15 days in Tulum & Costa Rica Itinerary
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Start: London, United Kingdom
Fly
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Tulum, Mexico
— 5 nights
Fly to San Jose, Shuttle to La Fortuna de San Carlos
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La Fortuna de San Carlos, Costa Rica
— 4 nights
Drive
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Vara Blanca, Costa Rica
— 1 night
Drive
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Tortuguero, Costa Rica
— 1 night
Drive
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Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
— 1 night
Drive
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Monteverde, Costa Rica
— 2 nights
Taxi to Atenas, Fly to London
End: London, United Kingdom
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Tulum, Mexico — 5 nights
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Get out of town with these interesting Tulum side-trips: Zona Arqueologica de Coba (in Coba) and Playa del Carmen (Zona Arqueologica Playa del Carmen & Xcaret). There's lots more to do: delve into the distant past at Tulum Archaeological Site, find your balance on the water with some of the best stand-up paddleboarding in the area, stop by El Burro Agavero Tequileria, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Punta Laguna Nature Reserve.
For reviews, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Tulum holiday planner.
London, UK to Tulum is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. Traveling from London to Tulum, you'll gain 5 hours due to the time zone difference. When traveling from London in September, plan for a bit warmer days and much warmer nights in Tulum: temperatures range from 34°C by day to 26°C at night. On the 14th (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to La Fortuna de San Carlos.
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For reviews, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Tulum holiday planner.
London, UK to Tulum is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. Traveling from London to Tulum, you'll gain 5 hours due to the time zone difference. When traveling from London in September, plan for a bit warmer days and much warmer nights in Tulum: temperatures range from 34°C by day to 26°C at night. On the 14th (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to La Fortuna de San Carlos.
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La Fortuna de San Carlos, Costa Rica — 4 nights
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La Fortuna de San Carlos is known for nature, adventure, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour, skim along the rocks with a canyoning and rapelling tour, take in the natural beauty of Ecotermales Fortuna, and take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback.
To find more things to do, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, use the La Fortuna de San Carlos driving holiday tool.
You can do a combination of flight and shuttle from Tulum to La Fortuna de San Carlos in 9 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus, ferry, and taxi. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Tulum to La Fortuna de San Carlos due to the time zone difference. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Mon) so you can go by car to Vara Blanca.
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To find more things to do, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, use the La Fortuna de San Carlos driving holiday tool.
You can do a combination of flight and shuttle from Tulum to La Fortuna de San Carlos in 9 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus, ferry, and taxi. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Tulum to La Fortuna de San Carlos due to the time zone difference. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Mon) so you can go by car to Vara Blanca.
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Vara Blanca, Costa Rica — 1 night
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On the 19th (Tue), take in the dramatic scenery at La Paz Waterfall and Peace Lodge Gardens and then admire the sheer force of Jardins da Cachoeira de La Paz.
To find maps, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Vara Blanca day trip site.
Drive from La Fortuna de San Carlos to Vara Blanca in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Tue) so you can go by car to Tortuguero.
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To find maps, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Vara Blanca day trip site.
Drive from La Fortuna de San Carlos to Vara Blanca in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Tue) so you can go by car to Tortuguero.
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Tortuguero, Costa Rica — 1 night
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Costa Rica's Amazon
Kick off your visit on the 20th (Wed): explore the striking landscape of Tortuguero National Park.
To find photos, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Tortuguero itinerary planner.
You can drive from Vara Blanca to Tortuguero in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi, bus, and ferry; or do a combination of taxi, bus, and ferry. Expect a daytime high around 35°C in September, and nighttime lows around 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Wed) early enough to drive to Manuel Antonio.
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To find photos, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Tortuguero itinerary planner.
You can drive from Vara Blanca to Tortuguero in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi, bus, and ferry; or do a combination of taxi, bus, and ferry. Expect a daytime high around 35°C in September, and nighttime lows around 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Wed) early enough to drive to Manuel Antonio.
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Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica — 1 night
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On the 21st (Thu), tour the pleasant surroundings at Playa Manuel Antonio and then identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas.
To find where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Manuel Antonio online journey planner.
Traveling by car from Tortuguero to Manuel Antonio takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus; or do a combination of ferry and bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Thu) to allow time to drive to Monteverde.
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To find where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Manuel Antonio online journey planner.
Traveling by car from Tortuguero to Manuel Antonio takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus; or do a combination of ferry and bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Thu) to allow time to drive to Monteverde.
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Monteverde, Costa Rica — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 22nd (Fri): stop by Monteverde Hummingbird Gallery and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve.
To see other places to visit, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Monteverde trip itinerary builder tool.
You can drive from Manuel Antonio to Monteverde in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sat) so you can travel back home.
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To see other places to visit, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Monteverde trip itinerary builder tool.
You can drive from Manuel Antonio to Monteverde in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sat) so you can travel back home.
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