For the strongly independent traveler or for those in a rather exploring mood, self-drive packages are the ideal trip in Costa Rica. While Costa Rica is not necessarily famous for its paved roads, you don't have to worry about anything. Rent a 4X4 and go wild, making your own schedule and exploring the country one mile at a time. Your car will be well-equipped to handle dirt roads, should you choose to get off the beaten asphalt.
Towering over the rest of the countryside at 5,437 feet, its stunning symmetrical shape, fiery eruptions, and wide range of outdoor activities have made Arenal Volcano one of Costa Rica's must see destinations.
Enjoy hiking, canopy tours, horseback riding, or a dip in the exquisite serenety of the Tabacon Hot Springs.
Our customizable itinteraries allow you to combine Arenal with Costa Rica's other exciting destinations, choose from excellent accommodations with spectacular views, and modify length of stay, transportation options, and planned activities.
Towering over the rest of the countryside at 5,437 feet, its stunning symmetrical shape, fiery eruptions, and wide range of outdoor activities have made Arenal Volcano one of Costa Rica's must see destinations.
Located along Costa Rica's northwestern Pacific coastline, Guanacaste Province boasts 100 miles of exquisite beaches with accommodations ranging from full service resorts with golf, tennis and fitness clubs, to hideaway boutiques where lush gardens and the sound of the surf are the major attractions. The climate throughout this region is hot and dry for from December through April, but even during the rainy season a short shower will frequently give way to clear skies and glorious sunshine.
We recommend at least 3 nights in the Guanacaste Beaches, and our customizable itinteraries allow you to combine Arenal with Costa Rica's other exciting destinations, choose from excellent accommodations, and modify your length of stay, transportation options, and planned activities.
Located along Costa Rica's northwestern Pacific coastline, Guanacaste Province boasts 100 miles of exquisite beaches with accommodations ranging from full service resorts with golf, tennis and fitness clubs, to hideaway boutiques where lush gardens and the sound of the surf are the major attractions.
The Monteverde Cloud Forest is one of the most extraordinary and important nature reserves in the world. With thousands of species of animals, birds, and plants, including over 300 types of orchids alone, this fantasy land for nature lovers covers more than 26,000 acres that supports a massive diversity of plant and animal life, and an inexhaustible variety of outdoor activities.
We recommend at least two nights here, but you'll be able to customize your stay, choice of handpicked hotels, transportation options and even planned activities in the booking process. And Monteverde Cloud Forest can be linked with many of Costa Ricas other great locatioons and natural wonders.
The Monteverde Cloud Forest is one of the most extraordinary and important nature reserves in the world.
The lush rainforest and translucent shoreline have helped to make Manuel Antonio and nearby Quepos immensely popular destinations for sportsmen, outdoor enthusiasts, and animal lovers from the world over.
Manuel Antonio is the most visited National Park in Costa Rica, and this area may have more to do than almost anywhere in Costa Rica. Excellent accommodations, and felxible itineraries that allow you to customize your vacation preferences, make Manuel Antonio a great choice that can be linked with other lncredible Costa Rican destinations.
The lush rainforest and translucent shoreline have helped to make Manuel Antonio and nearby Quepos immensely popular destinations for sportsmen, outdoor enthusiasts, and animal lovers from the world over.
A popular destination with international surfers, the Jaco Beach Vicinity enjoys a very active nightlife, and a full range of accommodation options. Immensely popular with foreign tourists Playa Jaco is nearly 2 miles long and the beaches to the north (Herradura) and the south (Hermosa) have some of the most stunningly beautiful panoramic views in all of Costa Rica.
Our flexible itineraries make it possible to link Jaco Beach Vicinity with many of Costa Rica's most fascinating destinations.
A popular destination with international surfers, the Jaco Beach Vicinity enjoys a very active nightlife, and a full range of accommodation options.
Nosara-Samara is an ideal destination for independent travelers, and nature enthusiasts, seeking long stretches of stunning and nearly deserted beaches. This area has excellent swimming, comfortable accommodations, and a very laid back atmosphere. In Nosara, quaint hotels hide among the stands of trees and beautiful garden, while Samara is a picturesque resort town, with a traditional fishing and farming community. The keyword in here is relaxation,and the most popular activities are swimming, surfing, pleasant walks, or runs on the beach.
Nosara-Samara is a great place to unwind, and can be linked with any of Costa Rica's nearby beach destinations, or spectacular natural wonders.
Nosara-Samara is an ideal destination for independent travelers, and nature enthusiasts, seeking long stretches of stunning and nearly deserted beaches.
The Central Valley North is the gateway to many of Costa Rica's most exciting destinations. It's a spectacular way to start your Costa Rican experience, and have an intimate encounter with nature, or be pampered at one of its enchanting forest lodges. Activities include hiking the nature trails of the Los Angeles Biological Reserve and the Villablanca Cloud Forest, bird watching, and canopy tours.
A favorite for honeymooners, and romantic getaways, the elegant forest lodges here provide excellent sevices in an environment that is designed to maximize your experience of the pristine suroundings. It's convenient proximity to San Jose, and our flexible itineraries makes it easy to link the Central Valley North with other phenomenol Costa Rican destinations.
The Central Valley North is the gateway to many of Costa Rica's most exciting destinations.
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Most Popular self-drive Itineraries:
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Car Rental - Arenal - Manuel Antonio - San Jose.
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· Flight in and out of San Jose
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Assistance at the airport
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Car Rental for 6 days
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2 nights in Arenal
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3 nights in Manuel Antonio
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1 night in San Jose
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Daily breakfast (most hotels)
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All Hotel Taxes
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Drive to your seclude hotel in Jaco Beach, continue to Manuel Antonio area, drop your car and fly to Osa Peninsula.
Included:
· Flight in and out of San Jose
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Assistance at the airport
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Car Rental for 4 days (Pick up: San Jose Arpt - Drop off: Manuel Antonio)
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2 nights in Jaco Beach
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2 nights in Manuel Antonio
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Flight Quepos to Osa Peninsula
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3 nights at Lapa Rios in Osa Peninsula with meals and tours
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Flight Osa Peninsula to San Jose
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Private Car Airport to hotel in San Jose
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1 night in San Jose
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Private Car Hotel to Aiport in San Jose
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Daily breakfast (most hotels)
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Hotel taxes
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Car Rental - Arenal - Guanacaste Beaches.
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· Flights into San Jose and out of Liberia
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Car Rental for 7 days
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3 nights in Arenal
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4 nights in Guanacaste Beaches
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Daily breakfast (most hotels)
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Hotel Taxes
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Car Rental - San Jose - Jaco Beach - Quepos/Manuel Antonio National Park - Forest Lodge 'Home of Quetzal'.
Included:
· Flight in and out of San Jose
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Assistance at the International Arpt
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Car Rental
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1 night in San Jose
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3 nights in Jaco Beach
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3 nights in Quepos
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2 nights at a Forest Lodge in the Central Valley
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Daily breakfast (most hotels)
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Hotel Taxes
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Drive to Arenal Volcano, Jaco Beach and vicinity and Manuel Antonio.
Included:
· Flight in and out of San Jose
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Assistance at the airport
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Car Rental for 8 days
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2 nights in Arenal Volcano
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3 nights in Jaco Beach
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3 nights in Manuel Antonio
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Daily breakfast (most hotels)
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Hotel Taxes
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Car Rental - Arenal Volcano - Monteverde Cloud Forest - San Jose.
Included:
· Flight in and out of San Jose
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Car Rental for 6 days (Pick up and Drop off: San Jose Apto)
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3 nights in Arenal
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2 nights in Monteverde
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1 night in San Jose
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Breakfast Daily (most hotels)
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Hotel taxes
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Car Rental - San Jose - Arenal - Monteverde - Guanacaste Beaches.
Included:
· Flight into San Jose and out of Liberia
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Assistance at the airport
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Car Rental for 8 days
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1 night in San Jose
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2 nights in Arenal
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2 nights in Monteverde
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3 nights in Guanacaste Beaches
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Daily breakfast (most hotels)
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All Hotel Taxes
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Car Rental - Arenal Volcano - Monteverde Cloud Forest - Jaco Beach - San Jose.
Included:
· Flight in and out of San Jose
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Car Rental for 9 days (Pick up and Drop off: San Jose Arpt)
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3 nights in Arenal
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2 nights in Monteverde Cloud Forest
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3 nights in Jaco
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1 night in San Jose
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Breakfast Daily (most hotels)
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Hotel taxes
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Car Rental - Arenal Volcano - Monteverde Cloud Forest - Manuel Antonio National Park - San Jose.
Included:
· Flight in and out of San Jose
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Car Rental
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2 nights in Arenal Volcano
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2 nights in Monteverde Cloud Forest
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3 nights in Quepos/Manuel Antonio National Park
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1 night in San Jose
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Breakfast Daily (most hotels)
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Hotel taxes
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Car Rental - San Jose - Arenal Volcano - Monteverde Cloud Forest - Nosara/Samara. OPERATES FROM DECEMBER TO APRIL ONLY.
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· Flight into San Jose and out of Liberia
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Car Rental for 8 days (Pick up: San Jose Apto - Drop off: Liberia Apto)
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3 nights in Arenal
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2 nights in Monteverde
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3 nights in Nosara/Samara
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Daily breakfast (most hotels)
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Hotel Taxes
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Operates from December to April only.
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Car Rental - Arenal - Nosara-Samara - Guanacaste Beach. OPERATES FROM DECEMBER TO APRIL ONLY.
Included:
· Flight into San Jose and out of Liberia
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Car Rental
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2 nights in Arenal
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3 nights in Nosara-Samara
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3 nights in Guanacaste Beach
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Breakfast Daily (most hotels)
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Hotel taxes
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Operates from December to April only.
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Rental Car - Arenal - Jaco Beach - San Jose.
Included:
· Flight in and out of San Jose
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Car Rental for 6 days (Pick up and Drop off: San Jose Apto)
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2 nights in Arenal
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3 nights in Jaco
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1 night in San Jose
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Breakfast Daily (most hotels)
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Hotel taxes
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Drive to a Cloud Forest Lodge 'Home of Quetzal', then to Quepos/Manuel Antonio Park and finally to Sierpe (car rental drop off), where you will take a boat towards Osa Peninsula. Return to San Jose by air.
Included:
· Flight in and out of San Jose
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Airport Assistance
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Car Rental for 6 days (Pick up: San Jose Arpt - Drop off: Sierpe)
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2 nights in a Forest Lodge 'Home of Quetzal'
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2 nights in Quepos
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Boat Sierpe to Osa Peninsula
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3 nights in Osa Peninsula with meals and tours
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Flight Osa to San Jose
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Private Car Airport to Hotel in San Jose
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1 night in San Jose
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Private Car Hotel to Airport in San Jose
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Daily breakfast (most hotels)
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Hotel Taxes
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Car Rental - Central Valley North - Sarapiqui Rain Forest - Arenal Volcano - Jaco Beach - San Jose.
Included:
· Flight in and out of San Jose
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Car Rental for 11 days (Pick up and Drop off: San Jose Arpt)
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2 nights in Central Valley - North
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2 nights in Sarapiqui
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2 nights in Arenal
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3 nights in Jaco Beach
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1 night in San Jose
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Breakfast Daily (most hotels)
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Hotel taxes
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