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From the Atlantic to the Pacific, Self-Drive

11 days
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Start and end in San Jose
4.0
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Destination Services Costa Rica
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Private Tour
Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Self-guided
Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
Guided in English, Spanish
All Ages Welcome
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Highlights

  • Explore San Jose on your first day
  • Boat through Tortuguero's lush canals
  • Walk Tortuguero's private nature trails
  • Drive yourself to scenic Puerto Viejo
  • Unwind at the stunning Tamarindo beach

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 ARRIVAL SAN JOSE (18km – 30min)
  2. Day 2 SAN JOSE – TORTUGUERO (117km – 3.5hrs by land / 1.5hr by boat)
  3. Day 3 TORTUGUERO
  4. Day 4 TORTUGUERO – PUERTO VIEJO (206km – 4hrs by land/ 1.5hr by boat) / CAR HIRE DELIVERY
  5. Day 5 PUERTO VIEJO
  6. Day 6 PUERTO VIEJO – ARENAL (275km – 5hrs)
  7. Day 7 ARENAL
  8. Day 8 ARENAL – TAMARINDO (205km – 4hrs)
  9. Day 9 TAMARINDO
  10. Day 10 TAMARINDO – SAN JOSE (260km – 5hrs) / CAR HIRE HOTEL RETURN
  11. Day 11 DEPARTURE SAN JOSE (18km – 30min)
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What's Included

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

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

  • Sleep Inn Hotel

    Hotel
    Days 1, 10

  • Turtle Beach Lodge

    Hotel
    Days 2, 3

  • Villas Del Caribe

    Hotel
    Days 4, 5

  • Casa Luna Hotel & Spa

    Hotel
    Days 6, 7

  • Tamarindo Diria

    Hotel
    Days 8, 9

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Destination Services Costa Rica

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Number of tours

72

Age Range

2 to 99 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

100%

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Customer Reviews

  • RW
    · February 20th, 2024
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    Die Tour ist gut organisiert und alles hat wie geplant stattgefunden. Die Unterkünfte waren jedoch teilweise sehr einfach und wurden in einem Fall leider auch kurz vor Abreise gewechselt, obwohl wir bereits im März gebucht hatten. Vielleicht wäre es angebracht, bei der Buchung auch qualitativ hochwertigere Alternativen gegen Aufpreis anzubieten, wie es viele andere Veranstalter machen. Ansosnten war die Tour eine tolle Erfahrung...
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    Destination Services Costa Rica commented on this review
    Good Day Dear Roland Thanks for your feedback, we really appreciate your comments to keep improving in our services. We are glad to know you have a good time. Kind regards, Karla Alpízar Destination Services Costa Rica's Team
    Trip date: December 2023

Dates & Availability

11 days
From the Atlantic to the Pacific, Self-Drive
From San Jose to San Jose

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Tour ID: 208681

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