Costa Rica Self-Drive: Coast to Coast

This fantastic self-drive tour invites you to explore Costa Rica’s national parks and countryside, as well as the beaches of both the Caribbean and Pacific. But first, you’ll be taken by shared minivan transfer to discover the canals and coastline of Tortuguero – you’ll pick up your hire car on day four. Driving in Costa Rica is relatively relaxed, and you’ll soon be surrounded by countryside as you cross into the heartlands of the Turrialba Valley. Throughout the tour you’ll spend a couple of nights in each place. This gives you plenty of time to relax and enjoy optional and included activities, such as guided wildlife watching tours. The distances between each location aren’t that taxing and are often super scenic. The farmlands and verdant valleys around San Gerardo de Dota, are a prime example. Elsewhere you’ll experience Manuel Antonio National Park on the west coast and Arenal Volcano, in the north. The drive to both of these incredible destinations is really something and helps you understand how Costa Rica’s eco-systems link into one.