2-week Costa Rica self drive holiday
- BRITISH AIRWAYS OPERATES DIRECT FLIGHTS LONDON – SAN JOSE NOVEMBER TO APRIL. Similar holidays
- COSTA RICA MULTI CENTRE HOLIDAYS TAILOR MADE TO YOUR EXACT REQUIREMENTS AND BUDGET.
- SAN JOSE – TORTUGUERO N.P. – ARENAL VOLCANO – MONTEVERDE CLOUD FOREST – NICOYA PENINSULA – MANUEL ANTONIO.
Self explore Costa Rica’s most popular National Parks driving your own car. Visit the remote Tortuguero National Park staying at Mawamba beach front eco jungle lodge. After your stay in the jungle, collect your SUV automatic vehicle and self drive to Arenal Volcano National Park. While in Arenal, you can hike, swim in thermal waters, zip line, paddle board at Arenal Lake or go water rafting in the nearby wild rivers. Your next stop will be Monteverde Cloud Forest. Then ferry across to Tambor and spend 3 nights at Tango Mar Beach front resort. Ferry back to main land for your last 3 nights at Manuel Antonio National Park.
PRICE INCLUDES:
FLIGHTS
- London – San Jose, Air Canada or United Airlines (one stop over). Direct flights with British Airways available November – April.
- San Jose – London return flight.
- UK regional departures available with alternative airlines.
ACCOMMODATION
- 1 night standard room on room only basis at Aurola Holiday Inn Hotel, San Jose.
- 2 nights standard room on full board basis at Mawamba Lodge – Tortuguero National Park.
- 3 nights deluxe room breakfast included at Arenal Volcano Inn, Arenal Volcano National Park.
- 2 nights deluxe room on B&B basis at Hotel Claro de Luna, Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve.
- 3 nights beach front room on B&B basis at Tango Mar Beach Hotel Spa and Golf Resort, Tambor, Nicoya Peninsula.
- 3 nights studio on room only basis at Hotel Costa Verde, Manuel Antonio National Park.
TRANSFERS
- Private transfer San Jose airport – San Jose hotel in San Jose city centre.
- Shared road / boat transfer San Jose hotel – Mawamba Lodge, Tortuguero National Park.
- Shared boat / road transfer Mawamba Lodge in Tortuguero N.P. – La Pavona Pier.
CAR RENTAL – SUV Automatic Ford Eco Sport 1.5 or similar. Basic car insurance included.
- Pick up: La Pavona Pier, day 4.
- Drop off: San Jose International airport, last day.
OTHER SERVICES INCLUDED
- Full ATOL protection/ATOL certificate issued at time of booking. ATOL number 10510.
- Local representation in Costa Rica.
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London - San Jose
Day flight from London to San Jose.
On arrival at San Jose International airport, you will be met by our local representatives who will assist you with your private transfer to your chosen hotel.
- 1 night standard room on room only basis at Aurola Holiday Inn Hotel, San Jose.
San Jose - Tortuguero National Park
After a two hour road transfer, stop at Guapiles for an early morning breakfast (included), then continue another hour by shuttle road transfer to La Pavona Pier and from this point, take a shuttle boat transfer to Mawamba Lodge. You will be able to enjoy plenty of birdlife as well as crocodiles, sloths, monkeys, etc... until reaching your chosen accommodation.
In the afternoon, enjoy a guided complimentary walking tour of Tortuguero town.
- 2 nights standard room on full board basis at Mawamba Lodge – Tortuguero National Park.
Tortuguero National Park
Morning guided boat tour (included) at Tortuguero National Park. Expect to see many different species of birds, sloths, howler monkeys, turtles, crocodiles and more.
In the afternoon, there is a second guided boat tour available at a small extra charge. Mawamba Lodge also organises night tours to see the nocturnal wildlife all year round.
Between March and October every year, it is possible to book a guided beach walk at night, to see hundreds of Leatherback turtles lay their eggs. Something quite unique to witness.
Overnight accommodation in a double room on full board basis at Mawamba Lodge, Tortuguero National Park.
Tortuguero - Arenal Volcano National Park
Afternoon free at leisure.
- 3 nights deluxe room breakfast included at Arenal Volcano Inn, Arenal Volcano National Park.
Arenal Volcano N.P.
TOP THINGS TO DO AT ARENAL VOLCANO:
- Full day water rafting with lunch in a local farm.
- Zip Lining.
- Paddle boarding at Arenal Lake.
- Dinner and Hot Springs at Tabacon Resort.
Overnight accommodation in a Volcano view Junior Suite on B&B basis at Arenal Springs Resort and Spa , Arenal Volcano N.P.
Arenal Volcano N.P.
Enjoy your hotel hot springs and beautiful surroundings. Time to recharge and re energise.
Overnight accommodation in a Volcano view Junior Suite on B&B basis at Arenal Springs Resort and Spa , Arenal Volcano N.P.
Arenal - Monteverde National Park
Afternoon free at leisure.
- 2 nights deluxe room on B&B basis at Hotel Claro de Luna, Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve.
Monteverde N.P.
Monteverde - Nicoya Peninsula
Self drive to Puntarenas where you will be taking a short ferry crossing to Paquera.
On arrival at Paquera, self drive for under one hour to your confirmed hotel in Montezuma.- 3 nights beach front room on B&B basis at Tango Mar Beach Hotel Spa and Golf Resort, Tambor, Nicoya Peninsula.
Nicoya Peninsula
Day free at leisure.
Nicoya Peninsula
Nicoya Peninsula - Manuel Antonio
Self drive from Tango Mar back to Paquera for your short ferry crossing to Puntarenas, then drive to Manuel Antonio.
- 3 nights studio on room only basis at Hotel Costa Verde, Manuel Antonio National Park.
Manuel Antonio
Manuel Antonio
Return home
TOUR LOCATION
San Jose - Tortuguero NP - Arenal NP - Monteverde Cloud Forest - Nicoya Peninsula - Manuel Antonio NP
YEAR 2024 | Adult price from |
28th November | £2,195 |
December | P.O.A. |
YEAR 2025 | Adult price from |
January | £2,395 |
February | £2,395 |
March | £2,495 |
26th April | £2,295 |
May | £2,295 |
June | £2,295 |
5th July | £2,395 |
23rd August | £2,395 |
September | £2,495 |
October | P.O.A. |