Discovering Costa Rica on a self-drive tour
Costa Rica

Adventure

Nature

Tailor-made

Costa Rica is just over 300 km wide, yet boasts a breathtaking diversity of ecosystems and microclimates. Its luxuriant nature, its incredible animals protected by the shelter provided by the jungle and its people who have understood that conserving nature is the challenge of the 21st century make Costa Rica THE destination for lovers of curiosities, nature and adventure.

From

2155€

Length of stay

16 days / 15 nights

Minimum number of participants

Privatized trip from 1 person
Customisable programme

Highlights

Pura Vida
This country has a lot to offer

Lush, unspoilt nature. Green gold at your fingertips

A welcoming, smiling people with respect for their environment

Costa Rica to live every moment to the full

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Day 1

France, San José

Arrival in San José

Arrival in San José

International flight to San José from France
Our staff will be ready to welcome you at Juan Santamaria International Airport. Outside the airport, our French-speaking staff will greet you with your welcome pack and accompany you to your hotel.
Hotel accommodation

Day 2

San José, Tortuguero

Meeting with Tortuguero

Meeting with Tortuguero

Very early in the morning (between 6 and 7 am), departure for the northern Caribbean part of Costa Rica.
A hotel coach will pick you up and take you there. Breakfast en route in the village of Guapiles.
You will then continue on to the pier where you will board a motorboat that will take you on an interesting trip of around an hour along the canals of Tortuguero.
Arrival at the hotel, welcome and lunch.
After lunch, you will visit the village of Tortuguero.
Hotel accommodation

Day 3

Tortuguero

Discover Tortuguero

Discover Tortuguero

Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, you will be offered a guided walk along the paths around the hotel. Lunch at the hotel.
After lunch, boat trip on the Tortuguero canals. The order of activities will be indicated to you at the lodge, depending on the weather and park regulations.
Hotel accommodation

Day 4

Tortuguero, Puerto Viejo

Arrival in Puerto Viejo

Arrival in Puerto Viejo

Breakfast at the hotel.
In the morning, you will take the boat back to the pier and then the road to Guapiles, where lunch awaits you.
After lunch, you will receive your hire car and head for Puerto Viejo.
The journey from Guapiles to Puerto Viejo takes 3 hours.
Hotel accommodation

Day 5

Puerto Viejo

Discover the region

Discover the region

Breakfast at the hotel. Day at leisure to enjoy the region.
Hotel accommodation
Optional activities in Puerto Viejo

Day 6

Puerto Viejo, Arenal Volcano

Discover the Arenal Volcano

Discover the Arenal Volcano

Breakfast at the hotel. Today you take the road to Arenal. It's a 5-hour drive.
You will be staying with a Costa Rican family in the Arenal volcano area. They'll share their daily lives with you and you'll learn all about Costa Rican culture.
Accommodation with local people.

Day 7

Arenal Volcano

Discover the Arenal Volcano

Discover the Arenal Volcano

Breakfast at the hotel. Free day to enjoy the area.
Accommodation with local people.
Optional activities at Volcan Arenal

Day 8

Arenal volcano, Monteverde

In the forest of clouds

In the forest of clouds

Breakfast at the hotel. Today you take the road to Monte Verde. It's a 4-hour drive.
Hotel accommodation .

Day 9

Monteverde

Discover the region

Discover the region

Breakfast at the hotel. Day at leisure to enjoy the region.
Hotel accommodation
Optional activities available at Monte Verde

Day 10

Monteverde, Samara

Head for the beach

Head for the beach

Head for the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, 2-hour drive
Hotel accommodation

Day 11-12

Samara

Discover the region

Discover the region

Breakfast at the hotel.
Free day to enjoy the region.
Hotel accommodation

Day 13

Samara, Manuel Antonio

Arrival in Manuel Antonio

Arrival in Manuel Antonio

Breakfast at the hotel.
Today you take the road to Manuel Antonio. It's a 4-hour drive.
Hotel accommodation

Day 14-15

Manuel Antonio

Discover the region

Discover the region

Breakfast at the hotel. Free day to enjoy the region.
Activities in the region include rafting on the Naranjo River (April to November), kayaking in the sea to Damas Island, horse riding, dolphin watching, walks in Manuel Antonio National Park, fishing in Quepos, and much more.
Hotel accommodation
Optional activities in Manuel Antonio

Day 16

Manuel Antonio, San José, France

Return to San José

Return to San José

Breakfast at the hotel. At the appropriate time, you will take the road to the airport. It's a 3-hour drive.
You will return the car to the rental agency near the airport. You will then be taken by shuttle from the agency to the terminal.
Return flight to France

Price per person from €2155 incl. VAT

Children's price: €1,280 inc.

- Based on 2 adults and 1 child

This price includes :

  • International flights from Paris
  • Welcome and airport/hotel/airport transfers
  • Accommodation for 15 nights in the establishments mentioned in the programme or similar establishments
  • Meals as mentioned in the programme
  • Car hire (type Hyundai Tucson 4×4)
  • Entrance to Tortuguero National Park

At your expense :

  • Axelliance multi-risk insurance is optional
  • Exit tax (29$ per person)
  • Rental vehicle deposit (750$)
  • GPS in the vehicle (108$ for the duration of the stay)
  • Meals not mentioned in the programme
  • The drinks
  • Tips
  • Optional excursions and visits

* Price from Paris. Please contact us for any other departure city.

For a group request (from 10 people) or to customize your trip, please contact us.

Comfort

The big difference: Homestay and top-of-the-range hotel accommodation.

Climate and equipment

Tropical climate with 2 seasons:

Dry season (December to April)
Rainy season (April to November), although rainfall varies from place to place.

Health

Vaccinations recommended before leaving: universal vaccinations such as diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, poliomyelitis and hepatitis B.
Vaccinations against hepatitis A and typhoid are also recommended.
Rabies vaccination recommended.
Visitors from countries infected with yellow fever must have a yellow fever vaccination certificate. This will be requested on entry to the country.
Mosquito repellent to prevent malaria, which is rare in Costa Rica

More information on www.diplomatie.gouv.fr

Formalities

PASSPORT & VISAS
Entry to Costa Rica requires a valid passport or national identity card.
If you come from a country infected with yellow fever, you will be asked to produce an international yellow fever vaccination certificate.

Our opinion

The perfect way to discover the nature, animals and people of Costa Rica.

The + humans trip

- Unique encounters with the local population of the village of Tortuguero

- A complete immersion in Costa Rican nature

- Accommodation with local families who will share their daily lives with you

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