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From the Atlantic to the Pacific, Self-Drive

11 days

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From San Jose to Alajuela

4.0 (1 review)

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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
Self-guided: Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English: Other languages on request: Spanish
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
San Jose
San Jose
Start point
Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría (SJO), Ruta Nacional 1, Alajuela, Alajuela, Costa Rica (Pick up at San Jose Airport)
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Sleep Inn Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Explore San Jose city and surroundings
Day 2
San Jose to Tortuguero
San Jose to Tortuguero
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast stop in Guápiles city around 8:30 am), Lunch (Delightful lunch at the lodge around 1:00 pm)
Accommodation
Hotel (Turtle Beach Lodge)
Included Activities
- Guided expedition through Tortuguero Canals
Landmarks
Tortuguero National Park
Day 3
Tortuguero
Tortuguero
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Turtle Beach Lodge)
Included Activities
- Guided morning walk through Lodge's private trails
- Guided visit to Tortuguero Village
Landmarks
Tortuguero Village
Day 4
Tortuguero to Puerto Viejo
Tortuguero to Puerto Viejo
Meals
Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Villas Del Caribe)
Day 5
Puerto Viejo
Puerto Viejo
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Villas Del Caribe)
Optional Activities
- Explore Puerto Viejo town and beaches
Day 6
Puerto Viejo to Arenal
Puerto Viejo to Arenal
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Casa Luna Hotel & Spa)
Optional Activities
- Explore Arenal region
Landmarks
Arenal Volcano
Day 7
Arenal
Arenal
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Casa Luna Hotel & Spa)
Optional Activities
- Explore Arenal region
Day 8
Arenal to Tamarindo
Arenal to Tamarindo
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Tamarindo Diria)
Optional Activities
- Explore Tamarindo beach town
Day 9
Tamarindo
Tamarindo
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Tamarindo Diria)
Optional Activities
- Enjoy Tamarindo beach
Day 10
Tamarindo to San Jose
Tamarindo to San Jose
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Sleep Inn Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Explore San Jose capital city
Day 11
San Jose
San Jose
End point
Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría (SJO), Ruta Nacional 1, Alajuela, Alajuela, Costa Rica (Drop off at San Jose Airport)
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Tortuguero National Park

Landmarks
Tortuguero Village

Landmarks
Arenal Volcano

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Sleep Inn Hotel
Hotel 3*
Days 1, 10
Turtle Beach Lodge
Hotel
Days 2, 3
Villas Del Caribe
Hotel 3*
Days 4, 5
Casa Luna Hotel & Spa
Hotel 3*
Days 6, 7
Tamarindo Diria
Hotel 3*
Days 8, 9

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Rating: 4.4 (386 reviews)
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Traveler Reviews

4.0

Overall rating based on 1 Reviews

Itinerary
5.0
Transport
4.0
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
3.0
Food
3.0
Tour Operator
4.4

Roland4.0•February 2024
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Die Tour ist gut organisiert und alles hat wie geplant stattgefunden. Die Unterkünfte waren jedoch teilweise sehr...
Die Tour ist gut organisiert und alles hat wie geplant stattgefunden. Die Unterkünfte waren jedoch teilweise sehr einfach und wurden in einem Fall leider auch kurz vor Abreise gewechselt, obwohl wir bereits im März gebucht hatten. Vielleicht wäre es angebracht, bei der Buchung auch qualitativ hochwertigere Alternativen gegen Aufpreis anzubieten, wie es viele andere Veranstalter machen. Ansosnten war die Tour eine tolle Erfahrung...Show more
Traveled in December 2023
Reply from: Destination Services Costa Rica
Good Day Dear Roland Thanks for your feedback, we really appreciate your comments to keep improving in our services. We are glad to know you have a good time. Kind regards, Karla Alpízar Destination Services Costa Rica's Team
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$1,969

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US $1,772 per person

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Select departure month

1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

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Plan your adventure:

From the Atlantic to the Pacific, Self-Drive

Itinerary

Optional Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Optional Activities

Optional Activities

Optional Activities

Optional Activities

Optional Activities

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