Build Your Own 14-Hour Costa Rica Day Trip

5.0 (4 reviews) San Jose, Costa Rica
Duration13h - 14h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This experience is built entirely around the traveler rather than a fixed itinerary. Instead of following a pre-set route, guests explore Costa Rica with a knowledgeable local host who adapts the day in real time based on interests, weather, and opportunities along the way. The focus is on authentic local encounters, scenic detours, and lesser-known locations that typical tours miss.

Because the schedule remains flexible, travelers can spend more time where it matters — whether that means stopping at a roadside fruit stand, visiting a family-run farm, exploring hidden viewpoints, or simply slowing down to absorb the landscape. Private transportation ensures comfort and efficiency, while local insight adds cultural and environmental context beyond standard guiding.

The result is not just sightseeing, but a curated, responsive journey designed around curiosity, connection, and discovery — shaped by local perspective rather than a scripted plan.

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Personal driver on 4WD car, sightseeing accordingly to the point of interest you want to go.
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Parque Nacional Marino Ballena
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    Sightseeing all the nature from San Jose to Ballena Park to get into the whale tale. This is a spot full of tours to see whales, dolphins and make snorkeling. There're a lot of beaches to hop off, take pictures and explore the nature in the beach.

    There's also Nuayaca Waterfalls in the way. Those are majestic and you can get in to the river if you want. This is a local experience lo live.

    We also offer plan the day activities for ATV’s, paraseling, fishing and much more
  2. Province of Guanacaste
    14h
    Sightseeing all the nature from San Jose to most scenic views and typical towns in Costa Rica. This is an open tour to go to Guanacaste and their beaches. The closest beach is 3.5 to 4h driving, but during the time you can see plenty of nature and the combination of rain forest with the beaches. Guanacaste has a lot of history, is full of small towns, and they have their own food style a la leña (cooked in firewood).

    There is nothing written in stone for this tour and others. This is the fun part of this service. We can suggest places to see and we can stop at any point for pictures, food or great coffee.

    The service includes a personal driver on 4WD car who will pick you and show you accordingly to the point of interest you want to go.

    Important. Admission fees, tours and food, is not included
  3. Puerto Viejo
    10m
    Sightseeing all the nature from San Jose to Limón to get into the Caribbean. There're so much beautiful in this place. A few beaches to hop off and see differences in nature and animals on between. It's just amazing. Great spots for snorkeling or just relax and live the Caribbean style. Try rice and beans, rent a bike and spend a day in a total different way.
    There is nothing written in stone for this tour and others. This is the fun part of this service. We can suggest places to see and we can stop at any point for pictures, food or great coffee.
    The service includes a personal driver on 4WD car who will pick you and show you accordingly to the point of interest you want to go.
  4. Costa Rica
    14h
    You can set up whatever you want on this package. we can go up to Guanacaste or do any other trip listed with a 14h day trip.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We pick up and drop off from any hotel with in 3 miles radio from the airport. Longest distance hotel can be arranged accordingly.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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