Magic Costa Rica 9 Days, Self-drive

What's Included

ACCOMMODATION:

• 8 night’s accommodation

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1,8 San Jose

Hotel Category A = Hotel Autentico or similar 3*

Hotel Category B = Park Inn or similar 4*

Hotel Category C = Hilton Garden Inn or similar 3*

Hotel Category D = Hilton Sabana or similar 3*

Day 2,3 Tortuguero

Hotel Category A, B = Turtle Beach Lodge or similar (Lodge Standard)

Hotel Category C = Mawamba Lodge or similar (Lodge Standard)

Hotel Category D = Manatus Lodge or similar (Lodge Standard)

Day 4,5 Arenal

Hotel Category A = Magic Mountain or similar 4*

Hotel Category B = Arenal Paraiso or similar 3*

Hotel Category C = Arenal Manoa or similar 4*

Hotel Category D = Arenal Kioro or similar 5*

Day 6,7 Guanacaste/Tamarindo

Hotel Category A = Hotel Pasatiempo or similar 3*

Hotel Category B = Tamarindo Diria or similar 4*

Hotel Category C = Cala Luna or similar 4*

Hotel Category D = Capitán Suizo or similar 4*

CAR HIRE (Day 4-9):

Car Group B = Suzuki Vitara 4x4 or similar

MEALS:

• 8 Breakfasts
• 3 Lunches (Day 2, 3, 4)
• 2 Dinners (Day 2, 3)

TRANSPORT:

• Arrival shared transfers from Juan Santamaria Airport 
• Shared transfers between areas throughout the itinerary (land and boat) except during self-drive part

ENTRANCE FEES AND ACTIVITIES:

• All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: guided boat tour in Tortuguero National Park (Day 3)

OTHER:

• Meet & Greet
• Hotel Taxes

CAR HIRE: 

• 4x4 Car rental from day 4
• Car delivery (Day 4)
• Car return at the airport (Day 9)
• GPS
• Daily Basic Insurance

What's Not Included

• Tour guide
• Services not mentioned in the itinerary
• International and Domestic flights
• Departure taxes
• Visa fees
• Optional tours and activities
• Tips and gratuities  
• Expenditures of a personal nature or items not stated explicitly in the program
• Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, camera/video camera fee (if any)
• 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 

Requirements

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.

Please Note

• The minimum age for renting a car is 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.
• We reserve the right to change itineraries and activities due to weather conditions, technical problems or security reasons.
• Early check-in, late check-out, connecting or adjoining rooms in the hotel are subject to availability and not guaranteed
• 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
• No refund for unused services. Splitting of the package is not allowed  

Accommodation options

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1,8 San Jose

• Hotel Category A = Hotel Autentico or similar 3*
• Hotel Category B = Studio Hotel or similar 4*
• Hotel Category C = Hilton Garden Inn La Sabana or similar 3*
• Hotel Category D = Hilton San José La Sabana or similar 3*

Day 2,3 Tortuguero

• Hotel Category A, B, C = Pachira Lodge or similar 2*
• Hotel Category D = Manatus Lodge or similar 4*

Day 4,5 Arenal

• Hotel Category A = Hotel Arenal Paraiso or similar 3*
• Hotel Category B = Hotel Arenal Manoa or similar 4*
• Hotel Category C = Hotel Arenal Springs or similar 4*
• Hotel Category D = Hotel Arenal Kioro or similar 5*

Day 6,7 Guanacaste/Tamarindo

• Hotel Category A = Hotel Pasatiempo or similar 3*
• Hotel Category B = Hotel Wyndham Tamarindo or similar 3*
• Hotel Category C = Hotel Tamarindo Diria or similar 4*
• Hotel Category D = Hotel Capitán Suizo or similar 4*

CAR HIRE (Day 4-9):

• Car Group B = Suzuki Vitara 4x4 or similar

Accommodation options

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1,8 San Jose

• Hotel Category A = Hotel Autentico or similar 3*
• Hotel Category B = Park Inn or similar 4*
• Hotel Category C = Hilton Garden Inn or similar 3*
• Hotel Category D = Hilton Sabana or similar 3*

Day 2,3 Tortuguero

• Hotel Category A, B = Turtle Beach Lodge or similar (Lodge Standard)
• Hotel Category C = Mawamba Lodge or similar (Lodge Standard)
• Hotel Category D = Manatus Lodge or similar (Lodge Standard)

Day 4,5 Arenal

• Hotel Category A = Magic Mountain or similar 4*
• Hotel Category B = Arenal Paraiso or similar 3*
• Hotel Category C = Arenal Manoa or similar 4*
• Hotel Category D = Arenal Kioro or similar 5*

Day 6,7 Guanacaste/Tamarindo

• Hotel Category A = Hotel Pasatiempo or similar 3*
• Hotel Category B = Tamarindo Diria or similar 4*
• Hotel Category C = Cala Luna or similar 4*
• Hotel Category D = Capitán Suizo or similar 4*

CAR HIRE (Day 4-9):

• Car Group B = Suzuki Vitara 4x4 or similar

Mode of Transport

Travel conveniently with shared transfers from Juan Santamaria Airport, shared land and boat transfers between areas, and a 4x4 car rental from day 4 to 9, including GPS and basic insurance.

Accommodation

Enjoy 8 nights of comfortable accommodation with options ranging from 2-star lodges in Tortuguero to 5-star hotels in Arenal, ensuring a pleasant stay throughout your journey in Costa Rica.