3 Unique Itineraries by bus

Costa Rica’s total land area is just under 22,000 square miles, yet it is home to vast reserves of protected areas and beaches. What this means for travelers is that, with a holiday of two weeks, there are almost no limits to how much you can discover. Every corner of the country is accessible from the capital of San José even though this might mean sitting on a bus (or three) for multiple hours.

We’ve curated three different itineraries by bus based on the activities most popular within the country. So whether you’re a surfer or adventure hiker, bird enthusiast or avid seismologist, mountain lover, jungle fanatic or beach lounger you’ll find a trip crafted to suit your interest. Better yet, if you’re a traveler who likes a little bit of everything, feel free to mix and match the itineraries to suit your taste. 

Costa Rica Facts

• Capital: San José
• Total Population: 4,9 million people
• Highest Mountain: Cerro Chirripo (3820m)
• Highest Volcano: Irazu
• Land area: 51,100 km2
• Currency: Colones (1$=655₡)
• Tico/Tica – name for native Costa Ricans
• Soda – a small, informal restaurant that serves traditional meals

Costa Rica’s Nature

• Costa Rica hosts more than 5% of the world’s biodiversity
• There are more than 121 volcanic formations in Costa Rica, and seven of them are active.  
• Arenal is one of the ten most active volcanoes in the world – with volcanos surrounding the country this also makes travel more difficult, meaning you need to go around the volcanos
• There are about 52 species of hummingbirds in Costa Rica, making Costa Rica a true hummingbird capital.
• There are about 750,000 species of insects that live in Costa Rica, including about 20,000 different types of spiders!  
• Also, more than 10% of the worlds butterflies live there.
• Approximately 25% of the country has protected forests and reserves.  

If you want to experience a bit of everything of what Costa Rica has to offer, then this two-week itinerary by bus is for you. You’ll visit San José, Tortuguero National Park, the towering Arenal Volcano, Monteverde’s cloud forest, and the remote beaches of Guanacaste. There will be plenty of activities to choose from along the way: visit the most famous national parks, experience all the adventure activities, soak in some sun on the Pacific or Caribbean beaches, and view an abundance of exotic wildlife.
Discover the best of Costa Rica! …

If you want to experience both the Caribbean and Pacific coasts of this bio-diverse country while having a truly off-the-beaten-path nature excursion, then this two-week itinerary by bus is for you. You’ll explore the vastness of Corcovado National Park, go whale watching and dolphin spotting, explore the beaches of the Pacific and Caribbean coasts and discover 5 unique national parks spread across the country, offering a wide range of interesting species.
Discover Costa Rica from coast to coast! …

If you want to relax or surf at the beach and prefer the earth’s volcanic formations to its animals, then this two-week itinerary by bus is for you. You’ll start in Liberia to see Rincon de la Vieja volcano, then explore the beaches in the party town of Tamarindo and in the more relaxed parts of Guanacaste and finish off by discovering Monteverde’s cloud forest and the towering Arenal Volcano in La Fortuna.
Discover Costa Rican beaches & volcanos! …