15 days in Costa Rica & Brisbane Itinerary

On the 21st (Sat), enjoy the sand and surf at Tamarindo Beach, then look for gifts at Dolores Shop, and then get in on the family fun at Black Stallion Eco Park & Estates. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: get a taste of life in the country at Pura Aventura and then see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour.

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Sydney, Australia to Tamarindo is an approximately 26-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 16 hours traveling from Sydney to Tamarindo. Traveling from Sydney in December, expect a bit warmer with lows of 32°C in Tamarindo. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sun) so you can go by car to Monteverde.

Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Mon): look for gifts at Monteverde Hummingbird Gallery and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: stroll through Ranario Monteverde Frog Pond, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Santa Elena Skywalk, then whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, and finally admire nature's wide array of creatures at The Bat Jungle.

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You can drive from Tamarindo to Monteverde in 3.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of bus and taxi; or take a shuttle. In December, daily temperatures in Monteverde can reach 32°C, while at night they dip to 32°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Manuel Antonio.

Kick off your visit on the 25th (Wed): enjoy the sand and surf at Playa Manuel Antonio and then glide through the air with a parasailing or paragliding tour.

To find more things to do, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, read Manuel Antonio online route planner.

You can drive from Monteverde to Manuel Antonio in 4 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Tortuguero.

On the 26th (Thu), explore the wealth of natural beauty at Tortuguero National Park.

To see other places to visit, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Tortuguero trip planner.

Traveling by car from Manuel Antonio to Tortuguero takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi; or do a combination of bus and ferry. December in Tortuguero sees daily highs of 34°C and lows of 25°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Thu) to allow time to drive to La Fortuna de San Carlos.

La Fortuna de San Carlos is known for nature, adventure, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, witness a stunning natural landmark at Ecotermales Fortuna, relax and rejuvenate at Tabacon Hot Springs, and take in the dramatic scenery at La Fortuna Waterfall.

For photos, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our La Fortuna de San Carlos road trip planner.

You can drive from Tortuguero to La Fortuna de San Carlos in 3.5 hours. Other options are to take a shuttle; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sun) early enough to drive to Vara Blanca.

On the 30th (Mon), stroll through La Paz Waterfall and Peace Lodge Gardens and then admire the sheer force of Jardins da Cachoeira de La Paz.

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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 30th (Mon) so you can travel to Brisbane.

Brisbane is known for parks, sightseeing, and wildlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: stroll around South Bank Parklands, tour the pleasant surroundings at Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt. Coot-tha, admire the natural beauty at City Botanic Gardens, and look for all kinds of wild species at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary.

To find traveler tips, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Brisbane online tour planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Vara Blanca to Brisbane. You'll lose 16 hours traveling from Vara Blanca to Brisbane due to the time zone difference. January in Brisbane sees daily highs of 34°C and lows of 25°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Fri) early enough to catch the flight back home.