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Beaches and Nature with Santa Teresa, Self-drive

15 days
Start and end in Liberia
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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

  • Pick up your rental car in Liberia
  • Relax on the sun-soaked beaches of Samara
  • Explore the vibrant streets of Santa Teresa
  • Cruise through Tortuguero National Park
  • Hike in the Monteverde Cloud Forest

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 ARRIVAL LIBERIA – TAMARINDO (85km – 1.5 hrs)
  2. Day 2 TAMARINDO – SAMARA (110km – 2 hrs)
  3. Day 3 SAMARA
  4. Day 4 SAMARA – SANTA TERESA (170km – 4 hrs)
  5. Day 5 SANTA TERESA
  6. Day 6 SANTA TERESA – SAN JOSE (170km – 4 hrs by road / 1 hr by ferry)
  7. Day 7 SAN JOSE – TORTUGUERO (135km – 4 hrs by road / 2 hrs by boat)
  8. Day 8 TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK
  9. Day 9 TORTUGUERO – SARAPIQUI (85km – 3 hrs by road / 2 hrs by boat)
  10. Day 10 SARAPIQUI
  11. Day 11 SARAPIQUÍ – ARENAL (130km – 2.5 hrs)
  12. Day 12 ARENAL
  13. Day 13 ARENAL – MONTEVERDE (60km – 2.5 hrs by road / 45 min by boat)
  14. Day 14 MONTEVERDE
  15. Day 15 MONTEVERDE – DEPART LIBERIA (130km – 3 hrs)
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Customer Reviews

  • MM
    · December 23rd, 2023
    The trip was well laid out, I frequently reached out to our travel rep Karla, with questions and she was fantastic in assisting me with any questions prior and during the trip. She offered excellent activity tours like sea kayaking in Samara and zip lining in Arenal. We enjoyed every moment. The self drive part worked out very well and National car rental was very good to work with. We liked the freedom of having our own vehicle. The trip was one of the best trips I have ever taken and the people of Costa Rica were very kind. They really love their country and put family, schooling, the environment and their health first! Many countries could learn from them!
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    Destination Services Costa Rica commented on this review
    Good Evening Dear Mabel It was a pleasure to assist you in all the steps of your travel, it represents a truly joy to verify our efforts are good to provide you a good experience. We hope to have the opportunity in a close future to assist planning... Show more
    Trip date: December 2023
  • Beaches and Nature with Santa Teresa, Self-drive reviewer 2
    · February 14th, 2023
    The tour was well laid out and good value there...
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    Destination Services Costa Rica commented on this review
    Thanks so much for your feedback!, we really appreciate the time you took to write such a review!.Hope soon you come back to Costa Rica
    Trip date: January 2023

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