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Costa Rica: Off The Beaten Path Self-Drive Treasures

15 days

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Start and end in San Jose

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Operator: Baboo Travel
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
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
San Jose
San Jose
Landmarks
Juan Santamaria International Airport
Day 2
San Jose to Bijagua
San Jose to Bijagua
Optional Activities
- Explore Bijagua area independently
Landmarks
Tenorio Volcano National Park
Celeste River
Day 3
Bijagua
Bijagua
Included Activities
- Walking Tour to Rio Celeste Waterfall with nature guide
Landmarks
Los Teñideros
Tenorio National Park
Day 4
Bijagua to Boca Tapada
Bijagua to Boca Tapada
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Night Walk in Boca Tapada with guided tour
Landmarks
San Carlos River
Day 5
Boca Tapada
Boca Tapada
Included Activities
- Safari Float Raft tour on Tres Amigos River
Landmarks
Tres Amigos River
Day 6
Boca Tapada to Sarapiqui
Boca Tapada to Sarapiqui
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Prepared during cooking lesson)
Included Activities
- Cooking Lessons with traditional Costa Rican dishes
Day 7
Sarapiqui
Sarapiqui
Included Activities
- Chocolate Tour with cacao transformation and tasting
- Horseback Ride Tour through the rainforest of Sarapiqui
Day 8
Sarapiqui to Turrialba
Sarapiqui to Turrialba
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (After butterfly garden tour)
Included Activities
- Butterfly Garden Tour with species education and trail walk
Day 9
Turrialba
Turrialba
Optional Activities
- Optional tour to explore Turrialba farming region and cheese production
Day 10
Turrialba to Los Santos
Turrialba to Los Santos
Meals
Breakfast
Day 11
Los Santos
Los Santos
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Quetzal Birdwatching Tour in Los Santos Area with naturalist guide
Landmarks
San Gerardo de Dota
Day 12
Los Santos to Uvita
Los Santos to Uvita
Meals
Breakfast
Landmarks
Uvita Beach
Day 13
Uvita
Uvita
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sea Kayaking at Ballena Marine Park with snorkeling
Landmarks
Ballena Marine Park
Whale's Tail
Day 14
Uvita to San Jose
Uvita to San Jose
Meals
Breakfast
Day 15
San Jose
San Jose
Landmarks
Juan Santamaria International Airport

Landmarks
Juan Santamaria International Airport

Landmarks
Tenorio Volcano National Park
Celeste River

Landmarks
Los Teñideros
Tenorio National Park

Landmarks
San Carlos River

Landmarks
Tres Amigos River

Landmarks
San Gerardo de Dota

Landmarks
Uvita Beach

Landmarks
Ballena Marine Park
Whale's Tail

Landmarks
Juan Santamaria International Airport

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Meals
Additional Services
Transport

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Flights
Guide
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

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Costa Rica: Off The Beaten Path Self-Drive Treasures

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