Guanacaste and Nicoya: fly-drive tours

• days12 12 days · ± 300 km · LIR → LIR

  Guanacaste and Nicoya beaches

  A volcano to begin with, then three beaches along the Nicoya coast: Tamarindo, Nosara and Sámara. Sun, surf and turtles. Rincón de la Vieja · Tamarindo · Nosara · Sámara best in Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Aprfrom €2,100 a person*
• days10 10 days · ± 400 km · LIR → LIR

  Surfing the Nicoya Peninsula

  Three surf towns along the Nicoya coast: Tamarindo for the first lesson, Nosara and Santa Teresa for the better waves. By 4x4 down the coast road. Tamarindo · Nosara · Santa Teresa best in Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Aprfrom €2,000 a person*
• days9 9 days · ± 300 km · LIR → LIR

  Diving in Guanacaste

  Giant mantas and sharks at the Catalina Islands, a day at Rincón de la Vieja volcano and a finish at Tamarindo. Playas del Coco · Rincón de la Vieja · Tamarindo best in Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sepfrom €1,700 a person*

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* From prices per person, for two travelling together: the return flight from Amsterdam, comfort hotels (a room for two) and a rental car with insurance, or the camper, campgrounds, motorbike or cabin aboard the tour goes by. Not included: food, fuel, excursions, entry and park fees. Estimates, last checked 2026-10; each tour's page has the costs day by day.