Costa Rica Explorer Caribbean Self Drive Holiday » Itinerary

You are met on arrival at San José airport and transferred to your chosen pre-booked hotel.

Collect your hire car from the hotel and set off to explore the Turrialba region independently. Visit Irazu volcano and take a stroll through the nearby Lankester Botanical Gardens.

Head east today for a two-night stay on the south Caribbean coast. Hire bikes, explore forest trails or simply relax on the beach this afternoon.

Perhaps take a boat to the Panamanian islands of Bocas del Toro today. Snorkel over coral reefs or relax on the pristine sandy beaches.

Free day to relax or continue exploring the south Caribbean coastline.

Drive around the Braulio Carrillo National Park to Sarapiqui, your base for the next two nights.

Free day to explore. Local activities include white water rafting, canopy zip-wires, horse riding and guided walks at La Selva Biological Station.

Return to San José to drop off your hire car at the international airport before flying home.