Magic Costa Rica 9 Days, Self-drive Tour by Destination Services

9 daysDuration

Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining

30 peopleMaximum group size

6 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Relaxed

Minimal physical effort, perfect for travelers seeking an easy-going experience.

Starts

San Jose, Costa Rica

Ends

San Jose, Costa Rica

Itinerary

Experience the best of Costa Rica at your own pace with the Magic Costa Rica 9 Days, Self-drive tour. Tailored for seniors seeking relaxed adventure, this self-guided journey begins and ends in San Jose and showcases highlights like the iconic Arenal Volcano National Park and the sun-drenched beaches of Tamarindo. Enjoy the freedom and comfort of a rental car, allowing you to explore Guanacaste province’s treasures at your leisure. The standout feature of this tour package is the self-drive flexibility, letting you discover Costa Rica’s beauty on your terms while benefiting from pre-arranged accommodations and local insights.

day 1 - Arrival San Jose

Upon arrival to bustling San Jose, our representative will meet and greet you and then direct you to your shared transport, which will drop you off at your hotel in San Jose for your night in Costa Rica.
Overnight in San Jose.

day 2 - San Jose – Tortuguero (135km – 4 Hrs By Road / 2 Hrs By Boat)

Your day begins early with a pick up from the hotel. Indulge in a tasty breakfast en route in a restaurant in Guapiles and continue through the jungle by boat, cruising the rivers and canals of Tortuguero National Park. Arrive at your lodge in time to enjoy a tasty lunch. Dinner in the evening is also included.
Overnight in Tortuguero.

day 3 - Tortuguero National Park

Make the most of your stay in Tortuguero. After breakfast, enjoy a boat trip on the Tortuguero canals, an essential activity while in Costa Rica. Discover its network of canals, lagoons and dense rainforests through a boat tour guided by an expert naturalist guide. Abundant wildlife inhabits Tortuguero, including 57 species of amphibians, 111 species of reptiles, and 60 species of mammals. Lunch and dinner is served at the hotel.
Overnight in Tortuguero.

day 4 - Tortuguero (car Pick-up) – Arenal (210km – 5 Hrs By Road / 2 Hrs By Boat)

After breakfast, we depart Tortuguero by shared boat and land transfers back to Guapiles, where we stop for lunch in a local restaurant. After a tasty meal, pick up your car and drive to the Arenal area. Arrive at Arenal and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight in Arenal.

day 5 - Arenal

Wake up to a breakfast at the hotel. Free day to enjoy the area. Optionally, you can take advantage of the activities that are available in the area.
Overnight in Arenal.

day 6 - Arenal – Guanacaste/tamarindo (200km – 4 Hrs)

After breakfast at the hotel drive to your next destination, the paradise Guanacaste, located in the North Pacific. Upon arrival at Tamarindo Beach free afternoon to enjoy the hotel facilities and the beach.
Overnight in Tamarindo.

day 7 - Tamarindo

Enjoy a full day at leisure to discover Tamarindo and surrounding beaches on your own; take an optional excursion available on the spot.
Overnight in Tamarindo.

day 8 - Tamarindo – San Jose (260km – 4.5hrs)

After breakfast at the hotel enjoy a free morning by the beach. In the afternoon drive to San Jose and check in to your hotel.
Overnight in San Jose.

day 9 - Departure San Jose Airport (car Drop Off)

Enjoy your last breakfast and at the agreed time return the car and transfer to Juan Santamaria International Airport to catch your onward flight.

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Accommodation

8 night's accommodationHotel TaxesHotel Category A = Hotel Autentico or similar 3*Hotel Category B = Park Inn or similar 4*Hotel Category C = Hilton Garden Inn or similar 3*Hotel Category D = Hilton Sabana or similar 3*Hotel Category A, B = Turtle Beach Lodge or similar (Lodge Standard)Hotel Category C = Mawamba Lodge or similar (Lodge Standard)Hotel Category D = Manatus Lodge or similar (Lodge Standard)Hotel Category A = Magic Mountain or similar 4*Hotel Category B = Arenal Paraiso or similar 3*Hotel Category C = Arenal Manoa or similar 4*Hotel Category D = Arenal Kioro or similar 5*Hotel Category A = Hotel Pasatiempo or similar 3*Hotel Category B = Tamarindo Diria or similar 4*Hotel Category C = Cala Luna or similar 4*Hotel Category D = Capitan Suizo or similar 4*

Meals

8 Breakfasts2 Dinners (Day 2, 3)

Others

3 Lunches (Day 2, 3, 4)Arrival shared transfers from Juan Santamaria AirportShared transfers between areas throughout the itinerary (land and boat) except during self-drive partAll entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: guided boat tour in Tortuguero National Park (Day 3)Meet & Greet4x4 Car rental from day 4Car delivery (Day 4)Car return at the airport (Day 9)GPSDaily Basic InsuranceCar Group B = Suzuki Vitara 4x4 or similar

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