We Love —
- Experience a once-in-a-lifetime self-drive tour of Costa Rica on the 10 or 12 night itinerary of your choice.
- Choose between Standard and Superior hotels throughout your tour, as you indulge with a tasty, daily breakfast!
- Explore the sights of San José, Tortuguero, Arenal, Monteverde and Manuel Antonio all in your own time!
- Our members will experience potential room and hotel upgrades and an included car for their trip!
Your Destinations —
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!
Our Offers —
10-Nights
10-Night Fly Drive Tour in Standard Hotels
10-Night Fly Drive Tour in Superior Hotels
12-Nights
12-Night Fly Drive Tour in Standard Hotels
12-Night Fly Drive Tour in Superior Hotels
Your Itineraries In Brief —
10 Night Itinerary
Day 1: UK - San Jose
Day 2: San Jose - Tortuguero
Day 3: Tortuguero
Day 4: Tortuguero - Arenal
Day 5: Arenal
Day 6: Arenal - Monteverde
Day 7: Monteverde
Day 8: Monteverde - Manuel Antonio
Day 9: Manuel Antonio
Day 10: Manuel Antonio
Day 11: Manuel Antonio - San Jose - UK
12 Night Itinerary
Day 1: UK - San Jose
Day 2: San Jose - Tortuguero
Day 3: Tortuguero
Day 4: Tortuguero - Arenal
Day 5: Arenal
Day 6: Arenal
Day 7: Arenal - Monteverde
Day 8: Monteverde
Day 9: Monteverde - Manuel Antonio
Day 10: Manuel Antonio
Day 11: Manuel Antonio
Day 12: Manuel Antonio
Day 13: Manuel Antonio - San Jose - UK
Please Note: As stated above, guests may either choose a package that includes Standard Tour Rooms or a package that includes Superior Tour Rooms. All guests will stay in Standard/Superior Rooms on their last night in San Jose, as per itinerary.
Your 10-Night Itinerary —
Day 1: UK - San Jose (Airport - San Jose - 45 minutes)
Welcome to Costa Rica! Meet your English speaking representative at the airport. Then transfer to your hotel located in downtown San José, the capital city. Receive your documentation of travel and accommodation at your hotel.
Meet at your reception for a semi-shared transfer to the Tortuguero pier. Arrival to Guápiles city and breakfast in a local restaurant, before taking a boat to Tortuguero to travelling on the canals, in the heart of the rainforest. Check-in at the lodge, and lunch on site. In the afternoon, ride a boat to the small Caribbean village of Tortuguero to visit it, before heading to the lodge. The afternoon is free to enjoy the facilities of the lodge and to walk around.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Day 3: Tortuguero
Early morning, embark on 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. Back to the Lodge for lunch.You have the rest of the day free to enjoy the lodge's facilities and on-site activities.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
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 give you your rental car. Continue to the north of the country to reach La Fortuna, a town at the foot of the Arenal volcano.
Check-in and overnight at the hotel.
Day 5: Arenal
After breakfast at the hotel early in the morning, you will enjoy a visit to the hanging bridges of Mistico Park. You will walk for at least 2 hours and pass for more than five suspension bridges accompanied by a guide specialized in the nature of Costa Rica and while keeping an eye on the different animals, which populate this forest. Rest of the day free to enjoy the hotel or to carry out additional activities in the area.
Overnight at the hotel.
Our suggestions for visits:
- Arenal Volcano National Park
- Hot Springs
- Fortuna River Waterfall
- Visit to Arenal Lake
Day 6: Arenal - Monteverde
Breakfast at the hotel. Continue to the Monteverde area, between the central valley and the Guanacaste. There is one of the largest natural biological reserves in the middle of the cloud forest. It protects from various amphibians unique in the world, more than 400 species of birds including the mythical resplendent Quetzal, many species of butterflies and 2500 varieties of plants.
Check-in and overnight at the hotel.
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before a free day to enjoy the hotel or make an optional excursion in the region. Overnight at the hotel.
Our suggestions for visits:
- Butterfly farm
- Canopy adventure
- Walk on suspension bridges
- Monteverde biological reserve
Days 8: Monteverde – Manuel Antonio
Check-in and overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel enjoy a free day to enjoy the hotel, the beach or to explore the region.
Overnight at the hotel.
Our suggestions for visits:
- Manuel Antonio National Park (not open on Mondays)
-Boat trip on the Tárcoles River
- Catamaran tour
We recommend the PCR Test on Day 9:
Clients must call to make an appointment with the laboratory at least 2 days before the day of the test, please provide to the laboratory the departure flight information to check correct time to the results.
Hospital Metropolitano | Quepos (Marina Pez Vela)
Address: https://goo.gl/maps/SmgqYCRuyqQE85LB8
Web Site: www.metropolitanocr.com
Monday – Friday: 09:00 - 16:00
Saturday 09:00 - 11:00
Results from 24 to 48 hours Calendar days | $110 with appointment, could be same day
Phone Quepos: +506 |25199733
Results from 24 to 48 hours Calendar days per-mail | $110 with appointment
Day 11: Manuel Antonio – San Jose Airport
After breakfast at the hotel, you will return to the city of San José to return the rented car at the rental car agency, National Rent a Car, near Juan Santamaría International Airport. You will reach it with a free semi-collective shuttle before taking your flight home.
Your 12-Night Itinerary —
This itinerary is the same as the 10-Night with an extra day in Arenal (Day 6) and an extra day in Manuel Antonio (Day 11).
Your Tour Hotels —
Our members will stay at the following Standard category or Superior category hotels in a Classic Room with meals included as per itinerary.
Just for you:
- GPS free of charge
- One rechargeable phone card
- Included car rental type Daihatsu Bego for 2/3 people from day 3 around 13h to day 8 around 18h with upgrade to Suzuki Grand Vitara (free of charge)
- Free entrance to Arenal Volcano Park for a self-guided hike
- Hummingbird and butterfly garden (free of charge and self-guide) at Selvatura Park
- Free entrance to Manuel Antonio National Park for a self-guided hike
- Welcome and shared return airport transfer included for flight-inclusive offers only
- Upgrade to Toyota Fortuner (free of charge)
- Tortuguero National Park Entrance fee
- Self-guided hike to crocodile pond, ant farm, and butterfly garden and Arenal volcano lookout point
- Upgrade to Montaña de Fuego Hotel 4* (subject to availability) which includes:
- Thermal waters at Hotel Montaña de Fuego
- Tree plantation
- Hiking early in the morning
- Guided tour to Maleku town
- Guided tour of the hotel Montaña de Fuego
Standard Category Hotels
Tortuguero: Laguna Lodge 3* or similar
Arenal: Villas Eco Arenal or similar
Monteverde: Cloudforest Lodge or similar
Manuel Antonio: Villa Bosque or similar
Sleeps up to
Superior Category Hotels
Tortuguero: Laguna Lodge or similar
Arenal: Arenal Paraíso Hotel 4* or similar
Monteverde: El Establo or similar
Manuel Antonio: Plaza Yara or similar
Sleeps up to
Please note: the bed for the 3rd 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.
Please note that due to the current global health pandemic (COVID-19), the cultural, leisure and wellness activities, as well as the outdoor swimming pools at this hotel, may be closed or limited in terms of access. We advise you to contact the hotel or the tourist office two days before your arrival.
Please note that due to the current global health pandemic (COVID-19), certain restaurants and buffets may be closed or places and tables may be limited. We strongly recommend that you contact the hotel for further information two days before your arrival.
Your Journey —
Flights: 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: Shared return airport transfers are included for 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 for the tour for 2/3 people from day 3 around 1pm to day 8 around 6pm. There are supplements for guests wanting additional days of car rental and total car insurance. These additional extras are payable at the next stage of the booking process.