Costa Rica Adventure (self drive)
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David Landinez
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Costa Rica Adventure (self-drive)
Itinerary
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.
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)
Arenal
Drive to Arenal for a 2-night stay at Arenal Paraiso Resort & Spa. (B)
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)
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)
Monteverde
This morning, take a guided tour of the Monteverde Cloudforest Reserve. (B)
Manuel Antonio
Drive to Manuel Antonio for a 4-night stay at Parador Resort & Spa. (B)
Manuel Antonio
Relax on the Pacific coast, visit the national park or take an optional boat tour in search of dolphins. (B)
Manuel Antonio
Relax on the Pacific coast, visit the national park or take an optional boat tour in search of dolphins. (B)
Manuel Antonio
Relax on the Pacific coast, visit the national park or take an optional boat tour in search of dolphins. (B)
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)
Arrive UK
Meal basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals
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
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
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