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Liberia City, Costa Rica
Guanacaste, Costa Rica
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Explore Monteverde Cloud Forest
Relax and unwind in Carrillo Beach
Visit Rincon de La Vieja Volcano National Park
Discover unique flora and fauna at Rio Celeste & Tenorio Volcano National Park
Craving the freedom to chart your own course through Costa Rica’s lush landscapes? The "Costa Rica Self-Drive Adventure" is a 10-day tour package crafted for independent-minded travelers—young adults and seniors alike—seeking flexibility without sacrificing discovery.
Set your own pace as you drive from the scenic mountains of Guanacaste to the turquoise waters of the Celeste River. Wander through the enchanting Monteverde Cloud Forest, and wind down on the untouched sands of Carrillo Beach. This self-drive journey lets you decide when to linger and when to move on, combining rainforest treks, wildlife encounters, and beach relaxation in one seamless trip.
The true unique selling point of this trip is the autonomy it offers—no strict schedules or group constraints, just the open road and Costa Rica’s natural wonders at your fingertips. For travelers who thrive on independence and spontaneity, this is the ultimate way to experience the diversity of Costa Rica.
I spent 13 days in Costa Rica and did a self-drive everywhere from Liberia to San Jose while hitting places such as Rincon, Arenal, Monteverde, Samara Beach, and Dominical to name a few and I was able to do pretty much everything I wanted to do in Costa Rica thanks to Alex's brilliant trip planning! On top of that, the hotels that were booked for me were all top notch and there were plenty of opportunities to have lunch and dinner no matter where I stayed. If you plan to stay in Costa Rica anytime soon, I highly recommend having Alex to plan your trip with you!
I spent 13 days in Costa Rica and did a self-drive everywhere from Liberia to San Jose while hitting places such as Rincon, Arenal, Monteverde, Samara Beach, and Dominical to name a few and I was able to do pretty much everything I wanted to do in Costa Rica thanks to Alex's brilliant trip planning! On top of that, the hotels that were booked for me were all top notch and there were plenty of opportunities to have lunch and dinner no matter where I stayed. If you plan to stay in Costa Rica anytime soon, I highly recommend having Alex to plan your trip with you!
We had a great couple of weeks in Costa Rica, all planned through the travel team. Yuliana did a great job planning the trip for us, input on what to see and things we were interested in doing. We traveled from Liberia to Monteverde by private transportation and a knowledgeable guide that explained points of interest during the 3-hour drive. Highlights were the zip lines, planned tours and hikes to beautiful waterfalls. Tour guides were friendly and knowledgeable which made the trip that must more enjoyable. We learned a lot about the country, regions, culture, parks, and animals. All in all, it was a great trip, saw and did lots of things and had the right amount of downtime. Would do it again.
From start to finish working with Olman was an absolute pleasure. His extensive knowledge of Costa Rica coupled with his lovely demeanor and exquisite attention to detail all aided in us having an incredible trip. And then he provided lovely accommodation and day trip options. After we confirmed our choices he arranged everything and all we had to do was just show up. What a joy! We fell in love with beautiful Costa Rica and miss it already!
I wanted to start by saying thank you so much for such a thorough, comprehensive plan for our stay in your lovely country. From the start of working with you, I felt as though everything was covered. Your itinerary to us was easy to read, easy to share, and filled with enough information to get us excited about the visit. Then, the pacing of the entire trip seemed to be a perfect fit for my family. I already foresee us returning to experience Costa Rica again, based solely on the trip you crafted for us. We are quite grateful.