Where?
When?
2

Where to?

Traveling when?

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Who is travelling?

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0
From
US $2,855 per person

Self Drive Costa Rica - 14 days

14 days
Start and end in San Jose
4.6
2,532 reviews
From
US $2,855 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 Date

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0

Best price guarantee Learn More

Plan your adventure:
Road Trip & Self-Drive
Hit the open road and travel at your own pace
Self-guided
Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
All Ages Welcome
Image of a map showing the route of the tour

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    San Jose

    San Jose

    Optional Activities

    • Explore San José's cultural highlights
  2. Day 2

    San Jose to Puerto Viejo

    San Jose to Puerto Viejo
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Jaguar Rescue Center
    • Relax on Playa Cocles
    • Relax on Punta Uva
    • Relax on Playa Chiquita
    • Dine at Bread and Chocolate
    • Dine at Chile Rojo for Asian fusion and seafood
    • Dine at Restaurante Johanna for Afro-Caribbean cuisine
    • Visit Tasty Waves for nightlife
    • Visit Johnny's Place for nightlife
    • Visit The Lazy Mon for nightlife
    Landmarks
    Braulio Carrillo National Park
    Jaguar Rescue Center
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  3. Day 3

    Puerto Viejo

    Puerto Viejo
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Walk coastal trail in Cahuita National Park
    • Swim at Playa Blanca
    • Swim at Puerto Vargas
    • Pay entrance fee and explore trails
    Landmarks
    Cahuita National Park
    Playa Blanca
    Puerto Vargas
    Kelly Creek
    Punta Cahuita
  4. Day 4

    Puerto Viejo to La Fortuna

    Puerto Viejo to La Fortuna
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Explore rainforest trails around La Fortuna
    • Spot wildlife
    • Visit La Fortuna Waterfall
    • Hike to La Fortuna Waterfall
    • Swim in La Fortuna Waterfall pool
    • Zip-lining tour through canopy
    • Kayaking on Lake Arenal with volcano views
    Landmarks
    Arenal Volcano
    Arenal Volcano National Park
    La Fortuna Waterfall
    Lake Arenal
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  5. Day 5

    La Fortuna

    La Fortuna
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Mountain biking (25-kilometre route along Lake Arenal)
    • Zip-lining
    • Birdwatching tour
    • Visit La Fortuna Waterfall
    • Chocolate tour
    • Coffee tour
    • Massage at hotel
    • Safari float for wildlife spotting
    • Hike on 1968 lava fields
    • Guided night walk at Danaus Eco-Centre
    • Soak in local hot springs
    Landmarks
    Lake Arenal dam
    Danaus Eco-Centre
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  6. Day 6

    La Fortuna to Monteverde

    La Fortuna to Monteverde
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Stop in Tilarán for a short walk
    • Horseback riding in Tilarán hills
    • Birdwatching around Lake Arenal
    • Windsurfing around Lake Arenal
    • Meal at roadside soda
    Landmarks
    Lake Arenal
    Tilarán
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  7. Day 7

    Monteverde

    Monteverde
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Monteverde Orchid Garden
    • Visit Butterfly Gardens
    • Explore Curi-Cancha Reserve
    • Explore Monteverde Reserve
    • Explore Santa Elena Reserve
    • Guided night walk
    • Cross hanging bridges through forest canopy
    • Zip-lining
    • Horseback riding
    • Treetopia Tram & Trek
    Landmarks
    Monteverde Orchid Garden
    Butterfly Gardens
    Curi-Cancha Reserve
    Monteverde Reserve
    Santa Elena Reserve
  8. Day 8

    Monteverde to Rincon de la Vieja

    Monteverde to Rincon de la Vieja
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Explore forest trails
    • Search for wildlife
    • Spot monkeys, sloths, tapirs, and jaguars
    Landmarks
    Rincon de la Vieja Volcano
    Rincon de la Vieja National Park
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  9. Day 9

    Rincon de la Vieja

    Rincon de la Vieja
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Hike in Rincon de la Vieja National Park with English-speaking guide
    • View bubbling mud pots
    • View steaming fumaroles
    • Soak in sulphur-rich thermal pools
    • River tubing
    • Archaeology tour at Hotel Hacienda Guachelín
    • Canyon Canopy Tour (zip-lining, rock climbing, rappelling)
    • Hike to La Cangreja Waterfall
    Landmarks
    La Cangreja Waterfall
    Hotel Hacienda Guachelín
  10. Day 10

    Rincon de la Vieja to Tamarindo

    Rincon de la Vieja to Tamarindo
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Stop for roadside meal
    • Sea kayaking and snorkelling tour from Tamarindo Beach
    • Kayak to Capitán Island
    • Visit Las Baulas National Marine Park for leatherback turtle nesting (October-March)
    Landmarks
    Tamarindo Beach
    Capitán Island
    Las Baulas National Marine Park
  11. Days 11 - 12

    Tamarindo

    Tamarindo
    Meals
    Breakfast, Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Relax on Tamarindo Beach
    • Swim in Pacific Ocean
    • Explore nearby beaches by ATV
    • Explore nearby beaches by jet ski
    • Kayak tour
    • Fishing tour
    • Scuba diving
    • Extreme watersports
    • Surf lessons
    • Full day at Hacienda Guachelín
    • Watch sunset
    Landmarks
    Tamarindo Beach
    Hacienda Guachelín
  12. Day 13

    Tamarindo to San Jose

    Tamarindo to San Jose
    Meals
    Breakfast
  13. Day 14

    San Jose

    San Jose
    Meals
    Breakfast

Want to read it later?

Download this tour’s PDF brochure and start tour planning offline

What's Included

Expand All
  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Additional Services

Operated by

On The Go Tours

Platinum Operator
Rating
4.6(2,532 reviews)
Response time
11 hours
Response rate
72%
Cancellation policy

Reviews from other tours by On The Go Tours

  • Gerardus
    August 29th, 2025
    Top organized!!! Almost all the hotels were top, the tour guide was great, the activities were fun and the fellow...
    Show more
  • Natia
    December 14th, 2024
    Trip was well organized from the day first to last day. All drivers and tour guides arrived on time and were very...
    Show more
  • Daniel
    May 20th, 2026
    This was a great tour through Columbia with countless highlights! We enjoyed the last 11 days very much, from...
    Show more

Sign up or log in to access your TourRadar+ savings

Dates & Availability

Select departure month and travellers

Select Date

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0
Upcoming departures
Hurry, deals only available for a limited time!
Ends on 15 Jul, 2026
  • From Monday
    13 Jul, 2026
    To Sunday
    26 Jul, 2026
    English
    Filling Fast
    Check the availability with the operator
    Departure on request
    From:
    US $3,340 per person
    Multiple Room Types
  • From Tuesday
    14 Jul, 2026
    To Monday
    27 Jul, 2026
    English
    Filling Fast
    Check the availability with the operator
    Departure on request
    From:
    US $3,340 per person
    Multiple Room Types
  • From Wednesday
    15 Jul, 2026
    To Tuesday
    28 Jul, 2026
    English
    Filling Fast
    Check the availability with the operator
    Departure on request
    From:
    US $3,340 per person
    Multiple Room Types
  • From Thursday
    16 Jul, 2026
    To Wednesday
    29 Jul, 2026
    English
    Filling Fast
    Check the availability with the operator
    Departure on request
    From:
    US $3,340 per person
    Multiple Room Types
  • From Friday
    17 Jul, 2026
    To Thursday
    30 Jul, 2026
    English
    Filling Fast
    Check the availability with the operator
    Departure on request
    From:
    US $3,340 per person
    Multiple Room Types
  • From Saturday
    18 Jul, 2026
    To Friday
    31 Jul, 2026
    English
    Filling Fast
    Check the availability with the operator
    Departure on request
    From:
    US $3,340 per person
    Multiple Room Types
  • From Sunday
    19 Jul, 2026
    To Saturday
    1 Aug, 2026
    English
    Filling Fast
    Check the availability with the operator
    Departure on request
    From:
    US $3,340 per person
    Multiple Room Types
  • From Monday
    20 Jul, 2026
    To Sunday
    2 Aug, 2026
    English
    Filling Fast
    Check the availability with the operator
    Departure on request
    From:
    US $3,340 per person
    Multiple Room Types
  • From Tuesday
    21 Jul, 2026
    To Monday
    3 Aug, 2026
    English
    Filling Fast
    Check the availability with the operator
    Departure on request
    From:
    US $3,340 per person
    Multiple Room Types
  • From Wednesday
    22 Jul, 2026
    To Tuesday
    4 Aug, 2026
    English
    Filling Fast
    Check the availability with the operator
    Departure on request
    From:
    US $3,340 per person
    Multiple Room Types

Want to read it later?

Download this tour’s PDF brochure and start tour planning offline

Why book with TourRadar?

    • Trusted and vetted operators
    • Rated excellent on
    • Best price guarantee
    • 24/7 customer support
    • Earn $50 in travel credits

    To protect your payment and ensure your booking will be processed in United States, never transfer or communicate outside of the TourRadar website or app.

More benefits
Can’t find the answer to your question?
Reach out to the experts at On The Go Tours with your enquiry, they usually respond within 11 hours.
From
US $2,855 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 Date

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0

Best price guarantee Learn More

Plan your adventure:

Earn while you share

With TourRadar RISE, you can earn commission when someone books a tour through a link you share — like this one.

Good to Know

Tour ID: 323924

  • Currency
    Costa Rican Colon
    Costa Rica
  • Plugs & Adapters

  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Costa Rica. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Costa Rica. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Costa Rica. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • 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.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before September 18th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after September 18th, 2026, a minimum payment of $400 is required to confirm your booking with On The Go Tours. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 70 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and On The Go Tours will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "On The Go Tours" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
  • Cancellation Policy
  • Accessibility
    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec