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10 best Self Drive Central America tour packages
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- Essential Costa Rica - Package with Manuel Antonio National Park, Self-drive
- The Best of Costa Rica, Self-Drive
- Self-Drive: Panama Adventure & Beach Explorer 15D/14N
- COSTA RICA – Arenal to Manuel Antonio
- Essential Costa Rica - Package with Guanacaste, Self-drive
- Ultimate Escape Costa Rica, Self-drive
- Beaches and Nature with Santa Teresa, Self-drive
- From the Atlantic to the Pacific, Self-Drive
- Exotic Costa Rica, Self-drive
- Volcanoes, Nature and Caribbean, Self-drive
Essential Costa Rica - Package with Manuel Antonio National Park, Self-drive
120 Reviews by TourRadar travelers
- Explore Tortuguero's rivers by boat
- Hike through Arenal Volcano National Park
- Walk Monteverde's cloud forest bridges
Duration 10 days Destinations San Jose, Tortuguero National Park, Arenal Volcano National Park, Monteverde, Manuel Antonio National Park Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Destination Services Costa Rica - From $1,551
- US$1,319You save $232
- Price per day
- $132
The Best of Costa Rica, Self-Drive
8 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Everything went very smoothly. Accommodations were great, and the food was delicious.”
Kirsten, traveled in December 2023
- Explore San Jose's vibrant city life
- Boat through Tortuguero's lush canals
- Walk Tortuguero village and nature trails
Duration 10 days Destinations San Jose, Tortuguero National Park, Arenal Volcano National Park, Monteverde, Tortuga Island Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English, Spanish Operator Destination Services Costa Rica - From $1,369
- US$1,164You save $205
- Price per day
- $116
- Explore Casco Antiguo and Miraflores locks
- Relax and discover Panama City at leisure
- Drive through Panamerican to El Valle
Duration 15 days Destinations Panama City, Boquete, Las Lajas Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Bamba Travel - From
- US$1,710
- Price per day
- $114
COSTA RICA – Arenal to Manuel Antonio
“The 3 main hikes were great. The Samaria Gorge, the coastal walk and the Zaros Gorge”
- Explore San Jose's vibrant culture
- Hike the trails of Arenal Volcano
- Zip line through Monteverde Cloud Forest
Duration 6 days Destinations San Jose, Arenal Volcano National Park, Monteverde, Manuel Antonio National Park Age Range 18 to 90 year olds Operated in English Operator Bucket List Group Travel LLC - From
- US$2,790
- Price per day
- $465
Essential Costa Rica - Package with Guanacaste, Self-drive
4 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Great guides and we especially loved the boat ride out to Tortuguero.”
Ingrid, traveled in January 2023
- Explore Tortuguero's rivers by boat
- Walk through Tortuguero village
- Drive to Arenal Volcano National Park
Duration 10 days Destinations San Jose, Tortuguero National Park, Guapiles, Arenal Volcano National Park, Santa Elena, Monteverde, Playa Tamarindo Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Destination Services Costa Rica - From $1,420
- US$1,207You save $213
- Price per day
- $121
- Explore Rincon de la Vieja National Park
- Hike through Arenal Volcano National Park
- Raft on the thrilling Sarapiqui River
Duration 11 days Destinations Liberia, Rincon de la Vieja Volcano National Park, Arenal Volcano National Park, Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui, Tortuguero National Park, San Jose, Braulio Carillo National Park, Herradura Age Range 1 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Destination Services Costa Rica - From $1,615
- US$1,373You save $242
- Price per day
- $125
Beaches and Nature with Santa Teresa, Self-drive
4 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The trip was well laid out, and we enjoyed every moment. The self drive part worked out very well.”
Mabel, traveled in December 2023
- Pick up your rental car in Liberia
- Relax on the sun-soaked beaches of Samara
- Explore the vibrant streets of Santa Teresa
Duration 15 days Destinations Liberia, Playa Tamarindo, Samara, Playa Santa Teresa, San Jose, Tortuguero National Park, Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui, Arenal Volcano National Park, Monteverde Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Destination Services Costa Rica - From $2,115
- US$1,798You save $317
- Price per day
- $120
- Explore San Jose on your first day
- Boat through Tortuguero's lush canals
- Walk Tortuguero's private nature trails
Duration 11 days Destinations San Jose, Tortuguero National Park, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Arenal Volcano National Park, Playa Tamarindo Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English, Spanish Operator Destination Services Costa Rica - From $1,462
- US$1,243You save $219
- Price per day
- $113
Exotic Costa Rica, Self-drive
9 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The packaged tour saved us a lot of time deciding where to travel to and where to stay.”
Gary, traveled in December 2023
- Pick up your rental car at Liberia airport
- Explore Rincon de la Vieja Volcano
- Hike to the stunning Rio Celeste
Duration 8 days Destinations Liberia, Rincon de la Vieja Volcano National Park, Bijagua, Monteverde, Manuel Antonio National Park Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Destination Services Costa Rica - From $1,244
- US$1,058You save $186
- Price per day
- $132
- Drive through scenic routes to La Fortuna
- Relax in the Tabacon Hot Springs
- Explore Tortuguero National Park by boat
Duration 9 days Destinations San Jose, Arenal Volcano National Park, Guapiles, Tortuguero National Park, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Cahuita Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Destination Services Costa Rica - From $1,288
- US$1,095You save $193
- Price per day
- $122
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