COSTA RICAN MOUNTAINS & BEACHES
(Fly and Drive or Regular Transfers)
9 DAYS / 8 NIGHTS
Itinerary
Welcome at the airport by one of our representatives and transfer to the hotel in San José. 1 night accommodation in San José.
DAY 2 SAN JOSE – ARENAL
Breakfast at the hotel. In the early hours of the morning, a representative of the car rental company will come to deliver the car and the contract papers. If you did not rent a car, departure by minibus to the Arenal area. If you drive, head from San José to the Arenal area. Keep in mind that it could take around 3 hours to get to the Arenal Volcano area from San José and it is more convenient to arrive at the destination before nightfall. 2-night accommodation in Arenal.
DAY 3 ARENAL
Free day to enjoy of optional activities. In a few minutes by car, you can also visit the Arenal Volcano National Park. Likewise, if you do not drive, we can offer you this tour upon request.
DAY 4 ARENAL – MONTEVERDE
Breakfast at the hotel. Drive from Arenal area to Monteverde cloud forest area. Consider that it takes around 4 hours to reach Monteverde. 2-night accommodation in Monteverde. If you do not drive, departure by minibus to the Monteverde area.
DAY 5 MONTEVERDE
Free day to enjoy optional activities. In a few minutes, you can drive to Monteverde Private Reserve and the Hummingbird Garden. Likewise, this tour can be offered upon request.
DAY 6 MONTEVERDE – MANUEL ANTONIO
Breakfast at the hotel. Drive from Monteverde to the Central Pacific area, Manuel Antonio Beach. It will take about 4 hours by car. 2-night accommodation in Manuel Antonio. If you do not drive, a minibus will come to pick you up at your hotel to take you to Manuel Antonio area.
DAY 7 MANUEL ANTONIO
Free day to enjoy optional activities. You can visit, a few minutes from the hotel, Manuel Antonio National Park, and its beautiful white sand beaches. We also offer this tour organized by a local operator.
DAY 8 MANUEL ANTONIO – SAN JOSE
Breakfast at the hotel. Free morning to enjoy of the beach and at any time, drive from Manuel Antonio to San José, considering that you must return the car at the hotel in San José no later than 17 hours. It will take about 3 hours by car. Accommodation in San José. If you are not driving, choose to leave early in the morning or at the beginning of the afternoon by shuttle to San José. Lodging in San José.
DAY 9 SAN JOSE – AIRPORT
At a convenient hour, departure by shuttle to San José International Airport. Consider that it may take up to 30 minutes and that most airlines require passengers to be at the airport at least 3 hours before departure.
- Car rental from Day 2 to Day 8 / or shuttle transfers from and to all the destinations in the program.
- Airport assistance and transfers airport / hotel / airport.
- Lodging at all destinations in the program.
- Daily breakfast in all hotels.
- All legal taxes.
IT IS NOT INCLUDED
- Airport departure taxes ($29) if apply.
- Local or International calls.
- Any other personal expenses, tips, etc.
- Any meal not mentioned in the program.
- Any tour or activity mentioned on the program as available upon request.
RECOMMENDATIONS
- Comfortable and light clothing is the most suitable for traveling in Costa Rica.
- Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or sparse clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings.
- Sun protection, sunglasses, hat or cap, swimsuit, comfortable walking shoes, sandals and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.