We Love —
- Escape to two of Central America's most fascinating countries for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure across Costa Rica and Nicaragua.
- Choose from a 10, 12 or 14-night itinerary and enjoy travelling to stunning locations such as Arenal, Granada, Rincon de la Vieja and Tamarindo.
- Opt to stay in either Standard or Superior Hotels throughout your fly drive, and enjoy delicious dining across your stay!
Your Destinations —
Costa Rica
The country's national parks are its greatest glory, with one-third of the country set aside as protected natural areas. As well as being a world leader in eco-tourism, Costa Rica superbly caters for visitors looking for an adrenalin kick, with options including whitewater rafting, zip line tours through the rainforest canopy, surfing and quad biking.
Nicaragua
The colonial city of Granada is located in western Nicaragua, and is historically one of Nicaragua's most important places, both economically and politically. Its rich colonial heritage, can be widely seen in its architecture and structure, and it continues to grow as a hub of tourism.
Our Offers —
10, 12 or 14-Night Fly Drive Tour of Costa Rica and Nicaragua in Standard Hotels
OR
10, 12 or 14-Night Fly Drive Tour of Costa Rica and Nicaragua in Superior Hotels
Your Itinerary In Brief —
10 Nights
Day 1: UK - San Jose
Day 2: San Jose - Tortuguero
Day 3: Tortuguero - Arenal
Day 4: Arenal
Day 5: Arenal - Granada, Nicaragua
Day 6: Granada, Nicaragua
Day 7: Granada, Nicaragua - Rincon de la Vieja
Day 8: Rincon de la Vieja - Tamarindo
Day 9: Tamarindo
Day 10: Tamarindo - San Jose
Day 11: San Jose - Departure to UK
12 Nights
Day 1: UK - San Jose
Day 2: San Jose - Tortuguero
Day 3: Tortuguero
Day 4: Tortuguero - Arenal
Day 5: Arenal
Day 6: Arenal - Granada, Nicaragua
Day 7: Granada, Nicaragua
Day 8: Granada, Nicaragua - Rincon de la Vieja
Day 9: Rincon de la Vieja - Tamarindo
Day 10: Tamarindo
Day 11: Tamarindo
Day 12: Tamarindo - San Jose
Day 13: San Jose - Departure to UK
14 Nights
Day 1: UK - San Jose
Day 2: San Jose - Tortuguero
Day 3: Tortuguero
Day 4: Tortuguero - Arenal
Day 5: Arenal
Day 6: Arenal - Granada, Nicaragua
Day 7: Granada, Nicaragua
Day 8: Granada, Nicaragua - Rincon de la Vieja
Day 9: Rincon de la Vieja
Day 10: Rincon de la Vieja - Tamarindo
Day 11: Tamarindo
Day 12: Tamarindo
Day 13: Tamarindo
Day 14: Tamarindo - San Jose
Day 15: San Jose - Departure to UK
Your Itinerary —
During their fly drive, our members will follow one of the three itineraries listed below, as per their chosen duration.
10-Night Tour
Welcome to Costa Rica! Meet your representative at the airport. Then, transfer to your hotel located in downtown San José, the capital city, where you will receive your travel documents. Accommodation at your hotel and first night in San José.
Day 2: San Jose - Tortuguero (4-hour drive and 90-minute boat)
Meet at your reception for a semi-collective transfer to the Tortuguero pier. Arrival to Guápiles city and enjoy breakfast in a local restaurant, before taking a boat to Tortuguero, travelling on the canals, in the heart of the rainforest. Check-in at the lodge, and enjoy lunch on site. In the afternoon, ride a boat to the small Caribbean village of Tortuguero, before heading to the lodge. Spend the afternoon free and enjoy the facilities of the lodge. Please Note: Between July and October, you can join a night excursion to observe the nesting of green turtles, baulas or loras. This can be booked at the lodge for $40.00 USD per person. Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.
Day 3: Tortuguero - Arenal (90-minute boat and 4-hour drive)
In the early morning, enjoy a boat trip to visit the canals of Tortuguero Park: a different and very fun way to discover this imposing panorama. (The entrance to the national park is not included: $15.00 per person). Enjoy breakfast at the lodge. Return to Guápiles by boat, and then have lunch in a local restaurant. Transfer to the agency to meet the agent and pick up your rental car. Drive to the north of the country to reach La Fortuna, a town at the foot of the Arenal volcano. Check-in to the hotel for an overnight stay.
After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a free day of leisure or book an optional excursion in the region.
Our suggestions:
- Arenal Volcano National Park
- Suspension Bridge Walk
- Fortuna River Waterfall
Day 5: Arenal - Granada, Nicaragua (5-hour drive)
After breakfast at the hotel, continue towards Granada, passing the Peñas Blancas border between Costa Rica and Nicaragua. At the border, you will change your rental car with assistance from the National/Alamo Car rental staff. Upon arrival, enjoy a free afternoon to enjoy the hotel or book an optional excursion in the region. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 6: Granada, Nicaragua
After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a carriage ride around Granada's town! What better place to explore the colonial city of Granada from than a horse-pulled carriage? Sit back and relax while the horses walk you through the city. During the ride, you will pass by old colonial houses and important buildings. Sitting in the back of a carriage is for sure a more relaxed way to enjoy the city. At the end of the day, enjoy free time in the hotel or book an optional excursion in the region.
Our suggestions:
- Car city tour in Granada
- Island boat tour
- Visit to the Masaya Volcano
After breakfast at the hotel, continue on to Rincón de la Vieja in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Enjoy a free afternoon at the hotel or book an optional excursion in the region. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Our suggestions:
- Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park
- Horseback riding
- Tubing (descent of a river on a big tire)
- Canopy (zip line)
Day 8: Rincon de la Vieja - Tamarindo (3-hour drive)
After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a morning drive towards Tamarindo. You will pass by Liberia to finally arrive at the hotel in Guanacaste. Take a free afternoon to enjoy the hotel or book an optional excursion in the region. Return your rented car at your beach hotel around 3 pm. Check-in to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 9: Tamarindo
After breakfast, enjoy a free day of leisure at the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 10: Tamarindo - San Jose
After breakfast at the hotel, check-out and enjoy a transfer back to San Jose, where you'll check-in to your hotel for one last night.
Day 11: San Jose - UK
After breakfast, check-out and enjoy a shared transfer to the airport for your return flight home.
12-Night Tour
Day 3: Tortuguero
After breakfast at the lodge, enjoy a boat trip to visit the canals of Tortuguero Park: it is a different and very fun way to discover this imposing panorama. (The entrance to the national park is not included: $15.00 per person) Later, you will be able to visit the surroundings of the Lodge accompanied by the local guide to discover this very humid tropical forest, its fauna and its flora. Head back to the Lodge for lunch. You'll spend the rest of the day free to enjoy the lodge's facilities and on-site activities. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Day 4: Tortuguero - Arenal (90-minute boat and 4-hour drive)
After breakfast at the lodge, return to Guápiles by boat, and then have lunch in a local restaurant. Transfer to the agency to meet the agent and pick up your rental car. Drive to the north of the country to reach La Fortuna, a town at the foot of the Arenal volcano. Check-in for an overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 5-9: Same as day 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 on 10-night itinerary
Day 10 & 11: Tamarindo
After breakfast, enjoy a free day of leisure at the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 12: Tamarindo - San Jose
After breakfast at the hotel, check-out and enjoy a transfer back to San Jose, where you'll check-in to your hotel for one last night.
Day 13: San Jose - UK
After breakfast, check-out and enjoy a shared transfer to the airport for your return flight home.
End of Services.
14-Night Tour
Day 9: Rincon de la Vieja
After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy free time to make the most of the hotel or book an excursion in the area.
Our suggestions:
- Rincon de la Vieja Volcano National Park
- Horseback Riding
- Tubing (descent of a river on a big tire)
- Canopy (zip line)
Day 10: Rincon de la Vieja - Tamarindo (3-hour drive)
After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a morning drive towards Tamarindo. You will pass by Liberia to finally arrive at the hotel in Guanacaste. Take a free afternoon to enjoy the hotel or book an optional excursion in the region. Return your rented car at your beach hotel around 3 pm. Check-in to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 11, 12 & 13: Tamarindo
After breakfast, enjoy a free day of leisure at the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 14: Tamarindo - San Jose
After breakfast at the hotel, check-out and enjoy a transfer back to San Jose, where you'll check-in to your hotel for one last night.
Day 15: San Jose - UK
After breakfast, check-out and enjoy a shared transfer to the airport for your return flight home.
Your Tour Hotels —
Our members will stay at the following Standard or Superior hotels in Standard Rooms with meals included as per itinerary.
Just for you:
- Free upgrade from Laguna Lodge to Aninga Lodge (subject to availability)
- Free dessert to share at the Don Ruffino Restaurant (applies to a purchased lunch or dinner at the Don Ruffino Restaurant)
- Upgrade in Arenal to the Montana de Fuego Hotel (subject to availability) allowing for access to the hotel's thermal waters, a tree planation, an early-morning hike, a guided tour to Maleku town and a guided tour of the hotel with an English-speaking guide
- Carriage ride with English-speaking guide in Granada
- Free upgrade from Canon de la Vieja to Buena Vista Lodge (subject to availability)
Superior Hotel Added Values:
- Free glass of wine or souvenir at the Aninga Lodge
- Free dessert to share at the Don Ruffino Restaurant (applies to a purchased lunch or dinner at the Don Ruffino Restaurant)
- Upgrade in Arenal to the Montana de Fuego Hotel (subject to availability) allowing for access to the hotel's thermal waters, a tree planation, an early-morning hike, a guided tour to Maleku town and a guided tour of the hotel with an English-speaking guide
- Carriage ride with English-speaking guide in Granada
- Free visit to the thermal waters of Rio Negro at the Hacienda Guachipelin
Standard Hotels
Tortuguero: Laguna Lodge or similar
Arenal: Arenal Montechiari or similar
Granada, Nicaragua: Colonial Hotel or similar
Rincon de la Vieja: Canon de la Vieja or similar
Tamarindo: Pasatiempo Hotel or similar
All Hotels Sleep up to
Superior Hotels
Tortuguero: Aninga Lodge or similar
Arenal: Lomas del Volcan or similar
Granada, Nicaragua: Colonial Hotel or similar
Rincon de la Vieja: Hacienda Guachipelin or similar
Tamarindo: Tamarindo Diria or similar
All Hotels Sleep up to
Please note: the bed for the 3rd/4th guest sharing is likely to be a sofa bed or camp style bed. If any of these hotels are not available, hotels of a similar standard will be found.
Your Journey —
Flights: You may choose from Economy, Premium or Business class flights on sectors that they operate, at the next stage of the booking process.
The flights included are with either a scheduled or no-frills airline and are subject to live availability and prices can change. You can choose your preferred departure times during the booking process. Please select your flight options carefully as departure and arrival airports may differ.
Transfers: A transfer is included from San Jose Airport to your San Jose city hotel upon arrival, alongside a shared transfer from your Tamarindo hotel to your San Jose city hotel, and a shared transfer from your San Jose city hotel to San Jose Airport (flight-inclusive offers only).
For inbound transfer arrangements please confirm with your transfer provider when you arrive. Alternatively, please check with the reception of your accommodation. If you still require assistance, please call the transfer provider directly.
Car Hire: Car hire is included in this offer from day 3 at 1 pm to day 8 (with 10-night tour), day 9 (with 12-night tour) or day 10 (with 14-night tour) at 3 pm. Your car type will be an upgraded Suzuki Gran Vitara, and your rental will include a GPS, basic insurance and a rechargeable phone card.
Please Note: Our members have the opportunity to upgrade their car type or upgrade to full insurance at the next stage of the booking process for an additional fee.