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  • Discovering Costa Rica and the diversity of its fauna and flora in complete freedom thanks to your rental car.
  • Stopping over in Nicaragua for a beach break and exploring the surroundings of Granada.
  • Seeing volcanoes, untouched rain forests and soak in the hot springs for which the region is famous.

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Your Itinerary In Brief

Experience an unforgettable 10 or 12 night road trip at your own pace with your included rental car.

 

Discover the unique nature of Costa Rica and Nicaragua in its purest form, paradisiacal beaches and fauna and flora as rich and vibrant as the colours of this exotic country.

 

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Round trip in 10 nights:

Day 1: Arrival in San José

Day 2: San José - Arenal

Day 3: Arenal

Day 4: Arenal - Granada, Nicaragua

Day 5 - 6: Granada, Nicaragua

Day 7: Granada - Rincón de la Vieja

Day 8: Rincón de la Vieja

Day 9: Rincón de la Vieja - Tamarindo

Day 10: Tamarindo

Day 11: Departure

 

Round trip in 12 nights:

Day 1: Arrival in San José

Day 2: San José - Arenal

Day 3 - 4: Arenal

Day 5: Arenal - Granada, Nicaragua

Day 6 - 7: Granada, Nicaragua

Day 8: Granada - Rincón de la Vieja

Day 9: Rincón de la Vieja

Day 10: Rincón de la Vieja - Tamarindo

Day 11 - 12: Tamarindo

Day 13: Departure

 

Buen viaje! 

 

Please note that the itinerary of your tour may change.

Your Itinerary In Detail

10-Night Road Trip

Day 1: Arrival at San José Airport (30 minutes)

 

Welcome to Costa Rica!

 

Our local representative will meet you at the airport and assist you. Transfer from Juan Santamaria International Airport to your hotel in San José. Check in, make yourself comfortable in your hotel room and relax.

 

Overnight stay in San José.

 

Day 2: San José - Arenal (3h30)

 

Breakfast included at the hotel.

 

At the appointed time, meet the car rental representative at the hotel reception to collect your car and all necessary information. It's time to start your adventure on the road.

 

Drive on your own to your next destination: La Fortuna de San Carlos, home of the beautiful Arenal Volcano. Until December 2010, Arenal Volcano was one of the ten most active volcanoes in the world and a truly majestic sight, spewing molten rock and ash from its summit daily. Nowadays, there are no more lava eruptions, but you can still see smoke and ash rising from the top of the volcano.

 

Upon arrival, make yourself comfortable in your hotel room and relax. Enjoy the hotel's facilities and therapeutic hot springs.

 

Overnight stay in Arenal.

 

Day 3: Arenal

 

Breakfast included at the hotel.

 

Day at leisure to relax or explore the natural wonders of the Arenal region.

 

Overnight in Arenal.

Day 4: Arenal - Granada, Nicaragua (5h)

 

Breakfast included at the hotel.

 

Continue to Granada, passing the Peñas Blancas, the border between Costa Rica and Nicaragua. At the border, you change rental cars; you will be assisted by the staff. Continue to Granada, Nicaragua to enjoy and explore the region.

 

Overnight in Granada.

 

Days 5 and 6: Granada, Nicaragua

 

Breakfast included at the hotel.

 

Free day to relax and explore the natural wonders of the region.

 

Overnight in Granada.

 

Day 7: Granada - Rincón de la Vieja (3h30).

 

Breakfast included at the hotel.

 

Continue to Rincón de la Vieja in Guanacaste, Costa Rica.

 

The afternoon is free to enjoy the hotel or take an optional excursion in the region.

 

Overnight in Rincón de la Vieja.

 

Day 8: Rincón de la Vieja

 

Breakfast included at the hotel.

 

Free day to relax or explore the natural wonders of the region.

 

Overnight in Rincón de la Vieja.

 

Day 9: Rincón de la Vieja - Tamarindo (3 hours).

 

Breakfast included at the hotel.

 

In the morning, you will drive to Tamarindo. You will drive through Liberia and finally reach your hotel in Guanacaste. The afternoon is free to enjoy the hotel or take an optional excursion in the region.

 

Overnight stay in Tamarindo.

 

Day 10: Tamarindo

 

Breakfast included at the hotel.

 

Free day to relax and enjoy the beach to the full.

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12-Night Road Trip

Day 1: Arrival at San José Airport (30 minutes)

 

Welcome to Costa Rica! Our local representative will meet you at the airport and assist you. Transfer from Juan Santamaria International Airport to your hotel in San José. Check in, make yourself comfortable in your hotel room and relax.

 

Overnight stay in San José.

 

Day 2: San José - Arenal (3h30)

 

Breakfast included at the hotel.

 

At the appointed time, meet the car rental representative at the hotel reception to collect your car and all necessary information.

 

It's time to start your adventure on the road. Drive on your own to your next destination: La Fortuna de San Carlos, home of the beautiful Arenal Volcano. Until December 2010, Arenal Volcano was one of the ten most active volcanoes in the world and a truly majestic sight, spewing molten rock and ash from its summit daily. Nowadays, there are no more lava eruptions, but you can still see smoke and ash rising from the top of the volcano.

 

Upon arrival, make yourself comfortable in your hotel room and relax. Enjoy the hotel's facilities and therapeutic hot springs.

 

Overnight stay in Arenal.

 

Day 3 and 4: Arenal

 

Breakfast included at the hotel.

 

Day at leisure to relax or explore the natural wonders of the Arenal region.

 

Overnight stay in Arenal.

 

Day 5: Arenal - Granada, Nicaragua (5h)

 

Breakfast included at the hotel.

 

Continue to Granada, passing the Peñas Blancas, the border between Costa Rica and Nicaragua. At the border, you change rental cars; you will be assisted by the staff. Continue to Granada, Nicaragua to enjoy and explore the region.

 

Overnight in Granada.

 

Days 6 and 7: Granada, Nicaragua

 

Breakfast included at the hotel.

 

Free days to relax and explore the natural wonders of the region.

 

Day 8: Granada - Rincón de la Vieja (3h30)

 

Breakfast included at the hotel.

 

Continue to Rincón de la Vieja in Guanacaste, Costa Rica.

 

The afternoon is free to enjoy the hotel or take an optional excursion in the region.

 

Overnight in Rincón de la Vieja.

 

Day 9: Rincón de la Vieja

 

Breakfast included at the hotel.

 

Free day to relax or explore the natural wonders of the region.

 

Overnight in Rincón de la Vieja.

 

Day 10: Rincón de la Vieja - Tamarindo (3 hours)

 

Breakfast included at the hotel.

 

In the morning, drive to Tamarindo. You will drive through Liberia and finally reach your hotel in Guanacaste. The afternoon is free to enjoy the hotel or take an optional excursion in the region.

 

Overnight stay in Tamarindo.

 

Days 11 and 12: Tamarindo

 

Breakfast included at the hotel.

 

Spend your last two days relaxing and enjoy the beach.

Your Hotels

Hand-Picked Just For You

Maximum room capacity

During your road trip you will relax in the following carefully selected hotels:

 

  • San José: Country Inn & Suites (or similar)
  • Arenal: Magic Mountain Spa (or similar)
  • Granada: Colonial (or similar)
  • Rincón de la Vieja: Buena Vista Del Rincon Eco Adventure Park, Hotel & Spa (or similar)
  • Tamarindo: Wyndham Tamarindo (or similar)

Possibility to stay in a single room with supplement.

The maximum capacity of the room is 3 adults or 2 adults + 1 child.

Your Dining Choices

Enjoy a carefree road trip thanks to the board type according to the itinerary.

Your journey to Costa Rica & Nicaragua

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.

Your Destinations

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!

Succumb to the beauty of Nicaragua, a country nestled in an ocean of greenery.

 

Lapped by the Pacific and the warm Caribbean Sea, this destination has a unique character based on nature. Nature expresses itself freely and offers you magnificent landscapes. On your visit to Nicaragua, get back in touch with nature, go for a hike on Lake Nicaragua where you can also enjoy lounging on the shores of this small inland sea or relax in the heart of the Solentiname Islands, an archipelago on the lake.

 

For those who long for some lounging in the sun, the beaches of the Caribbean await you. On the Pacific coast, the waves are ideal for thrill seekers.

 

A trip to Nicaragua is an escape that will do you good!

In More Detail

Please find practical information about your trip
This tour is not accessible to people with reduced mobility.

Pets are not allowed.
Our price doesn’t include any additional taxes, which may be payable locally.

Recommendations:

Comfortable, lightweight clothing is best for travelling in Costa Rica. Sunscreen, sunglasses, swimming costume, cap, waterproof jacket, hiking and tennis shoes, sandals and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.

If you are travelling with children, please note that Costa Rican law clearly states that children under the age of twelve must be seated safely in seats appropriate for their age, height and weight. The car rental company provides a child safety seat or booster seat for an additional cost of $6 per day.

The price of your tour includes :

  • Standard accommodation according to the itinerary (see description)
  • Board type according to the itinerary (see description)
  • Standard car rental with basic insurance (Suzuki Vitara or similar) included from day 2 until the end of the tour
  • Welcome and assistance at destination
  • Collective transfer from the airport to the hotel in San José included for all offers
  • Collective transfer from the car rental agency to the airport included for all offers

The price of your tour does not include :

  • Tips and personal expenses
  • Meals and drinks not mentioned
  • Entrance fees to sites and excursions not mentioned
  • Border taxes when changing countries
  • Everything not mentioned in the "price includes" section

If booking as a single traveller, room occupancy is not guaranteed. You may be placed in either a single, double or twin room, based on the availability of the property at the time. 

The location shown on our map is to be used as a guide only and the actual location of the property may differ.

Your contact details may be passed on to the hotel so that they can make contact with you to discuss your booking in advance of your arrival.

You may be asked to provide a credit/debit card deposit on arrival to cover any purchases made in the hotel.

Although we endeavour to provide up to date information we cannot guarantee that all hotel facilities and services will be available during your stay, especially when travelling out of the main holiday periods.

Star rating standards may differ to that of the UK, depending on the country of travel.

 

Travel with peace of mind

To ensure a peaceful holiday, our partners are committed to respecting the local health and sanitary measures in force to protect your safety and well-being.

Please note: health and sanitary measures may be subject to change in line with government recommendations. Consequently, they may affect access to certain amenities and leisure facilities.

Car Hire:

Your Contract

If you book a package which includes flights, your contract will be with Voyage Privé. The air holiday package(s) shown are ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority. Our ATOL number is 10170.

If you book a package which does not include flights, then ATOL protection does not apply. Your contract will be with the provider of the accommodation and not Voyage Privé. Voyage Privé acts only as agent for the accommodation provider.

Please read our booking conditions before confirming your holiday.

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