Caribbean To Pacific - Self Drive
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Itinerary
9x Breakfast
9x Breakfast
Accommodation included: 9 nights
Accommodation included: 9 nights
TRANSPORT:
TRANSPORT:
- Air-conditioned transportation for the...
- Air-conditioned transportation for the arrival transfer from Airport to your first hotel
- Air-conditioned transportation for the...
- Air-conditioned transportation for the departure transfer from the car rental company to airport
- Tour guides do not...
- Tour guides do not accompany guests during transport
CAR HIRE:
CAR HIRE:
- Unlimited mileage
- Unlimited mileage
- Applicable Local taxes (VAT)
- Applicable Local taxes (VAT)
- Insurance with No excess
- Insurance with No excess
- Loss Damage Waiver (LDW)
- Loss Damage Waiver (LDW)
- Supplemental Liability Coverage (SLC)
- Supplemental Liability Coverage (SLC)
- Emergency contact service
- Emergency contact service
- Replacement car in case...
- Replacement car in case of accident
- Full-Full petrol rate
- Full-Full petrol rate
- Second driver
- Second driver
- Coverage up to 70.000...
- Coverage up to 70.000 USD per person or 175.000 USD per accident
OTHER:
OTHER:
- Meet and greet on...
- Meet and greet on Day 1
- Hotel taxes
- Hotel taxes
Not included:
Expenditures of a personal nature,...
Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals if not stated explicitly in the programme
Airport taxes
Airport taxes
Airport porterage
Airport porterage
Optional tours
Optional tours
International / domestic flight tickets...
International / domestic flight tickets or visa fees and local taxes
Gratuities for drivers and guides
Gratuities for drivers and guides
NOT INCLUDED IN CAR HIRE:
NOT INCLUDED IN CAR HIRE:
- Damage to a third...
- Damage to a third party or to the hire vehicle due to negligence or inappropriate driving
- Loss or damage to...
- Loss or damage to aerials, jack, safety triangles and vests, windscreen, wipers,
petrol cap, luggage covers, or...
petrol cap, luggage covers, or any other fixed or mobile component of the vehicle
- Damage to the engine...
- Damage to the engine through negligence
- Theft of the vehicle...
- Theft of the vehicle with keys left in the ignition
- Damage caused to the...
- Damage caused to the vehicle or to persons through driving under the Influence of alcohol or drugs
- Fines due to breaking...
- Fines due to breaking traffic laws and regulations during the hire period are the responsibility
of the driver. In the...
of the driver. In the event of fine being received there will be an administration charge
- Any extra equipment (GPS,...
- Any extra equipment (GPS, baby seat, etc)
- Petrol deposit 100 USD;...
- Petrol deposit 100 USD; refunded when returning full
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Itinerary
Day 1: ARRIVAL SAN JOSE
Stop At: Juan Santamarรญa International Airport, Alajuela Province, Alajuela, Costa Rica
Upon arrival to San Jose, the meet and greet services at Juan Santamaria International Airport will direct you to your transport. You will be transferred to the selected hotel in San Jose for your first night in Costa Rica.
Overnight in San Jose.
Duration: 12 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Standard=Holiday Inn Express Forum/similar 3*
Superior=H. Inn Escazu/similar 4*
Deluxe=Real Intercontinental/similar 5*
Day 2: SAN JOSE โ PUERTO VIEJO DE TALAMANCA (215km โ 5 hrs)
Stop At: Villas Del Caribe, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, 70403, Costa Rica
Begin your day with a delicious breakfast at the hotel. Afterwards, a representative of the car rental company will meet you in the hotel lobby to give you the rental car you will be using for your trip. Drive yourself towards the beautiful Puerto Viejo, passing through Braulio Carrillo National Park and its rainforest and admiring the spectacular mountain scenery, as well as the quaint villages of Costa Rica Caribbean region. Arrive at your hotel in the afternoon and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure to explore the surroundings on your own or join an optional activity like a Horseback riding session. Meet your experienced guide, a great horse lover with whom you will share this wonderful experience. Once assigned to a horse, you are ready to ride towards Punta Uva to enjoy a beautiful stroll along the shores of the Caribbean Sea and reach the estuaries of Punta Uva River. Afterwards, begin returning along the paths of the wetland, an ideal time to learn about the different species of animals and plants encountered on your way. And if horseback riding is not your cup of tea, enjoy a memorable Canopy Tour. This consists of 9 aerial platforms and 13 ground platforms, with a total of 2,760 m of cable. The guide will teach you about the flora and fauna of the primary forest, including its use by the indigenous people. It is a great way to indulge in the Southern Caribbean coastal experience. The Canopy Tour and Horseback Riding are not included.
Overnight in Puerto Viejo.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Standard = Villas del Caribe or similar 3*
Superior = Cariblue or similar 4*
Deluxe = Le Cameleon or similar 5*
Day 3: CAHUITA NATIONAL PARK
Stop At: Villas Del Caribe, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, 70403, Costa Rica
Indulge in a flavorous breakfast at your hotel and enjoy the day at leisure, exploring on your own or participating in an optional activity, such as snorkelling and hiking through the nearby Cahuita National Park. This is the most important coral reef of Costa Rica. Full of sea life, be prepared to see many different species of coral, an abundance of tropical fish, sharks, eels, sea urchins, shellfish, crustaceans, algae, sea turtles, and more. After discovering the beauty of the underwater world, you can hike through Cahuita National Park, with the possibility of observing various types of snakes, sloths, white-faced and howler monkeys, anteaters, armadillos, and many others. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure relaxing or participating in an optional activity. If you didnยดt adventure yourself into joining the exciting Canopy Tour or the relaxing Horseback Riding experience, today you have another chance! The optional activities mentioned, as well as snorkelling and hiking through Cahuita National Park are not included.
Overnight in Puerto Viejo.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Standard = Villas del Caribe or similar 3*
Superior = Cariblue or similar 4*
Deluxe = Le Cameleon or similar 5*
Day 4: PUERTO VIEJO โ TURRIABLA (180km โ 4 hrs)
Stop At: Villa Florencia Hotel, 600 meters north of La Susanita, Provincia de Cartago, Turrialba, Costa Rica
Start the day with a rich breakfast at your hotel. Then, drive to the village of Turrialba. Enjoy a four-hour journey and have the rest of the day at leisure. Explore the mesmerising surroundings or just relax, luxuriating in the hotel facilities. Unwind and prepare yourself for an optional rafting adventure down the River Pacuare or a memorable river canyoning experience tomorrow.
Overnight in Turrialba.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Standard = Villa Florencia or similar 3*
Superior = Guayabo Lodge or similar 3.5*
Deluxe = Casa Turire or similar 5*
Day 5: PACUARE RIVER
Stop At: Villa Florencia Hotel, 600 meters north of La Susanita, Provincia de Cartago, Turrialba, Costa Rica
Have a nice breakfast to make sure your energy reserves are high for todayโs adventurous outing. Adventure in the optional Pacuare white-water rafting experience, keeping in mind that this considered one of the best rafting rivers in Costa Rica! Feel the adrenaline rush as you paddle through the thrill of the rapids, and observe the natural beauty that surrounds you, admiring the paradisiacal cascading waterfalls and a variety of tropical flora and fauna. The Pacuare white-water rafting experience is not included.
Overnight in Turrialba.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Standard = Villa Florencia or similar 3*
Superior = Guayabo Lodge or similar 3.5*
Deluxe = Casa Turire or similar 5*
Day 6: TURRIABLA โ SAN GERARDO DE DOTA (120km โ 3 hrs)
Stop At: Hotel de Montaรฑa Suria, Main Road Copey, San Josรฉ, Copey, 11403, Costa Rica
After a delectable breakfast at your designated hotel, drive yourself to San Gerardo de Dota, in the Los Quetzales National Park, a cloud forest reserve where the iconic quetzal bird lives. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure to explore the area on your own or join an optional activity. Visiting the Guayabo Monument is a fantastic choice. Veiled in the shadow of the Turrialba Volcano, like a mythical lost city from a storybook, lies a mysterious ancient city that was home to over 10,000 people who seemed to have mysteriously vanished just before the arrival of the Spanish in the 16th century. This area, known as Guayabo National Monument, is Costa Ricaโs most important archaeological site and its only named national monument. A guide will walk you through the park while explaining the findings of the excavations and the history of the people that once lived there. Another great activity is the Tropical Biking Tour at CATIE. This tour takes place in and around the plantations and botanical gardens of CATIE. The topography of the trails used on this tour is for all levels of bike riders and children over eight years old. As you go along, your naturalist guide will explain the great diversity of forest and fruit plantations, which can include coffee, cocoa, sugar cane, citrus, plantain, bananas, macadamia, pineapple, mangosteen, mango, avocado and many other exotic species from tropical countries all over the world. Thanks to the diversity in flowers and fruits, the plantation is also an ideal site for the observation of birds, mammals and some reptiles. The Canyoneering and Canopy Tour is another memorable activity availed today. Canyoning involves rappelling and descending cliffs and waterfalls within the canyon. Begin this exciting tour with an introduction of our guides and the equipment, as well as with a safety speech, to help you familiarise with the activity. Your guide will make sure you know the mechanisms and procedures for canyoning, ensuring you a safe and fun experience. You are off on a 2-3 hour adventure, rappelling down four waterfalls, zip lining down four canopy cables, and walking across a 40m hanging bridge โ all giving you an unforgettable adrenaline rush! The optional activities mentioned are not included.
Overnight in San Gerardo de Dota.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Standard = Suria Lodge or similar 3*
Superior = Trogรณn Lodge or similar 4*
Deluxe = Savegre Lodge or similar 5*
Day 7: Day 7: SAN GERARDO DE DOTA
Stop At: Hotel de Montaรฑa Suria, Main Road Copey, San Josรฉ, Copey, 11403, Costa Rica
Wake up and savour a tasty breakfast at the hotel. Spend a new day exploring the magnificent beauty of Costa Rica. Join an optional activity in San Gerardo de Dota or just wander around this area and admire the landscaped surroundings. San Gerardo de Dota is proudly hosting a large population of quetzal birds. And one of the most interesting options is to go out on an optional โquetzal questโ. This birdโs metallic green plumage, bright red breast, spikey head, and its incredible tail feathers make spotting a quetzal in flight a magical experience.
Overnight in San Gerardo de Dota.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Standard = Suria Lodge or similar 3*
Superior = Trogรณn Lodge or similar 4*
Deluxe = Savegre Lodge or similar 5*
Day 8: SAN GERARDO DE DOTA โ MANUEL ANTONIO (150km โ 3 hrs)
Stop At: Hotel Villabosque, 300 mts oeste de la entrada principal al, Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio, Provincia de Puntarenas, Quepos, 60601, Costa Rica
After indulging in a delicious breakfast, drive to the Central Pacific Coast down the Pan-American Highway to San Isidro de El General. Enjoy a beautiful drive, admiring the stunning surroundings, take the road to the South Pacific, and finally the coastal route will take you to the town of Quepos, just outside of Manuel Antonio National Park. Check in to your hotel and have the afternoon to enjoy the inspiring area.
Overnight in Manuel Antonio.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Standard = Villa Bosque or similar 3*
Superior = San Bada Hotel or similar 4*
Deluxe = Parador or similar 5*
Day 9: MANUEL ANTONIO NATIONAL PARK
Stop At: Hotel Villabosque, 300 mts oeste de la entrada principal al, Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio, Provincia de Puntarenas, Quepos, 60601, Costa Rica
Begin your day with a luscious breakfast and then, take the opportunity to visit the Manuel Antonio National Park on your own. The trail is flat, picturesque and loops through the park, making your course about two miles long. The park is a great place to take pictures or just to admire the impressive views. One of the highlights of this tour is that Manuel Antonio is home to three of the four existing tropical primates living in Costa Rica. Halfway through the hike, enjoy a leisurely stop at the world-famous โThird Beachโ. Take a rest on the soft sand or play in the waves. Throughout the hike, it is common to see sloths, birds and reptiles as well as admire wild orchids, butterflies and tropical vegetation. The entrance fee to the Manuel Antonio National Park is not included.
Overnight in Manuel Antonio.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Standard = Villa Bosque or similar 3*
Superior = San Bada Hotel or similar 4*
Deluxe = Parador or similar 5*
Day 10: MANUEL ANTONIO โ DEPART SAN JOSE (160km โ 3 hrs)
Stop At: Juan Santamarรญa International Airport, Alajuela Province, Alajuela, Costa Rica
Enjoy a tasty breakfast and, at the appropriate time, drive from Manuel Antonio to the airport for your flight back home. Drop off your car at the car rental office and take a shuttle transfer to the airport.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 1: ARRIVAL SAN JOSE
Stop At: Juan Santamarรญa International Airport, Alajuela Province, Alajuela, Costa Rica
Upon arrival to San Jose, the meet and greet services at Juan Santamaria International Airport will direct you to your transport. You will be transferred to the selected hotel in San Jose for your first night in Costa Rica.
Overnight in San Jose.
Duration: 12 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Standard=Holiday Inn Express Forum/similar 3*
Superior=H. Inn Escazu/similar 4*
Deluxe=Real Intercontinental/similar 5*
Day 2: SAN JOSE โ PUERTO VIEJO DE TALAMANCA (215km โ 5 hrs)
Stop At: Villas Del Caribe, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, 70403, Costa Rica
Begin your day with a delicious breakfast at the hotel. Afterwards, a representative of the car rental company will meet you in the hotel lobby to give you the rental car you will be using for your trip. Drive yourself towards the beautiful Puerto Viejo, passing through Braulio Carrillo National Park and its rainforest and admiring the spectacular mountain scenery, as well as the quaint villages of Costa Rica Caribbean region. Arrive at your hotel in the afternoon and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure to explore the surroundings on your own or join an optional activity like a Horseback riding session. Meet your experienced guide, a great horse lover with whom you will share this wonderful experience. Once assigned to a horse, you are ready to ride towards Punta Uva to enjoy a beautiful stroll along the shores of the Caribbean Sea and reach the estuaries of Punta Uva River. Afterwards, begin returning along the paths of the wetland, an ideal time to learn about the different species of animals and plants encountered on your way. And if horseback riding is not your cup of tea, enjoy a memorable Canopy Tour. This consists of 9 aerial platforms and 13 ground platforms, with a total of 2,760 m of cable. The guide will teach you about the flora and fauna of the primary forest, including its use by the indigenous people. It is a great way to indulge in the Southern Caribbean coastal experience. The Canopy Tour and Horseback Riding are not included.
Overnight in Puerto Viejo.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Standard = Villas del Caribe or similar 3*
Superior = Cariblue or similar 4*
Deluxe = Le Cameleon or similar 5*
Day 3: CAHUITA NATIONAL PARK
Stop At: Villas Del Caribe, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, 70403, Costa Rica
Indulge in a flavorous breakfast at your hotel and enjoy the day at leisure, exploring on your own or participating in an optional activity, such as snorkelling and hiking through the nearby Cahuita National Park. This is the most important coral reef of Costa Rica. Full of sea life, be prepared to see many different species of coral, an abundance of tropical fish, sharks, eels, sea urchins, shellfish, crustaceans, algae, sea turtles, and more. After discovering the beauty of the underwater world, you can hike through Cahuita National Park, with the possibility of observing various types of snakes, sloths, white-faced and howler monkeys, anteaters, armadillos, and many others. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure relaxing or participating in an optional activity. If you didnยดt adventure yourself into joining the exciting Canopy Tour or the relaxing Horseback Riding experience, today you have another chance! The optional activities mentioned, as well as snorkelling and hiking through Cahuita National Park are not included.
Overnight in Puerto Viejo.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Standard = Villas del Caribe or similar 3*
Superior = Cariblue or similar 4*
Deluxe = Le Cameleon or similar 5*
Day 4: PUERTO VIEJO โ TURRIABLA (180km โ 4 hrs)
Stop At: Villa Florencia Hotel, 600 meters north of La Susanita, Provincia de Cartago, Turrialba, Costa Rica
Start the day with a rich breakfast at your hotel. Then, drive to the village of Turrialba. Enjoy a four-hour journey and have the rest of the day at leisure. Explore the mesmerising surroundings or just relax, luxuriating in the hotel facilities. Unwind and prepare yourself for an optional rafting adventure down the River Pacuare or a memorable river canyoning experience tomorrow.
Overnight in Turrialba.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Standard = Villa Florencia or similar 3*
Superior = Guayabo Lodge or similar 3.5*
Deluxe = Casa Turire or similar 5*
Day 5: PACUARE RIVER
Stop At: Villa Florencia Hotel, 600 meters north of La Susanita, Provincia de Cartago, Turrialba, Costa Rica
Have a nice breakfast to make sure your energy reserves are high for todayโs adventurous outing. Adventure in the optional Pacuare white-water rafting experience, keeping in mind that this considered one of the best rafting rivers in Costa Rica! Feel the adrenaline rush as you paddle through the thrill of the rapids, and observe the natural beauty that surrounds you, admiring the paradisiacal cascading waterfalls and a variety of tropical flora and fauna. The Pacuare white-water rafting experience is not included.
Overnight in Turrialba.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Standard = Villa Florencia or similar 3*
Superior = Guayabo Lodge or similar 3.5*
Deluxe = Casa Turire or similar 5*
Day 6: TURRIABLA โ SAN GERARDO DE DOTA (120km โ 3 hrs)
Stop At: Hotel de Montaรฑa Suria, Main Road Copey, San Josรฉ, Copey, 11403, Costa Rica
After a delectable breakfast at your designated hotel, drive yourself to San Gerardo de Dota, in the Los Quetzales National Park, a cloud forest reserve where the iconic quetzal bird lives. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure to explore the area on your own or join an optional activity. Visiting the Guayabo Monument is a fantastic choice. Veiled in the shadow of the Turrialba Volcano, like a mythical lost city from a storybook, lies a mysterious ancient city that was home to over 10,000 people who seemed to have mysteriously vanished just before the arrival of the Spanish in the 16th century. This area, known as Guayabo National Monument, is Costa Ricaโs most important archaeological site and its only named national monument. A guide will walk you through the park while explaining the findings of the excavations and the history of the people that once lived there. Another great activity is the Tropical Biking Tour at CATIE. This tour takes place in and around the plantations and botanical gardens of CATIE. The topography of the trails used on this tour is for all levels of bike riders and children over eight years old. As you go along, your naturalist guide will explain the great diversity of forest and fruit plantations, which can include coffee, cocoa, sugar cane, citrus, plantain, bananas, macadamia, pineapple, mangosteen, mango, avocado and many other exotic species from tropical countries all over the world. Thanks to the diversity in flowers and fruits, the plantation is also an ideal site for the observation of birds, mammals and some reptiles. The Canyoneering and Canopy Tour is another memorable activity availed today. Canyoning involves rappelling and descending cliffs and waterfalls within the canyon. Begin this exciting tour with an introduction of our guides and the equipment, as well as with a safety speech, to help you familiarise with the activity. Your guide will make sure you know the mechanisms and procedures for canyoning, ensuring you a safe and fun experience. You are off on a 2-3 hour adventure, rappelling down four waterfalls, zip lining down four canopy cables, and walking across a 40m hanging bridge โ all giving you an unforgettable adrenaline rush! The optional activities mentioned are not included.
Overnight in San Gerardo de Dota.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Standard = Suria Lodge or similar 3*
Superior = Trogรณn Lodge or similar 4*
Deluxe = Savegre Lodge or similar 5*
Day 7: Day 7: SAN GERARDO DE DOTA
Stop At: Hotel de Montaรฑa Suria, Main Road Copey, San Josรฉ, Copey, 11403, Costa Rica
Wake up and savour a tasty breakfast at the hotel. Spend a new day exploring the magnificent beauty of Costa Rica. Join an optional activity in San Gerardo de Dota or just wander around this area and admire the landscaped surroundings. San Gerardo de Dota is proudly hosting a large population of quetzal birds. And one of the most interesting options is to go out on an optional โquetzal questโ. This birdโs metallic green plumage, bright red breast, spikey head, and its incredible tail feathers make spotting a quetzal in flight a magical experience.
Overnight in San Gerardo de Dota.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Standard = Suria Lodge or similar 3*
Superior = Trogรณn Lodge or similar 4*
Deluxe = Savegre Lodge or similar 5*
Day 8: SAN GERARDO DE DOTA โ MANUEL ANTONIO (150km โ 3 hrs)
Stop At: Hotel Villabosque, 300 mts oeste de la entrada principal al, Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio, Provincia de Puntarenas, Quepos, 60601, Costa Rica
After indulging in a delicious breakfast, drive to the Central Pacific Coast down the Pan-American Highway to San Isidro de El General. Enjoy a beautiful drive, admiring the stunning surroundings, take the road to the South Pacific, and finally the coastal route will take you to the town of Quepos, just outside of Manuel Antonio National Park. Check in to your hotel and have the afternoon to enjoy the inspiring area.
Overnight in Manuel Antonio.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Standard = Villa Bosque or similar 3*
Superior = San Bada Hotel or similar 4*
Deluxe = Parador or similar 5*
Day 9: MANUEL ANTONIO NATIONAL PARK
Stop At: Hotel Villabosque, 300 mts oeste de la entrada principal al, Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio, Provincia de Puntarenas, Quepos, 60601, Costa Rica
Begin your day with a luscious breakfast and then, take the opportunity to visit the Manuel Antonio National Park on your own. The trail is flat, picturesque and loops through the park, making your course about two miles long. The park is a great place to take pictures or just to admire the impressive views. One of the highlights of this tour is that Manuel Antonio is home to three of the four existing tropical primates living in Costa Rica. Halfway through the hike, enjoy a leisurely stop at the world-famous โThird Beachโ. Take a rest on the soft sand or play in the waves. Throughout the hike, it is common to see sloths, birds and reptiles as well as admire wild orchids, butterflies and tropical vegetation. The entrance fee to the Manuel Antonio National Park is not included.
Overnight in Manuel Antonio.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Standard = Villa Bosque or similar 3*
Superior = San Bada Hotel or similar 4*
Deluxe = Parador or similar 5*
Day 10: MANUEL ANTONIO โ DEPART SAN JOSE (160km โ 3 hrs)
Stop At: Juan Santamarรญa International Airport, Alajuela Province, Alajuela, Costa Rica
Enjoy a tasty breakfast and, at the appropriate time, drive from Manuel Antonio to the airport for your flight back home. Drop off your car at the car rental office and take a shuttle transfer to the airport.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
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