Classic Costa Rica - Fly Drive

Day 1  Central Valley                                          
Upon arrival in San José transfer to your hotel located a short drive outside of the city.    

Day 2  Central Valley to Tortuguero NP                  
Depart early and journey by road towards the Caribbean coast through an increasingly lush and tropical landscape. Continue by boat along winding junglelined canals to reach your lodge. Enjoy an afternoon tour to the charming village of Tortuguero and the turtle museum to learn about the sea turtles which visit the area every year to nest (Jul - Sep).                                      
Day 3  Tortuguero NP                            
Explore the Tortuguero National Park on guided tours by boat and by foot. This unique environment is home to a huge amount of wildlife including howler monkeys, sloths and a variety of colourful birds and frogs.              

Day 4  Tortuguero NP to Arenal      
Travel by boat to Pavona pier and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Transfer to the Adobe car depot to pick up your vehicle and embark on the scenic drive to La Fortuna, where you will find the spectacular Arenal Volcano.                  

Day 5  Arenal                              
Take an exciting treetop tour along hanging bridges through the rainforest enjoying sensational views and learning about the different flora and fauna of the area.            

Day 6  Arenal                          
Enjoy a day at leisure to relax by the pool or visit the hot springs.              

Day 7  Arenal to Monteverde            
Today’s drive to Monteverde will take you through beautiful scenery and along Lake Arenal, the largest lake in Costa Rica.    
              
Day 8  Monteverde                    
Enjoy a fascinating early morning excursion into the Monteverde Cloud Forest. Look out for the diverse range of birdlife and other fauna which call the forest home.                

Day 9 Monteverde to Manuel Antonio                        
Drive from the cool temperatures of the cloud forest to the warmer Pacific coast. The village of Manuel Antonio sits on the edge of one of Costa Rica’s most popular national parks.          

Day 10 Manuel Antonio              
Discover the national park on a leisurely guided hike. Look out for toucans, brightly coloured macaws, sloths and troops of playful monkeys whilst taking in the breathtaking ocean views.          

Day 11 Manuel Antonio                            
Today is free for you to relax and enjoy this beautiful area of Costa Rica.                  

Day 12 Manuel Antonio to San José    
After breakfast drive back to the city of San José and drop off your car.