We Love —
- The vibrant energy of San José with its bustling markets and restaurants.
- Exploring Costa Rica's incredible natural beauty from verdant tropical rainforests to white beaches and an azure sea.
- Returning to your standard or superior hotel for a deep sleep after exciting days.
New Voyage Privé —
Carefully selected by our experts especially for you
Your itinerary in brief —
Embark on a memorable 8 or 11-night road trip through Costa Rica's diverse landscapes, starting with its bustling capital San José.
Head to the lush rainforests of Sarapiqui before continuing to the iconic Arenal Volcano, Monteverde and ending on the soft, white sands of Samara's beaches.
Choose the length of your stay:
8-night road trip:
Day 1: San José
Day 2: Sarapiqui
Day 3: Arenal
Day 4 & 5: Monteverde
Day 6, 7 & 8: Samara
Day 9: Departure
3-night post-trip stopover
3-night stay in Samara Pacific Lodge or Tango Mar depending on the category selected
Your itinerary in detail —
Days 1-3
Day 1: Arrive in San José
Touch down in San José - Costa Rica's vibrant capital in the heart of the Central Valley with its lively markets, museums, and parks.
Find lush valleys, volcanoes and coffee plantations just outside the city as well as charming towns like Heredia, Alajuela, and Cartago.
- Night in San José (in a Standard or Superior hotel depending on chosen category)
Day 2: Sarapiqui
Head out to the village of Chilamate, on the banks of the Sarapiqui River, where cocoa, pineapples, bananas and palm hearts are grown.
Stop for some rafting in the warm Caribbean waters and visit the region's many private reserves.
- Hire car delivered to hotel by the end of the morning
- Breakfast included
- Night in Sarapiqui (in a Standard or Superior hotel depending on chosen category)
Day 3: Arenal
Verdant tropical vegetation covers the slopes of the impressive Arenal volcano and a magnificent lake can be found at its base.
Discover the village of La Fortuna nearby nestled amidst the thick jungle and browse the shops, bars and restaurants. Take advantage of this stunning location to try all there is to offer from rafting to horse riding.
- Breakfast included
- Night in Arenal (in a Standard or Superior hotel depending on chosen category)
Days 4-5: Monteverde
Explore this fascinating place by day on footbridges suspended from the treetops amongst or on trails through ferns and moss;
The Monteverde, Santa Elena and Curi Cancha reserves and the Children's Eternal Forest are just some of the ways you can see the impressive cloud forest.
Once in the village of Monteverde, be sure to visit a butterfly farm and woodworking shop for a taste of rural life.
- Breakfast included
- Night in Monteverde (in a Standard or Superior hotel depending on chosen category)
Days 6-9
Days 6, 7 & 8: Samara
With the backdrop of the glittering Pacific Ocean, Samara is a picturesque coastal town known for its pristine white sand beaches and calm, turquoise waters.
Sip cocktails and dine on a tempting array of food in the beachfront bars and restaurants, or simply let the world go by as you swim or sunbathe in paradise.
- Breakfast included
- 3 nights in Standard or Superior beach hotel (according to category chosen)
Day 9: Departure
- Return the vehicle to the Alajuela agency by 2 pm at the latest
- Then take the shuttle to the airport (5 minutes)
- Take your return flight home
11-night tour: similar to the 8-night itinerary
Important information about your tour and visits The hotels, which comply with local standards, are indicative and may be changed locally for hotels of a similar category. The itinerary is subject to changes due to compelling reasons such as delayed flights, weather conditions or other cases of force majeure. The order of visits is also subject to change.
Your hotels —
Hand-picked just for you
Maximum room capacity
At each of your stops, you will be staying in comfortable accommodation in carefully selected Standard or Superior hotels (depending on category chosen).
Your hotels:
Standard:
San José: Aranjuez
Sarapiqui: La Tirimbina
Arenal volcano: Arenal Montechiari
Monteverde: Cala Lodge
Samara or Quizales: Samara Pacific Lodge
Superior:
San José: Hotel Presidente
Sarapiqui: La Quinta de Sarapiqui
Arenal: Los Lagos
Monteverde: Ficus Sunset Suite
Samara or Quizales: Tango Mar
If the hotels listed above are unavailable, you will be provided with comfortable accommodation in similar hotels. Local standards apply.
Please note: in Costa Rica, most double rooms have 2 double beds. The triple or quadruple bed rate does not include extra bed(s) for the third or fourth person (whether adult or child). A maximum of 1 or 2 children sharing a room with 2 adults is accepted, depending on the hotel.
Your dining choices
This is a bed and breakfast stay.
Your optional services —
Full coverage for your car rental
Extra day of car rental (inclusing basic car insurance)
Choose to rent your car for another day, so you have more time to explore this fascinating place (comes with basic car insurance).
Your journey to Costa Rica —
Flights:
You will be able to choose your airline and flight times when you make your booking. This flight may include one or more stopovers. The stopover may be technical (without a change of aircraft) or transit (with a change of aircraft).
Luggage information
Baggage, meals and other services on board certain flights may be subject to a charge. You will find out whether your airfare includes baggage when you choose your airline and timetable. If your fare does not include baggage, please go to the airline's website before your departure with your travel file reference to find out the exact fare and purchase your extra baggage. If you choose a low-cost airline, you will be able to add your baggage during the booking process. For domestic flights, airlines do not always offer the option of reserving baggage, so you will have to pay for it at the airport counter. You will receive all the information you need to check in for your flights after you have made your reservation.
Your destination —
Costa Rica
As the eco-and adventure-tourism capital of Central America, Costa Rica is a magnet for nature enthusiasts, thrill seekers and those who want to step off the beaten track.
La Pura Vida (the pure life) is the unofficial motto of the country, and it's easy to see why - emerald rainforests, pastel-coloured hummingbirds, smouldering volcanic peaks, tumbling rivers...this verdant chunk is one of the most bio-diverse spots on the planet!
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 white water rafting, zip line tours through the rainforest canopy, surfing and quad biking.
It is quickly becoming more popular, so grab this chance to visit now, while landscapes are still exceptionally unspoiled!
