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Arenal Volcano, Monteverde & Tamarindo Self-Drive
An 8-day Costa Rica road trip through volcanic landscapes, cloud forests and the beaches of Guanacaste.
Duration
8 days / 7 nights
Car
SUZUKI SWIFT
Hotels
3 stays
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Overview
Experience the freedom of the open road on an unforgettable self-drive adventure across Costa Rica.
After arriving at San José International Airport, collect your rental car and travel to Arenal Volcano. Rising above the surrounding rainforest, Arenal is Costa Rica’s youngest volcano and one of the country’s most impressive natural landmarks.
Continue to Monteverde, home to the celebrated Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. Its cool mountain climate, mist-covered forest and remarkable biodiversity make it one of Costa Rica’s most distinctive destinations.
Your journey concludes in Tamarindo, one of Guanacaste’s best-known beach towns. Enjoy its golden sands, warm Pacific waters, beautiful sunsets and excellent surfing conditions before driving to Liberia International Airport for your return flight.
Perfect for
Self-Drive
Couples
Adventure Seekers
Nature Lovers
Wildlife Fans
Beach & Surf
Road Trippers
Photography
Your Itinerary Overview
- 1Day 1-23 nightsSAN JOSÉ AIRPORT TO ARENAL VOLCANOSangregado Lodge
Arrive at San José International Airport and collect your rental car. Begin your Costa Rica road trip with a…
- 2Day 2-3ARENAL VOLCANO
Spend a full day discovering the natural attractions surrounding Arenal Volcano. The region is known for its…
- 3Day 3-4ARENAL VOLCANO
Enjoy another day in the Arenal region. This additional night allows travellers to experience more of the…
- 4Day 4-52 nightsARENAL VOLCANO TO MONTEVERDEAlisson Hotel y Restaurant
After breakfast, leave Arenal and drive towards Monteverde. The journey leads into Costa Rica’s central…
- 5Day 5-6MONTEVERDE CLOUD FOREST
Spend the day exploring Monteverde, one of Costa Rica’s most celebrated nature destinations. The area is…
- 6Day 6-72 nightsMONTEVERDE TO TAMARINDO BEACHIn the Shade Hotel Coworking Adults Only
Leave the cool mountain climate of Monteverde and drive west towards the Pacific coast. Your destination is…
- 7Day 7-8TAMARINDO BEACH
Enjoy a full day beside the Pacific Ocean. Relax on Tamarindo’s sandy beach, swim in the warm water or…
- 8Day 8TAMARINDO TO LIBERIA AIRPORT
After breakfast, check out and drive to Liberia International Airport. Return your rental car at the airport…
Total: 7 Nights
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Why You'll Love This Trip
Drive at your own pace with a rental car included
Three iconic destinations in one trip — volcano, cloud forest and beach
Wake up beside an active volcano for three nights
Walk the mist-covered trails of Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
End each evening with Pacific sunsets in Tamarindo
Fly into San José and out of Liberia — no doubling back
A natural pace with buffer days so you're never rushed
What's Included
Rental car for eight days
Rental-car collection at San José International Airport
Rental-car return at Liberia International Airport
Three hotel nights in the Arenal Volcano region
Two hotel nights in Monteverde
Two hotel nights in Tamarindo
Total of seven hotel nights
What's Excluded
International flights
Travel insurance
Personal expenses & tips
From per person$1,165