9-Day Costa Rica Tour Volcanoes, Nature and Caribbean, Self-drive

By Destination Services Costa Rica

Explore Costa Rica´s spectacular nature, imposing volcanoes, and the pristine Caribbean beaches in this round-trip adventure that begins and ends in the capital city, San Jose. Enjoy nine days of memorable experiences, walking around Arenal Volcano National Park, discovering Tortuguero National Park, and relaxing on the Southern Caribbean Coast. Get to know a different side of Costa Rica, whose local population boasts Afro-Caribbean heritage. Explore the pristine beaches, hike through the emblematic rainforests, and admire the reef system during an unforgettable snorkelling tour. This journey is sure to impress, offering you memories to last a lifetime

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Duration 216 hours

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Key facts

Duration 216 hours
Languages English
Group size Up to 3
Ages Infant 0–3; Child 4–11; Adult 12–99
Accessibility Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tour type Private

What's included

Included

  • - All activIties in Tortuguero except the entrance fee to Tortuguero NP and optional activities
  • - Hotel taxes
  • - Emergency contact service
  • Lunch
  • - Full-Full petrol rate
  • Breakfast
  • - Replacement car in case of accident
  • OTHER:
  • VISTITS AND ACTIVITIES:
  • from Juan Santamaria Airport to your first hotel
  • - Loss Damage Waiver (LDW)
  • - No excess
  • - Coverage up to 70.000 USD per person or 175.000 USD per accident
  • - Air-conditioned transportation for the departure transfer on a shared basis, from the car rental
  • - Shared land and boat transfers to/from Tortuguero
  • - Unlimited mileage
  • - Applicable Local taxes (VAT)
  • - Tour guides do not accompany guests during transport
  • company offices in San José to the Juan Santamaría Airport
  • - Meet and greet on Day 1
  • CAR HIRE:
  • ACCOMMODATION:
  • - One additional driver
  • - 8 nights' accommodation
  • - Supplemental Liability Coverage (SLC)
  • TRANSPORT:
  • - Air-conditioned transportation for the arrival transfer on a shared basis,

Not included

  • Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals if not stated explicitly in the programme
  • Airport taxes
  • Airport porterage
  • Optional tours
  • International 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. 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

  1. Day 1: ARRIVAL SAN JOSE

  2. Day 2: SAN JOSE – ARENAL (130km – 4 hrs)

  3. Day 3: ARENAL VOLCANO NATIONAL PARK

  4. Day 4: ARENAL – GUAPILES – TORTUGUERO (210km – 5 hrs by road / 2 hrs by boat)

  5. Day 5: TORTUGERO NATIONAL PARK

  6. Day 6: TORTUGERO – GUAPILES – PUERTO VIEJO DE TALAMANCA (220km – 2 hrs by road / 2 hrs by boat)

  7. Day 7: CAHUITA NATIONAL PARK

  8. Day 8: PUERTO VIEJO – SAN JOSE (215km – 5 hrs)

  9. Day 9: DEPART SAN JOSE (25km – 30 min)

Meeting point & pickup

Hotel pickup included for all travelers

Upon arrival to San Jose, meet and greet services at Juan Santamaria International Airport will direct you to your transport.

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Cancellation & confirmation

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 $1,678.03 per person

Infant Age 0–3
0
Child Age 4–11
0
Adult Age 12–99
1
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