Costa Rica Pass - Route 5 Self Drive - Tourist

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive San José

Arrive in San José at any time.

Day 2-4 Cahuita / Puerto Viejo

Drive down from the central highlands to your hotel in Cahuita or Puerto Viejo, on the Caribbean Coast. Enjoy the surf and sand, or relax with a ceviche and cerveza.

Day 5-6 La Fortuna

Drive to your hotel in the small village of La Fortuna, located at the foot of the active Arenal Volcano. Enjoy from a variety of options including hiking, rafting and shopping.

Day 7-9 Guanacaste

Make your way to your hotel on one of the beautiful beaches of Guanacaste on the northern Pacific coast. Which beaches are better - the Caribbean or the Pacific? You'll be able to decide after this trip.

Day 10 San José

Return to San José and enjoy one last night on the town.

Trip Details

Accommodation	Simple hotel (10 nts)
Brochure Notes	(1) One of our represenatives will visit you in your hotel shortly after arrival to answer any questions you may about the route you have choosen.(2) Any changes to the itinerary can be done on arrival in San José. 72 hours notice is required to change pre-booked room reservations as you travel in Costa Rica. (3) Arrival and departure transfers are included if pre-booked.(4) Tour are not available during high season dates: Dec 20/07 – Jan 6/08, Mar 16/08 - Mar 23/08 & Dec 20/08 – Dec 31/08
Departure	Departs any day
Group Size	No Minimum
Included Highlights	10 Nights Accommodation, Car rental, Daily continental breakfast at most hotels.
Local Payment	N/A
Meals Included	Breakfast daily at most hotels.
Recommendation	Don't want to drive? Then take the Adventure Bus shuttle TCR5BN
StartFinish	ex San José
Testimonial	"I just wanted to send you a quick note to say thanks. My sister and I travelled through Costa Rica on the G.A.P Adventures pass, it was amazing!" - Tanya Brown travelled on Independent Costa Rica
Transport	By choosing the car option with the Costa Rica pass, you gain the flexibility of a car with the comfort of a set itinerary. As with the bus transfer option, all accommodation is included in the cost of the pass. THE CARThe standard model used with the Costa Rica Pass is the Daihatsu Terios, which seats three comfortably, leaving room for four pieces of standard luggage. The car is a standard transmission four door, with 4WD capabilities, A/C and AM/FM radio. It also comes equip with surf racks, baby seats, a cellular phone and list of important numbers. You will also be provided with country maps and directions to destinations. Be advised that in order to pick up your vehicle, you will require a valid drivers license, passport and major credit card. The driver must between 21 – 75 years old at the time of rental.ADDITIONAL COSTSOther costs associated with the car option include:-A mandatory USD 18 per day insurance fee to be paid locally (see our fact sheet for more details on the policy). -All fuel costs. -A USD 750 deposit that will be charged to your credit card and withheld for the duration of your rental. Barring any damages, this will be refunded in full when the car is returned.OTHER OPTIONAL COSTS-Additional drivers will be charged USD 2 per day, paid locally.-A non-deductible insurance package with the same coverage as above is available at USD 9 per day.
Brochure Intro	Visit San José, Puero Viejo, La Fortuna and Guanacaste.

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