Essential Costa Rica - Package with Guanacaste, Self-drive
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Essential Costa Rica - Package with Guanacaste, Self-drive

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Oferta encontrada na data:: quinta-feira, 4 de junho de 2026
ID de referência: 49252398
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1.300 €
Baseado em 2 adultos
Oferta encontrada na data:: quinta-feira, 4 de junho de 2026
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Uncover essential Costa Rica during this 10-day exotic adventure. Beginning and ending in the capital, San Jose, this self-drive tour offers you the chance to discover different aspects of this emblematic destination. Visit the most predominant natural areas of Costa Rica, including Arenal Volcano National Park, and the cloud forest of Monteverde. Enjoy an unforgettable excursion in Tortuguero, in a shared shuttle and boat, and spend precious time in mesmerising Tamarindo, one of Costa Rica’s most famous beaches, indulging in the fun surf town atmosphere and getting closer to the inspiring local culture and adventurous spirit. During the trip, keep an eye out for a variety of animals and don’t forget to mingle with the friendly locals for an all-round experience. 

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS 

San Jose: Costa Rica’s vibrant capital city was founded in the mid-18th century, boasting great cultural and historical landmarks. Visit its museums, the European-inspired National Theatre, and stroll the charming alleys of its historic neighbourhoods.

Tortuguero: This park is home to the nesting grounds of the green sea turtles, offering spectacular beaches and fantastic opportunities to spot wild animals and birds.

Arenal: Admire one of the most beautiful volcanoes in the country and its mesmerising park, dotted with trails and rich in wildlife. 

Monteverde: Settled by American Quakers in the 1950s, this primary cloud forest is made out of six unique ‘life zones’, hosting many endangered species, as well as a variety of fascinating plants.

Tamarindo: This busy beach resort is great for a night out, surfing, and exploring the bustling restaurant scene.

Day 1: ARRIVAL SAN JOSE

Upon arrival to bustling San Jose, our representative will meet and greet you and then direct you to your transport, which will drop you off at your hotel in San Jose for your the night in Costa Rica.

  • Overnight in San Jose.

Day 2: SAN JOSE – TORTUGUERO (135km – 4 hrs by road / 2 hrs by boat)

Your day begins early with a morning departure, travelling by bus through the Braulio Carrillo National Park towards the Caribbean plains to enjoy the spectacular mountain scenery and quaint villages. Indulge in a tasty breakfast en route and continue through the jungle by boat, cruising the rivers and canals of Tortuguero National Park. Arrive at your eco-lodge and enjoy a tasty lunch. Board the boat again for a visit to Tortuguero village, where you will get to walk around town, stroll along the beach, and experience the locals’ way of living. During the turtle hatching season, we will look for the baby turtles trying to find their way down to the ocean. Nesting is from July to September and hatching from September to December. Enjoy the rest of the day relaxing at the hotel, surrounded by the beautiful tropical forest and wildlife. Lunch and dinner included

  • Overnight in Tortuguero.

Day 3: TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK

Today you will have some free time to relax by the pool and experience the Tortuguero National Park on a three-hour trip. Observe over 350 protected species of birds, monkeys, crocodiles, and sloths, as well as lush vegetation. During the July to September season, you can join an optional late night turtle nesting tour, purchasable directly at the lodge. Lunch and dinner included

  • Overnight in Tortuguero.

Day 4: TORTUGUERO – ARENAL (210km – 5 hrs by road / 2 hrs by boat)

Early in the morning depart by boat back to Guapiles. From there, take the ground transportation to the restaurant for lunch. After a nice meal, a representative of the car rental company will meet you at the restaurant to give you the rental car you will be using for the rest of the trip. Then you can drive yourself to the Arenal area and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure to explore on your own.

  • Overnight in Arenal.

Day 5: ARENAL VOLCANO NATIONAL PARK

After breakfast, you will have the opportunity to visit the Arenal Volcano National Park on your own. During the hike, enjoy the verdant landscapes and the backdrop of the now-dormant volcano as you keep a lookout for animals that live in this national park. You have the chance to see sloths, howler monkeys, and even anteaters, to name a few. The entrance fee to Arenal Volcano National Park is not included. Afterwards, enjoy the afternoon at leisure.

  • Overnight in Arenal

Day 6: ARENAL – MONTEVERDE (120km – 3 hrs)

Begin the day with an early breakfast. You can have the morning at leisure or start your journey early to Monteverde Cloud forest area. Admire the transition of the rainforest to the cloud forest where you will reach an altitude of 1,200 metres above sea level. Monteverde, located in the Puntarenas province, is a place of cloud forests and mist, coffee plantations, monkeys and friendly locals. The town of Santa Elena is small and quaint, filled with inviting restaurants and folksy artisan shops, while the nearby rainforest hosts a remarkable amount of biodiversity. Enjoy the day at leisure to explore on your own or participate in an exciting optional activity like the Selvatura Treetop Walkway guided tour, what includes a 3-hour hike along a network of trails and suspension bridges in the cloud forest of Monteverde. Be on the lookout for birds, monkeys, sloths, insects, and interesting plants of all shapes and sizes. The Selvatura Treetop Walkway guided tour takes you through and above the rainforest. A series of eight suspension bridges, connected by trails for a total 3 km in length, provides a bird’s-eye view of the rainforest canopy! 

If adventure is not something you are interested in, join the interesting Don Juan Coffee Tour to understand Costa Rica´s coffee, chocolate and sugar cane production (with the emphasis on coffee!). The tour offers an interesting opportunity to learn about coffee and its production as well as to get close to the fascinating Costa Rican folklore

The optional tours are not included

  • Overnight in Monteverde.

Day 7: MONTEVERDE

After a nourishing breakfast at the hotel, you can enjoy a hike through the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. Founded in 1972, the Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve is world-famous for its outstanding biodiversity, conservation actions and contributions, as well as scientific research. The reserve is home to 2.5% of the world’s biodiversity, and it is one of the most important private reserves, not just in Costa Rica but the world. It hosts hundreds of species of mammals, birds, butterflies, amphibians, reptiles, insects and arachnids, as well as a large variety of flora, such as mosses, vines or the autochthonous trees of the cloud forest. Entrance to Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve is not included. You can enhance today´s experience by joining one of the memorable tours you missed yesterday. Whether you choose to explore the cloud forest during the Selvatura Treetop Walkway guided tour, or you prefer getting closer to the fascinating Costa Rican culture while on the Don Juan Coffee tour, your day will be unforgettable. Selvatura Treetop Walkaway and Don Juan Coffee tours are not included.

  • Overnight in Monteverde.

Day 8: MONTEVERDE – PACIFIC COAST (190km – 4 hrs)

Savour a delectable breakfast and start your journey to the upbeat beach town of Tamarindo, located in the Guanacaste province. On arrival, take the rest of the day to enjoy the spectacular surrounding areas, scenic beach or the relaxing hotel facilities. 

  • Overnight in Pacific Coast.

Day 9: PACIFIC COAST

Tamarindo is a lively destination where you can have some fun, to enjoy the warm sun, and relax on the spectacular beach. If you are feeling adventurous, jump on a board and try your hand at surfing Tamarindo's famous waves. Have the day at leisure to explore the area or relax at the hotel, enjoying the facilities. Surfing is not included.

  • Overnight in Pacific Coast.

Day 10: PACIFIC COAST – DEPART SAN JOSE (260km – 4.5hrs)

Indulge in a rich breakfast and, at the appropriate time, drive from Tamarindo to Juan Santamaria International Airport to catch your onward flight. Drop off your car the car rental office and then take a shuttle transfer to the airport.

  • Breakfast included.

Comfortable and light 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, a hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.

Observações:

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.


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* 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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ALOJAMIENTO:

  • 9 noches de alojamiento

COMIDAS:

  • 9 desayunos
  • 3 almuerzos los dias 2, 3, 4
  • 2 cenas los dias 2 y 3

TRANSPORTE:

  • Transporte compartido con aire acondicionado para trasladarte desde el Aeropuerto Juan Santamaría, hasta tu primer hotel a tu llegada.
  • Traslados compartidos por tierra y barco, ida y vuelta desde Tortuguero.
  • Transporte compartido con aire acondicionado para trasladarte desde las oficinas de la empresa de alquiler de coches en San José, hasta el aeropuerto Juan Santamaría a tu salida.

ALQUILER DE COCHE:

  • Coche del alquiler a partir del día 4
  • Kilometraje ilimitado
  • Impuestos locales aplicables (IVA)
  • Seguro sin franquicia
  • Cobertura de daños por colisión y robo (LDW)
  • Cobertura de responsabilidad civil suplementaria (SLC)
  • Servicio de asistencia en carretera
  • Coche de reemplazo en caso de accidente
  • Tarifa de combustible lleno/lleno
  • Segundo conductor
  • Cobertura por un importe máximo de 70.000 USD por ocupante o de 175.000 USD por accidente

VISITAS Y ACTIVIDADES:

  • Todas las actividades en Tortuguero, excepto la entrada al Parque Nacional Tortuguero y las actividades opcionales

OTROS: 

  • Servicio de bienvenida Meet and Greet el día 1
  • Impuestos hoteleros
Excluídos
  • Gastos de carácter personal, bebidas y comidas si no están explícitamente indicados en el programa.
  • Impuestos aeroportuarios
  • Servicio de porte de equipaje en el aeropuerto
  • Excursiones opcionales
  • Billetes de avión internacionales / nacionales o tasas de visado e impuestos locales
  • Propinas para conductores y guías
  • Entradas de actividades opcionales mencionadas en el itinerario

EL ALQUILER DE COCHES NO INCLUYE:

  • Daños a terceros o al vehículo alquilado por negligencia o conducción inapropiada.
  • Pérdida o daños a antenas, gato, triángulos y chalecos de seguridad, limpiaparabrisas, tapón del depósito de gasolina, cubiertas de equipaje o cualquier otro componente fijo o móvil del vehículo.
  • Daños en el motor por negligencia.
  • Robo del vehículo si las llaves se encontraban en el contacto en el momento del robo.
  • Daños causados al vehículo o a personas por conducir bajo la influencia del alcohol o las drogas.
  • Las multas por incumplimiento de las normas de tráfico durante el periodo de alquiler son responsabilidad del conductor del vehículo. En caso de recibir una multa se efectuará un recargo por gastos administrativos.
  • Cualquier equipo extra (GPS, silla para bebé, etc.)
  • Fianza de combustible de 100 USD; este monto se reembolsará al devolver el depósito lleno.
Alojamentos previstos

OPCIONES DE ALOJAMIENTO

Día 1 San José

  • Categoría Estándar = Holiday Inn Express Forum o 3* similar
  • Categoría Superior = Holiday Inn Escazu o 4* similar
  • Categoría Deluxe = Real Intercontinental o 5* similar

Día 2-3 Tortuguero

  • Categoría Estándar = Turtle Beach Lodge o similar (Lodge Standard)
  • Categoría Superior = Laguna Lodge o similar (Lodge Standard)
  • Categoría Deluxe = Pachira/Evergreen/Aninga Lodge o similar (Lodge Standard)

Día 4-5 Arenal

  • Categoría Estándar = Arenal Montechiari o 3* similar
  • Categoría Superior = Arenal Springs o 4* similar
  • Categoría Deluxe = Arenal Kioro o 5* similar

Día 6-7 Monteverde

  • Categoría Estándar = Monteverde Country Lodge o 3* similar
  • Categoría Superior = Poco a Poco o 4* similar
  • Categoría Deluxe = Monteverde Gardens & Lodge o 4* similar

Día 8-9 Tamarindo:

  • Categoría Estándar = Pasatiempo o 3* similar
  • Categoría Superior = Wyndham Tamarindo o 4* similar
  • Categoría Deluxe = Tamarindo Diriá o 5* similar

OPCIONES DE ALQUILER DE COCHES

  • Grupo de Vehículo A = Daihatsu Bego o similar
  • Grupo de Vehículo B = Suzuki Grand Vitara o similar
  • Grupo de Vehículo C = Toyota Fortuner o similar