10 Days Essential Costa Rica - Package with Guanacaste, Self-drive
- 10 days (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Explore our promoted experiences
Overview
What's Included
- ACCOMMODATION:
- 9 nights' accommodation
- TRANSPORT:
- Air-conditioned transportation for the arrival transfer on a shared basis, from Juan Santamaria Airport to your first hotel
- Shared land and boat transfers to/from Tortuguero
- 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
- Car rental from day 4:
- Unlimited mileage
- Applicable Local taxes (VAT)
- Insurance with No excess
- Loss Damage Waiver (LDW)
- Supplemental Liability Coverage (SLC)
- Emergency contact service
- Replacement car in case of accident
- Full-Full petrol rate
- Second driver
- Coverage up to 70.000 USD per person or 175.000 USD per accident
- VISITS AND ACTIVITIES:
- All activities in Tortuguero except the entrance fee to Tortuguero NP and optional activities
- Meet and greet on Day 1
- Hotel taxes
- Lunch (3)Lunch
- Dinner (2)Dinner
- Breakfast (9)Breakfast
- 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
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup point
- Juan Santamaria Intl AirportSan Jose Costa Rica
Pickup details
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.
Arranged start time
Itinerary
ARRIVAL SAN JOSE
1 Stop
Juan Santamaría International Airport
12 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodation: Standard: Sleep Inn or similar 3* Superior: Park Inn or similar 4* Deluxe: Hilton San Jose La Sabana or similar 5*
Meals: Not included
SAN JOSE – TORTUGUERO (135km – 4 hrs by road / 2 hrs by boat)
1 Stop
Turtle Beach Lodge
12 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodation: Standard:Turtle Beach Lodge or similar Superior:Laguna Lodge or similar Deluxe:Pachira/Evergreen/Aninga Lodge or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK
1 Stop
Turtle Beach Lodge
12 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodation: Standard:Turtle Beach Lodge or similar Superior:Laguna Lodge or similar Deluxe:Pachira/Evergreen/Aninga Lodge or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
TORTUGUERO – ARENAL (210km – 5 hrs by road / 2 hrs by boat)
1 Stop
Arenal Montechiari
12 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodation: Standard: Arenal Montechiari or similar 3* Superior: Arenal Springs or similar 4* Deluxe: Arenal Kioro or similar 5*
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
ARENAL VOLCANO NATIONAL PARK
1 Stop
Arenal Montechiari
12 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodation: Standard: Arenal Montechiari or similar 3* Superior: Arenal Springs or similar 4* Deluxe: Arenal Kioro or similar 5*
Meals: Breakfast
ARENAL – MONTEVERDE (120km – 3hrs)
1 Stop
Monteverde Villa Lodge
12 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodation: Standard:Monteverde Country Lodge or similar3* Superior:Poco a Poco or similar4* Deluxe:Monteverde Gardens or similar4*
Meals: Breakfast
MONTEVERDE
1 Stop
Monteverde Villa Lodge
12 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodation: Standard:Monteverde Country Lodge or similar3* Superior:Poco a Poco or similar4* Deluxe:Monteverde Gardens or similar4*
Meals: Breakfast
MONTEVERDE – PACIFIC COAST (190km – 4 hrs)
1 Stop
Hotel Pasatiempo
12 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodation: Standard: Pasatiempo or similar 3* Superior: Wyndham Tamarindo or similar 4* Deluxe: Tamarindo Diriá or similar 5*
Meals: Breakfast
PACIFIC COAST
1 Stop
Hotel Pasatiempo
12 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodation: Standard: Pasatiempo or similar 3* Superior: Wyndham Tamarindo or similar 4* Deluxe: Tamarindo Diriá or similar 5*
Meals: Breakfast
PACIFIC COAST – DEPART SAN JOSE (160km – 3 hrs)
1 Stop
Juan Santamaría 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 9 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- The minimum age to rent a vehicle or be a driver is 21 years
- All drivers must have a valid driver's license
- The person who signs the contract must have an international credit card, Visa or Master Card, AMEX
- Accident/theft reporting must be notified within 24 hours of incident
- If the customer returns the vehicle earlier than the agreed upon drop-off date stated in the rental contract, the rental company will not refund the customer for any unused days.
- Deposit by credit card: Visa or Master Card only
- 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
- Recommended departure time after 15 hrs.
- 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.
- Please note that the maximum occupancy in the Double room for the Hotel Wyndham Tamarindo is 2 adults and 1 child
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 5 travelers
Cancellation Policy
Operator Reviews on Tripadvisor
$1,659.61
per person-You will not receive a refund if you cancel.
Compare Similar Experiences

10 days
Free Cancellation
Customers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought
- National Museum (Museo Nacional) Tours & Tickets
- Poas Volcano National Park Tours & Tickets
- Orosi River Valley (El Valle del Rio Orosi) Tours & Tickets
- San Jose Central Market (Mercado Central) Tours & Tickets
- Plaza de la Cultura Tours & Tickets
- National Theater (Teatro Nacional) Tours & Tickets
- Pre-Columbian Gold Museum Tours & Tickets
- Morazan Park Tours & Tickets
- Jade Museum (Museo del Jade) Tours & Tickets
- Sarapiqui Canopy Tours & Tickets
- Arenal Volcano National Park Tours & Tickets
- Doka Estate Tours & Tickets
- La Paz Waterfall Gardens Tours & Tickets
- Sarchi Tours & Tickets
- Costa Rican Art Museum (Museo de Arte Costarricense) Tours & Tickets
- La Sabana Park Tours & Tickets
- Arenal Volcano National Park Tours & Tickets
- Poas Volcano National Park Tours & Tickets
- La Paz Waterfall Gardens Tours & Tickets
- National Theater (Teatro Nacional) Tours & Tickets
- San Jose Central Market (Mercado Central) Tours & Tickets
- Braulio Carrillo National Park Tours & Tickets
- Sarapiqui Canopy Tours & Tickets























