Surf Costa Rica, Self-drive

What's Included

• Accommodation

  Enjoy 9 nights of accommodation with options ranging from 3-star hotels like Park Inn in San José, Wyndham Tamarindo, Terraza del Pacífico, and Diuwak, to 4-star hotels like Presidente, Tamarindo Diría, Océano Boutique Hotel & Gallery, and Villas Río Mar.

• Meals

  9 breakfasts are included during your stay.

• Transport

  Travel in comfort with air-conditioned transportation from the airport to your hotel on Day 1.

• Car Hire

  Rented 4x4 Toyota Fortuner with unlimited mileage, insurance, and emergency contact service from Day 2 to Day 10.

• Meet and Greet

  Meet and greet service on Day 1.

• Hotel Taxes

  Hotel taxes are included.

What's Not Included

• Personal Expenditures

  Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks, and meals if not stated explicitly in the programme.
  
  

• Airport Taxes

  Airport taxes are not included.
  
  

• Airport Porterage

  Airport porterage is not included.
  
  

• Optional Tours

  Optional tours are not included.
  
  

• International Flights and Visa Fees

  International flight tickets or visa fees and local taxes are not included.
  
  

• Gratuities

  Gratuities for drivers and guides are not included.
  
  

• Car Hire Exclusions

  Damage to a third party or to the hire vehicle due to negligence or inappropriate driving, loss or damage to aerials, jack, safety triangles and vests, windscreen, wipers, petrol cap, luggage covers, or any other fixed or mobile component of the vehicle, damage to the engine through negligence, theft of the vehicle with keys left in the ignition, damage caused to the vehicle or to persons through driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, fines due to breaking traffic laws and regulations during the hire period are the responsibility of the driver of the vehicle.
  
  In the event of a fine being received there will be an administration charge, any extra equipment (GPS, baby seat, etc), petrol deposit 100 USD; refunded when returning full.
  
  

Requirements

Comfortable and light clothing is the most suitable for travelling in Costa Rica. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or skimpy clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Sun protection, sunglasses, a hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.

Please Note

• The minimum age to rent a vehicle or be a driver is 21 years
• All drivers must have a valid driver's license
• The person who signs the contract must have an international credit card, Visa or Master Card, AMEX
• Pick-up service at the San José Airport is 24 hours
• Pick-up service at the Liberia Airport are from Monday to Sunday, 05:00 to 21:00 hrs. Pick-up outside of these times are subject to a surcharge.
• Pick-up hours at other locations are from Monday to Sunday, 08:00 to 17:00 hrs
• All pick-up times at other locations will be set according to the office hours.
• Accident/theft reporting must be notified within 24 hours of incident
• If the customer returns the vehicle earlier than the agreed upon drop-off date stated in the rental contract, the rental company will not refund the customer for any unused days.
• Deposit by credit card: Visa or Master Card only
• Please note that local conditions prevalent at the time of travel may result in modifications to tour contents without prior notice
• For self-guided visits, you must pay your entrance fee directly at the front desk of each park or attraction
• Recommended arrival before 14:00 hrs.
• Recommended departure time after 15 hrs. 

Accommodation options

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1 San José:

Standard Hotel Category = Park Inn or similar 3*

Superior Hotel Category = Presidente or similar 4*

Day 2-3 Tamarindo:

Standard Hotel Category = Wyndham Tamarindo or similar 3*

Superior Hotel Category = Tamarindo Diriá or similar 4*

Day 4-6 Jacó:

Standard Hotel Category = Terraza del Pacífico or similar 3*

Superior Hotel Category = Océano Boutique Hotel & Gallery or similar 4*

Day 7-9 Dominical:

Standard Hotel Category = Diuwak or similar 3*

Superior Hotel Category = Villas Río Mar or similar 4*

CAR HIRE OPTIONS

Car Group A = Toroya Fortuner Automatic w/o AC or similar

Mode of Transport

Travel in comfort with air-conditioned transportation from the airport to your hotel on Day 1, and a rented 4x4 Toyota Fortuner with unlimited mileage, insurance, and emergency contact service from Day 2 to Day 10.

Accommodation options

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1 San José:

• Standard Hotel Category = Park Inn or similar 3*
• Superior Hotel Category = Presidente or similar 4*

Day 2-3 Tamarindo:

• Standard Hotel Category = Wyndham Tamarindo or similar 3*
• Superior Hotel Category = Tamarindo Diriá or similar 4*

Day 4-6 Jacó:

• Standard Hotel Category = Terraza del Pacífico or similar 3*
• Superior Hotel Category = Océano Boutique Hotel & Gallery or similar 4*

Day 7-9 Dominical:

• Standard Hotel Category = Diuwak or similar 3*
• Superior Hotel Category = Villas Río Mar or similar 4*

CAR HIRE OPTIONS

• Car Group A = Toroya Fortuner Automatic w/o AC or similar