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Save 15%Total Central America: Two Months of Wild
Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Belize, Honduras, Costa Rica, El Salvador · 62 days · Easy
fromCAD 7,799
Next: 23 Aug
Operated by G Adventures
Costa Rica Encounter Independent Adventure
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Price on request
Duration
8 days
Countries
Costa Rica
Activity
easy
The adventure
See two sides of Costa Rica's incredible natural playground. Get your fill of outdoor adventure around Arenal Volcano with everything from world-class rafting to volcano-heated hot springs, then check out Manuel Antonio, home to the country's most popular national park. With protected beaches, awe-inspiring wildlife and great nightlife, it's easy to see why this is such a beloved place.
Arrive in San José at any time. Arrival transfer is included.
Transfer to the Arenal region. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure and opt to soak in the hot springs.
Today is free and there is no shortage of activities available, or take some time to relax at your hotel.
Travel southwest to the lush tropical shores of the Pacific coast.
Take the day to relax at the beach or opt to hike or visit the town.
Take the day to relax at the beach or opt to hike or visit the town.
Transfer back to the capital for the last night.
Depart at any time.
At a glance
Duration
8 days
Route
San José → San José
Countries
Costa Rica
Activity level
easy
Style
Beach & Islands, National Parks & Wilderness, Trekking & Hiking, Wildlife & Safari
Group size
Ask
Ages
2+
Flights
Not included
Solo travellers
Welcome
Where you'll go
Day by day
Your journey through
Costa Rica
Showing Days 1-7
8-day itinerary
Day 1Arrive in San José at any time. Arrival transfer is includedYou will be met at San José International Airport and transferred to your hotel for the night. There are no planned activities, so enjoy the city on your own.
San JoséYou will be met at San José International Airport and transferred to your hotel for the night. There are no planned activities, so enjoy the city on your own.
Day 2Transfer to the Arenal region
Transfer to the Arenal region. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure and opt to soak in the hot springs.
Day 3Today is free and there is no shortage…There are lots of optional tours available. La Fortuna is one of the centres of adventure travel in Costa Rica. Options include river rafting, mountain biking, caving, or horseback riding. Don’t forget about the hot springs, heated directly by Arenal Volcano's lava.
There are lots of optional tours available. La Fortuna is one of the centres of adventure travel in Costa Rica. Options include river rafting, mountain biking, caving, or horseback riding. Don’t forget about the hot springs, heated directly by Arenal Volcano's lava.
Day 4Travel southwest to the lush tropical shores of the Pacific coast
Travel southwest to the lush tropical shores of the Pacific coast.
Day 5Take the day to relax at the beach or opt to hike or visit the townIf you are interested in activities, opt to visit Manuel Antonio NP. Although this is Costa Rica’s smallest national park, it is also one of the most popular and it won’t take you long to see why. It has fabulous beaches, abundant wildlife, and a great trail system for those who want to spend some time hiking and then cooling off in the ocean.
If you are interested in activities, opt to visit Manuel Antonio NP. Although this is Costa Rica’s smallest national park, it is also one of the most popular and it won’t take you long to see why. It has fabulous beaches, abundant wildlife, and a great trail system for those who want to spend some time hiking and then cooling off in the ocean.
Day 6Take the day to relax at the beach or opt to hike or visit the townIf you are interested in activities, opt to visit Manuel Antonio NP. Although this is Costa Rica’s smallest national park, it is also one of the most popular and it won’t take you long to see why. It has fabulous beaches, abundant wildlife, and a great trail system for those who want to spend some time hiking and then cooling off in the ocean.
If you are interested in activities, opt to visit Manuel Antonio NP. Although this is Costa Rica’s smallest national park, it is also one of the most popular and it won’t take you long to see why. It has fabulous beaches, abundant wildlife, and a great trail system for those who want to spend some time hiking and then cooling off in the ocean.
Day 7Transfer back to the capital for the last night
Transfer back to the capital for the last night.
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