Private Tour
Build Your Own 14-Hour Costa Rica Day Trip
Overview
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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.
Additional Info
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.
What To Expect
Parque Nacional Marino Ballena
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
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
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
Pickup points
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Build Your Own 14-Hour CR
Pickup included
Reviews
4 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Personal Driver is the best way to explore!
Nicole L,Jan 9, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00Lenin picked me up from VRBO just as I requested and drove me to an area of Costa Rica about 2hrs away. He was awesome and really made my day if birding special!
Just freedom
maxbP9732PC,Feb 5, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00That was a amazing experience that took my breath away and from that moment I realized how the real freedom feels like. Thank you very much.
Extremely friendly
Micahweggel,Mar 8, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked a last minute trip with Jose, he was very open to our ideas on what we wanted to see and he put together a fantastic day of sites and food. He knew all the local spots we would have never heard about and he let us change the plan as we went if we saw something we wanted to do. 100% recommend to family and friends
Interbus -Alajuela to Puerto Viejo
wijram,Feb 1, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00One of the most important and least known assets in Costra Rica is a network of companies that provide shared transportation services. We have now used three of these services and would rate each as a five-star service. All have used large passenger vans equipped with AC and WiFi. Personalized pickup at your location and drop-off at your destination! Reasonable fees. Outstanding drivers. Recommend MOST HIGHLY
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