We want to go to the beach or beaches on the 23rd to the 25th or we can go afterwards on the 27th on. We can go from a couple days to a week, and add other adventures, but don't want to spend time in San Jose, since we will have already been there. We need your best price and opinion:)

I can recommend you beach options.

Would like to know if I can rent a car in Costa Rica in the tour if I'm 19 years old. Also, how can we know which hotel is included? And do we just have to get there and say that we have a reserved room?

The minimum age: 21 years old for rent a car. Accommodation options for tour include: Manuel Antonio (Day 1-2): Standard - Hotel Villa Bosque (3*), Superior - Hotel San Bada (4*), Deluxe - Parador Resort (5*). San Jose (Day 3): Standard - Holiday Inn Express Forum, Superior - Holiday Inn Escazú, Deluxe - Hotel Real Intercontinental.

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Manuel Antonio Beach & San José City, Short Break

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From Manuel Antonio National Park to San Jose

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Itinerary

Day 1
Manuel Antonio
You'll arrive at Manuel Antonio Beach on the Central Pacific Coast and have the rest of the day to yourself. The beach is right there if you want to swim or just relax on the sand. The town has plenty to explore, and you can walk around to meet locals and get a feel for the area. When it comes to eating, there's no shortage of restaurants serving both local and international food, so grabbing lunch or dinner won't be hard to figure out.
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Villa Bosque), Hotel (Hotel San Bada), Hotel (Parador Resort)
Optional Activities
- Cultural encounters with locals in Manuel Antonio beach town
- Swimming and water activities at the beach
- Dining at various restaurants in Manuel Antonio
Landmarks
Manuel Antonio Beach
Day 2
Manuel Antonio
This whole day is yours to do what you want in Manuel Antonio. Some people spend it on the beach, others wander around and check out the quieter spots along the coast. If you'd rather have something organized, there are optional excursions available locally that you can book if something catches your interest. It's really about what you're in the mood for.
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Villa Bosque), Hotel (Hotel San Bada), Hotel (Parador Resort)
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion available on the spot
Landmarks
Manuel Antonio Beach
Day 3
Manuel Antonio to San José
A shared transfer picks you up from your hotel at a set time and takes you to San José, which is the capital. Once you get there, you'll have free time to rest at your hotel or walk around the neighborhood and see what's nearby. It's a chance to get familiar with the city before heading out.
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Forum), Hotel (Holiday Inn Escazú), Hotel (Hotel Real Intercontinental)
Optional Activities
- Exploring San José city and surroundings
Landmarks
San José
Day 4
San José to Airport
Your hotel in San José will arrange a pickup at an agreed time to get you to Juan Santamaria International Airport for your flight home. Make sure to confirm the pickup time the night before so there's no confusion about when the transfer arrives.
Meals
Breakfast
Landmarks
Juan Santamaria International Airport

Landmarks
Manuel Antonio Beach

Landmarks
Manuel Antonio Beach

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San José

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Juan Santamaria International Airport

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Where You'll Stay

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4.5

Brian
· September 22nd, 2025
The sites, the guides and the local people were all great. I travelled solo and met some amazing people from all over the world. Food was pretty good and I liked the local beers. The nature and flora were simply amazing. The only thing I suggest, a better time on the Transports. I knew that I was being picked up in the morning, but no idea what time? Also, I was switched to a different hotel on my first stop, one that was 2km out of town from the original hotel. No big deal, but it would've been nice to know. Got my steps in going to town and back!
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Ronda
· August 18th, 2025
What an exciting adventurous trip. We hiked and went zip lining. We saw turtles lay eggs in the sand in the middle of the night. The hotels were nice, comfortable and the staff were amazing. Over all a great trip.
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Phousonh
· August 14th, 2025
Great tour to see all most areas of Costa Rica. From the carribean side to the Pacific. Turtle hatching, volcano hike , waterfalls , and zip lining, to name a few. Adventurous and fun !
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We want to go to the beach or beaches on the 23rd to the 25th or we can go afterwards on the 27th on. We can go from a couple days to a week, and add other adventures, but don't want to spend time in San Jose, since we will have already been there. We need your best price and opinion:)
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- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written January 2024
  I can recommend you beach options.
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Jamie
Asked on April 28th, 2022
Would like to know if I can rent a car in Costa Rica in the tour if I'm 19 years old. Also, how can we know which hotel is included? And do we just have to get there and say that we have a reserved room?
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Age Range
Transport
- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written April 2022
  The minimum age: 21 years old for rent a car. Accommodation options for tour include: Manuel Antonio (Day 1-2): Standard - Hotel Villa Bosque (3*), Superior - Hotel San Bada (4*), Deluxe - Parador Resort (5*). San Jose (Day 3): Standard - Holiday Inn Express Forum, Superior - Holiday Inn Escazú, Deluxe - Hotel Real Intercontinental.

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NZ $712 per person

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Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

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1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

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- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Costa Rica. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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- For any tour departing before February 13th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after February 13th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Destination Services Costa Rica. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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