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Ultimate Escape 11-Day Costa Rica Volcanoes & Wildlife Self-Drive

Liberia, Costa Rica
  • 11 days (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

    What's Included

    • ACCOMMODATION:
    • - 10 nights' accommodation
    • TRANSPORT:
    • - Air-conditioned transportation for the arrival transfer on a shared basis,
    • from Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport in Liberia to the car rental office
    • - Shared land and boat transfers from day to/from Tortuguero
    • - Air-conditioned transportation for the departure transfer on a shared basis,
    • from the car rental company offices to the Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport in Liberia
    • CAR HIRE:
    • - From day 1 to day 11 with unlimited mileage
    • - Applicable local taxes (VAT)
    • - No excess
    • - Loss Damage Waiver (LDW)
    • - Supplemental Liability Coverage (SLC)
    • - Unlimited mileage
    • - Coverage up to 70.000 USD per person or 175.000 USD per accident.
    • VISTITS AND ACTIVITIES:
    • - All activities in Tortuguero except the entrance fee to Tortuguero NP and optional activities
    • OTHER:
    • - Meet and greet on Day 1
    • - Hotel taxes
    • Breakfast (10)
      Breakfast
    • Lunch (3)
      Lunch
    • Dinner (2)
      Dinner
    • Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals if not stated explicitly in the programme
    • Airport taxes
    • Airport porterage
    • GPS, refundable deposit: 100$, gasoline/petrol costs
    • Optional tours
    • International / domestic flight tickets or visa fees and local taxes
    • Gratuities for drivers and guides
    • Tortuguero National Park entrance fee
    • Any extras at the hotels

    Meeting and Pickup

    Pickup point

    • Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport.
      S/N, Blvd. Aeropuerto, Provincia de Guanacaste, Liberia, 50101, Costa Rica

    Pickup details

    A Destination Services representative awaits to greet you and take you to the car hire desk to collect your rental car.

    Arranged start time

    Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
    Select your preferred tour option to see hours.
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    Itinerary

    Day 1

    ARRIVAL LIBERIA – RINCON DE LA VIEJA (35km – 1 hr)

    1 Stop

    1

    Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport.

    12 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Standard= Cañón de la Vieja / other 3* Superior= Hacienda Guachipelín / other 4* Deluxe= Hacienda Guachipelín / other 5*

    Meals: Not included

    Day 2

    RINCON DE LA VIEJA – ARENAL (150km – 3.5 hrs)

    1 Stop

    1

    Arenal Montechiari

    12 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Standard= Arenal Montechiari / similar 3* Superior= Arenal Springs / similar 4* Deluxe= Arenal Kioro Hotel / similar 5*

    Meals: Breakfast

    Day 3

    ARENAL

    1 Stop

    1

    Arenal Montechiari

    12 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Standard= Arenal Montechiari / similar 3* Superior= Arenal Springs / similar 4* Deluxe= Arenal Kioro Hotel / similar 5*

    Meals: Breakfast

    Day 4

    ARENAL – SARAPIQUI (130km – 2.5 hrs)

    1 Stop

    1

    Sarapiquí's Rainforest Lodge

    12 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Standard = El Bambú or similar Superior = La Quinta Lodge or similar Deluxe = Sarapiquis Rainforest Lodge or similar

    Meals: Breakfast

    Day 5

    SARAPIQUI – TORTUGUERO (85km – 3 hrs by road / 2 hrs by boat)

    1 Stop

    1

    Pachira Lodge

    12 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Standard = Turtle Beach Lodge/similar Superior = Laguna Lodge/similar Deluxe = Pachira/Evergreen/Aninga Lodge/similar

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Day 6

    TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK

    1 Stop

    1

    Pachira Lodge

    12 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Standard = Turtle Beach Lodge/similar Superior = Laguna Lodge/similar Deluxe = Pachira/Evergreen/Aninga Lodge/similar

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Day 7

    TORTUGUERO – SAN JOSE (135km – 4 hrs by road / 2 hrs by boat)

    1 Stop

    1

    Holiday Inn San Jose Escazu

    12 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Standard= Holiday Inn Express Forum/other 3* Superior= Holiday Inn Escaz/other 4* Deluxe= Real Intercontinental/other 5*

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

    Day 8

    SAN JOSE – LA PAZ WATERFALL – VARA BLANCA (55km – 1.5 hrs)

    1 Stop

    1

    Poas Volcano Lodge

    12 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Standard= Buena Vista Lodge or similar 3* Superior= Poas Volcano Lodge or similar 4* Deluxe= Peace Lodge or similar 5*

    Meals: Breakfast

    Day 9

    VARA BLANCA – HERRADURA BEACH (120km – 2.5 hrs)

    1 Stop

    1

    Balcón del Mar

    12 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Standard= Balcon del Mar or similar 3* Superior= Amapola or similar 4* Deluxe= Crocs Resort or similar 5*

    Meals: Breakfast

    Day 10

    HERRADURA BEACH

    1 Stop

    1

    Balcón del Mar

    12 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Standard= Balcon del Mar or similar 3* Superior= Amapola or similar 4* Deluxe= Crocs Resort or similar 5*

    Meals: Breakfast

    Day 11

    HERRADURA BEACH – DEPART LIBERIA (200km – 3.5 hrs)

    1 Stop

    1

    Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport.

    12 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Not included

    Meals: Breakfast

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Most travelers can participate
    • No refund for unused services. Splitting of package is not allowed
    • Please note that local conditions prevalent at the time of travel may result in modifications to tour contents without prior notice
    • For self-guided visits, you must pay your entrance fee directly at the front desk of each park or attraction
    • Car Hire: Imperative to have a valid driver’s license, be older than 21 years old and have a valid credit card.
    • Recommended departure time after 15hrs.
    • What do I need to bring? Comfortable and light clothing is the most suitable for travelling in Costa Rica. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or skimpy clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Sun protection, sunglasses, a hat, and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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    Cancellation Policy

    This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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