Self-drive itineraries Costa Rica

Combining Costa Rica and Panama in three weeks

Experiencing the cloud forest at altitude, exploring the canals of Tortuguero, enjoying beautiful beaches but also getting out and about in a cosmopolitan city. This itinerary will take you to both highlight and “off the beaten track” destinations. Check out a combination trip of Costa Rica with a touch of Panama.

Worry-free start: travel from San José to Tortuguero

Get off to a carefree start in Costa Rica. Our driver will wait at the airport and take you to your first night's stay in San Jose. Tomorrow starts early and you will be picked up for the transfer to Tortuguero. Enjoy the fully catered stay and quietly shake off the jet lag. After your first adventure, collect your rental car and explore on your own.

Combine camping & comfort in 1 unforgettable trip

Camping is a great way to experience the diverse country that is Costa Rica! In this tour you combine the freedom and adventure of camping with the comfort of staying in lodges and hotels. You'll start this trip on an adventurous note and can immediately enjoy the freedom of travel. Travel through the interior to the coast of Guanacaste where you can enjoy beach hopping. After 1.5 weeks you exchange the car with rooftop tent for another rental car and stay in lodges and hotels. You finish the trip in a beautiful place so you can return home fully rested.

Go off the beaten track and discover Costa Rica in 3 weeks

This journey lets you explore authentic Costa Rica and takes you to true off the beaten track destinations. You'll stay in places that are not popular for mass tourism and experience firsthand what life is like on the beautiful, but sometimes remote Costa Rican countryside. During this trip you will travel to both the Caribbean and the Pacific coasts.

Experience the Pura Vida feeling of Costa Rica in 2 weeks

Do you want to avoid the crowds in Costa Rica? Do you want to discover the hidden treasures of Costa Rica in two weeks? Then this is the tour for you! You'll visit destinations that few tourists visit. In Maquenque you'll explore the jungle by canoe. In Sarapiqui, you'll get to know a real Costa Rican family. On the Caribbean coast, you'll stay in a cool jungle house and listen to reggae. Or start the day with a tour of the farm before heading out to admire the beautifully blue Rio Celeste River. Pura Vida!

Pure Nature – travel through unspoiled nature for 3 weeks

Travelling around Costa Rica comes close to exploring paradise. Its rich biodiversity (due to many microclimates) guarantee an abundance of flora and fauna. During this 21-day trip, you will be immersed in nature and spot many special bird species, frogs, snakes and plants. You can go wild water rafting or tubing on the Pacuare river or go hiking or horseback riding in the mountains. This trip was specially designed for nature lovers, you'll experience the natural beauty Costa Rica has to offer to the fullest during this trip.

Go on an adventure in nature for 14 days!

Costa Rica is a true natural paradise. Nowhere else will you find as many national parks and flora and fauna as in this country. The majority of your accommodations are surrounded by nature, far away from civilization, so that you have the best chance to explore the Costa Rican wildlife. Spot the sloths, monkeys and beautiful birds with your own eyes. Furthermore, by going hiking, cycling, rafting or booking a canopy tour, you'll experience in only 2 weeks what makes Costa Rica such a unique and adventurous holiday destination.

3-week Kids Edventure in Costa Rica

Explore Costa Rica with kids! This journey takes your family on a true adventure in Costa Rica. Along the way you'll be spotting turtles, crocodiles, monkeys and maybe even toucans! In addition, let the adrenaline flow during a raft tour, ziplining or a jungle hike. During this round trip you'll visit various corners of the country, but we keep travel distances fairly short. In this way you can really get to know your destinations and is there time to relax as well! Let's check out what this journey is all about...

Family holiday Costa Rica – 2 weeks

You are never too young to go on an adventure! During these 2 weeks 'Costa Rica family holiday', the whole family can discover the secrets of the jungle and enjoy all the beauty that Costa Rica has to offer. Go on a twilight tour to spot snakes and poisonous frogs in the dark, or fly over the treetops of the rain forest in Monteverde. In addition, you will experience the true Costa Rican life in the country side. This journey will certainly bring about the more adventurous side of you and will be one to remember for the rest of your lives!

Explore all the highlights of Costa Rica in 3 weeks

Go on this self-drive holiday to Costa Rica and get to know the highlights of the country in 3 weeks! This journey takes you from one highlight to the next and you'll explore both the coast and the beautiful interior of the country. Costa Rica's biodiversity is stunning and its friendly population will certainly make an impression on you. Discover the beautiful jungle and spot caimans during a boat trip in Tortuguero, admire the impressive Arenal volcano and relax on the white beaches near Manuel Antonio National Park.

The highlights of Costa Rica in 14 days

Explore the highlights of Costa Rica during this adventurous holiday! Enjoy the vibrant nature that makes the country such a unique travel destination. In two weeks you will explore travel the interior of Costa Rica and end your journey on a beautiful tropical beach. Be amazed by the impressive volcanoes, waterfalls and the tropical rainforest. Furthermore, be surprised by the exotic flora and fauna. This trip is a great introduction to Costa Rica, a true natural paradise.

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