• About Us
  • Footloose People
  • Footloose Shop
  • Responsible Tourism
  • Comments
• How We Work
  • Holiday Ideas
  • How to Book
  • Booking Form
  • Booking Conditions
  • Insurance
  • General Information
• News
  • Newsletter
  • Special Offers
• Contact
• Links

COSTA RICA SELF DRVE

A short tour that can be extended in any way

Day 01: Arrive in San José. Private Transfer to Hotel. Hotel Britannia. Standard room. (B)

Welcome to Costa Rica. Arrive at Juan Santamaria International Airport. After passing through Immigration you will be met by one of our representatives. He will take you to your hotel and give you your welcome kit. Overnight in San Jose City. www.hbritannia.com

Day 02: Pick up rental car at hotel lobby, Daihatsu BeGo. Selfdrive to Arenal (3.20 hours). Arenal Springs Hotel. Junior Suite (B)

The 12,016-hectare Parque Nacional Volcán Arenal lies within the 204,000-hectare Arenal Conservation Area, protecting eight of Costa Rica's 12 life zones and 16 protected reserves in the region between the Guanacaste and Tilarán mountain ranges, and including Lake Arenal. Arenal Volcano has been constantly active since it woke up after 400 years. One of the world's most active volcanoes, Arenal produces huge ash columns, explosions and glowing red lava almost every day. Fascinating fauna and flora exist here in amazing quantities making this a prime location for viewing many different species of both plants and animals. Among the principal fauna species are: pacas, deer, tapir, coatis, sloths, howler monkeys, white-faced monkeys, snakes and birds like quetzal, bellbird, and hummingbird. There are also over 850 identified birds that reside in the Arenal area. www.hotelarenalsprings.com

Day 03: Free day at Arenal. Arenal Springs Hotel. (B)

Day 04: Selfdrive to Monteverde (3.6 hours). Cloud Forest Lodge. Standard room. (B)

The spectacular Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve is a very important and popular ecotourism destination in Costa Rica. With its unique cloud canopy, this biological reserve located in Puntarenas province is 6 km east of the town of Santa Elena. Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve is one of the most stunning and breathtaking nature reserves in the entire world. Unlike rainforests, cloud forests usually receive much less rain in comparison. However, because a cloud forest is situated at a higher altitude, it has more humidity and is therefore cloudier than a rainforest. This biological reserve sits at an elevation of between 1,200m to 1,600m, and is surrounded by a misty cover that supports a fantastic diversity of flora and fauna. Often creating a surreal environment, this reserve is considered to be among the most exceptional wildlife sanctuaries in the New World Tropics. www.cloudforestlodge.com

Day 05: Free day at Monteverde. Cloud Forest Lodge. (B)

Day 06: Selfdrive to Tamarindo (4.8 hours). Tamarindo Diria. Tropical Garden room. (B)

Tamarindo Beach is part of a bay formed by a cape, Cabo Velas. Playa Grande lies to the north of Tamarindo Beach inside the bay. The two beaches are separated by a natural salt water estuary, Estero Tamarindo. South of Tamarindo Bay there is another beautiful estuary and beach, Playa Langosta. Surrounding beaches, both Playa Grande and Playa Langosta are protected nesting areas for the giant leatherback turtle, and are part of the Costa Rican national park system. These beaches are the major nesting areas worldwide for the turtles, which arrive from October to March to lay their eggs. Tours led by official guides are available to take visitors to see this incredible spectacle. Another very special tour is the jungle boat ride. Small groups are ferried on locally built skiffs deep into the mysterious mangrove forest, where a breathtaking diversity of birds, mammals, and reptiles can be seen. www.tamarindodiria.com

Day 07: Free day at Tamarindo. Tamarindo Diria. (B)

Day 08: Selfdrive to San José to International Airport (5 hours). Drop off rental car. Fly home.

Included:

* 07 nights lodging at hotels indicated. Breakfast and local taxes. Subject to availability
* Airport transfer upon arrival.
* Local Travel Program Support, 24 hours emergency service.
* Personalized information, maps, brochures, vouchers.
* 07 days rental Daihatsu Bego. Basic insurance not included US$ 18.00 per day.

Not included:

* Other meals than indicated
* Entrance fees, entrance fee National Parks US $ 10,00 per person
* Other excursions and activities indicated as optional.
* Airport taxes (US $ 26,00 per person not included).
* International Flights.
* Personal expenses. Tips. Extras at hotels
* Rental car insurance or expenses.

RATES 2011

WITH RENTAL CAR DAIHATSU BEGO

Rate High Season 2011
£416 per person
(Nov 30, 2010 - April 30th, 2011)
Local taxes included. Rates based on double occupancy. Subject to availability

Rate Low Season 2011
£385 per person
(May 1 - October 31, 2011)
Local taxes included. Rates based on double occupancy. Subject to availability

Rate Special Season 2011
£410 per person
(July 1 - August 31, 2011)
Local taxes included. Rates based on double occupancy. Subject to availability

Additional charges apply at Christmas, New Year & Easter

Return to main Costa Rica page