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Treasures of Costa Rica, Self-drive

8 days
Start and end in San Jose
5.0
2 traveler reviews
Treasures of Costa Rica, Self-drive - Destination Services Costa Rica
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Self-guided
Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
Guided in English
Age range 10 to 99
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Highlights

  • Explore San Jose at your own pace
  • Drive yourself to the Arenal Volcano
  • Discover the Monteverde Cloudforest
  • Relax at the stunning Manuel Antonio beach
  • Return your car and stroll through San Jose

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 ARRIVAL SAN JOSE (18km – 30min)
  2. Day 2 SAN JOSE – ARENAL (160 km – 4hrs) / CAR HOTEL DELIVERY
  3. Day 3 ARENAL
  4. Day 4 ARENAL – MONTEVERDE (160 km – 3.5hrs)
  5. Day 5 MONTEVERDE – MANUEL ANTONIO (180km – 4hrs)
  6. Day 6 MANUEL ANTONIO
  7. Day 7 MANUEL ANTONIO – SAN JOSE (180km – 3.5hrs) / CAR HOTEL RETURN
  8. Day 8 DEPARTURE SAN JOSE (18km – 30min)
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Guide
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Number of tours

72

Age Range

10 to 99 years old

Response time

9 hours

Response rate

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Customer Reviews

  • Treasures of Costa Rica, Self-drive reviewer 1
    · January 6th, 2024
    The accommodations were great, The rental car was good even if the garmin was difficult to program. The transfers were timely and being greeted in San Jose at the airport was a life saver and great way to begin our trip. I would recommend you heartily and have already. Thanks for a great experience
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    Destination Services Costa Rica commented on this review
    Good Day Dear Kay Thanks for your opinion, we are very glad to know you have a great time during the trip! We hope to have the opportunity to assist you plan a future trip to keep knowing new places of Costa Rica. Regards, Karla Alpízar... Show more
    Trip date: December 2023
  • Treasures of Costa Rica, Self-drive reviewer 2
    · May 14th, 2022
    Loved the places we visited. The accomodations we're wonderful and the staff helpful and friendly. Very well organized tour!
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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: May 2022

Dates & Availability

8 days
Treasures of Costa Rica, Self-drive
From San Jose to San Jose

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    Monica

    Asked on February 18th, 2025

    Can we upgrade to superior or luxury lodging?

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    Corinna

    Asked on January 9th, 2025

    What type of vehicles are used for transportation during the tour?

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    • Destination Services Costa RicaOperatorWritten January 2025

      The vehicles are SUVs, and they can be automatic or manual depending on your preference. There is an additional cost for automatic transmission.

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    Rens

    Asked on December 10th, 2024

    How much is the additional insurance for the rental car?

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    Véronique

    Asked on November 7th, 2024

    Are tour fees included in the overall price of the trip?

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    • Destination Services Costa RicaOperatorWritten November 2024

      Tour fees are not included and typically range from $15 to $19 per person for national parks.

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    Asked on November 1st, 2024

    Is the price quoted for double occupancy?

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      Yes, the quoted price is usually for double occupancy, but additional charges may apply for extra rooms.

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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Costa Rica. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Costa Rica. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Costa Rica. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • 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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    • For any tour departing before August 5th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 5th, 2025, 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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