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Arenal Volcano - Monteverde - Guanacaste Beaches (Self Drive)

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8 to 12+ Nigths from $1,451*
This sample price: priced within the past 7 days for arrival on 8/31/2023, departure from Columbus CMH (OH), US. Choose your own departure city and dates.

This sample price: priced within the past 7 days for arrival on 8/31/2023, departure from Columbus CMH (OH), US. Choose your own departure city and dates.

This is a suggested independent itinerary that you customize. Please select the best flights, hotels, trains, activities, transportation and number of nights in each destination to fit your needs.

A fantastic Road Trip Adventure, across Costa Rica!. From San Jose City (capital city and main gateway), drive along the country discovering these fantastic destinations: Arenal Volcano (youngest and one of the most active stratovolcano in Costa Rica, near Lake Arena. Is a place that begs to be explored; rivers wind through bountiful rainforests, waterfalls crash amidst inspiring canyons, and hot springs gurgle up beneath the base of an impressive volcano); and up next, continue to Monteverde (one of Costa Rica's biggest attractions and famous Cloud Forest Reserve, perfect for anyone looking for an educational nature experience, adventure in the jungle or birdwatching; one of the best places to spot the elusive Resplendent Quetzal, a mythical bird in Costa Rica and other Central American countries); and finally, Guanacaste Beaches (in northwestern Costa Rica bordering the Pacific, is known as a tropical paradise with a pristine shoreline, beautiful mountain ranges and a number of volcanoes). This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.

This 8 night sample itinerary includes:

  • Flight into San Jose City and out of Liberia-Guanacaste
  • Assistance at the Airport
  • Rental Car for 9 days. Pick up: San Jose City Airport/Drop off: Liberia-Guanacaste Airport
  • Hotel for 1 night in San Jose City
  • Hotel for 2 nights in Arenal Volcano
  • Hotel for 2 nights in Monteverde Cloud Forest
  • Hotel for 3 nights in Guanacaste Beaches

  • Driving Time
    San Jose City - Arenal Volcano: 2 hrs. 37 mins. approx.
    Arenal Volcano - Monteverde: 3 hrs. 10 mins. approx.
    Monteverde - Liberia-Guanacaste Airport: 2 hrs. 30 mins. approx.

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Flexible Itinerary

  • San Jose City

    Day 1
    Arrive to San Jose City
    Meet and Greet Airport Assistance - NOT A TRANSFER
    Overnight in San Jose City   35 hotels offered
    Optional   209 Things to do
    Day 2
    Meet and Greet Airport Assistance - NOT A TRANSFER
    Departing from San Jose City
    Transportation to next city by: Regional Air

  • Arenal Volcano

    Day 2
    Arrive to Arenal Volcano
    Overnight in Arenal Volcano   24 hotels offered
    Optional   338 Things to do
    Day 3
    Overnight in Arenal Volcano   24 hotels offered
    Optional   338 Things to do
    Day 4
    Departing from Arenal Volcano
    Transportation to next city by: Regional Air

  • Monteverde Cloud Forest

    Day 4
    Arrive to Monteverde Cloud Forest
    Overnight in Monteverde Cloud Forest   17 hotels offered
    Optional   50 Things to do
    Day 5
    Overnight in Monteverde Cloud Forest   17 hotels offered
    Optional   50 Things to do
    Day 6
    Departing from Monteverde Cloud Forest
    Transportation to next city by: Regional Air

  • Guanacaste Beaches (Liberia)

    Day 6
    Arrive to Guanacaste Beaches (Liberia)
    Overnight in Guanacaste Beaches (Liberia)   30 hotels offered
    Optional   118 Things to do
    Day 7
    Overnight in Guanacaste Beaches (Liberia)   30 hotels offered
    Optional   118 Things to do
    Day 8
    Overnight in Guanacaste Beaches (Liberia)   30 hotels offered
    Optional   118 Things to do
    Day 9
    Departing from Guanacaste Beaches (Liberia)

Costa Rica

Costa Rica is a country of blazing volcanoes, dense rainforests, and glistening beaches. The staggering array of landscapes, unique microclimates, and wide range of elevations have produced one of earth's richest plant and wildlife habitats, and made Costa Rica an epicenter of eco-tourism, as well as the most popular and alluring destination in Central America. Perfect for nature enthusiasts, surfers, sun worshipers, and adventure seekers of all types, Costa Rica's slogan "Pura Vida" (pure life) says is all.

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3 Monteverde Cloud Forest
4 Guanacaste Beaches (Liberia)
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  • San Jose City

    San Jose is Costa Rica`s capital city, and the central nervous system of the country, serving as both a destination unto itself, and as a convenient base of operations for visitors to its other spectacular locations and natural wonders.

    Recommended Stay: At least 1 night

    Must See's: National Theatre, Museo del Jade Marco Fidel Tristan Castro, La Sabana Metropolitan Park, Nataional Museum, Plaza de la Cultura, Central Market.

  • Arenal Volcano

    Arenal Volcano is located in north-western Costa Rica, around 55 miles of San José, in the province of Alajuela and it's a must-do while in Costa Rica. It is one of the most active volcanoes in the country and in the world. Arenal`s perfectly symmetrical shape makes it a sightseer`s dream with abundance of outdoor activities.

    Recommended Stay: At least 2 nights

    Must See's: Lake Arenal, Arenal Natura Ecological Park, Hanging Bridges, Hot Springs, Lava Trail, Danta River and Waterfall, Chocolate Farm.

  • Monteverde Cloud Forest

    Monteverde Cloud Forest is one of the most extraordinary and important nature reserves in the world. With thousands of species of animals, birds, and plants, including over 300 types of orchids alone, this fantasy land for nature lovers covers more than 26,000 acres that support a massive diversity of plant and animal life and an inexhaustible variety of outdoor activities.

    Recommended Stay: At least 2 nights

    Must See's: Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, Selvatura Park, Curi Cancha Wildlife Refuge, Butterfly Gardens, Orchid Garden.

  • Guanacaste Beaches (Liberia)

    Guanacaste is located along Costa Rica`s northwestern Pacific coastline and it boasts over 100 miles of exquisite beaches. It is a land of privileged landscapes, sunny weather, a variety of ecosystems and home to a significant portion of the environmental and cultural heritage of Costa Rica.

    Recommended Stay: At least 4 nights

    Must See's: Coco Beach, Samara Beach, Papagayo Peninsula, Palo Verde National Park, Tempisque River, Rincon de la Vieja National Park, Tamarindo Beach.