From the Atlantic to the Pacific, Self-Drive

What's Included

• Tour Guide

  English and Spanish-speaking guides available during included activities on Day 2 and 3. Note: Guides are for activities only, without guarantee of continuous group companionship throughout the tour.

• Accommodation

  10 nights’ accommodation included. Options range from standard hotel categories such as Sleep Inn Hotel, Pachira Lodge, Villas Del Caribe, Casa Luna Hotel & Spa, to Tamarindo Diria or similar 3* accommodations.

• Meals

  The tour includes 10 breakfasts, 3 lunches (Day 2-4), and 2 dinners (Day 2-3).

• Transport

  Includes arrival and departure shared transfers from/to Juan Santamaria Airport, as well as shared transfers between areas (land and boat), except during the self-drive part of the tour.

• Entrance Fees and Activities

  All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: guided visit to Tortuguero National Park (Day 2); guided Morning Walk in Tortuguero and guided visit to Tortuguero Village (Day 3).

• Car Hire

  4x4 car rental from Day 4-10, including car delivery and return at the hotel, GPS, additional driver, and daily basic insurance.

• Other

  Meet & Greet service and hotel taxes are included.

What's Not Included

• International and Domestic flights

• Car Hire Exclusions

  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.
  
  

• Departure taxes and 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.

Requirements

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)

Please Note

• Please note that this tour is a suggested itinerary. While the sites listed may be visited independently, the package does not cover any applicable entrance or tour fees
• The minimum age for renting a car must be 21 years
• All drivers must carry their current driver's license
• All drivers must carry an international personal credit card (Visa, MC, Diners Club, and AMEX)
• Please consider that the driving times and distances are estimated and that they can vary because of many circumstances, such as the specific route taken, hotel location, traffic, weather, road conditions, etc.
• The order of activities in Tortuguero may vary according to the season and the disposition of the hotel
• The start times and durations of excursions as well as transfers are approximate
• In many hotels in Costa Rica, the triple rooms are a double room with an additional bed or sofa bed. Their comfort conditions are lower than the international standards of the triple room
• Hotel early check-in, late check-out, connecting or adjoining rooms are subject to availability and are not guaranteed
• No refund for unused services. Splitting of the package is not allowed
• We reserve the right to change itineraries and activities due to weather conditions, technical problems or security reasons

Accommodation options

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1, 10 San Jose:

• Standard Hotel Category = Sleep Inn Hotel or similar 3*

Day 2-3 Tortuguero:

• Standard Hotel Category = Pachira Lodge or similar 3*

Day 4-5 Puerto Viejo:

• Standard Hotel Category = Villas Del Caribe or similar 3*

Day 6-7 Arenal:

• Standard Hotel Category = Casa Luna Hotel & Spa or similar 3*

Day 8-9 Tamarindo:

• Standard Hotel Category = Tamarindo Diria or similar 3*

CAR RENTAL OPTIONS

• Car Group A = Daihatsu Bego or similar 

Accommodation options

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1, 10 San Jose:

• Standard Hotel Category = Sleep Inn Hotel or similar 3*

Day 2-3 Tortuguero:

• Standard Hotel Category = Pachira Lodge or similar 3*

Day 4-5 Puerto Viejo:

• Standard Hotel Category = Villas Del Caribe or similar 3*

Day 6-7 Arenal:

• Standard Hotel Category = Casa Luna Hotel & Spa or similar 3*

Day 8-9 Tamarindo:

• Standard Hotel Category = Tamarindo Diria or similar 3*

CAR RENTAL OPTIONS

• Car Group A = Daihatsu Bego or similar