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Itineraries

Itineraries

Realistic routes with honest travel times.

Updated: November 2, 2026. Schedules, prices and conditions change; always confirm on the booking page.

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Forest bird perched near Arenal, Alajuela
Forest bird perched near Arenal, Alajuela · Photo: WildPhotography.com
Itineraries

7 days: a first trip

Two bases, one long travel day.

Beachfront on the Guanacaste coast
Beachfront on the Guanacaste coast · Photo: WildPhotography.com
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10 days: north to south

Fly into Liberia, out of San José.

Sailboats in a Pacific harbor, Costa Rica
Sailboats in a Pacific harbor, Costa Rica · Photo: WildPhotography.com
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Costa Rica without a car

Shuttles and pickups make it easy.

Blue hour at Punta Uva, South Caribbean
Blue hour at Punta Uva, South Caribbean · Photo: WildPhotography.com
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Caribbean side: Tortuguero and Puerto Viejo

A different Costa Rica.