Build Your Own 14-Hour Costa Rica Day Trip

5.0 (4 reviews) 13–14 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 13–14 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Host by locals CR

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Personal driver on 4WD car, sightseeing accordingly to the point of interest you want to go.
Included: Bottled water
Included: Snacks
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Breakfast
Not included: Lunch
Not included: Dinner
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Parque Nacional Marino Ballena

10 min Admission 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
Province of Guanacaste

14 hours

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
Puerto Viejo

10 min

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.
Costa Rica

14 hours

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.