Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in San José
- Day 2
San José to Manuel Antonio
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Beach exploration and relaxation
Landmarks Manuel Antonio National Park 
- Day 3
Manuel Antonio National Park Jungle Adventure
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Cab to national park entrance (payable locally)
- Manuel Antonio National Park exploration with hiking trails
- Wildlife viewing and swimming
Landmarks Manuel Antonio National Park 
- Day 4
Manuel Antonio to Montezuma/Santa Teresa
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Evening stroll through town
- Beach exploration
Landmarks Gulf of Nicoya - Day 5
Montezuma Waterfalls Trail and Local Market
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Local farmers market visit (Saturday)
- Montezuma Waterfalls Trail hike
- Swimming at waterfall pool
Landmarks Montezuma Waterfalls - Day 6
Tortuga Island Boat Trip
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Boat trip to Tortuga Island (bookable in advance or payable on site)
- Snorkeling at Tortuga Island
- Swimming and beach relaxation
Landmarks Tortuga Island - Day 7
Montezuma and Santa Teresa Exploration
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Montezuma village coastal hike
- Montezuma tide pool exploration
- Santa Teresa surf spot viewing
- Surfing lessons (payable locally)
- Sunset drinks at Banana Beach Bar
Landmarks Banana Beach Santa Teresa - Day 8
Monteverde Cloud Forest
Optional Activities
- Jungle hike through Monteverde Cloud Forest with moss-covered forest, stream picnic, marshland exploration, and suspension bridges
- Wildlife viewing including sloths, monkeys, and jaguars
Landmarks Monteverde Cloud Forest 
- Day 9
Monteverde Culinary and Adventure Day
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Cloud forest exploration by horseback (payable on site)
- Cloud forest exploration by quad bike (payable on site)
- Suspension bridge walks (payable on site)
- Wildlife and bird spotting
Landmarks Monteverde Cloud Forest 
- Day 10
Cloud Forest Wildlife and Jungle Adventure
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Cloud forest wildlife spotting hike
- Photography opportunities
Landmarks Monteverde Cloud Forest 
- Day 11
La Fortuna
Included Activities
- Exploration of La Fortuna town including shops and market stalls
Optional Activities
- Jungle Hike to Lava Landscapes - Full-day small group tour to La Fortuna waterfall and lava fields with visit to Maluku indigenous village, lunch, and natural hot spring bath; includes English-speaking guide, transfers, entrance fees, lunch, drinks; on request
- River Safari on the Peñas Blancas - 4-hour small group tour in rubber dinghy with wildlife viewing and visit to local family; includes English-speaking guide, transfers, entrance fees, equipment, Costa Rican snacks; bring sunscreen, drinking water; shoes may get wet; per person, on request
- Small group hiking tour to Arenal Volcano - 3-hour on foot through rainforest; includes English-speaking guide, entrance fees, drinking water; wear appropriate footwear, bring sunglasses & sun hat; transfers not possible from all hotels; optional hot springs bath available for extra charge; per person, on request
- Rafting adventure - 2.5-hour small group tour through rapids on Blasa River with wildlife spotting; includes English-speaking guide, transfers, towels, fruit snack, lunch, water, coffee; on request
- Tour to rainforest cacao farm with chocolate tasting - 1.5-hour small group tour; includes English-speaking guide, entrance fees & taxes, chocolate tasting; excludes transfers; bring passport or ID; per person, on request
Landmarks Lake Arenal Arenal Volcano 
- Day 12
Arenal National Park Hiking and Hot Springs
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Rental car to Arenal National Park (payable locally)
- Hiking trails around Arenal volcano
- Hot spring bathing experience (payable locally)
Landmarks Arenal National Park Arenal Volcano - Day 13
La Fortuna Waterfall and Lake Arenal SUP
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- La Fortuna waterfall visit with entrance fee (payable on site)
- Swimming at waterfall pool
- SUP board rental on Lake Arenal (payable locally)
Landmarks La Fortuna Waterfall Lake Arenal El Castillo - Day 14
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Included Activities
- Exploration of Puerto Viejo de Talamanca town and beaches
- Beach strolls and beach bar visits
Landmarks Puerto Viejo de Talamanca 
- Day 15
Puerto Viejo Relaxation at GypSea and Playa Chiquita
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Breakfast or meal at GypSea Café
- Bike rental in town (payable locally)
- Coastal road drive
- Playa Chiquita beach relaxation
Landmarks GypSea Café Playa Chiquita - Day 16
Puerto Viejo Beach Relaxation and Playa Negra
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Town alley exploration
- Street fruit stall shopping
- Playa Negra beach relaxation
- Surfing lessons (payable on site)
- Boogie board rental (payable on site)
Landmarks Playa Negra - Day 17
Puerto Viejo to San José
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Final beach time in Puerto Viejo
- Day 18
Departure from Costa Rica
- Day 19
Arrival Back Home
