About this trip
This eleven-day self-drive takes you across Costa Rica, from Caribbean coast to Pacific shore, with the country's natural highlights strung along the way.
You're behind the wheel for most of it, moving between volcano country, dense jungle and beach towns at your own pace, with each stop offering a different side of the landscape.
It suits travellers who want to see a lot of Costa Rica's variety — volcanic, jungle, coastal — without being tied to a group schedule.
What you'll do
- Soak in hot springs with views of Arenal volcano
- Explore the jungle waterways of Tortuguero
- Unwind on the beaches of Tamarindo
- Spend time on the Caribbean coast
- Self-drive and self-guided — you cover the distances yourself, at your own pace
- Suits families and those wanting flexibility over a fixed group itinerary
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Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in San Jose · 20 Jul – 21 Jul
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