

This itinerary is ideal for your first visit to Costa Rica. This 7-night package combines the country’s most popular and interesting attractions allowing you to experience beautiful scenery, fascinating culture, and friendly people.
Inclusions
Regular transportation from Juan Santamaria Int’l Airport (SJO) to San José area
7-night accommodation
Regular package at Pachira Lodge, including transport by road and boat (San José – Tortuguero – Guapiles), boat tour of the canals and visit to the village of Tortuguero, English-speaking guide
Five (5) day rental of a four-wheel-drive SUV Standard manual vehicle (Hyundai Tuscon Superior or similar)
Includes: Free mileage
Pick up place: Guapiles area (connection point after Tortuguero) on day 4
Drop off place: SJO International Airport on day 8
Regular half day tour to the Arenal Volcano surroundings and Hot Springs. Includes: Transportation, English guide, entrance fee and dinner
Regular Half day Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. Transportation, English guide and entrance fee
13 meals : 7 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
RENT A CAR POLICIES
Drivers must be minimum 21 years old
Drivers must bring a valid international driver’s license and passport
Drivers must bring a personal credit card to cover the insurance and deposit
Mandatory Loss Damage Waive (LDW) insurance is not included, cost vary from $USD25 – $35 per day, depending on the selected car
Additional Supplemental Protection Plan insurance (SPP) is also available, at a cost of $USD22.00 per day
Mandatory Deposit is $USD1,000.00 with just LDW coverage, or $USD100.00 with full coverage (LDW and SSP)
Unlimited mileage is included
Fuel is not included
GPS, mobile phone, Wi-Fi and/or child seats are available at an additional charge, if requested in advance
Exclusions
International airfare – Optional excursions – Beverages – Gratuities to hotel personnel and guides
Additional Information
Special Notes
The opening hours of Rental Car offices at the airports are usually from 5am until 10pm. Please check your flight arrival and departure and contact us if you need the car rental outside this time frame.
DAY 1 SAN JOSÉ INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT · SAN JOSÉ
Arrival at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO). Our representative will meet and greet you at the exit of the Airport and afterwards you will be taken on a regular transfer to San José surroundings.
Accommodation : Standard option: Country Inn & Suites, 3*, Superior option: Doubletree Cariari, 4* or similar
DAY 2 SAN JOSÉ · TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation : Standard option: Laguna Lodge, 3*, Superior option: Pachira Lodge, 4* or similar
DAY 3 TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation : Standard option: Laguna Lodge, 3*, Superior option: Pachira Lodge, 4* or similar
DAY 4 TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK · ARENAL VOLCANO
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation : Standard option: Magic Mountain, 3*, Superior option: Volcano Lodge, 4* or similar
DAY 5 ARENAL VOLCANO
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation : Standard option: Magic Mountain, 3*, Superior option: Volcano Lodge, 4* or similar
DAY 6 ARENAL VOLCANO · MONTEVERDE CLOUD FOREST
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Standard option: Trapp Family Lodge, 3*, Superior option: Monteverde Ficus Lodge, 3* or El Establo 4*
DAY 7 MONTEVERDE CLOUD FOREST · SAN JOSÉ
In the afternoon you will be making your way to San José, on route from the vehicle you will observe, the plains and even on a clear day, our pacific coastal side. Further on you will be driving through the mountainous range and into the central valley, right in the heart of Costa Rica. You will be staying the last night of the program at selected hotel in the San José area.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Standard option: Country Inn & Suites, 3*, Superior option: Doubletree Cariari, 4* or similar
DAY 8 SAN JOSÉ INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Meals : Breakfast
HOTEL OPTIONS OR SIMILAR
SAN JOSE
Standard option: Country Inn & Suites, 3*
Superior option: Doubletree Cariari, 4*
TORTUGUERO
Standard option: Laguna Lodge, 3*
Superior option: Pachira Lodge, 4*
ARENAL
Standard option: Magic Mountain, 3*
Superior option: Volcano Lodge, 4*
MONTEVERDE
Standard option: Trapp Family Lodge, 3*
Superior option: Monteverde Ficus Lodge, 3* (until November 30, 2024) / El Establo 4* (from December 1, 2024)
Rates in CA$, per person, starting from | Land Package Standard option 3* | ||
Daily departures | Double | Single Travel Alone | |
December 1 – 20, 2024 | 2229 | 3579 | |
December 21, 2024 – January 6, 2025 | On request | On request | |
January 7 – April 16, 2025 | 2229 | 3579 | |
April 17 – 22, 2025 | On request | On request | |
April 23 – 30, 2025 | 2229 | 3579 | |
May 1 – June 30, 2025 | 2079 | 3339 | |
July 1 – November 30, 2025 | 2149 | 3439 | |
Seasonal surcharge may apply. |
Rates in CA$, per person, starting from | Land Package Superior option 3* and 4* | ||
Daily departures | Double | Single Travel Alone | |
December 1 – 20, 2024 | 2549 | 4299 | |
December 21, 2024 – January 6, 2025 | On request | On request | |
January 7 – April 16, 2025 | 2549 | 4299 | |
April 17 – 22, 2025 | On request | On request | |
April 23 – 30, 2025 | 2549 | 4299 | |
May 1 – June 30, 2025 | 2459 | 4139 | |
July 1 – November 30, 2025 | 2499 | 4179 | |
Seasonal surcharge may apply. |
**Prices in this document are for information only; they were issued at press time, for the current year. Please note that due to exchange rates and temporary promotions, they can increase or decrease at any time. Contact your travel agent for the price and promotion of the moment. Prices include the contribution of customers to the Compensation Fund for clients of Quebec travel agents.
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