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Must-see road-trip in Costa Rica
Must-see road-trip in Costa Rica
A visit to Costa Rica means immersing yourself in the natural wealth and breathtaking landscapes of this magnificent country.
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Discover the hidden treasures Costa Rica
A visit to Costa Rica means immersing yourself in the natural wealth and breathtaking landscapes of this magnificent country.
From visiting San José to discovering the villages of Chilamate and the Sarapiquí River, exploring the cloud forest and relaxing on a Guanacaste beach, this driving tour promises an unforgettable experience in the heart of Costa Rica's wonders.
Admire lush rainforests, cross suspension bridges in National Parks, watch sloths and toucans, bathe in hot springs and enjoy unrivalled relaxation.
Highlights
Highlights
- Discover the cloud forest
- Relax on a Guanacaste beach
- Bathing in the hot springs
- Personalize this autotour to make it "Your" customized trip: Itinerary, choice of accommodations and customizable 100% vehicle!
Included in the trip
What's included
- International flights and taxes
- Private hotel-airport transfer, welcome by telephone.
- 8-day car rental from D2 in the morning to D10 inclusive, with compulsory insurance, unlimited mileage, delivery of the vehicle to the hotel in San José and 1 additional driver. Shuttle service between car rental agency and airport on D13.
- Breakfast in a double room,
- - French-speaking concierge assistance 7 days a week.
Costa Rica en Liberté - Nature, Volcanoes and Pura Vida
Discover Costa Rica at your own pace. On a self-drive tour, enjoy freedom and adventure in the heart of unspoilt nature.
Day 1
France, San Jose
Flight to San José. Arrival and transfer to hotel.
San José lies at the heart of a vast fertile valley, the Meseta Central (Central Valley). Founded in the 18th century, it bears little resemblance to the colonial era. Costa Rica's capital has a population of one million and is now one of the largest and most cosmopolitan cities in Central America.
Dinner at leisure. Night at hotel.
Breakfast.
Collection of your rental car. In conjunction with our partners, we optimize the time and place of vehicle pick-up to make your vacation as easy as possible!
Tip: The village of Chilamate, on the banks of the Sarapiqui River. A stopover village for rafting, an activity for all ages, supervised by super pros. Visit the region's many private reserves on your own or with a guide. Lunch and dinner on your own. Overnight in hotel.
Day 2
San Jose, Sarapiqui
Day 3
Sarpiqui, Arenal
Breakfast.
Suggested discovery: The Arenal volcano, with its almost perfect conical stratovolcano silhouette, overlooks the entire region. A small town lies at a respectful distance from the enormous Arenal volcano.
It's an important stopover for the traveler, an active tourist resort with stores, banks, restaurants... Numerous hotels and lodges are located around the volcano, between 5 and 10 km from the village of La Fortuna, a very pleasant stopover.
Lunch and dinner on your own. Night in hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Free day at Arenal. Suggested activities: Admire the forest-covered part of the volcano and Cerro Chato, set against the Tilarán mountain range, enjoy all the outdoor activities the country has to offer: tree-top tours, rafting, horseback riding, relax in the hot springs, stroll through the village to meet the Costa Ricans.
Lunch and dinner on your own. Night at hotel.
Day 4
Arenal
Day 5
Arenal, Monteverde
We have breakfast.
Departure for Monteverde. To better understand this magical place and discover its flora and fauna, it's possible to explore in different ways, by day or night: on foot along the trails of this high-altitude rainforest, using footbridges suspended from the treetops, or in the canopy, moving from platform to platform clinging to a cable above the carpet of ferns and moss.
The Monteverde, Santa Elena and Curi Cancha reserves or the Children's Eternal Forest are just some of the options for discovering the cloud forest in the footsteps of the Quetzal. The village of Monteverde, which was founded by Quakers, also offers a glimpse of rural Costa Rican life. You can visit a butterfly farm, a serpentarium and woodworking shops.
Lunch and dinner on your own. Night at the hotel.
We have breakfast.
A change of scenery for the last stage of your discovery. You'll discover the Guanacaste region, its beaches, culture and climate.
Lunch and dinner on your own. Night in hotel.
Day 6
Monteverde, Guanacaste Coast
Day 7
Pacific coast
Breakfast.
Day at leisure. Guanacaste boasts a dry, sunny climate and a host of attractions, from small, pleasant seaside resorts to wild coastlines and national parks such as Rincon de la Vieja.
Numerous nautical and sporting activities are on offer. The picturesque hinterland is dominated by the traditional life of cattle and horse breeders.
Lunch and dinner on your own. Overnight at hotel.
Breakfast.
Day at leisure.
Lunch and dinner on your own. Night at hotel.
Day 8
Pacific coast (Guanacaste)
Day 9
Pacific coast (Guanacaste), San Jose
We have breakfast.
Drive to the capital. Return vehicle to Alajuela agency, shuttle to airport (5 min.).
Flight to France.
Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 10
France
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