Costa Rica isn’t just something you see — it’s something you breathe, taste, and feel. It may begin with the soft rustle of palm trees in San José, but soon you’ll hear howler monkeys in Tortuguero, sip cocoa in Puerto Viejo, and float in the warm Pacific waters of Sámara. You’ll wander at your own pace with a rental car, sleep in lodges full of charm, and discover a country where life slows down just enough for you to notice what truly matters.
Prijsindicatie
from €2750 per person with 2 people
Gezelschap
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Reisperiode
Wanneer het jou uitkomt
Your journey begins in lively San José, where you can dive straight into the rhythm of the streets — by foot on a city walk or by bike at your own pace. Soon, the city hum makes way for the jungle: Tortuguero, where canals curve like veins through the rainforest and nature decides the program. On the Caribbean coast, Puerto Viejo welcomes you with its easy smile, chocolate, and palm-fringed beaches. In Sarapiquí, rivers and rainforest surround you, pure and untamed. At La Fortuna, the volcano rises like a quiet guardian, with hot springs waiting to embrace you. Then comes Sámara, where white beaches and calm waters invite you to forget time. You’ll close in Alajuela, near the Poas Volcano — your suitcase filled with stories, maybe a grain of sand still hiding in your shoes.
Inclusief:
Return flight Amsterdam — San José in economy class (with a stopover), including checked baggage, taxes and fees — arranged so all you have to do is board
Rental car (Toyota RAV4 or equivalent, 12 days) with air conditioning and all-in insurance, ready in Guapiles and to be returned in San José
All nights in attractive accommodations as described (or equivalent)
Breakfast every morning — from tropical fruit to Costa Rican coffee that wakes you up
Private transfer from the airport to your hotel and back + Shared transport to the car-free Tortuguero National Park
Includes a Calamity Fund contribution and SGR, plus reservation costs — everything neatly arranged.
Exclusief:
Extra car rental costs (such as one-way fee), fuel & tolls or — hopefully not — fines
Meals beyond breakfast — from beach bar to street food stand
Entrance fees to nature parks, attractions and shows
Travel and cancellation insurance, visa costs, vaccinations or medical checks.
Optional excursions and possible conservation fees.
Other excursions, local fees & parking fees
Van dag tot dag
DAY 1-2
San José — The capital that whispers more than you think
You've only really landed when you smell the smell of coffee and exhaust fumes together
Explore the colorful Barrio Amón and Escalante
Visit the Catedral Metropolitana and Teatro Nacional
Stroll through the Mercado Central for spices and souvenirs
Escape the hustle and bustle at Spirogyra Butterfly Garden
Optional: citywalk or bike tour with English speaking guide
Overnight stay: 2 nights
DAY 3-5
Tortuguero National Park — Where turtles and silence belong
Only accessible by boat. Your safari starts with the water underneath you.
Cruise through the canals, also known as Costa Rica's Amazon
Spot monkeys, sloths, birds... and if you're lucky, a jaguar
Visit the Sea Turtle Sanctuary
Hike to Turtle Hill for jungle views
Overnight stay: 3 nights
DAY 6-7
Puerto Viejo — Chocolate, Caribbean Beaches and Surf Waves
Here, even the waves forget to hurry
Relax on the beaches of Punta Uva and Punta Cocles
Optional: snorkel in Cahuita National Park or take an indigenous Bribrí community tour with chocolate tasting
Rent a bike and explore the coastline or take surfing lessons in surfers paradise
Overnight stay: 2 nights
DAY 8-9
Sarapiquí — Rivers, Rainforest and Pineapple Fields
The sound of water and tropical birds accompanies you everywhere
Optional: Rafting on the Sarapiquí River
Visit La Selva Biological Station
Walk through the rainforest in search of poison frogs and toucans
Visit a pineapple or cocoa plantation
Overnight stay: 2 nights
DAY 10-11
La Fortuna — Volcanoes and Hot Springs
The volcano always looks back
Optional: Walk with a guide in Arenal Volcano National Park
Relax in the Ecotermales hot springs
Visit La Fortuna Waterfall and take a refreshing swim
Walk across the Mistico suspension bridges between treetops
Optional: Ziplining, canyoning or mountain biking for adrenaline
Overnight stay: 2 nights
DAY 12-14
Sámara — Beach, turtles and sunsets
The moment you put your feet in the sand and forget what Wednesday actually means
Swim or kayak in the calm Samara Bay
Optional: Snorkel at Barco Quebrado or go on a Mangrove kayak trip near the Ora River
More to do: Ocean safari with a chance of dolphins and whales or a Night Turtle Nesting Tour (in season)
Overnight stay: 3 nights
DAY 15
Alajuela — Mango Trees and Last Memories
Your last view of Costa Rica before the suitcase closes