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Costa Rica & Manuel Antonio 8 Days, Self-Drive

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Costa Rica & Manuel Antonio 8 Days, Self-Drive - Destination Services Costa Rica
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Road Trip & Self-Drive
Hit the open road and travel at your own pace
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Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    San Jose

    San Jose
    Start point
    Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría (SJO), Ruta Nacional 1, Alajuela, Alajuela, Costa Rica (Car pick up at San Jose Airport)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Villa Tournon), Hotel 4* (Hotel Balmoral), Hotel 5* (Park Inn)
  2. Day 2

    San Jose to Arenal

    San Jose to Arenal
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (San Bosco), Hotel 4* (Montaña de Fuego), Hotel 5* (Los Lagos)

    Included Activities

    • Photo stop at Zarcero village
    • View Parque Francisco Alvarado and Iglesia de San Rafael

    Optional Activities

    • Visit hot springs facilities in Arenal area
    • Dinner at restaurants near hot springs facilities (own expense)
    Landmarks
    Parque Francisco Alvarado
    Iglesia de San Rafael
    Arenal Volcano
    Lake Arenal
  3. Day 3

    Arenal

    Arenal
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (San Bosco), Hotel 4* (Montaña de Fuego), Hotel 5* (Los Lagos)

    Optional Activities

    • Hiking in Arenal Volcano National Park
    • Natural hot springs throughout the area
    • Horseback ride through pastures and rainforest to La Fortuna Waterfall
    • Sky Tram gondola ride through rainforest to observation deck
    • Sky Trek zip line tour
    Landmarks
    Arenal Volcano National Park
    La Fortuna Waterfall
    Arenal Volcano
    Lake Arenal
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  4. Day 4

    Arenal to Manuel Antonio

    Arenal to Manuel Antonio
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Plaza Yara), Hotel (Costa Verde), Hotel (San Bada)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Manuel Antonio National Park
    • Enjoy the beaches
    • Boat trip through estuaries and mangroves surrounding Damas Island
    • Visit Villa Vanilla Spice Plantation
    Landmarks
    Manuel Antonio National Park
    Damas Island
    Villa Vanilla Spice Plantation
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  5. Day 5

    Manuel Antonio

    Manuel Antonio
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Plaza Yara), Hotel (Costa Verde), Hotel (San Bada)
  6. Day 6

    Manuel Antonio

    Manuel Antonio
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Plaza Yara), Hotel (Costa Verde), Hotel (San Bada)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Jaco Beach
    Landmarks
    Jaco Beach
  7. Day 7

    Manuel Antonio to San Jose

    Manuel Antonio to San Jose
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Villa Tournon), Hotel 4* (Hotel Balmoral), Hotel 5* (Park Inn)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Poas Volcano National Park
    • Hike easy trails at Poas Volcano
    • View Lake Botos at Poas Volcano
    • Visit Irazu volcano
    • Explore Orosi Valley and colonial church
    • Visit museums in San Jose
    • Explore Mercado Central food market
    Landmarks
    Poas Volcano National Park
    Lake Botos
    Irazu Volcano
    Orosi Valley
    Mercado Central
  8. Day 8

    San Jose

    San Jose
    End point
    Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría (SJO), Ruta Nacional 1, Alajuela, Alajuela, Costa Rica (Car drop off at San Jose Airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Where You'll Stay

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  • Villa Tournon

    Hotel 3*
    Days 1, 7

  • Hotel Balmoral

    Hotel 4*
    Days 1, 7

  • Park Inn

    Hotel 5*
    Days 1, 7

  • San Bosco

    Hotel 3*
    Days 2, 3

  • Montaña de Fuego

    Hotel 4*
    Days 2, 3

  • Los Lagos

    Hotel 5*
    Days 2, 3

  • Plaza Yara

    Hotel
    Days 4, 5, 6

  • Costa Verde

    Hotel
    Days 4, 5, 6

  • San Bada

    Hotel
    Days 4, 5, 6

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  • Transport
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  • Guide
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  • Accommodation
    5.0
  • Food
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  • Tour Operator
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  • J
    March 27th, 2026
    A fun trip to do. Driver says he would have preferred a car with a bit more oomph. So possibly worth upgrading. Hotel...
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    Traveled in March 2026
    Reply from: Destination Services Costa Rica
    Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the trip overall and that you liked the hotels in San José and Manuel Antonio. We appreciate your comments regarding the vehicle, the hotel in Arenal, and the need for clearer information about car pick-up and parking. Your feedback is very helpful and will allow us to improve our recommendations and pre-trip communication for future travelers. Thank you again for traveling with us, and we hope to welcome you back to Costa Rica in the future. Warm regards, Customer Experience Team
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  • Costa Rica & Manuel Antonio 8 Days, Self-Drive reviewer 2
    September 9th, 2021
    The tour was awesome a little quick but I had a great time! Everything was lovely from the hotels that were chosen to...
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