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Essential Costa Rica - Package with Manuel Antonio National Park, Self-drive

10 days
Start and end in San Jose
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
All Ages Welcome
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Highlights

  • Explore Tortuguero's rivers by boat
  • Hike through Arenal Volcano National Park
  • Walk Monteverde's cloud forest bridges
  • Relax on Manuel Antonio's tropical beaches
  • Drive across scenic routes in Costa Rica

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 ARRIVAL SAN JOSE
  2. Day 2 SAN JOSE – TORTUGUERO (135km – 4 hrs by road / 2 hrs by boat)
  3. Day 3 TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK
  4. Day 4 TORTUGUERO – ARENAL (210km – 5 hrs by road / 2 hrs by boat)
  5. Day 5 ARENAL VOLCANO NATIONAL PARK
  6. Day 6 ARENAL – MONTEVERDE (120km – 3 hrs)
  7. Day 7 MONTEVERDE
  8. Day 8 MONTEVERDE – PACIFIC COAST (190km – 4 hrs)
  9. Day 9 PACIFIC COAST
  10. Day 10 PACIFIC COAST – DEPART SAN JOSE (160km – 3 hrs)
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Where You'll Stay

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Number of tours

72

Age Range

2 to 99 years old

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Customer Reviews

  • Tom
    · July 15th, 2025
    Great selection of locations to get a taste of the diversity of the country.
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  • William
    · July 9th, 2025
    Great tour it was well planned
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Dates & Availability

10 days
Essential Costa Rica - Package with Manuel Antonio National Park, Self-drive
From San Jose to San Jose

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    Peter

    Asked on March 30th, 2025

    Are superior hotel accommodations guaranteed in all bookings?

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    • Destination Services Costa RicaOperatorWritten April 2025

      When choosing the superior category, all accommodations throughout your itinerary will be booked in superior hotels.

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    Rob

    Asked on March 10th, 2025

    Can we book extra days for car rental not included in our tour?

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    • Destination Services Costa RicaOperatorWritten March 2025

      Booking additional days for car rental is not a problem; it can be requested from the rental company.

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    Joel

    Asked on February 22nd, 2025

    Is GPS navigation provided in the rental vehicle?

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    • Destination Services Costa RicaOperatorWritten February 2025

      GPS navigation may be provided as a gratitude by the car rental company, but it is not guaranteed.

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    Magali

    Asked on November 27th, 2024

    What is the process if we want to add a second driver to the rental?

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    • Destination Services Costa RicaOperatorWritten November 2024

      Including a second driver is generally covered in the categories offered, sometimes even provided by the car rental company as a courtesy.

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    Federica

    Asked on November 27th, 2024

    Is there flexibility to modify the travel dates around our specific travel window?

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    • Destination Services Costa RicaOperatorWritten November 2024

      Travel dates can typically be adjusted to suit the requirements of the itinerary and your availability.

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    Lucas

    Asked on October 19th, 2024

    Are liability insurance and collision damage waiver included in the price?

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    • Destination Services Costa RicaOperatorWritten October 2024

      The liability insurance and collision damage waiver are not included in the price and have extra costs.

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    Sonja

    Asked on June 13th, 2024

    How do we enquire about adding a specific day to our Costa Rica itinerary for more beach time?

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    • Destination Services Costa RicaOperatorWritten June 2024

      Adding an extra day to the itinerary at the Pacific coast or any other location is possible upon request.

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    Andre

    Asked on January 29th, 2024

    What accommodations are available for food lovers interested in exploring Costa Rica's cuisine?

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    • Destination Services Costa RicaOperatorWritten January 2024

      Costa Rica offers culinary experiences including visits to local restaurants and food markets, especially enjoyable when staying in 4-star resorts where more diverse dining options are readily available.

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