10-Day Essential Costa Rica Tour with Guanacaste, Self-Drive
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Uncover essential Costa Rica during this 10-day exotic adventure. Beginning and ending in the capital, San Jose, this self-drive tour offers you the chance to discover different aspects of this emblematic destination. Visit the most predominant natural areas of Costa Rica, including Arenal Volcano National Park, and the cloud forest of Monteverde. Enjoy an unforgettable excursion in Tortuguero, in a shared shuttle and boat, and spend precious time in mesmerising Tamarindo, one of Costa Rica’s most famous beaches, indulging in the fun surf town atmosphere and getting closer to the inspiring local culture and adventurous spirit. During the trip, keep an eye out for a variety of animals and don’t forget to mingle with the friendly locals for an all-round experience.
Non-refundable
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Duration 240 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Key facts
What's included
Included
- Emergency contact service
- Full-Full petrol rate
- Applicable Local taxes (VAT)
- Unlimited mileage
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Supplemental Liability Coverage (SLC)
- Car rental from day 4:
- Second driver
- Air-conditioned transportation for the arrival transfer on a shared basis, from Juan Santamaria Airport to your first hotel
- 9 nights' accommodation
- Loss Damage Waiver (LDW)
- Air-conditioned transportation for the departure transfer on a shared basis, from the car rental company offices in San José to the Juan Santamaria Airport
- Shared land and boat transfers to/from Tortuguero
- ACCOMMODATION:
- Meet and greet on Day 1
- VISITS AND ACTIVITIES:
- Replacement car in case of accident
- All activities in Tortuguero except the entrance fee to Tortuguero NP and optional activities
- Insurance with No excess
- TRANSPORT:
- Coverage up to 70.000 USD per person or 175.000 USD per accident
- Hotel taxes
Not included
- Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals if not stated explicitly in the programme
- Airport/Departure Tax
- Airport porterage
- Optional tours
- International / domestic flight tickets or visa fees and local taxes
- Gratuities for drivers and guides
- Entrance fees for optional activities mentioned in the itinerary
- NOT INCLUDED IN CAR HIRE:
- Damage to a third party or to the hire vehicle due to negligence or inappropriate driving
- Loss or damage to aerials, jack, safety triangles and vests, windscreen, wipers, petrol cap, luggage covers, or any other fixed or mobile component of the vehicle
- Damage to the engine through negligence
- Theft of the vehicle with keys left in the ignition
- Damage caused to the vehicle or to persons through driving under the Influence of alcohol or drugs
- Fines due to breaking traffic laws and regulations during the hire period are the responsibility of the driver of the vehicle. In the event of fine being received there will be an administration charge
- Any extra equipment (GPS, baby seat, etc)
- Petrol deposit 100 USD; refunded when returning full
Itinerary
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Day 1: ARRIVAL SAN JOSE
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Day 2: SAN JOSE – TORTUGUERO (135km – 4 hrs by road / 2 hrs by boat)
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Day 3: TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK
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Day 4: TORTUGUERO – ARENAL (210km – 5 hrs by road / 2 hrs by boat)
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Day 5: ARENAL VOLCANO NATIONAL PARK
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Day 6: ARENAL – MONTEVERDE (120km – 3hrs)
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Day 7: MONTEVERDE
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Day 8: MONTEVERDE – PACIFIC COAST (190km – 4 hrs)
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Day 9: PACIFIC COAST
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Day 10: PACIFIC COAST – DEPART SAN JOSE (160km – 3 hrs)
Meeting point & pickup
Hotel pickup included for all travelers
Our representative will meet and greet you and then direct you to your transport, which will drop you off at your hotel in San Jose for your the night in Costa Rica.
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Non-refundable
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- 0% refund if cancelled at least 0 day(s) before
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From $1,747.00 per person
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