We Love —
- Experience a once-in-a-lifetime self-drive tour of Costa Rica on the 8, 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, Rincon De La Vieja and Sámara 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 —
8-Nights
8-Night Fly Drive Tour in Standard Hotels
8-Night Fly Drive Tour in Superior Hotels
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 —
8 Night Itinerary
Day 1: UK - San Jose
Day 2: San Jose - Tortuguero
Day 3: Tortuguero - Arenal
Day 4: Arenal
Day 5: Arenal - Rincon de la Vieja
Day 6: Rincon de la Vieja - Sámara
Day 7: Sámara
Day 8: Sámara - San Jose
Day 9: San Jose - UK
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 - Rincon de la Vieja
Day 7: Rincon de la Vieja - Sámara
Day 8: Sámara
Day 9: Sámara
Day 10: Sámara - San Jose
Day 11: 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 - Rincon de la Vieja
Day 8: Rincon de la Vieja
Day 9: Rincon de la Vieja - Sámara
Day 10: Sámara
Day 11: Sámara
Day 12: Sámara - San Jose
Day 13: 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 8-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 - Arenal
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). Enjoty breakfast at the lodge before returning to Guápiles by boat, and then have lunch in a local restaurant. Transfer to the agency to meet the agent and retrieve 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.
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 5: Arenal - Rincon de la Vieja
After breakfast at the lodge, continue to the North Pacific to reach the province of Guanacaste. Rincón de la Vieja has one of the most active volcanoes in the country and the national park where you will find fumaroles, a diversity of flora and fauna of dry climate as well as hot springs that are not open to the public due to high temperatures.
Check-in and overnight at the hotel.
Our suggestions for visits:
- Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park
- Horseback riding
- Tubing (descent of a river on a big tire)
- Canopy (zip line)
Sámara
After breakfast, head off on a morning drive towards the Guanacaste Peninsula. You will pass by Liberia, as well as Nicoya to arrive finally at the seaside resort of Sámara. Installation at the hotel and afternoon free to enjoy the hotel and the nearby beach.Overnight at the hotel.
Days 7 & 8: Sámara
Enjoy breakfast free days to enjoy the hotel, the beach or to explore the region. Day 8 will involve journeying
San José, ready for your for the last full day in Costa Rica.
You will depart to the capital of the country for your last day in Costa Rica in order to make the last purchases of beautiful typical souvenirs. You could make a stop in the picturesque village of Sarchí to learn about the "carretas", its history and its manufacture. Return the rented car at the hotel around 6pm.Overnight in San José.
Day 9: San Jose
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before taking a s
hared transfer to Juan Santamaría International Airport.
Your 10-Night Itinerary —
Days 1 and 2: UK - San Jose - Tortuguero
These days are the same as Days 1-2 in the 8-Night itinerary.
Overnight in San Jose day 1. Dinner and overnight day 2.
Day 3: Tortuguero
An early start and breakfast in your lodge will set you up nicely for a boat trip along the canals of Tortuguero. You'll be in the heart of the rainforest, so why not make the most of discovering the very flora and fauna that gives Costa Rica its name. The afternoon is free for you to enjoy the facilities of your lodge and to walk around. There are also many evening excursions to observe the nesting of green turtles, baulas or loras.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Days 4, 5 and 6: Tortuguero - Arenal - Rincon de la Vieja
These days are the same as Days 3, 4 and 5 on the 8-Night itinerary.
Overnight.
Head on a morning drive towards the Guanacaste Peninsula and pass by Liberia before arriving at the seaside resort of Guanacaste. Once here, your afternoon will be free to enjoy the hotel and the nearby beach.
Overnight at the hotel.
Days 8 and 9: Sámara
These days will be lived out in the same style as days 7 in the 8-night itinerary.
Day 10: Sámara - San Jose
After Breakfast, transfer to the city of San Jose for the last day in Costa Rica. Return the rented car at the hotel.
Dinner and overnight.
Day 11: San Jose
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before taking a shared transfer to Juan Santamaría International Airport.
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 Rincon de la Vieja (Day 8).
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 & Upgrade to a Suzuki Gran Vitara
- Upgrade to Aninga Lodge (subject to availability).
- Tortuguero National Park Entrance fee (free of charge)
- Complimentary dessert at Don Rufino restaurant during dinner
- Upgrade free of charge to Buena Vista Hotel (subject to availability).
- Included car rental
- 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
When staying in Superior Category Hotels, the following added values are included:
- GPS & Upgrade to a Toyota Fortuner
- Free glass of wine or souvenir at Aninga Lodge
- Complimentary dessert at Don Rufino restaurant during dinner
- Between July and October, you can join a night excursion to observe the nesting of green turtles, baulas or loras. Booked at the Lodge: $45.00 USD per person.
- Visit to the thermal waters of Río Negro (subject to availability)
- Included car rental
Standard Category Hotels

Tortuguero: Laguna Lodge 3* or similar
Arenal: Villas Eco Arenal or similar
Rincon de la Vieja: Canon de la Vieja Lodge 3* or similar
Sámara: Leyenda or similar
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Superior Category Hotels

Tortuguero: Aninga Lodge 4* or similar
Arenal: Arenal Paraíso Hotel 4* or similar
Rincon de la Vieja: Hacienda Guachipelin 3* or similar
Sámara: Nammbú or similar
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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.