Itinerary
- Day 1
San José
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 2
San José to Arenal
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Arenal Volcano 
- Day 3
Arenal
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Mistico Hanging Bridges - guided rainforest walk using hanging bridges and trails for canopy views and wildlife spotting (8:00 am or 2:00 pm, approx. 4 hours, includes transport, bilingual guide, entrance fees and snacks)
- Arenal Volcano National Park + Boat - short boat ride followed by guided walk on La Península trail with viewpoints and birdwatching opportunities
- Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge by Boat (incl. lunch) - full-day river safari in Ramsar-listed wetland for birdlife and rainforest species such as monkeys, sloths, iguanas, turtles and caimans (7:30 am, approx. 8 hours, includes transport, bilingual guide, lunch and beverages)
- Safari Float - Peñas Blancas River - gentle float designed for wildlife viewing with occasional light rapids (7:30 am or 1:00 pm, approx. 5 hours, includes transport, bilingual guide and snacks)
- Arenal Volcano + Baldi Hot Springs (incl. dinner) - late-afternoon volcano walk followed by time in thermal waters and dinner (3:00 pm, approx. 6 hours, includes transport, bilingual guide, entrance fees and dinner)
- Arenal Volcano + Ecotermales Hot Springs (incl. dinner) - USD 175 per person - late-afternoon volcano walk followed by thermal waters and dinner (3:00 pm, approx. 6 hours, includes transport, bilingual guide, entrance fees and dinner)
- Horseback Riding to La Fortuna Waterfall - guided ride through rainforest and pastures with optional swim, includes visit to Maleku Indian Cultural Rescue Center
- Balsa River Rafting Class II-III (incl. lunch) - half-day white-water experience with fun rapids and tropical fruit stop, finishing with lunch at traditional countryside estate (10:00 am, approx. 6 hours, includes transport, bilingual guide, snacks, towel, beverages and lunch)
- Rappelling - Pure Trek (incl. lunch) - canyoning adventure with multiple rappels, zip line and rock-climbing in rainforest canyon (7:00 am or 12:00 pm, approx. 4 hours, includes transport, bilingual guide and lunch)
- Sky Tram + Sky Trek - ride the Sky Tram to rainforest viewpoint over rainforest, lake and volcano, then continue with zip lines (7:00 am, 8:00 am, 9:00 am or 11:30 am, approx. 6 hours, minimum age 8, includes transport and bilingual guide)
Landmarks Arenal Volcano National Park Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge La Fortuna Waterfall 
- Day 4
Arenal to Monteverde
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Lake Arenal boat crossing
Optional Activities
- Horseback Riding Tour - ride along mountain trails near the continental divide with wide views across Monteverde region and, weather permitting, towards Arenal Volcano (approx. 2.5 hours, may be extended)
- El Trapiche Tour - family-run experience combining sugar cane, coffee and chocolate with tastings and traditional cart ride (3:00 pm, approx. 3 hours, includes transport, bilingual guide and entrance fee)
- Selvatura Hanging Bridges - guided canopy walk on trails and suspension bridges through cloud forest (8:00 am, 11:00 am, 1:00 pm or 2:30 pm, approx. 2.5 hours, includes transport, entrance fee and bilingual guide)
- Don Juan Coffee Tour - three-in-one experience covering coffee, chocolate and sugar cane with demonstrations and tastings (8:00 am, 10:00 am, 1:00 pm or 3:00 pm, approx. 2 hours)
- Frogs Tour - evening visit to see Costa Rica's famous frog species in carefully recreated habitats (8:30 pm, approx. 1 hour, includes transport, bilingual guide and entrance fees)
- Children's Eternal Rainforest - visit one of the country's most significant private reserves with guided walks focused on biodiversity and protection (5:15 pm or 7:15 pm, approx. 2.5 hours, includes transport, bilingual guide and entrance fee)
- Night Walk - Kinkajou - guided night walk to look for nocturnal wildlife such as sloths, armadillos, porcupines, opossums and kinkajous (6:00 pm, 7:00 pm or 8:30 pm, approx. 2 hours, includes transport, bilingual guide and entrance fees)
Landmarks Lake Arenal - Day 5
Monteverde to Manuel Antonio
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 6
Manuel Antonio
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Savegre River White Water Rafting (incl. lunch) - operates May to February - scenic drive to river followed by guided rafting on class III rapids (8:00 am, approx. 5.5 hours, minimum age 8, includes transport, bilingual guide, fruits, snacks and lunch)
- Naranjo River White Water Rafting (incl. lunch) - operates May to December (not December to May) - more challenging route with class III rapids and occasional class IV in rainy season (8:00 am or 11:30 am, approx. 4.5 hours, minimum age 8, includes transport, bilingual guide, fruits, snacks and lunch)
- Manuel Antonio National Park - note the park is closed on Tuesdays - guided walk on mostly flat loop trail with strong chances of wildlife spotting and short beach stop (7:30 am, approx. 3.5 hours, includes transport, bilingual guide, entrance fee and snacks)
- Catamaran Tour (incl. lunch) - cruise along coastline from Quepos with opportunities to spot seabirds and marine life, plus time at anchor for snorkelling or relaxing onboard (morning or afternoon departures, approx. 5 hours, afternoon tour does not operate May to November due to weather conditions, includes transport, bilingual guide, snacks and lunch)
- Damas Island Mangrove Boat Tour - calm boat trip through mangroves with wildlife watching and ecosystem guiding (departure time depends on tide, approx. 4 hours, includes transport, bilingual guide and lunch or dinner depending on departure time)
- Jungle Night Walk - guided evening experience focusing on nocturnal rainforest life including amphibians, reptiles and other night-active species (5:30 pm, approx. 3.5 hours, includes transport, bilingual guide, lantern and snacks)
Landmarks Manuel Antonio National Park - Day 7
Manuel Antonio to San José
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Classic San José City Tour - visit key landmarks including the National Theatre, Gold Museum, Central Market and the Metropolitan Cathedral with additional city highlights (12:30 pm, approx. 4 hours)
- Gourmet Coffee Tasting and Walking Tour - operates Monday to Saturday only - learn about Costa Rica's specialty coffee regions and tasting methods with different extraction styles sampled across several cafés (3:00 pm, approx. 3 hours)
Landmarks National Theatre Gold Museum Central Market Metropolitan Cathedral - Day 8
San José
