Volcanoes, Nature and Caribbean, Self-drive

8 nights' accommodation

Day 1,8 San Jose

• Category Standard = Holiday Inn Express Forum or similar 3*
• Category Superior = Holiday Inn Escazu or similar 4*
• Category Deluxe = Real Intercontinental or similar 5*

Day 2-3 Arenal

• Category Standard = Arenal Montechiari or similar 3*
• Category Superior = Arenal Springs or similar 4*
• Category Deluxe = Arenal Kioro or similar 5*

Day 4-5 Tortuguero

• Standard Category = Turtle Beach Lodge or similar (Lodge Standard)
• Superior Category = Laguna Lodge or similar (Lodge Standard)
• Deluxe Category = Pachira/ Evergreen/Aninga Lodge or similar (Lodge Standard)

Day 6,7 Puerto Viejo

• Category Standard = Villas del Caribe or similar 3*
• Category Superior = Cariblue or similar 4*
• Category Deluxe = Le Cameleon or similar 5*

Car Group A = Daihatsu Bego or similar

Air-conditioned transportation for the arrival transfer on a shared basis, from Juan Santamaria Airport to your first hotel

Shared land and boat transfers to/from Tortuguero

Air-conditioned transportation for the departure transfer on a shared basis, from the car rental company offices in San José to the Juan Santamaría Airport

Tour guides do not accompany guests during transport

Unlimited mileage

Applicable Local taxes (VAT)

No excess

Loss Damage Waiver (LDW)

Supplemental Liability Coverage (SLC)

Emergency contact service

Replacement car in case of accident

Full-Full petrol rate

One additional driver

Coverage up to 70.000 USD per person or 175.000 USD per accident

• Car Group A = Daihatsu Bego or similar
• Car Group B = Suzuki Grand Vitara or similar
• Car Group C = Toyota Fortuner or similar

Other activities and services not included

International flights not included.

Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals if not stated explicitly in the programme

Airport taxes 

Airport porterage

Optional tours 

International flight tickets or visa fees and local taxes

Gratuities for drivers and guides 

Entrance fees for optional activities mentioned in the itinerary

Damage to a third party or to the hire vehicle due to negligence or inappropriate driving

Loss or damage to aerials, jack, safety triangles and vests, windscreen, wipers, petrol cap, luggage covers, or any other fixed or mobile component of the vehicle

Damage to the engine through negligence

Theft of the vehicle with keys left in the ignition

Damage caused to the vehicle or to persons through driving under the Influence of alcohol or drugs

Fines due to breaking traffic laws and regulations during the hire period are the responsibility of the driver of the vehicle. In the event of fine being received there will be an administration charge

Any extra equipment (GPS, baby seat, etc)

Petrol deposit 100 USD; refunded when returning full

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

The minimum age to rent a vehicle or be a driver is 21 years

All drivers must have a valid driver's license

The person who signs the contract must have an international credit card, Visa or Master Card, AMEX

Pick-up service at the San José Airport is 24 hours

Pick-up service at the Liberia Airport are from Monday to Sunday, 05:00 to 21:00 hrs. Pick-up outsideof these times are subject to a surcharge.

Pick-up hours at other locations are from Monday to Sunday, 08:00 to 17:00 hrs

All pick-up times at other locations will be set according to the office hours.

Accident/theft reporting must be notified within 24 hours of incident

If the customer returns the vehicle earlier than the agreed upon drop-off date stated in the rental contract, the rental company will not refund the customer for any unused days.

Deposit by credit card: Visa or Master Card only

Please note that local conditions prevalent at the time of travel may result in modifications to tour contents without prior notice

For self-guided visits, you must pay your entrance fee directly at the front desk of each park or attraction

Recommended arrival before 14:00 hrs.

Recommended departure time after 15hrs. 

All activities in Tortuguero except the entrance fee to Tortuguero National Park and optional activities

Meet and greet on Day 1

Hotel taxes

8 breakfasts

3 lunches on days 4, 5, 6

2 dinners on days 4, 5