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Costa Rica Self-Drive - 8 days

8 days
From San Jose to Orosi
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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
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    San Jose

    San Jose
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
  2. Day 2

    San Jose to Arenal

    San Jose to Arenal
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Drive through the Highlands to Arenal area
    • Photo stop in Zarcero village

    Optional Activities

    • Visit local hot springs facilities
    Landmarks
    Parque Francisco Alvarado
    Iglesia de San Rafael
    Arenal Volcano
    Lake Arenal
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Arenal

    Arenal
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Hike in Arenal Volcano National Park
    • Horseback ride through pastures and rainforest to La Fortuna Waterfall
    • Visit natural hot springs facilities
    • Sky Tram gondola through rainforest to observation deck
    • Zip line experience from observation deck
    • Mistico Hanging Bridges tour - 8:00 AM or 2:00 PM departure, approximately 4 hours, includes transportation, bilingual guide, entrance fees and snacks
    • Arenal Volcano National Park boat tour - includes short boat ride across Lake Arenal, forest trails with viewpoints, suitable for birdwatching
    • Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge by boat - 7:30 AM departure, approximately 8 hours, includes transportation, bilingual guide and lunch
    • Safari float on the Peñas Blancas River - 7:30 AM or 1:00 PM departure, approximately 5 hours, includes transportation, bilingual guide and snacks
    • Arenal Volcano and hot springs guided walk with dinner - 3:00 PM departure, approximately 6 hours, includes transportation, bilingual guide, entrance fee and dinner
    • Balsa River rafting (Class II-III) - 10:00 AM departure, approximately 6 hours, includes transportation, bilingual guide, snacks, towel, beverages and lunch
    • Rappelling canyoning adventure - 7:00 AM or 12:00 PM departure, approximately 4 hours, includes transportation, bilingual guide and lunch
    • Sky Tram and Sky Trek - 7:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM or 11:30 AM departure, approximately 6 hours, includes transportation and bilingual guide
    Landmarks
    Arenal Volcano National Park
    La Fortuna Waterfall
    Lake Arenal
    Mistico Hanging Bridges
    Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge
    Peñas Blancas River
    Balsa River
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  4. Day 4

    Arenal to Manuel Antonio

    Arenal to Manuel Antonio
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Drive to Manuel Antonio

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Manuel Antonio National Park
    • Visit nearby beaches
    • Boat trip through estuaries and mangroves around Damas Island
    • Visit local sustainable spice plantation - vanilla, cocoa, pepper and cinnamon
    Landmarks
    Manuel Antonio National Park
    Damas Island
  5. Days 5 - 6

    Manuel Antonio

    Manuel Antonio
    Meals
    Breakfast, Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Savegre River white-water rafting - 8:00 AM departure, approximately 5.5 hours, includes transportation, bilingual guide, fruit, snacks and lunch, minimum age 8 years, operates May to February
    • Naranjo River white-water rafting - 8:00 AM or 11:30 AM departure, approximately 4.5 hours, includes transportation, bilingual guide, fruit, snacks and lunch, minimum age 8 years, does not operate December to May
    • Manuel Antonio National Park guided nature walk - 7:30 AM departure, approximately 3.5 hours, includes transportation, bilingual guide, entrance fee and snacks, closed on Tuesdays
    • Catamaran tour - 8:00 AM or 1:00 PM departure, approximately 5 hours, includes transportation, bilingual guide, snacks and lunch, afternoon tour does not operate May to November
    • Damas Island mangrove boat tour - departure time depends on tide, approximately 4 hours, includes transportation, bilingual guide and lunch or dinner
    • Jungle night walk - 5:30 PM departure, approximately 3.5 hours, includes transportation, bilingual guide, lantern and snacks
    Landmarks
    Manuel Antonio National Park
    Third Beach
    Quepos
    Biesanz Bay
    Savegre River
    Naranjo River
    Damas Island
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 7

    Manuel Antonio to San Jose

    Manuel Antonio to San Jose
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Drive to San Jose

    Optional Activities

    • Stop at Poas Volcano National Park - crater viewpoints and cloud forest trails
    • Visit Irazu Volcano
    • Visit Orosi Valley - oldest church in Costa Rica
    • Explore San Jose museums
    • Visit Mercado Central
    Landmarks
    Poas Volcano National Park
    Irazu Volcano
    Orosi Valley
    Mercado Central
  7. Day 8

    San Jose

    San Jose
    Landmarks
    Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

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