Magic Costa Rica 9 Days, Self-drive
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- No booking fees
- COVID-19protected
- Active and outdoor
- Beach
- Self-drive or vehicle rental
- Family
- duration 9 days
- tour type Private
- age requirement 10-99 yrs
- max group size 30
- guiding method Self-guided
- Tour Code BM-44175
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- Operated in English
- Starts/Ends San Jose, Costa Rica
The trip "Magic Costa Rica 9 Days, Self-drive" starts and ends in San Jose. It is an active and outdoor tour that takes 9 days taking you through San Jose in Costa Rica. "Magic Costa Rica 9 Days, Self-drive" is a self-guided private trip that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.
Enjoy the highlights of Costa Rica on this nine-day itinerary. Beginning and ending in the capital, San Jose, this tour offers you the chance to discover different aspects of this emblematic destination. Visit the most predominant natural areas of Costa Rica, such as Arenal Volcano National Park, and spend precious time in mesmerising Tamarindo, one of Costa Rica’s most famous beaches. Enjoy the comfort of the rented car for part of the tour so you can explore on your own the Guanacaste province which has so much to offer.
Enjoy the highlights of Costa Rica on this nine-day itinerary. Beginning and ending in the capital, San Jose, this tour offers you the chance to discover different aspects of this emblematic destination. Visit the most predominant natural areas of Costa Rica, such as Arenal Volcano National Park, and spend precious time in mesmerising Tamarindo, one of Costa Rica’s most famous beaches. Enjoy the comfort of the rented car for part of the tour so you can explore on your own the Guanacaste province which has so much to offer.
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 (car Pick-up) – Arenal (210km – 5 Hrs By Road / 2 Hrs By Boat)
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Day 5: Arenal
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Day 6: Arenal – Guanacaste/tamarindo (200km – 4 Hrs)
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Day 7: Tamarindo
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Day 8: Tamarindo – San Jose (260km – 4.5hrs)
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Day 9: Departure San Jose Airport (car Drop Off)
WHAT'S INCLUDED
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
Accommodation
- 8 night's accommodation
- Hotel Category A = Hotel Autentico or similar 3*
- Hotel Category B = Studio Hotel or similar 4*
- Hotel Category C = Hilton Garden Inn La Sabana or similar 3*
- Hotel Category D = Hilton San Jose La Sabana or similar 3*
- Hotel Category A, B, C = Pachira Lodge or similar 2*
- Hotel Category D = Manatus Lodge or similar 4*
- Hotel Category A = Hotel Arenal Paraiso or similar 3*
- Hotel Category B = Hotel Arenal Manoa or similar 4*
- Hotel Category C = Hotel Arenal Springs or similar 4*
- Hotel Category D = Hotel Arenal Kioro or similar 5*
- Hotel Category A = Hotel Pasatiempo or similar 3*
- Hotel Category B = Hotel Wyndham Tamarindo or similar 3*
- Hotel Category C = Hotel Tamarindo Diria or similar 4*
- Hotel Category D = Hotel Capitan Suizo or similar 4*
Meals
- 8 Breakfasts
- 3 Lunches (Day 2, 3, 4)
- 2 Dinners (Day 2, 3)
Transport
- Arrival shared transfers from Juan Santamaria Airport
- Shared transfers between areas throughout the itinerary (land and boat) except during self-drive part
Others
- All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: guided boat tour in Tortuguero National Park (Day 3)
- Meet & Greet
- 4x4 Car rental from day 4
- Car delivery (Day 4)
- Car return at the airport (Day 9)
- GPS
- Daily Basic Insurance
- Car Group B = Suzuki Vitara 4x4 or similar
- Tour guide
- Services not mentioned in the itinerary
- International and Domestic flights
- Departure taxes
- Visa fees
- Optional tours and activities
- Tips and gratuities
- Expenditures of a personal nature or items not stated explicitly in the program
- Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, camera/video camera fee (if any)
- Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.
- Car Rental Full Insurance
- Deductible deposit: A deposit will be requested on the customer's credit card, as a guarantee of the corresponding deductible payment and of the charges not contemplated in the voucher of the agency
- Gasoline (the car must be returned with a full tank)
- 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 a fine being received, there will be an administration charge
- Any extra equipment not mentioned as included
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CANCELLATION
No additional cancellation fees apply for this Magic Costa Rica 9 Days, Self-drive tour. You can cancel the tour up to 32 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 31 days of departure.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 31 May 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 31 May 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 31 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceMagic Costa Rica 9 Days, Self-drive tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.
VisaFor this Magic Costa Rica 9 Days, Self-drive tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.
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COVID-19 Safety Measures
The minimum age for renting a car is 21 years
All drivers must carry their current driver's license All drivers must carry an international personal credit card (Visa, MC, Diners Club, and AMEX) Please consider that the driving times and distances are estimated and that they can vary because of many circumstances, such as the specific route taken, hotel location, traffic, weather, road conditions, etc. We reserve the right to change itineraries and activities due to weather conditions, technical problems or security reasons. Early check-in, late check-out, connecting or adjoining rooms in the hotel are subject to availability and not guaranteed In many hotels in Costa Rica, the triple rooms are a double room with an additional bed or sofa bed. Their comfort conditions are lower than the international standards of the triple room No refund for unused services. Splitting of the package is not allowed ÂThis trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:
- This tour has implemented smaller group sizes than normal, allowing for more personal space on the vehicles, sights visited, hotels and restaurants.
- Hygiene protocols have been adopted on this trip. Wearing a mask, hand washing and general sanitizing has been implemented on this tour. Frequently touched surfaces are furthermore regularly disinfected.
- Distancing measures have been implemented to safeguard against COVID-19.
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