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Fantasy on Beaches and Volcanoes, Self-Drive

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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    San Jose

    Your Costa Rica adventure begins with a local representative meeting you at the airport and driving you to San Jose. After checking into your hotel, the rest of the day is yours to spend however you like, whether that's walking around the city, grabbing a meal, or simply getting settled in.

    Start point
    Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría (SJO), Ruta Nacional 1, Alajuela, Alajuela, Costa Rica (Pick up at San Jose Airport)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sleep Inn Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore San Jose city and surroundings on your own
  2. Day 2

    San Jose to Arenal

    Following breakfast, you'll pick up your rental car from the hotel lobby and head toward Arenal, which takes about 4 hours of driving. You'll arrive with time to check in before dark, then have the evening free to relax or take a look around the area.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Casa Luna Hotel & Spa)

    Optional Activities

    • Discover Arenal surroundings on your own
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  3. Day 3

    Arenal to Tamarindo

    After breakfast and checkout, you're driving to Tamarindo Beach on the north pacific coast, roughly 4.5 hours away. Once you've checked in at the hotel, you can unwind at the resort or head down to explore the beach and surroundings on your own.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Tamarindo Diria)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Tamarindo beach on your own
    • Enjoy resort facilities
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    Tamarindo Beach
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  4. Day 4

    Tamarindo

    This is your day to do what you want in Tamarindo. Spend time at the beach, try out local restaurants, or just relax at your hotel. There's no scheduled activities, so you can move at your own pace.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Tamarindo Diria)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore and discover Tamarindo on your own
    • Relax at the beach
    Landmarks/POIs
    Tamarindo Beach
  5. Day 5

    Tamarindo

    Another free day in Tamarindo with no set plans. Keep exploring the region, spend more time on the beach, or use this as a chance to rest and recharge before heading back.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Tamarindo Diria)

    Optional Activities

    • Continue exploring Tamarindo region on your own
    • Relax
    Landmarks/POIs
    Tamarindo Beach
  6. Day 6

    Tamarindo to San Jose

    After breakfast and checkout, you're driving back to San Jose, which takes about 5 hours. Drop off your rental car at the hotel lobby, check in, and then you've got free time to relax or walk around the city.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sleep Inn Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore San Jose on your own
  7. Day 7

    San Jose

    Following breakfast and checkout, a local representative will pick you up from the hotel lobby for your shared transfer to Juan Santamaria International Airport. From there, you'll head home.

    Meals
    Breakfast
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  • Fantasy on Beaches and Volcanoes, Self-Drive reviewer 1
    · June 16th, 2025
    I went on a self-driving tour with Destination Services Costa Rica, and it exceeded all my expectations. The operator was super responsive and provided amazing support. The local operator did a phenomenal job of putting together a custom package for me. Their know-how and guidance made it possible for me to explore parts of the country I never would have discovered on my own. Every recommendation was just spot-on, especially the hand-picked accommodation - the Drake Bay Wilderness Resort - a truly amazing resort right by the beach, great staff, delicious food, and a national park right in front of your doorstep. The absolute highlight of the trip was visiting Corcovado National Park. I was lucky enough to spot all four monkey species, a Tapir, Toucans and even a Puma. Because it was the rainy season, the tours were uncrowded, which made for an incredibly intimate and personal experience. Thank you, Destination Services, for an incredible adventure.
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    • For any tour departing before January 11th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after January 11th, 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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