Costa Rica's Caribbean Highlights in One Week

About This Tour

A week along Costa Rica's lesser-visited Caribbean coast, from the jungle canals of Tortuguero to the Afro-Caribbean town of Puerto Viejo and the coral reef at Cahuita. This route stays entirely within Costa Rica, tracing the Caribbean coast from San José down through Tortuguero, Puerto Viejo, and Cahuita before returning to the capital.

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Day-by-Day Itinerary

A private guide, driver, and vehicle for the entire trip, with hotels pre-arranged at every overnight stop — the pace and any optional stops can still be shaped around your group.

Arrival

Arrival pickup at Juan Santamaría International Airport, San José.

Day 1 — San José

Arrive at the airport and transfer to Costa Rica's capital, with time to explore its museums, plazas, and markets.

Day 2 — San José to Tortuguero

Travel by car and boat to Tortuguero village on the Caribbean coast, taking a rainforest boat tour and visiting the Sea Turtle Conservancy Museum.

Day 3 — Tortuguero National Park

A guided boat trip through the park's winding jungle canals, followed by a guided nature trail walk and time on the beach.

Day 4 — Tortuguero to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

Depart by boat to La Pavona, then drive through banana-growing country to Puerto Viejo, with a Caribbean lunch en route.

Day 5 — Puerto Viejo & Cahuita

Snorkel Cahuita's coral reef across two sites, then trek through Cahuita National Park spotting wildlife, with the afternoon free.

Day 6 — Puerto Viejo to San José

A shuttle transfer back to the capital, with the evening free to explore its restaurants and bars.

Day 7 — Departure

Transfer from your accommodation to Juan Santamaría International Airport for your onward flight.

Departure

The trip ends in San José with a transfer to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) for your departure flight.

What's Included

A private vehicle and driver, just for your group

A professional, knowledgeable local guide

Hotels and transport arranged for every day of the trip

Pacing and optional stops shaped around your group

All tolls, parking, and fuel

What's Not Included

Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included

Meals and snacks

Gratuities for your guide or driver

Personal expenses

Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?

Your group only — never combined with strangers

Crowded 50+ seat group buses

Fully custom stops, built around you

A fixed script with no flexibility

Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying

Meeting at a fixed public meeting point

Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup

Third-party booking fees

Important Information

Know Before You Book

Group size can range from 1 to 25 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.

Know Before You Go

We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
Your arrival flight details are required to confirm the itinerary.

Special Requests

Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Both — Tortuguero is one of the best places in the country for boat-based wildlife spotting, while Cahuita and Puerto Viejo add snorkeling and Caribbean beach time.

Tortuguero has no road access, so the transfer combines a drive with a boat ride through the canals — Voyzo arranges this as part of the route.

No — this itinerary runs on private and shared transfers between towns rather than self-driving, which suits the boat-only access to Tortuguero.

Nesting season runs roughly July to October, though the park's canals offer good wildlife viewing (monkeys, caimans, birdlife) year-round.

Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.

Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.

Request a Quote

Tell us your group size and preferred date — we'll follow up with pricing.

DurationMulti-Day Tour

PickupArrival pickup at Juan Santamaría International Airport, San José.

Group size1 to 25 guests, any vehicle class

ItineraryFully customizable to your group

Direct pricing — no marketplace markup

Free itinerary changes until confirmed

Direct line to your guide and driver

Usually respond within a few hours

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