Costa Rica: Best of Guanacaste & the Nicoya Peninsula
Your own guide, your own vehicle, and an itinerary shaped entirely around you.
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About This Tour
A coastal road trip through Costa Rica's Guanacaste province, from the volcanic trails of Rincón de la Vieja to the beach villages of Sámara, Nosara, and Isla Chiquita. Adapted from a self-drive itinerary — Voyzo runs this route with your own private driver and vehicle instead. Every night is spent within Costa Rica, tracing the Guanacaste and Nicoya coastline before ending in San José.
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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.
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Arrival
Arrival pickup at Liberia International Airport (Guanacaste).
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Day 1 — Welcome to Costa Rica
Arrive at Liberia and drive to Rincón de la Vieja, settling into your accommodation for the night.
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Day 2 — Rincón de la Vieja National Park
A day discovering the park's volcanic landscape, with hiking, waterfalls, and wildlife including sloths and howler monkeys.
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Day 3 — On to Sámara & Nosara
Drive to these laid-back coastal villages on the Nicoya Peninsula and settle in by the beach.
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Day 4 — Isla Chora
A day trip to Isla Chora for kayaking, snorkeling, and marine wildlife watching.
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Day 5 — Sámara at Leisure
A free day on the sand, with an afternoon mangrove biodiversity tour.
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Day 6 — On to Isla Chiquita
Drive to Isla Chiquita and settle in for a relaxed beach evening.
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Day 7 — Isla Chiquita
A day at leisure with the option of an evening bioluminescence boat tour.
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Day 8 — Back to San José
Drive to the capital and explore its restaurants, museums, and landmarks.
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Day 9 — Departure
Drive to Juan Santamaría International Airport for your onward flight.
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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
The original itinerary is self-drive, but Voyzo adapts it so you follow the same route with your own private driver and vehicle instead of renting a car yourself.
It starts at Liberia International Airport in Guanacaste and ends in San José, so it's worth booking flights into Liberia and out of San José (or vice versa).
It's a mix — Rincón de la Vieja opens the trip with volcanic hiking and wildlife, before the route settles into beach villages along the Nicoya coast.
The route runs through Sámara, Nosara, and Isla Chiquita, with a day trip to Isla Chora for snorkeling.
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.
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