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Lead Price
From £2495pp
Duration
12 days & 10 nights
Itinerary Type
Tailor Made
Holiday Type
Self drive
Tour Highlights

Costa Rica Adventure (self-drive)

Full of natural wonders, Costa Rica is an ideal destination for families to enjoy plenty of outdoor adventures. Explore the country at your own pace on a self-drive itinerary, travelling along scenic routes on safe and relatively quiet roads. One of the most bio-diverse countries in the world with thousands of species of flora and fauna, there are endless opportunities to spot wildlife such as monkeys, sloths and vibrant tropical birds. Follow walkways through rainforest canopies, discover pristine beaches and soak in natural hot springs.

Itinerary

YEAR:
DAY 1: Fly to San José
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Fly to San José

Fly from London to San José with British Airways. Stay at San José Park Inn for 2 nights. (N)

Meal basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.

DAY 2: San José
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San José

Collect your hire car this morning. Day at leisure to explore. Perhaps, visit the impressive Poas volcano. The massive active crater often has sulphuric smoke rising out of the boiling muddy lake, while the other beautiful crater lake is surrounded by dwarf vegetation and lush cloud forest. (B)

DAY 3: Arenal
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Arenal

Drive to Arenal for a 2-night stay at Arenal Paraiso Resort & Spa. (B)

DAY 4: Arenal
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Arenal

For a bird’s-eye view of the rainforest, Arenal volcano and lake, visit the Sky Adventure Park. Or relax in soothing waters at Tabacon’s natural hot springs and pools. (B)

DAY 5: Monteverde
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Monteverde

Drive to Monteverde for a 2-night stay. Optional activities include spotting wildlife from hanging canopy walkways and visits to butterfly and hummingbird gardens. Stay at the Trapp Family Hotel. (B)

DAY 6: Monteverde
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Monteverde

This morning, take a guided tour of the Monteverde Cloudforest Reserve. (B)

DAY 7: Manuel Antonio
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Manuel Antonio

Drive to Manuel Antonio for a 4-night stay at Parador Resort & Spa.  (B)

DAY 8: Manuel Antonio
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Manuel Antonio

Relax on the Pacific coast, visit the national park or take an optional boat tour in search of dolphins. (B)

DAY 9: Manuel Antonio
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Manuel Antonio

Relax on the Pacific coast, visit the national park or take an optional boat tour in search of dolphins. (B)

DAY 10: Manuel Antonio
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Manuel Antonio

Relax on the Pacific coast, visit the national park or take an optional boat tour in search of dolphins. (B)

DAY 11: San José • Fly home
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San José • Fly home

Drive to San José and drop off your hire car. Take an overnight direct flight to London with British Airways. (B) 

DAY 12: Arrive UK
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Arrive UK

Meal basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals

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The Cox & Kings signature experiences

  • Direct Flights with British Airways
  • View volcanoes & crater lakes
  • Soak in hot springs
  • Zip-line and glide above the rainforest in a gondola
  • Look for monkeys, quetzals, bromelias and orchids
  • Added flexibility with self-drive itinerary
Low Season
From £2495 per person
High Season
From £2675 per person

What's included

  • International flights (and domestic flights if applicable)
  • UK departure and overseas airport taxes
  • Accommodation, itinerary & meal basis as described
  • The support (if required) of an English speaking local representative
  • Local guides and entrance fees where applicable
  • Arrival transfer in a private chauffeur-driven vehicle
  • Car hire from Day 2 to Day 11

Important information

Standard tour
Simpler in emphasis, these itineraries typically feature 4-star or good 3-star accommodation throughout, or the best alternative elsewhere.
Tailor-made travel
For a price quote based on alternative accommodation standards, to discuss flight options or to tailor this itinerary, please call to speak with a Cox & Kings consultant or enquire online.
Guideline prices
Prices above are per person in pounds sterling (£), based on two people sharing a twin/double-room. Single supplement available on request. Pricing is indicative and may be subject to change due to external factors such as variable flight prices.
Meal basis
As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
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