Self-Drive Circuits: The Ultimate Road Trip Experience
A self-drive tour in Costa Rica gives you the freedom to go where you want, when you want, without having to depend on a bus, cab or other means of transport. What’s more, if you have a car at your disposal, you can take advantage of the stops along the way that we suggest in your Roadbook. You’ll also be able to dine or have lunch in the less accessible restaurants, some of which you’ll find recommended in your Roadbook on arrival. You’ll also be able to access viewpoints, viewpoints and waterfalls that are a little off the beaten track, without having to depend on anyone else. Once again, a list of beautiful secret spots will be revealed to you on arrival.
Costa Rica is a small country, so getting around in a rental car presents no major problems.
However, you should bear in mind that many of the country’s secondary roads are unpaved and, given the terrain, a 4×4 is preferable. If you want to visit the country off the main roads, you’ll need a good vehicle.
Last but not least, an autotour allows you to take alternate routes in the event of an accident on the road, traffic jams or bad weather. Leaving at the time you want, taking breaks when you want, is a real plus – in short, real freedom.
To make your self-drive tour a success, we provide you with a comprehensive roadbook. Clear stages, WAZE addresses (replaces GPS), Wifi in the car, suggestions to see along the way, a road map, zone maps, restaurant addresses, viewpoints, stops to make along the way. A real bible for your trip, so that everything runs smoothly and without you having to ask questions. All this is clearly explained on arrival by a member of Costa Rica Découverte.
Our experience through the most complete and personalized travel book available.
On the tapir’s trail
SAN JOSE, TORTUGUERO, ARENAL, CORCOVADO
This short break will enable you to enjoy three key Costa Rican destinations. The little Amazon, Tortuguero, will give you a glimpse of the tropical rainforest. You’ll visit ...
This short break will enable you to enjoy three key Costa Rican destinations.
The little Amazon, Tortuguero, will give you a glimpse of the tropical rainforest. You’ll visit this natural wonder by boat. Nature here is intense and offers a magical immersion experience. From July to October, you’ll have the chance to observe the sea turtles that come to lay their eggs on the beaches.
You’ll then take off for a stopover at the foot of the Arenal volcano. A private guide will show you the canopy via various suspension bridges. A truly enriching experience.
Once again, you’ll take to the skies to reach the grail: the Osa Peninsula and Corcovado Park. You’ll enjoy snorkeling at Isla del Caño to observe the rich and varied seabed. A guided tour of Corcovado Park will undoubtedly be the highlight of your trip.
An intense experience for lasting memories.
- 9 Days
- Honeymoon
- Self-guided
Hiking Circuit
POAS, CORCOVADO, PUERTO JIMENEZ, CARATE, SAN GERARDO DE RIVAS, SANTA MARIA DE DOTA
A tour designed by a trekker for trekkers. A gentle start to the trip in Corcovado with a snorkelling trip to Isla del Caño. The next day, things get serious. You’ll cross C...
A tour designed by a trekker for trekkers.
A gentle start to the trip in Corcovado with a snorkelling trip to Isla del Caño. The next day, things get serious. You’ll cross Corcovado National Park from north to south and spend a rustic but fabulous night. You’ll be able to enjoy the park’s wildlife at your leisure, and your English-speaking naturalist guide will be on hand to give you some expert advice and explanations.
Leave the park at Carate and take the 4×4 to Puerto Jimenez.
This is where you pick up your rental car. Head for Rivas, at the foot of Costa Rica’s highest peak: Cerro Chirrripo.
The next day, you’ll climb this 12,000ft-high giant, then descend and head back towards the Quetzal region.
A last stop to observe this sacred Mayan bird. Costa Rica is the easiest place in the world to observe this bird, all year round.
- 10 Days
- Sport
- Self-guided
Family trip in Costa Rica
SAN JOSE, SARAPIQUI, ARENAL, RINCON DE LA VIEJA, PLAYA SAMARA, POAS
A 12-day family tour full of outdoor activities and adventure for young and old alike. Price based on 4 people. The best family tour in Costa Rica. Costa Rica’s tropical natu...
A 12-day family tour full of outdoor activities and adventure for young and old alike. Price based on 4 people.
The best family tour in Costa Rica. Costa Rica’s tropical nature, beaches and volcanoes. Fun and nature activities for an unforgettable family holiday, with plenty of memories for all.
A tour designed for a family of 2 adults and 2 children under 12. Naturally, we can adapt this tour to all ages, even for adults who have kept their childlike spirit 😉 Don’t hesitate to ask us for a personalized tour.
INCLUDED ACTIVITIES: visit the Tortuguero canals, see the Arenal volcano, swim in the hot springs, hang bridges above the canopy, snorkel on the Rio Frio or Tenorio, see dolphins, watch the Tarcoles crocodiles and end the tour on the most beautiful beaches in the Pacific, kayak in the Sierpe mangrove swamp and, last but not least, enjoy the zip lines at Hacienda Barú.
- 13 Days
- Adventure
- Self-guided
Volcano, Sun and Sea
POAS, ARENAL, GUANACASTE NORD
There’s no need to multiply the number of stops to take in the sights! Land in the capital, enjoy the surrounding countryside from the outset, then set off the next day for C...
There’s no need to multiply the number of stops to take in the sights!
Land in the capital, enjoy the surrounding countryside from the outset, then set off the next day for Costa Rica’s iconic volcano: Arenal. After walking the suspension bridges, discovering the country’s gastronomy with a local family and going wild at the Arenal canopy, you descend to the southern Caribbean to bask on beaches surrounded by dense jungle.
- 9 Days
- Honeymoon
- Self-guided
Butterfly Circuit
SANTA ANA, TORTUGUERO, ARENAL, PUNTA ISLITA
Do you only have a few days to discover Costa Rica? Then we invite you to take advantage of a short 9-day tour. You’ll enjoy a complete change of scenery as you pass through ...
Do you only have a few days to discover Costa Rica? Then we invite you to take advantage of a short 9-day tour.
You’ll enjoy a complete change of scenery as you pass through the little Amazon, Tortuguero. The rainforest, canals and wildlife will transport you into a 100% natural world in just a few hours.
After this first stage, you’ll take your vehicle to the majestic Arenal volcano. A colossus dominating a region rich in activity and entertainment. Your guide will accompany you across the suspension bridges and you’ll relax in the thermal waters. A truly relaxing experience.
Finally, you’ll reach the Pacific coast and the small seaside resort of Samara. A cove lined with white sand where you can enjoy the pleasures of the sea.
- 9 Days
- Honeymoon
- Self-guided
Gecko
SAN JOSE, TORTUGUERO, ARENAL, MONTEVERDE, CARRILLO, TARCOLES, PACIFIQUE SUD, CORCOVADO, SAN GERARDO DE DOTA
From Tortuguero to Corcovado, a long 19-day tour of Costa Rica’s most emblematic sites, between nature and the Pacific. A 9-stop loop for an in-depth discovery of the country...
From Tortuguero to Corcovado, a long 19-day tour of Costa Rica’s most emblematic sites, between nature and the Pacific.
A 9-stop loop for an in-depth discovery of the country.
The canals of Tortuguero, the magic of the Arenal volcano, the cloud forest of Monteverde before basking in the sun of Samara. Then the adventure continues southwards. A stopover in Tarcoles to discover the river’s crocodiles, the South Pacific towards Uvita with its beaches and waterfalls before reaching Drake and Corcovado Park as well as Isla Del Caño.
Finally, a refreshing last stop in the heights of the Cordillera and the Savegre Valley. Here, you’ll encounter the mythical Quetzal bird.
- 19 Days
- Nature
- Self-guided
Costa Rican Culture
SANTA ANA, LAC ARENAL, CARAIBES, TURRIALBA, PACIFIQUE SUD
This 10 day tour will introduce you to the country’s culinary and cultural traditions. You’ll be introduced to the local cuisine, discover the production of sugar cane,...
- 10 Days
- Family
- Self-guided
Adventure Circuit
SAN JOSE, PACUARE, ARENAL, RIO PERDIDO, GUANACASTE, POAS
Looking for a luxurious adventure in Costa Rica? This tour is for you. You’ll enjoy the rapids of the Rio Pacuare, one of the world’s great rafting rivers. Your luxury ...
Looking for a luxurious adventure in Costa Rica? This tour is for you.
You’ll enjoy the rapids of the Rio Pacuare, one of the world’s great rafting rivers. Your luxury riverside lodge will seduce you with its isolation, unusual access and luxury.
On your rafting return, you’ll take possession of your vehicle and drive to another magnificent hotel at the foot of the Arenal volcano. The hotel’s thermal waters are the finest in the country. With a naturalist guide, you’ll discover the canopy via suspension bridges and observe the wildlife that lives atop the reserve’s gigantic trees.
You’ll then head off to the magnificent beaches of Guanacaste for three nights in a beautiful beachfront hotel.
Explore the Tamarindo coastline by kayak.
Then on to the central valley and the Poas volcano region. You’ll visit the famous La Paz gardens and take in the immense crater of the Poas volcano.
- 12 Days
- Adventure
- Self-guided
These tours are all customizable! You can choose them as they are or adapt them to suit your preferences.
