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CR01: 9 Days San Jose - La Fortuna - Arenal Volcano - Monteverde - Manuel Antonio - San Jose

Tour Type: Private Tour, flexible and customized
Guide & Driver: English-speaking driver cum guide & air-conditioned car
Hotel: 4 to 5-star selected hotel, also be open to your own choice

From:USD4729 USD4256

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Day 1: Arrival in San Jose, Airport pick-up According to your arrival time, our driver will wait for you at Juan Santamaria International Airport on time and transfer you to the hotel. The rest time of the day is left for your own arrangement. You can have a rest in the hotel or go to visit Central Market and Central Park. Accommodation: Gran Hotel Costa Rica Curio Collection by Hilton, San Jose (4 stars) - Standard Room
Day 2: Transfer from San Jose to La Fortuna, Coffee tour & La Paz Waterfall Your tour today will start early in the morning. The English-speaking driver guide will pick you up at the hotel and then drive to La Fortuna where the Arenal Volcano is located. It is 150 kilometers (90 miles) away and can be reached in about 3 hours. In the midway, you will go sightseeing the Doka Coffee Plantation to learn the working process of making coffee, and La Paz Waterfall Gardens with driver guide. Finally transfer to La Fortuna and check in at the hotel. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Accommodation: Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa, La Fortuna (5 stars) - Double Suites
Day 3: Highlight tour at Arenal Volcanoes National Park & Tabacon Hot Spring In the morning, we will enjoy a skywalk in Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridge Park. When going through the tropical forests, we will see the lush plants, varieties of birds and animals. Then visit the La Fortuna Waterfall and have lunch at an organic production farm. In the afternoon, we continue to the Arenal Volcano National Park to visit the Arenal Volcano, the best known and the most active volcano in Costa Rica. There you will experience Arenal 1968 Trail and visit the largest Lake Arenal. Before leaving the park, enjoy a relaxing bathing in Tabacon hot springs. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Accommodation: Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa, La Fortuna (5 stars) - Double Suites
Day 4: Transfer from La Fortuna to Monteverde Today, we will head to Monteverde by the way of jeep-boat-jeep by driver. The whole journey is 60 kilometers (37 miles) and we will get there in around 3 hours. First, pick up and take the jeep to the port by Arenal Lake. Then sail across the water to the opposite port by boat. After getting off, transfer to another jeep to Monteverde. On the way, you can appreciate the tropical landscapes. Upon arrival, we will deal with the hotel check-in. Then, you can enjoy the rest time of the day as you like. Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Hotel & Spa Poco a Poco, Monteverde (4 stars) - Quetzal Room
Day 5: Hiking at Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve & Night trip After breakfast, we will travel across the pathway to take a hiking for 4 hours among the floras and faunas, trying to find monkeys, sloths, etc. After hiking, enjoy a free afternoon on your own. At dusk, we will take you to view the fascinating sunset and arrange for you a night trip to search for different animals and listen to their calls. If luckily, you will meet two-toed sloth and kinkajou. Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Hotel & Spa Poco a Poco, Monteverde (4 stars) - Quetzal Room
Day 6: Transfer from Monteverde to Manuel Antonio, Crocodile Boat Tour Today, the driver will transfer 190 kilometers(120 miles) to Manuel Antonio in Quepos which will be reached in about 4 hours. During the way, the driver guide will lead you to take part in a Crocodile Boat Tour at Tarcoles River. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Accommodation: Hotel San Bada, Manuel Antonio (4 stars) - Standard Room
Day 7: Hiking at Manuel Antonio National Park & Free time on the beach Today we'll hike Manuel Antonio National Park to look for monkeys, birds and even three-toed sloths in the dense forests. The afternoon is the free time for you. You can spend leisure time enjoying a sun bath at the white beach. Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Hotel San Bada, Manuel Antonio (4 stars) - Standard Room
Day 8: Drive from Manuel Antonio back to San Jose Enjoy leisure time in the morning. At around 11:00 am, the driver will come to meet you and drive back by private car to San Jose which is 160 kilometers (100 miles) away and takes about 4 hours. Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Hampton Inn and Suites San Jose (4 stars) - Standard Room
Day 9: Departure from San Jose The hotel free shuttle will escort you to Juan Santamaria International Airport. Wish you have enjoyed a pleasant time with us. Bon Voyage! Meals: Breakfast
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This trip can be tailored to match your dates and interests!

Tour Prices

2026 & 2027 Specials: 10% off - Book before Aug 31, 2026

2-3 travelers	4-5 travelers
USD4829 USD4346	USD4729 USD4256
Currency Converter Prices are per person based on double occupancy. The prices in red reflect 10% discount. Prices are not valid for the period of Dec 1st to Jan 10. If you are a group of 6 people or more, we will offer a more favorable price by your group size.

What's Included

Accommodation with daily breakfast at selected hotels.
All meal arrangements are served as the itinerary specifies.
English speaking local driver guides for the tours mentioned.
Private transfer in private AC vehicle with driver as mentioned.
Entrances fees for scenic spots as per the itinerary.

What's Excluded

International airfare
Entry visa fee if applicable
Holiday peak season supplement
Gratuities

7-Day San Jose Weather Forecast

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