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Costa Rica Self Drive 14 Days Diverse Adventures and Activities

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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    San José

    Start point
    Bulevar Aeropuerto, Alajuela - Alajuela, 20109, Costa Rica (San Jose Airport - Arrivals Hall: Our representative will be waiting for you in the Arrivals Hall, holding a sign with your name on it, 00:00 - 00:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit National Theater
    • Explore Gold Museum
    • Browse Central Market
    • Visit National Museum
    Landmarks
    National Theater
    Gold Museum
    Central Market
    National Museum
  2. Day 2

    Cartago - Cerro de la Muerte

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Cartago central square
    • Visit Basilica de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles
    • Drive through Orosi Valley
    • Stop at Mirador de Ojas for panoramic views
    • Hike to ruins of centuries-old church
    • Visit Costa Rica's oldest still-active church
    • Off-road ascent to highest point of Pan-American Highway

    Optional Activities

    • Coffee at hilltop restaurant with valley views
    Landmarks
    Basilica de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles
    Orosi Valley
    Mirador de Ojas
  3. Day 3

    Cerro de la Muerte - Uvita

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Cloudbridge Nature Reserve
    • Beach hike to Whale's Tail formation at Marino Ballena National Park

    Optional Activities

    • Stop at San Luis Waterfalls
    Landmarks
    Cloudbridge Nature Reserve
    San Luis Waterfalls
    Marino Ballena National Park
    Whale's Tail formation
  4. Day 4

    Uvita - Corcovado National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at pristine beach in Corcovado National Park)

    Included Activities

    • Boat tour through mangrove channels
    • Guided tour of Corcovado National Park
    • Sunset hike near Uvita
    • Swim in natural pools of Uvita Falls
    Landmarks
    Sierpe
    Corcovado National Park
    Osa Peninsula
    Uvita Falls
  5. Day 5

    Uvita - Montezuma

    Meals
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    Included Activities

    • Drive along Pacific Coast
    • Cross Crocodile Bridge
    • Vehicle ferry crossing to Nicoya Peninsula

    Optional Activities

    • Spot dolphins or whales from ferry deck
    Landmarks
    Crocodile Bridge
    Nicoya Peninsula
    Montezuma
  6. Day 6

    Montezuma

    Meals
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    Optional Activities

    • Walk to Montezuma Falls
    • Hike to Cabuya Island at low tide
    • Relax on tropical beaches
    • Surfing at popular spots
    • View El Higueron giant ficus tree
    Landmarks
    Montezuma Falls
    Cabuya Island
    El Higueron
  7. Day 7

    Montezuma - Monteverde

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner included with guided night tour)

    Included Activities

    • Guided night walk through cloud forest

    Optional Activities

    • Stop at Friendship Bridge observation deck
    Landmarks
    Friendship Bridge
    Monteverde Cloud Forest
  8. Day 8

    Monteverde - La Fortuna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Chef's Dinner in La Fortuna)

    Included Activities

    • Canopy zipline tour at Canopy Park
    • Scenic drive through Tilarán Highlands
    • Visit Viento Fresco Waterfalls
    • Chef's Dinner in La Fortuna
    Landmarks
    Canopy Park
    Tilarán Highlands
    Viento Fresco Waterfalls
  9. Day 9

    La Fortuna

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Río Celeste
    • Guided caving adventure at Venado Caves
    • Thermal pools at hotel resort

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll through La Fortuna town center
    Landmarks
    Río Celeste
    Venado Caves
    La Fortuna
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  10. Day 10

    La Fortuna - Tortuguero

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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Don Olivio Cocoa Farm
    • River cruise to Tortuguero
    • Guided night walk in Tortuguero

    Optional Activities

    • Sea turtle nesting tour (seasonal)
    Landmarks
    Don Olivio Farm
    Tortuguero National Park
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  11. Day 11

    Tortuguero - Cahuita

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    Included Activities

    • Guided morning canoe tour in Tortuguero
    • Riverboat transfer from Tortuguero
    Landmarks
    Tortuguero
    Cahuita
    Playa Negra
  12. Day 12

    Cahuita

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Cahuita National Park
    • Relax on Caribbean beaches
    Landmarks
    Cahuita National Park
  13. Day 13

    Cahuita - Poás Volcano

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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Starbucks Coffee Farm with tastings
    Landmarks
    Poás Volcano
    Starbucks Coffee Farm
  14. Day 14

    Poás Volcano - San José

    End point
    Bulevar Aeropuerto, Alajuela - Alajuela, 20109, Costa Rica (Return your car at San Jose Airport , 00:00 - 00:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Poás Volcano Reserve
    Landmarks
    Poás Volcano Reserve

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