Costa Rica Self-Drive Holidays

You can either send us a request for one of our recommended itineraries, use our general enquiry form, or e-mail us at hola@pura-aventura.com.

If you'd rather have a chat on the phone then give us a call on +44 1273 676712.

One of our Costa Rica specialists will work with you to create your perfect holiday.

Yes, all of our itineraries can be tweaked and tailored to suit your dates, durations, and specific needs.

We can also build a custom holiday for you from scratch.

Having a modern 4x4 vehicle allows you to stay in more remote, interesting places, and to explore locally once you are there. Journey times between your overnight stays will generally be around three or four hours so comfortably fit into a morning - days are not 'lost' to navigating.

Roads in Costa Rica are a mixture of good tarmac, old tarmac with potholes and compacted dirt roads. As a rule of thumb, the further you get from the populous Central Valley, the less traffic there is and the bumpier the road. However, both main coastal roads are smooth and sleek.

Don't worry, we do not expect you to drive as you land in Costa Rica, instead we have your car delivered to you at your first hotel. Since these tend to be on the outskirts of the city, your escape into the countryside should be relatively stress-free.

By using Google Maps or Waze on your smart phone, you can easily navigate as you would at home without using any mobile data. We provide simple step-by-step instructions, don't worry.

Costa Rica manages to pack an unbelievable amount of weather into a small area. That's why most people are confused as to when to plan their visit.

Essentially, the country has a tall spine of mountains running down the middle so there is near total separation of the Caribbean from the Pacific sides.

The upside is that Costa Rica is pretty much a year-round destination, and even if you're there in a wetter season then that likely means warm days with a few showers and storms, rather than day-long drizzle.

For more information, take a look at our Costa Rica Weather Guide or give us a call.

We take a 15% deposit to secure your holiday, with the remainder due eight weeks before your departure.

Your money is 100% protected through our ATOL licence if your trip includes a flight booked through us, or through our ABTOT bond if it does not. Either way, this protection provides a cast-iron financial guarantee and helps you book with complete peace of mind. Because the contract between us exists here in the UK, you get this protection regardless of where you live.

That's exactly what our team is here for. Just send us your questions via the contact form, or give us a call on +44 1273 676712.