Romantic Adventure in Costa Rica, Self-Drive (On Request)
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Romantic Adventure in Costa Rica, Self-Drive (On Request)

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Created: Saturday, December 13, 2025
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2.701 €
Based on 2 adults
Created: Saturday, December 13, 2025
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Enjoy the highlights of Costa Rica on this eight-day itinerary, including wonderful sceneries to celebrate love: rainforests, volcanoes, romantic getaways, tropical jungles and pristine beaches. This is a country of great natural beauty and every destination has something unique to offer. Costa Rica really is a nature paradise for lovers.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Pacuare River & Jungle: The Pacuare River has earned worldwide acclaim for its eighteen miles of class III and class IV rapids, and some of the most beautiful scenery in all of Costa Rica. Enjoy a perfect stay on a secluded luxury eco-hotel situated on the banks of the Pacuare River, an unparalleled location, with its vibrant nature, offers a scenic backdrop to adventure, romance and wellness.

Arenal: Prior to December 2010 the Arenal Volcano was one of the ten most active volcanoes in the world and it was a truly majestic sight. Today there are no lava eruptions, but you can still see smoke/ash spew out of the top of the volcano. Find the balance between mind, body and spirit surrounded by nature thanks to the lush jungle and the imposing Arenal Volcano. La Fortuna area is recognized worldwide for being one of the most prominent wellness tourism destinations in the world.

Manuel Antonio: Manuel Antonio is a small Oceanside village with plenty of great places to stay tucked into nature. Famous for its national park, this tiny yet bustling town is located off Costa Rica's central Pacific coast. The region is a treasure for biodiversity, attracting nature-buffs, eco-travellers and adventure-seekers alike.

Day 1: ARRIVAL SAN JOSE (18km – 30min)

Welcome to Costa Rica. A local representative will greet you and assist you at the airport. Private transfer from the airport to the hotel in San Jose. Check-in at the hotel and then enjoy leisure time to refresh, relax and get comfortable at your hotel room. Explore by your own the city and its surroundings. 

Overnight at San Jose.

Day 2: SAN JOSE – PACUARE (120km – 3hrs)

Early check-out from the hotel. Around 7:00 am a local representative will pick you up at the hotel lobby and take you on a shared transfer to your next destination: the exciting Pacuare River. Breakfast on the way. Arrival to the Operations Centre and after basic safety training on the riverbank, you'll embark on an exciting 1.5-hour river rafting trip over class II-III rapids to the Lodge. Upon arrival, around noon, check-in at the Lodge in Pacuare, enjoy lunch and get comfortable at your room. Free time to discover the natural surroundings. At night, dinner included. 

Overnight in Pacuare.

Day 3: PACUARE

Breakfast at the Lodge. Leisure day to explore the nature trails of the Lodge, enjoy some birdwatching in the morning, learning about sustainability practices, enjoy the Lodge facilities and fall in love with nature. Lunch and dinner included. 

Overnight in Pacuare.

Day 4: PACUARE – ARENAL (180km – 4hrs) / CAR HIRE DELIVERY

Breakfast at the Lodge. After breakfast, check-out and depart by raft for a fun-filled day of white-water rafting (approx. 3.5 hours over class III-IV rapids) on the Pacuare River’s most impressive section. You’ll float through lush canyons past pristine rainforest, crystalline waterfalls, and an array of tropical birds. A deli-style lunch will be served on the riverbank along the way, and you’ll be able to change into dry clothes at a private facility. Then a local car rental representative will meet you at the restaurant and deliver you the rented vehicle and all the information regarding the contract. Afterwards, self-drive to your next destination: La Fortuna de San Carlos, home of the wonderful Arenal Volcano. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel in Arenal. Enjoy free time to relax at the resort facilities.

Overnight in Arenal.

Day 5: ARENAL

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy leisure time to simply relax at the thermal hot springs of the hotel or explore Arenal region on your own. 

Overnight in Arenal.

Day 6: ARENAL – MANUEL ANTONIO (230km – 5hrs)

Breakfast at the hotel & check-out. At a convenient time, self-drive to Manuel Antonio beach, located in the Central Pacific Coast. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel in Manuel Antonio and relax at the hotel facilities or the beach.

Overnight in Manuel Antonio.

Day 7: MANUEL ANTONIO

Breakfast at the hotel and leisure day to enjoy the beach or go to explore the natural treasures of Manuel Antonio National Park on your own. 

Overnight in Manuel Antonio.

Day 8: DEPARTURE MANUEL ANTONIO (155km – 4.5hrs) / CAR HIRE DROP-OFF

Breakfast at the hotel and check-out. At a convenient time, self-drive to the office of the Car Rental Company to return the vehicle, then, a shared shuttle will take you to Juan Santamaria International Airport to take your flight back home. 

Comfortable and light and quick dry clothing is the most suitable for travelling in Costa Rica. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or skimpy clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Sun protection, sunglasses, tennis shoes, hiking shoes, sandals, sweater, raincoat or jacket, bathing suit, a hat or cap and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay. All drivers must carry their current driver's license. All drivers must carry an international personal credit card (Visa, MC, Diners Club, and AMEX).

Remarks:

Does not include:

* Tips.

* Personal expenses.

* No other services not specified in the previous section.

* We inform you that in some countries there is a local tax known as "stay tax", "municipal tax", "tourist tax" (or similar denomination) that is not included in the price of the reservation and must be paid directly by each guest at the corresponding establishment and / or airport. Keep in mind that these taxes can change over time, therefore, it is necessary to check if the country of destination charges this type of tax and the current amount to be paid.



Very important:

* This document, obtained by the User through Compositor Panavisión Tours, does not constitute a confirmation of reservation or a firm reservation of any of the travel services described therein. Such confirmation will only be obtained when Panavisión Tours receives the total price of the reservation through the retail agency selected by the User among those associated with Compositor Panavisión.


* The booking of tourist services and product purchases contained in this document will be governed by the specific contractual conditions with which they have been offered and by the General Conditions applicable to travel services and products sold by Panavisión Tours that are published on this website, a copy of which is attached to this document.


* The confirmation of the reservation obtained by the User through the Composer Panavisión Tours www.panavision-tours.com or www.panavision-tours.es is also subject to availability at the time the User makes his payment for places in the means of transport, accommodation , or any type of service selected within the tariff selected or used for the offer.


* The final price obtained in the document generated through Compositor Panavisión Tours www.panavision-tours.com or www.panavision-tours.es may be subject to change at the time of requesting and confirming the reservation as a result of the companies' dynamic pricing policy aerial.


* Likewise, the final price is always conditioned to currency fluctuation, fuel price, taxes and tourist surcharges for airports, accommodation, airline tickets, maintenance services, visas and in general all those that apply to the services included in the travel, which may justify a price change, even after the reservation is confirmed under the terms and limits set by law.


* Confirmed the reservation, cancellation fees will be applied to those services that have previously been indicated in the reservation process, which are "Non-Refundable".


* This trip may not be suitable for people with reduced mobility. Check with your agency about its suitability based on your personal needs.


* We inform you that in some countries there is a local tax known as "stay tax", "municipal tax", "tourist tax" (or similar denomination) that is not included in the price of the reservation and must be paid directly by each guest at the corresponding establishment and / or airport. Keep in mind that these taxes can change over time, therefore, it is necessary to check if the country of destination charges this type of tax and the current amount to be paid.


* Group reservations are considered to be those reservations or blocks made by the agency of 5 rooms or more under the same or several locators with the same creation date, or made on different dates and the dates of stay of the reservations coincide on several of the days or at all. Therefore, in these situations, the wholesaler reserves the right not to accept said reservations, having to confirm the price and availability of said places expressly by it and after the quotation of places and prices through the department of groups.


* In the case of making the reservation, the rates do not allow modifications. You must cancel and make a new reservation. Cancellation expenses according to rate conditions.



INCLUSION INSURANCE IN COMBINED TRAVEL RESERVATIONS


With regard to our inclusion insurance, said insurance exclusively includes those people who have their residence and origin of the trip in Spain or Portugal.


CHAPTER I (Obligations of information and content of the combined travel contract), Article 153 (Pre-contractual information), point 1, section H:


"1. Before the traveler is bound by any package travel contract or corresponding offer, the organizer, and also the retailer, when the package is sold through the latter, will provide the traveler with the form with the standard information regarding to the package trip that appears in annex II, A or B, as well as the following information that is applicable to the package trip:

"h) Information on the subscription of an optional insurance that covers the expenses originated in the event that the traveler decides to terminate the contract or the expenses of assistance, including those of repatriation, in case of accident, illness or death."



Said section refers to the obligation to inform the client of the possibility of contracting insurance, not to the obligation to include insurance on the trip, that is, the client has the power (option) to contract insurance with the agency or not. . The agency has the obligation to inform that it is recommended that the client take out insurance that includes, at least, issues such as repatriation,... which is basically inclusion insurance.


Once the agency informs the client about the recommendation to contract insurance for the trip, it is the client who can contract insurance with the agency, or contract it directly with whoever they want.



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TOUR GUIDE: 

  • Operated with English- and Spanish-speaking guide during the activities (Day 2, 4)*

*Please note you will be accompanied by local guides for the activities only. There is no guarantee that you will be part of a group, or part of the same group during the tour.

ACCOMMODATION:

  • 7 nights’ accommodation 

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1 San Jose:

Superior Hotel Category: Hotel Grano de Oro or similar 4*

Day 2-3 Pacuare:

Superior Hotel Category: Pacuare Lodge or similar 4*

Day 4-5 Arenal:

Superior Hotel Category: Arenal Springs Resort & Spa or similar 4*

Day 6-7 Manuel Antonio:

Superior Hotel Category: Parador Resort & Spa or similar 4*

CAR RENTAL OPTIONS

Car Group A = Daihatsu Bego or similar 

MEALS:

  • 7 Breakfasts 
  • 3 Lunches (Day 2-4)
  • 2 Dinners (Day 2-3)

TRANSPORT:

  • Arrival private transfers from Juan Santamaria International Airport (Day 1)
  • Shared transfers between areas as per itinerary (except during self-drive part)
  • Shared shuttle from Car Rental Company to Juan Santamaria International Airport (Day 8)

ENTRANCE FEES AND ACTIVITIES: 

  • All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: guided white water rafting Pacuare Lodge Class II-III (Day 2); guided white water rafting Pacuare Lodge Class IV (Day 4)

OTHER: 

  • Meet & Greet 
  • Hotel Taxes

CAR HIRE: 

  • 4x4 Car rental from Day 4-8 
  • Car delivery (Day 4)
  • Car drop-off at Car Rental Company (Day 8)
  • GPS
  • Additional driver 
  • Daily Basic Insurance
Excluded
  • Services not mentioned in the itinerary
  • International and Domestic flights
  • Departure taxes
  • Visa fees 
  • Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the programme
  • Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, camera/video camera fee (if any)
  • Optional tours and activities
  • Porterage and gratuities  
  • Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.

NOT INCLUDED IN CAR HIRE

  • Car Rental Full Insurance 
  • Deductible deposit: A deposit will be requested on the customer's credit card, as a guarantee of the corresponding deductible payment and of the charges not contemplated in the voucher of the agency
  • Gasoline (the car must be returned with a full tank) 
  • Damage to a third party or to the hire vehicle due to negligence or inappropriate driving
  • Loss or damage to aerials, jack, safety triangles and vests, windscreen, wipers, petrol cap, luggage covers, or any other fixed or mobile component of the vehicle
  • Damage to the engine through negligence
  • Theft of the vehicle with keys left in the ignition
  • Damage caused to the vehicle or to persons through driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
  • Fines due to breaking traffic laws and regulations during the hire period are the responsibility of the driver of the vehicle. In the event of a fine being received, there will be an administration charge
  • Any extra equipment not mentioned as included 
Accommodation

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1 San Jose:

  • Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Grano de Oro or similar 4*

Day 2-3 Pacuare:

  • Superior Hotel Category = Pacuare Lodge or similar 4*

Day 4-5 Arenal:

  • Superior Hotel Category = Arenal Springs Resort & Spa or similar 4*

Day 6-7 Manuel Antonio:

  • Superior Hotel Category = Parador Resort & Spa or similar 4*

CAR RENTAL OPTIONS

  • Car Group A = Daihatsu Bego or similar