We Love —
- Embarking on a trip of a life time to discover the breath-taking natural beauty of Costa Rica.
- Visiting majestic volcanoes, gazing into mesmerising hot springs and exploring the unspoiled rainforests.
- Discovering the stunning diversity of Costa Rica in total freedom with a rental car included in this offer.
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Your Itinerary In Brief —
Discover all the highlights of Costa Rica with your included rental car. Admire exuberant nature, extraordinary landscapes, natural parks, volcanoes, suspension bridges and much more!
Choose between 3 offers:
8 Night Tour
Day 1: Arrival San José
Day 2: San José - Tortuguero
Day 3: Tortuguero - Arenal
Day 4: Arenal
Day 5: Arenal - Rincón de la Vieja
Day 6: Rincón de la Vieja
Day 7: Rincón de la Vieja - Tamarindo
Day 8: Tamarindo
Day 9: Tamarindo - San José - Return journey
10 Night Tour:
Day 1: Arrival San José
Day 2: San Jose - Tortuguero
Day 3: Tortuguero
Day 4: Tortuguero - Arenal
Day 5: Arenal
Day 6: Arenal - Rincón de la Vieja
Day 7: Rincón de la Vieja
Day 8: Rincón de la Vieja - Tamarindo
Day 9 - 10: Tamarindo
Day 11: Tamarindo - San José - Return journey
12 Night Tour:
Day 1: Arrival San José
Day 2: San Jose - Tortuguero
Day 3: Tortuguero
Day 4: Tortuguero - Arenal
Day 5 - 6: Arenal
Day 7: Arenal - Rincón de la Vieja
Day 8: Rincón de la Vieja
Day 9: Rincón de la Vieja - Tamarindo
Day 10 - 12: Tamarindo
Day 13: Tamarindo - San José - Return journey
Your Itinerary In Detail —
Offer 1: 8 Night Tour
Day 1: Arrival San José
Upon arrival at San José airport, a local staff member will welcome and assist you. A transfer will then take you to the hotel.
Overnight stay with breakfast in San José.
Day 2: San José - Tortuguero (4h transfer + 1.5h by boat)
In the morning, you will be collected at the hotel reception at an appointed time for a shared transfer to the beautiful area of Tortuguero in the northern Caribbean. Tortuguero is one of Costa Rica's most popular ecotourism destinations; it was established in 1970 to protect endangered sea turtles. The channels, rivers and lagoons of Tortuguero National Park are a treasure trove of rainforest and marine biology. Tortuguero National Park is a place like no other, a haven for research and ecotourism.
On route, we will stop in the town of Guapiles for a Costa Rican breakfast at a local restaurant and then continue to the dock where you will board the boat to Tortuguero. This boat transfer will be a wonderful introduction to the heart of the rainforest. As you sail through the canals, you will admire the beautiful natural landscapes and the various vivid shades of green.
Upon arrival at the lodge, get comfortable and enjoy a delicious lunch. In the afternoon, meet your guide and visit the charming village of Tortuguero; it has a small population of about 500, no cars, and is located on a relatively narrow stretch of land between the beach and a canal. Enjoy an encounter with Caribbean culture; discover the warmth of the people and their way of life by walking through this colourful village.
Overnight on full board basis (excluding drinks) in Tortuguero.
Day 3: Tortuguero - Arenal (1.5h by boat + 2.5h transfer)
Start the day early! Together with your guide, enjoy nature in all its splendour as you cruise through the channels of Tortuguero National Park by boat at dawn and take your best jungle photos. Explore the network of canals, lagoons and dense rainforests on a boat trip led by your expert guide. Tortuguero has abundant fauna, including 57 species of amphibians, 111 species of reptiles and 60 species of mammals.
Return to the lodge for breakfast. Then get ready to continue your journey. Shared boat and land transfer from Tortuguero to the restaurant located in Guápiles, where you will enjoy a traditional lunch.
You will then meet the car rental company for delivery of your vehicle and all necessary information for your journey to your next destination: La Fortuna de San Carlos, home of the magnificent Arenal volcano. Before December 2010, the Arenal volcano was one of the ten most active volcanoes in the world and was a majestic sight. Daily, it spewed molten rock and ash from its summit. Since December 2010, there have been no lava eruptions, but you can still see smoke/ash from the top of the volcano.
Once you've arrived, check in and enjoy some free time to relax in the hotel lovely facilities.
Overnight stay with breakfast in Arenal.
Day 4: Arenal
Today you will have plenty of time to relax at the hotel or explore the rainforest. If you are a nature lover, the Arenal region offers you many treasures to discover! Hike to the lava trails in Arenal Volcano National Park, discover the breath-taking La Fortuna waterfall, experience a rush of adrenaline in the Balsa River rapids while admiring the beautiful vegetation, fly over the canopy of trees on a Zipline adventure and much more! Costa Rica is known worldwide as an adventure destination and the La Fortuna area is known for the best outdoor adventures.
Overnight stay with breakfast in Arenal.
Day 5: Arenal - Rincón de la Vieja (3h transfer)
At the appointed time, you will depart for your next destination, the volcanic region of Rincón de la Vieja, one of the most beautiful landscapes in the country with enormous ecological diversity. The 34,000-hectare region is home to 2 volcanoes, 32 rivers and streams and an incredible variety of flora and fauna, including kinkajous, pumas, several species of monkeys, sloths, tapirs, jaguars and rare emerald toucans.
Overnight with breakfast in Rincón de la Vieja.
Day 6: Rincón de la Vieja
Free day to enjoy the tropical forest and all its treasures: waterfalls, hot springs and optional activities.
Overnight with breakfast in Rincón de la Vieja.
Day 7: Rincón de la Vieja - Tamarindo (2h transfer)
Continue to the beach of Tamarindo, located on the northern Pacific coast. Tamarindo is the most developed beach on the vibrant Nicoya Peninsula and one of Costa Rica's most famous surf spots.
Overnight stay with breakfast in Tamarindo.
Day 8: Tamarindo
Free day to relax and fully enjoy the beach! If you want to do some exploring, opt for one of the many outdoor activities on offer. The beach town also has an abundance of restaurants, boutique shops and nightlife.
Overnight stay with breakfast in Tamarindo.
Day 9: Tamarindo - San José (4.5h transfer) - Return journey
After a final breakfast, it's time to drive back to the car rental office near San José airport. A transfer will then take you to the airport for your flight back home.
Offer 2: 10 Night Tour
Day 1 and 2 are identical to the 8 Night Tour
Day 3: Tortuguero
At an appointed time, meet your guide to admire nature in all its splendour. After lunch, sail by boat through the channels of Tortuguero National Park and take your best jungle photos. Explore the network of canals, lagoons and dense rainforests on a boat trip led by an expert naturalist.
Tortuguero has abundant fauna, including 57 species of amphibians, 111 species of reptiles and 60 species of mammals.
Overnight on full board basis (excluding drinks) in Tortuguero.
Day 4: Tortuguero - Arenal (1.5h by boat + 2.5h transfer)
After breakfast, you will sail back to Guápiles, where you will enjoy a traditional lunch.
You will then meet the car rental company for delivery of your vehicle and all necessary information for your journey to your next destination: La Fortuna de San Carlos, home of the magnificent Arenal volcano. Before December 2010, the Arenal volcano was one of the ten most active volcanoes in the world and was a majestic sight. Daily, it spewed molten rock and ash from its summit. So far today, there have been no lava eruptions, but you can still see smoke/ash from the top of the volcano.
On arrival, check in and enjoy some free time to relax in the hotel facilities.
Overnight stay with breakfast in Arenal.
Day 5: Arenal
Today you will have plenty of time to relax at the hotel or explore the rainforest. If you are a nature lover, the Arenal region offers you many treasures to discover! Hike to the lava trails in Arenal Volcano National Park, discover the breathtaking La Fortuna waterfall, experience a rush of adrenaline in the Balsa River rapids while admiring the beautiful vegetation, fly over the canopy of trees on a Zipline adventure and much more! Costa Rica is known worldwide as an adventure destination and the La Fortuna area is known for the best outdoor adventures.
Overnight stay with breakfast in Arenal.
Day 6: Arenal - Rincón de la Vieja (3h transfer)
At a suggested time, you will depart for your next destination, the volcanic region of Rincón de la Vieja, one of the most beautiful landscapes in the country with enormous ecological diversity. The 34,000-hectare region is home to 2 volcanoes, 32 rivers and streams and an incredible variety of flora and fauna, including kinkajous, pumas, several species of monkeys, sloths, tapirs, jaguars and rare emerald toucans.
Overnight with breakfast in Rincón de la Vieja.
Day 7: Rincón de la Vieja
Free day to enjoy the tropical forest and all its treasures: waterfalls, hot springs and optional activities.
Overnight with breakfast in Rincón de la Vieja.
Day 8: Rincón de la Vieja - Tamarindo (2h transfer)
Continue to the beach of Tamarindo, located on the northern Pacific coast. Tamarindo is the most developed beach on the vibrant Nicoya Peninsula and one of Costa Rica's most famous surf spots.
Overnight stay with breakfast in Tamarindo
Continue to the beach of Tamarindo, located on the northern Pacific coast. Tamarindo is the most developed beach on the vibrant Nicoya Peninsula and one of Costa Rica's most famous surf spots.
Overnight stay with breakfast in Tamarindo.
Day 9 - 10: Tamarindo
Free days to relax and enjoy the beach to the full! For those who want to do some exploring, there is a wealth of outdoor exploring to be done. The beach town also has an abundance of restaurants, boutiques, shops and nightlife.
Overnight with breakfast in Tamarindo.
Day 11: Tamarindo - San José (4.5h transfer) - Return journey
After a final breakfast, it's time to drive back to the car rental office near San José airport. A transfer will then take you to the airport for your flight back home.
Offer 3: 12 Night Tour
Days 1-4 are identical to the 10 Night Tour
Day 5 - 6: Arenal
During these days you will have plenty of time to relax at the hotel or explore the rainforest. If you are a nature lover, the Arenal region offers you many treasures to discover! Hike to the lava trails in Arenal Volcano National Park, discover the breath-taking La Fortuna waterfall, experience a rush of adrenaline in the Balsa River rapids while admiring the beautiful vegetation, fly over the canopy of trees on a Zipline adventure and much more! Costa Rica is known worldwide as an adventure destination and the La Fortuna area is known for the best outdoor adventures.
Overnight stay with breakfast in Arenal.
Day 7: Arenal - Rincón de la Vieja (3h transfer)
At a suggested time, you will depart for your next destination, the volcanic region of Rincón de la Vieja, one of the most beautiful landscapes in the country with enormous ecological diversity. The 34,000-hectare region is home to 2 volcanoes, 32 rivers and streams and an incredible variety of flora and fauna, including kinkajous, pumas, several species of monkeys, sloths, tapirs, jaguars and rare emerald toucans.
Overnight with breakfast in Rincón de la Vieja.
Day 8: Rincón de la Vieja
Free day to enjoy the tropical forest and all its treasures: waterfalls, hot springs and optional activities.
Overnight with breakfast in Rincón de la Vieja.
Day 9: Rincón de la Vieja - Tamarindo (2h transfer)
Continue to the beach of Tamarindo, located on the northern Pacific coast. Tamarindo is the most developed beach on the vibrant Nicoya Peninsula and one of Costa Rica's most famous surf spots.
Overnight stay with breakfast in Tamarindo.
Day 10 - 12: Tamarindo
Free days to relax and fully enjoy the beach! Opt for one of the many outdoor activities, for example. The beach town has an abundance of restaurants, souvenirs, shops and nightlife.
Overnight with breakfast in Tamarindo.
Day 13: Tamarindo - San José (4.5h transfer) - Return journey
After a final breakfast, it's time to drive back to the car rental office near San José airport. A transfer will then take you to the airport for your flight back home.
Your Hotels —
Just for you:
- Reception and assistance at San José airport
- Shared transfers from airport to hotel in San José
- Shared transfers and excursions in Tortuguero
- Car rental from day 3 to end of trip (model dependant on offer chosen)
- Collective transfer from the car rental company to the airport in San José
Hand-picked Just For You
During your trip, you will be accommodated in Standard or Superior establishments depending on your chosen offer.
Your accommodation:
- San José: Sleep Inn (standard category or similar) / Park Inn (superior category or similar)
- Tortuguero: La Baula Lodge (standard category or similar) / Evergreen Lodge (superior category or similar)
- Arenal: Arenal Paraiso (standard category or similar) / Los Lagos Resort & Spa (superior category or similar)
- Rincon de la Vieja: Cañón de la Vieja (standard category or similar)/ Hacienda Guachipelin (superior category or similar)
- Tamarindo: Pasatiempo (standard category or similar) / Wyndham Tamrindo (superior category or similar)
Your Dining Choices
During your trip your meal plan is as per the itineraries.
Your Optional Services —
Upgrade to Full Coverage Insurance of the Rental Car
Your Journey to Costa Rica —
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.
Costa Rica: San José, Tortuguero, Arenal, Rincón de la Vieja, Tamarindo Beach —
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 whitewater 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!
