Itinerary
- Day 1
San Jose
Landmarks Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport - Day 2
San Jose to Arenal
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit local hot springs facilities for a relaxing soak
Landmarks Parque Francisco Alvarado Iglesia de San Rafael Arenal Volcano 
- Day 3
Arenal
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Mistico Hanging Bridges - nature experience with series of bridges and forest trails, bilingual guide, starting 8:00 AM or 2:00 PM, approximately 4 hours
- Arenal Volcano National Park - Boat tour across Lake Arenal with forest trails and viewpoints, birdwatching and photography opportunities
- Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge by boat - explore Río Frío and wetlands, wildlife viewing opportunities, starting 7:30 AM, approximately 8 hours, lunch included
- Safari float on the Peñas Blancas River - gentle rafting experience with wildlife viewing, starting 7:30 AM or 1:00 PM, approximately 5 hours
- Arenal Volcano and hot springs - guided walk in national park, thermal baths and dinner, starting 3:00 PM, approximately 6 hours, dinner included
- Balsa River rafting (Class II-III) - white-water adventure with tropical setting, starting 10:00 AM, approximately 6 hours, lunch included
- Rappelling - canyoning adventure with multiple waterfall rappels and zip line element, starting 7:00 AM or 12:00 PM, approximately 4 hours, lunch included
- Sky Tram and Sky Trek - gondola to observation platform with zip lining and forest trails, starting 7:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM or 11:30 AM, approximately 6 hours, minimum age 8 years
Landmarks Arenal Volcano Lake Arenal Arenal Volcano National Park La Fortuna Waterfall Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge Peñas Blancas River Balsa River 
- Day 4
Arenal to Manuel Antonio
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Boat trip through estuaries and mangroves around Damas Island
- Visit to local sustainable spice plantation featuring vanilla, cocoa, pepper and cinnamon
Landmarks Manuel Antonio National Park Damas Island - Days 5 - 6
Manuel Antonio
- Meals
- Breakfast, Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Savegre River white-water rafting - Class III rapids with scenic views, starting 8:00 AM, approximately 5.5 hours, minimum age 8 years, lunch included, operates May to February
- Naranjo River white-water rafting - more challenging option with steeper sections, starting 8:00 AM or 11:30 AM, approximately 4.5 hours, minimum age 8 years, lunch included, does not operate December to May
- Manuel Antonio National Park - nature guide tour with wildlife spotting and rainforest explanation, beach stop at Third Beach, starting 7:30 AM, approximately 3.5 hours
- Catamaran tour - cruise along coast from Quepos, anchor at Biesanz Bay for snorkelling or relaxing, starting 8:00 AM or 1:00 PM, approximately 5 hours, lunch included, afternoon tour does not operate May to November
- Damas Island mangrove boat tour - float through mangrove ecosystem spotting birds, reptiles and monkeys, starting time depends on tide, approximately 4 hours, lunch or dinner included
- Jungle night walk - guided walk through wildlife refuge for nocturnal species viewing, starting 5:30 PM, approximately 3.5 hours
Landmarks Manuel Antonio National Park Third Beach Savegre River Naranjo River Biesanz Bay Damas Island - Day 7
Manuel Antonio to San Jose
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Stop at Poas Volcano National Park - crater viewpoints and cloud forest trails
- Visit Irazu Volcano - the highest active volcano in Costa Rica
- Detour to Orosi Valley - colonial area with the oldest church in Costa Rica
- Explore San Jose museums
- Visit Mercado Central - historic, lively market with local produce and snacks
Landmarks Poas Volcano National Park Irazu Volcano Orosi Valley Mercado Central - Day 8
San Jose
Landmarks Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
