Sea turtles: fly-drive tours
Fly from Amsterdam, drive from town to town, fly home. 4 tours.
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15 days · ± 900 km · SJO → SJO
The classic in 15 days
By boat to Tortuguero, then Arenal, Monteverde, Manuel Antonio and the whales of Uvita: the tour nearly everyone takes, without the rush. San José · Tortuguero · La Fortuna · Monteverde · Manuel Antonio · Uvita · Alajuela best in Feb, Mar, Apr, Jul, Aug, Sep, Octfrom €2,450 a person -
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 -
12 days · ± 700 km · SJO → SJO
The Caribbean coast
Rafting at Turrialba, canals and turtles at Tortuguero, then reggae and palm beaches at Cahuita and Puerto Viejo. Turrialba · Tortuguero · Cahuita · Puerto Viejo de Talamanca · San José best in Feb, Mar, Aug, Sep, Octfrom €2,100 a person -
12 days · ± 700 km · SJO → SJO
Turtles and whales
Both coasts in the green months: green turtles at Tortuguero, humpback whales at Uvita. Tortuguero · San José · Uvita · Manuel Antonio · Alajuela best in Jul, Aug, Sep, Octfrom €2,250 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.