Itinerary
- Day 1
San José
You'll arrive in San José whenever works for your flight. There's nothing scheduled until the evening when you'll meet up with your CEO and other travelers at a welcome meeting. It's a good chance to settle in and get oriented before things kick off tomorrow.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel El Sesteo)
Included Activities
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Day 2
San José to La Fortuna
Head out early for the drive to Sarapiqu with some nice views of the Costa Rican countryside along the way. You'll stop at Mi Cafecito Community Coffee Plantation, which G Adventures supports, where you can learn how the project helps locals and try their coffee. After that, keep driving toward Arenal and La Fortuna. You'll have the rest of the afternoon free, so you can start exploring on your own or just relax.
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Eco Arenal)
Included Activities
- Mi Cafecito Coffee Cooperative Tour
Optional Activities
- Hike nature trails in La Fortuna area
- Swim in La Fortuna waterfall
- Canyoning
Landmarks Mi Cafecito Coffee Plantation La Fortuna Waterfall 
- Day 3
La Fortuna
This whole day is yours to do what you want around La Fortuna. There are tons of options like hiking through the jungle, swimming at La Fortuna waterfall, trying canyoning, or just looking for local wildlife and Arenal Volcano views. Later in the day, you can soak in natural hot springs if that sounds good. It's a flexible day to do as much or as little as you feel like.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Eco Arenal)
Optional Activities
- Stand Up Paddle Lesson and Tour (65 USD per person)
- Whitewater Rafting (61-86 USD per person)
- Lost Canyon Adventures Canyoning (99 USD per person)
- Gravity Falls Waterfall Jumping (125 USD per person)
- Costa Rica Adrenaline Bundle (149 USD per person)
- Hot Springs Soak (42-84 USD per person)
- La Fortuna Waterfall Swim (20 USD per person)
Landmarks Arenal Volcano - Day 4
La Fortuna to Monteverde
You'll drive across Lake Arenal and up through the cloud forest on your way to Monteverde. Once you arrive, you're going on a guided night walk with a local guide who'll show you how the jungle comes alive after dark. Later you'll have time to wander around and get a feel for this cloud forest area.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Historias Lodge)
Included Activities
- Guided Cloud Forest Night Walk
Landmarks Monteverde Cloud Forest Lake Arenal 
- Day 5
Monteverde
Take the full day to explore Monteverde's cloud forest however you like. You can go zip-lining across the canopy if you want that rush, walk on suspended bridges high up in the trees, or do some horseback riding in the surrounding hills. Everything here revolves around nature, so pick whatever appeals to you most.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Historias Lodge)
Optional Activities
- CASEM Coop Visit
- Hanging Bridges Monteverde (56-60 USD per person)
- Monteverde Butterfly Garden Visit (20 USD per person)
- Santa Elena Cloud Forest Guided Tour (50 USD per person)
- Ziplining (73 USD per person)
- El Trapiche Tour Monteverde (33 USD per person)
- Monteverde Horseback Riding (45 USD per person)
Landmarks Monteverde Cloud Forest 
- Day 6
Monteverde to Quepos
Travel toward the Pacific Coast and Quepos, which sits right near Manuel Antonio National Park. Once you get there, you can check out the park if you want, or just relax on the beach in this laid-back surf town. There's a good nightlife scene too, and if you're interested, you can learn salsa dancing. Water activities include swimming, fishing, kayaking, surfing, or taking a sailing trip.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Le Priss)
Optional Activities
- Visit Manuel Antonio National Park
- Beach relaxation in Quepos
- Salsa dancing lessons
- Swimming
- Fishing
- Kayaking
- Surfing
- Sailing trip
Landmarks Manuel Antonio National Park 
- Day 7
Quepos
You have included entry into Manuel Antonio National Park, so you can head in and explore at your own pace. After that, you've got the rest of the day free. You might swim in the Pacific, paddle through the mangroves by kayak, or just hang out on the beach and relax.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Le Priss)
Included Activities
- Manuel Antonio National Park Visit
Optional Activities
- Swimming in the Pacific
- Kayaking through mangroves (70 USD per person)
- Beach relaxation
Landmarks Manuel Antonio National Park 
- Day 8
Quepos to San José
Spend the morning however you like with optional beach time or sailing before your private vehicle picks you up to drive back to San José. You'll have time to grab lunch and get to the capital by evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel El Sesteo)
Optional Activities
- Beach relaxation in the morning
- Sailing the Pacific in the morning
- Manuel Antonio Catamaran Tour
- Day 9
San José
Your tour finishes today. You can head out whenever you need to catch your flight or make your next move.
