraza del Pacífico), Hotel 4* (Océano Boutique Hotel & Gallery)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
Optional Activities
- Beach relaxation and surfing
- Carara National Park visit with wildlife viewing
Landmarks
Carara National Park
Grande de Tárcoles River
Day 7
Jacó to Dominical
Jacó to Dominical
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Diuwak), Hotel 4* (Villas Río Mar)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
Optional Activities
- Surfing and beach activities
Landmarks
Playa Dominical
Barú River
Day 8
Dominical
Dominical
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Diuwak), Hotel 4* (Villas Río Mar)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
Optional Activities
- Surfing and water sports
- Beach exploration
- Area activities and attractions
Landmarks
Dominical Beach
Day 9
Dominical
Dominical
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Diuwak), Hotel 4* (Villas Río Mar)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
Optional Activities
- Hiking in tropical rainforest
- Waterfall visits
- Cave exploration
Day 10
Dominical to Airport
Dominical to Airport
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel

Landmarks
Juan Santamaría International Airport

Landmarks
Tamarindo

Landmarks
Tamarindo Beach

Landmarks
Playa Hermosa
Jacó Beach

Landmarks
El Mirador

Landmarks
Carara National Park
Grande de Tárcoles River

Landmarks
Playa Dominical
Barú River

Landmarks
Dominical Beach

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Where You'll Stay

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Park Inn
Hotel 3*
day 1
Presidente
Hotel 4*
day 1
Wyndham Tamarindo
Hotel 3*
Days 2, 3
Tamarindo Diriá
Hotel 4*
Days 2, 3
Terraza del Pacífico
Hotel 3*
Days 4, 5, 6
Océano Boutique Hotel & Gallery
Hotel 4*
Days 4, 5, 6
Diuwak
Hotel 3*
Days 7, 8, 9
Villas Río Mar
Hotel 4*
Days 7, 8, 9

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3.0

Overall rating based on 1 Reviews

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3.0
Transport
3.0
Accommodation
3.0
Tour Operator
4.4

Olga3.0•April 2026
I absolutely loved Costa Rica — it is an amazing place to visit. However, I want to leave an honest review about this...
I absolutely loved Costa Rica — it is an amazing place to visit. However, I want to leave an honest review about this specific tour because, looking back, I do not think it was a wise financial decision for me. This is a 10-day, 9-night tour. If you are traveling solo or as a couple, and you have no time or desire to plan anything yourself, this may actually be a good fit. In that case, you are paying for convenience: the route is planned for you, the hotels are chosen for you, and you do not have to spend time organizing the trip yourself. But from a value perspective, I do not think it made financial sense for me, especially traveling as a family of four. Renting a car for 10 days ( SUV ) would have cost about $1,300. The hotels included in this package appear to be around $150 per night or less, which comes to about $1,350 for 9 nights. Together, that is about $2,650, even before adding airport taxi costs. For a family of four, as in our case, the cost becomes even harder to justify. You still only use one car, but then pay about $1,305 extra for an additional room, bringing the total package cost closer to $6,000. And that is without considering how much we still had to spend on food, activities, and entrance tickets, since only breakfast was included. So the overall trip cost ended up being significantly higher. Also, this tour is presented as a surf trip, and I just want to point out that the places we stayed were usually about a 5- to 9-minute drive from the surf spots. That may be completely fine, since in some areas surfing conditions can be tricky and some beaches are more convenient than others, but I think it is worth mentioning. The highlight and best part of my trip was Hotel Cuna del Angel, which was a very special place. However, this hotel was not originally part of the itinerary. It had been changed, and I was not personally notified. Because of that, I lost the entire evening and did not get to enjoy the gorgeous restaurant there as I would have otherwise. As I said, Costa Rica itself was wonderful, and I do not regret visiting at all. But looking back, I would not make this choice again, period. For me, this tour did not offer good value for the price.Show more
Traveled in March 2026

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- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Costa Rica. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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Surf Costa Rica, Self-drive (On Request)

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San José

San José to Tamarindo

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Tamarindo

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Tamarindo to Jacó

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Jacó

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Jacó

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Jacó to Dominical

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Dominical

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Dominical

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Dominical to Airport

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