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Romantic Adventure in Costa Rica, Self-Drive (On Request)

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From San Jose to Manuel Antonio National Park

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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
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English: Other languages on request: Spanish
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

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 4* (Hotel Grano de Oro)
Optional Activities
- Explore San Jose city and surroundings on your own
Day 2
San Jose to Pacuare
San Jose to Pacuare
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast on the way to Pacuare), Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Pacuare Lodge)
Included Activities
- Guided white water rafting on Pacuare River Class II-III rapids (approximately 1.5 hours)
- Basic safety training on the riverbank
Optional Activities
- Explore natural surroundings of Pacuare Lodge
Landmarks
Pacuare River
Day 3
Pacuare
Pacuare
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Pacuare Lodge)
Included Activities
- Nature trail exploration at the lodge
- Birdwatching in the morning
- Learning about sustainability practices
Optional Activities
- Lodge facilities exploration
Landmarks
Pacuare River
Day 4
Pacuare to Arenal
Pacuare to Arenal
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Deli-style lunch served on the riverbank)
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Arenal Springs Resort & Spa)
Included Activities
- Guided white water rafting on Pacuare River Class III-IV rapids (approximately 3.5 hours) over the most impressive section
Optional Activities
- Self-explore Arenal region
Landmarks
Arenal Volcano
Pacuare River
Day 5
Arenal
Arenal
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Arenal Springs Resort & Spa)
Included Activities
- Access to hotel thermal hot springs
Optional Activities
- Self-explore Arenal region
Landmarks
Arenal Volcano
Day 6
Arenal to Manuel Antonio
Arenal to Manuel Antonio
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Parador Resort & Spa)
Optional Activities
- Relax at hotel facilities
- Explore the beach
Landmarks
Manuel Antonio Beach
Day 7
Manuel Antonio
Manuel Antonio
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Parador Resort & Spa)
Optional Activities
- Explore Manuel Antonio National Park
- Relax on the beach
Landmarks
Manuel Antonio National Park
Manuel Antonio Beach
Day 8
Manuel Antonio to Juan Santamaria International Airport
Manuel Antonio to Juan Santamaria International Airport
End point
Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría (SJO), Ruta Nacional 1, Alajuela, Alajuela, Costa Rica (Car drop off near San Jose Airport)
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Pacuare River

Landmarks
Pacuare River

Landmarks
Arenal Volcano
Pacuare River

Landmarks
Arenal Volcano

Landmarks
Manuel Antonio Beach

Landmarks
Manuel Antonio National Park
Manuel Antonio Beach

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Where You'll Stay

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Hotel Grano de Oro
Hotel 4*
day 1
Pacuare Lodge
Hotel 4*
Days 2, 3
Arenal Springs Resort & Spa
Hotel 4*
Days 4, 5
Parador Resort & Spa
Hotel 4*
Days 6, 7

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Destination Services Costa Rica

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Rating: 4.4(377 reviews)
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4.4

Harriet
June 11th, 2026
We really enjoyed this tour. We loved the variety and options provided at each location. We also enjoyed the...
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Kadarnath
June 7th, 2026
The planned itinerary was exactly what I wanted. The guides were knowledgeable. The hotel selections were great. All...
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Denise
June 5th, 2026
Everything very well organized

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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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Romantic Adventure in Costa Rica, Self-Drive (On Request)

Itinerary

San Jose

Optional Activities

San Jose to Pacuare

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Pacuare

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Pacuare to Arenal

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Arenal

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Arenal to Manuel Antonio

Optional Activities

Manuel Antonio

Optional Activities

Manuel Antonio to Juan Santamaria International Airport

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