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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
Starts
San Jose
Ends
Liberia
Car
SUZUKI SWIFT
Hotels
3 Cities
Stay as many nights as you wish
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Hotels & rental car included — flights optional
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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
8 Days · 7 Nights
Arenal Volcano National Park
Puntarenas Province
The Beach Bungalows Tamarindo
Your route. Your pace.
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Start
SAN JOSÉ AIRPORT TO ARENAL VOLCANO
Chateau ArenalStay 3 Nights · Days 1–4
2
Day 2
ARENAL VOLCANO
Chateau Arenalnight 2 of 3 · Same accommodation
3
Day 3
ARENAL VOLCANO
Chateau Arenalnight 3 of 3 · Same accommodation
4
Day 4
ARENAL VOLCANO TO MONTEVERDE
Alisson Hotel y RestaurantStay 2 Nights · Days 4–6
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Day 5
MONTEVERDE CLOUD FOREST
Alisson Hotel y Restaurantnight 2 of 2 · Same accommodation
6
Day 6
MONTEVERDE TO TAMARINDO BEACH
Surf Ranch TamarindoStay 2 Nights · Days 6–8
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Day 7
TAMARINDO BEACH
Surf Ranch Tamarindonight 2 of 2 · Same accommodation
8
Day 8
TAMARINDO TO LIBERIA AIRPORT
Departure day · No overnight stay
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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 personUS$672