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Plan your adventure:
- Explorer
- Family
- Self Drive
- Self-Guided
- Wildlife
- Private
- Personalized
- Christmas & New Year
- Platinum Operator
- Destination Services Costa Rica
- Private Tour
- Travel exclusively with your friends and family
- Self-guided
- Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
- Guided in English, Spanish
- Age range 10 to 99
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Explore San Jose's vibrant city life
- Boat through Tortuguero's lush canals
- Walk Tortuguero village and nature trails
- Drive to Arenal, view the famous volcano
- Relax on Tortuga Island's sandy beaches
Itinerary
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- Introduction
- Day 1 ARRIVAL SAN JOSE (18km – 30min)
- Day 2 SAN JOSÉ – TORTUGUERO (117km – 3.5hrs by land / 1.5hr by boat)
- Day 3 TORTUGUERO
- Day 4 TORTUGUERO – ARENAL (174km – 3.5hrs / 1.5hr by boat) / CAR HIRE DELIVERY
- Day 5 ARENAL
- Day 6 ARENAL – MONTEVERDE (80km – 1.5 by land / 1.5hr by boat)
- Day 7 MONTEVERDE
- Day 8 MONTEVERDE – SAN JOSE (145km – 3.5hrs) / CAR HIRE HOTEL RETURN
- Day 9 SAN JOSE – TORTUGA ISLAND – SAN JOSE (98km – 2hrs / 2 HOURS – 1.5hr by catamaran)
- Day 10 DEPARTURE SAN JOSE (18km – 30min)
What's Included
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- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
All accommodations are subject to change
Sleep Inn Hotel
HotelDays 1, 8, 9Turtle Beach Lodge
HotelDays 2, 3Casa Luna Hotel & Spa
HotelDays 4, 5Country Lodge
HotelDays 6, 7
Operated by
Destination Services Costa Rica
Number of tours
70
Age Range
10 to 99 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
100%
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Read moreCustomer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- ABAnthony· April 20th, 2025overall experience was good and when there was a problem iy was resolved quickly.Show more
Destination Services Costa Rica commented on this reviewThank you, Mr. Bax, for taking the time and give us your comment which is very important for us. We are very happy to hear that you had a great experience in our lovely Costa Rica. Hope to be welcoming you again in a near future. Pura Vida Andrea Rojas
Trip date: April 2025 - HBhans· March 21st, 2025The friendly and professional service of the friendly drivers and guides was the icing on the cake (friendly locals and superb scenery). Nice to stay two nights at each location and to interact with different tourists- not in the same group entire trip.Show moreDestination Services Costa Rica commented on this reviewHello Mr. Bohn Thank you for taking the time and gives this nice review, your opinion is very important for us. We are happy to hear that you had a good time in our Pura Vida country. Hope to see you soon in a short future. Andrea Rojas Destinations... Show moreTrip date: February 2025
- STSarah· February 27th, 2025Automatic translation available in English. View in Englishvery nice tour to discover the must-sees of Costa Rica, the only regret is that activities at Arenal and Monteverde were not included in the tour. but the hotels were there to organize excursions. impeccable organization by Destination Services (except for the Interbus drivers, who were 20 minutes late on average, but that's the Pura Vida philosophy!) and local team reachable by whatsapp at all times.Show moreDestination Services Costa Rica commented on this reviewHello Sarah, Thank you for taking the time and give us these nice comments. Your happiness is the way how we can feel that we are doing a good job. Sorry about the Pura Vida Philosophy lol. However, we are more than happy to know that you had a great... Show moreTrip date: February 2025
- PPPatricia· July 25th, 2024We went on the "Best of Costa Rica" tour and had an amazing time! The trip was very well run. We felt well cared for. It was amazing to have all the transportation and lodging arranged every step of the way! Every transport was on time and professional. Karla was my contact through Whats App and she was very responsive to all my questions. I would recommend them wholeheartedly!Show moreDestination Services Costa Rica commented on this reviewGood Day Dear Patricia We are very excited to know you have an incredible vacation time, It was a truly pleasure to be able to assist you during the whole trip. Best regards, Karla Alpízar Destination Services Costa Rica's TeamTrip date: July 2024
- JBJames· March 9th, 2024I really liked the support from Tour Radar, in preparing for the trip. The staff were so helpful and pleasant. I liked the first part of the tour to Pachira Lodge and Tortuguero, plus the last one, Isla Tortuga, where activities and all meals were included. But the it got pretty expensive in La Fortuna and Monte Verde, when only the hotel rooms and breakfasts were included. Without spending hundreds of dollars more on activities, one was stuck in the hotels, far from anywhere walkable. If activities can't be included, at least choose hotels close to the centre or attractions, so walking is possible.Show moreDestination Services Costa Rica commented on this reviewThank you very much for your feedback! We take note of your comments to improve in the future. We hope soon your return to Costa Rica and provide an excellent experience. Kind regards, Customer Service teamTrip date: February 2024
- KRKirsten· January 14th, 2024Our family of 4 with kids (ages 15 and 10) from...Show moreDestination Services Costa Rica commented on this reviewGood Day Dear Kirsten We are glad to know you have a great time with your family during this trip! Definitely we are going to take in count your comments to keep improving our services. Regards, Karla Alpízar Destination Services Costa Rica's TeamTrip date: December 2023
- ISIsabelle Jay· December 20th, 2023Delighted with this tour! Everything was...Show moreDestination Services Costa Rica commented on this reviewThank you for your very positive feedback. Your comments are very important for us to improve our services and I am glad you had a lovely experience with us and we met your travelling expectations. We hope to be your choice for your future holiday... Show moreTrip date: December 2023
Daniel· May 20th, 2023The tour is very well planned. The hotels...Show moreDestination Services Costa Rica commented on this reviewThank you for your very positive feedback. Your comments are very important for us to improve our services and I am glad you had a lovely experience with us and we met your travelling expectations. We hope to be your choice for your future holiday... Show moreTrip date: May 2023- Deepak· January 29th, 2023It was Awesome Tour and tourradar support was...Show moreDestination Services Costa Rica commented on this reviewThanks so much for your feedback!, we really appreciate the time you took to write such a review!.Hope soon you come back to Costa RicaTrip date: January 2023
- Marianne· November 18th, 2022The hotels and transfers were all top notch.Destination Services Costa Rica commented on this reviewThanks 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: October 2022
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10 days
The Best of Costa Rica, Self-Drive
From San Jose to San Jose
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