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Transfer included

Captivating Costa Rica jungle road trip

Round trip
Costa Rica

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price from £ 2,529.00 per person

total price from £ 5,058.00
price based on: 2 adults

Explore the best of Costa Rica on a road trip, including breakfast, 2 days full board, car rental, transport, activities and flights

Costa Rica is a true bucket-list destination. On this 13-night adventure, enjoy the sights and sounds of tropical rainforests where brightly coloured parrots fly freely around the treetops. Trek impressive volcanoes and bathe in thermal waters, before heading to the beach to breathe in the fresh scent of the Pacific Ocean. With your included four-wheel drive, experience a Central American road trip including six of the best spots in Costa Rica, from luscious jungle to exotic beach! What are you waiting for? Get ready to experience la Pura Vida.

Included

Costa Rica adventure - 13 nights
Bed and breakfast
Half board on days 2 and 3
Activity program in Tortuguero (days 2, 3 and 4)
Airport-hotel transfer
Transportation on days 1-4
Car rental on days 4-14
Return flight from to San José
Please note that there may be an additional night(s) in transit due to flight schedules.

Trip details

Optional Excursions

Optional excursions are available to make your trip even more spectacular. All excursions can be booked and paid for during the booking process. You will receive all practical information before departure.

Hanging Bridges in Arenal (day 5 - 5 hours - min age 5)

Experience the amazing flora and fauna of this hike that goes along jungle trails and 15 dizzying suspension bridges. You will be followed by an English-speaking nature guide who will teach you about the fascinating tropical rainforest, and which will show you beautiful views of the Arenal Volcano.

Pedal boarding in Arenal (day 5 - 5 hours - min age 8)

Are you into adventure, nature and water sports? Then pedal boarding is for you! On a pedalboard (not to be confused with a SUP board!) you feel as though you are walking on water across Lake Arenal. Along the way, your guide will teach you about the nature and wildlife of the area.

Canopy Tour of Monteverde's treetops (day 7 or 8 - 5 hours - min age 8)

Head out on an unforgettable trip to the heart of the cloud forest, where you will fly between the treetops along zip lines. Play Tarzan and swing between the tops of the trees, and look forward to the 600-metre final line for a truly exhilarating experience.

Boat trip in Tamarindo's mangrove forest (day 11 or 12 - 5 hours - min age 8)

Tamarindo National Park protects a large area of mangrove forests and tropical dry forests in an area of almost 400 hectares. This boat trip allows you to observe the rare wildlife - including dozens of bird species and various species of monkeys, crocodiles and iguanas.

Catamaran sailing trip in Tamarindo (day 11 or 12 - 5 hours - min age 4)

Sail off to the open horizon as you pass exotic bays, white sandy beaches and tropical jungles. Relax with a cold drink in your hand and enjoy views of the ocean, where you may be lucky to see dolphins, sea turtles and flying fish. Along the way, you can snorkel in the blue sea water or laze on one of the white sandy beaches. Onboard the catamaran you will be served snacks and light dishes excl. drinks.

Pure Trek canyoning

Enjoy a thrilling side of Costa Rica by heading down waterfalls, cliffs and/or rock walls within a beautiful rainforest slot canyon, with the help of your guide.

Don Juan Coffee & Chocolate Tour

Learn more about the fascinating process of transforming the humble coffee and cacao bean into the delicious final product at this family-run farm. After your tour, you'll be able to taste several types of chocolate.

Excluded

Rental car deposit ($150, payable at destination)
One-way rental fee ($30-55)
Fuel, parking costs, tolls and bridges
Entrance fees to national parks (approximately $10-15 per park)
ESTA (entry permit) in case of a stopover in the US

Buy now, pay the rest later

Did you know, you can book now and pay the rest later with our convenient deposit payment option? If you book this deal 35 days prior to your departure, you can choose to pay in instalments. The deposit will be 50% of the deal’s price, plus any extras you may decide to add (i.e. travel insurance). You can review the instalment amounts and due dates in the last step before placing your booking.

Additional Information

Conditions	Your booking is a direct contract between you and Secret Escapes Limited for the provision of your package. Secret Escapes acts as a tour operator responsible, and is therefore liable for the proper execution of the agreement. The Secret Escapes Terms and Conditions (A) apply to this booking. The Secret Escapes Cancellation Terms and Conditions apply to this booking. Secret Escapes Limited is a company registered in England & Wales under number 07026107, registered office 120 Holborn, London, EC1N 2TD, United Kingdom.© Secret Escapes 2021
Passport, visa and health requirements	The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements, before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.
Price changes	Please note that the flights included in this offer are subject to live availability and price, and can change during your booking process. When this is the case, we will always notify during the booking process.
Rental car information	You will get a Suzuki Jimmy or similar depending on the size of your party. The car rental company is Payless Car Rental (tel: +506 2430 4647). You will get the car on day 4 in Guacimo and you must return it to the airport on day 14. In case your return flight is outside office hours, it is recommended to return the car on day 13 and take a taxi or public transport to the airport on day 14. If you collect your car outside opening hours (daily from 06:00 AM to 10:00 PM) there may be an extra charge for the entire rental period. This surcharge must be paid locally. This amount can be refunded by us afterwards. Deposit: The primary driver must own a credit card in their own name with an amount available to cover a maximum deposit of £2500. Debit cards can not be accepted. Driver: The primary driver must be at least 21 years old and hold a valid driver's license valid for at least two years prior. Drivers aged between 21 and 24 will be charged an additional fee of $15 per day during the rental period. Extra drivers cost $10 per driver. Insurance: full insurance, non-life insurance, third party liability insurance, theft insurance, glass cover, tires, undercarriage and roof is included.
Tour occupancy	Max 3 people in a The 4x4 Costa Rica Adventure - 13 Nights - Standard Max 3 people in a The 4x4 Costa Rica Adventure - 13 Nights - Superior
Single supplement	The single supplement is based on travel dates and duration of travel. You will see the final price in the booking process.
Children's discount	On the basis of two full-paying adults, a discount for children is offered dependent on the chosen travel dates and length of stay. You will see the applicable discount in the final booking process. Please note: children up to 12 months old receive a discount on the plane ticket, but will not receive a seat or baggage allowance.
Baby Bed	Unfortunately, cots are not available throughout this trip.
Pets	Pets are not permitted on this trip due to international plane travel.
Parking	Parking may be charged at some of the hotels.
Flight times	Please note that flights may be subject to change, delay or postponement by the provider and that flight times are provisional. Don't forget to check the actual flight times before departure on the website of the airline or the airport to avoid inconvenient surprises.
Travel documents	You will receive all documents relevant to your trip, 7 days prior to departure at the latest
USA transfer	In the booking process you can see if you have a stopover in the USA. If this is the case, an entry permit (ESTA) must be applied for. The Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) charges an administration fee and the entry permit must be sought in good time. For more information, visit the official gov.uk website.
Passport	Your passport must be valid for six months upon arrival in Costa Rica. For up-to-date information, visit the official gov.uk website.
Visa	British citizens do not need a visa to travel to Costa Rica for tourism for up to 90 days.
Vaccinations	All travellers should be up to date with primary courses and boosters. Vaccinations usually recommended for travel to Costa Rica include Hepatitis A. Consult your doctor or the NHS travel advice website for more information.
Currency	The national currency of Costa Rica is the Costa Rican colón (CRC)
Group travel	Activities as well as transportation from days 1 - 4 may be in groups of international travellers.
Travel schedule	The specified itinerary is subject to change in the event of unforeseen circumstances.
Quality standards	Please note that the quality standards of hotels, facilities, transportation and roads may differ from Europe.
GPS hire	It is possible to hire a GPS locally at a cost of approx. $12 per day. This must be paid locally to the car rental company.

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