Hike Cloud Forests
Walk past crashing waterfalls and meandering rivers on the Monteverde Trails.
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Embark on a self-drive adventure through Costa Rica, travelling on scenic roads that cut through rainforests and bypass volcanoes, making detours to go snorkelling, scout for slow-moving sloths and hike forest-flanked jungle trails.
Key Highlights of this Itinerary
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Canopies & Kayaks
Go horseback riding, kayaking, canopy walking and windsurfing.
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The Osa Peninsula
Spend time birding and wildlife-watching in the “most biologically intense place on Earth”.
Rainforest & Wetland
Explore a variety of fascinating biospheres that include wetlands, rainforests and cloud forest.
Why we like it
Combining the infinite freedom that comes with travelling in a hire car with a custom-made itinerary that connects the highlights of Costa Rica, this road trip takes an in-depth look at the hugely varying landscapes that make up this dual-coastlined country. Featuring a sprinkling of boat rides and internal flights, and a careful balance of pristine coastlines with overgrown jungles, this journey traverses the width and length of this Central American adventure mecca. Throw in high chances of spotting native wildlife, from sloths and green macaws to glasswing butterflies and howler monkeys, and this road trip becomes truly extraordinary. We can tailor-make a bespoke route to suit any activity level and interest and, when it comes to accommodation, we know the most thrilling family-friendly jungle hideaways, the most romantic infinity pool cabins, and everything in between.
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Days 1
San Jose
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Day 2
San Jose - Tortuguero
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Day 3
Tortuguero
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Day 4
Tortuguero - Arenal
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Days 5-6
Arenal
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Day 7
Arenal - Monteverde
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Day 8
Monteverde
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Day 9
Monteverde - Uvita de Osa
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Day 10
Uvita de Osa - Puerto Jimenez
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Days 11-12
Osa Peninsula
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Day 13
Osa Peninsula - Puerto Jimenez - San Jose
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Day 14
San Jose
Days 1
San Jose
Day 2
San Jose - Tortuguero
Day 3
Tortuguero
Take to the water in a boat that navigates the tributaries where chattering monkeys and flitting birds live their lives overhead.
Day 4
Tortuguero - Arenal
Days 5-6
Arenal
Whizz through the jungle canopy along zip lines with views to Arenal Volcano.
Day 7
Arenal - Monteverde
Day 8
Monteverde
Walk past crashing waterfalls and meandering rivers on the Monteverde Trails, scouting for hummingbirds.
Day 9
Monteverde - Uvita de Osa
Day 10
Uvita de Osa - Puerto Jimenez
Days 11-12
Osa Peninsula
Spend time birding and wildlife-watching in the “most biologically intense place on Earth”.
Day 13
Osa Peninsula - Puerto Jimenez - San Jose
Day 14
San Jose