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Trip description

A personalized and bespoke vacation, to discover the less crowded areas and secret corners. 

In self-tour mode and for 2 people minimum, roadbook and advices depending on the season and the weather...

A way to discover Costa Rica a little more in depth and far from the crowd.

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9 days

From : €990*



Caro et Sylvain

You want to discover this country but you don't necessarily want to take the same route as everyone else.

We have several formulas to propose to you so that you don't miss the essential without following in the footsteps of classic tourism. Moreover, the microclimates of Costa Rica allow us to propose different places and tours depending on the weather and the season, especially for certain animals or for the flowering season...

Of course, it is not a question of proposing the same program to everyone, because you are unique and your expectations are also... The tour will therefore be 100% personalised with the priority of fully experiencing your trip and your discoveries, if possible away from the crowds.

This trip is based on a minimum of 2 people and includes :

Transfer from airport to hotel + Hotel to car rental

Accommodation: 4 nights in a hotel in a double room with breakfast + 5 nights in a private villa (minimum 4 people) or in a bungalow with a double room (kitchen + swimming pool + tropical park)

2 guided excursions - 2 national park hikes + entrance -1 surfing course - 1 yoga course - 1 secret beach exploration roadbook  

Does not include :

International flights

Car rental (advice and referral only - 30 to 70$/day depending on vehicle)

Insurance

Restaurants and optional activities not listed in the programme.

Day 1: Arrival in Costa Rica

Day 2: San José

Day 3: parc Palo Verde

Day 4: The comfortable adventure

Day 5: Relaxation day at the beach

Day 6: Discovering volcanoes and waterfalls

Day 7: Observation of fauna and flora

Day 8: Hiking or lazy day

Day 9: Day according to your choice

Day 1 : Arrival in Costa Rica

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Transfer from San José airport to your hotel. Then the next day, transfer to pick up your rental car.

Road to your first basecamp.




Day 2 : San José

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Welcome to your comfortable base camp (fully equipped private villa or bungalow).

You will discover a region full of preserved corners. North Pacific coast, with deserted beaches, turtle nesting areas, rivers and estuaries populated by tropical birds and more ... Far from the crowds and the well-known traditional circuits. We create a schedule that matches your profile (Active / Family / Multi expectations of a heterogeneous group / Well-being / Adventure ...). 

Turtle observation, surfing and yoga initiation, Crocodiles and tropical birds, deserted beaches and typical restaurants ... To discover life in the Costa Rican way. Several options are available to you to personalize this part of the stay: Horse, Exploration of the mango in Stand Up Paddle, Massages at home or photo improvement. You save a lot of vacation time by not having to pack your bags every two days and this allows you to discover Costa rica in depth while still preserving resting moments.




Day 3 : parc Palo Verde

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Depending on your traveller's profile, the program of your days will be oriented more towards the discovery of deserted areas (beaches or estuaries), unless you are in need of sport and adventure ... In any case, this less known region is full of surprises.

Today You can go by boat to explore a wetland on the edge of Palo Verde's Park, which is one of the most important places for Costa Rican biodiversity ...




Day 4 : The comfortable adventure

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Your base camp is ideally located for what we call: Comfortable adventure.

You get into the local rythm and even from your terrace, you observe the monkeys and tropical birds of the park in which your eco villa is located.

You still have many options for discovery or wellness. This morning, you might try a yoga initiation followed by an exploration of the mangrove on a Stand Up paddle?




Day 5 : Relaxation day at the beach

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If the weather and the timing allow it, we send you to discover a coast where you'll discover little-known beaches. A turtle nesting area and typical small villages. You will have the feeling of being in the end of the world or maybe a trip back in time...

With our advice you will know where to stop to eat local food, and which way to take to arrive on a dream secret beach where you can sometimes feel alone in the world. Heaven !




Day 6 : Discovering volcanoes and waterfalls

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You've settled down and you're in the rhythm ... Ready for a roadtrip to discover another area, this is gonna be an optimized roadtrip so you won't spend to much time driving between two places.

You're leaving early this morning in order to enjoy the day on a whole new region totally different and full of surprises.

Several different programs according to your tastes and the time of year.

An example ? you go on to discover three volcanoes over three days with different ecosystems and incredible waterfalls. But you could also go for a roadtrip along the coast to discover the Osa Peninsula ?

We organize the roadbook and nature discovery activities for you anyway.




Day 7 : Observation of fauna and flora

Ponts suspendus youcome Costa rica ©Youcome


It is an "à la carte" stay that we are building with you ...

If you have opted for a volcanoes roadtrip, you will go on hikes to well-hidden waterfalls, flora and fauna observation activities, hanging bridges and relaxation in the thermal waters ...

But maybe you have opted for a completely different program and a different area... No worries, we have multiple scenarios to offer. This country is diverse enough to suit all styles of travelers, so why do exactly like everyone else?




Day 8 : Hiking or lazy day

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Today you have the opportunity to deepen your thirst for discovery,

hiking with a naturalist guide is a good option to observe animals that are not easily approached ... Unless you have opted for the beaches of the south and their intense tropical vibe, whale watching or simply a beautiful day of lazing around and Pura Vida?




Day 9 : Day according to your choice

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Depending on the distance of your location to the airport, you can plan an activity on the last morning before returning to San José... We will also give you tips to make the road more pleasant and stop in the right places, this is the opportunity to enjoy another bit of your vacation.




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