Arenal Volcano, Monteverde & Tamarindo Self-Drive

After breakfast, leave Arenal and drive towards Monteverde.

The journey leads into Costa Rica’s central highlands, where the warmer lowland scenery is replaced by cooler mountain landscapes. Arrive in Monteverde and check in at your locally selected hotel.

Driving time: Approximately 3 hours and 10 minutes

Overnight: Monteverde Cloud Forest

Spend the day exploring Monteverde, one of Costa Rica’s most celebrated nature destinations.

The area is famous for its mist-covered cloud forest, diverse plant life and remarkable variety of birds and wildlife. Travellers can explore the forest trails or choose from locally available nature and adventure activities.

Overnight: Monteverde Cloud Forest

Leave the cool mountain climate of Monteverde and drive west towards the Pacific coast.

Your destination is Tamarindo, a lively beach town in Guanacaste Province. After checking in at your locally selected hotel, enjoy the beach and watch the sunset over the Pacific Ocean.

Driving time: Approximately 3 hours and 20 minutes

Overnight: Tamarindo Beach

Enjoy a full day beside the Pacific Ocean.

Relax on Tamarindo’s sandy beach, swim in the warm water or experience the area’s well-known surfing conditions. A locally supplied catamaran cruise or other coastal activity can also be added to the package.

Overnight: Tamarindo Beach