We Love —
- Costa Rica is a naturalist’s paradise with a spectacular range of plants and colourful birdlife, set between the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea.
- Head to the sun-drenched northern Pacific coastline and witness beautiful untouched beaches, hidden coves, tropical forest and abundance of marine life.
- Enjoy mountainous cloud forests, bathing in hot springs and relaxing on beautiful beaches.
Here to Help —
Booking 35 days in advance and spending over £500 per person? No need to pay in full today! Just select the 30% deposit option on our payment page (terms & conditions apply)
For any additional information on this offer or assistance in making your reservation please call one of our dedicated team on 0844 8262098 or email [email protected]
Opening hours are Monday to Friday 08:00 to 21:00 and Saturdays & Sundays from 09:00 to 17:30.
Your Destination —
The country's national parks are its greatest glory, with one-third of the country set aside as protected natural areas. As well as being a world leader in eco-tourism, Costa Rica superbly caters for visitors looking for an adrenalin kick, with options including whitewater rafting, zip line tours through the rainforest canopy, surfing and quad biking.
This complete tour will give you the full experience, from the quaint beauty of its capital city, the lush depths of its green forests and protected eco-reserves and the wild vistas of its Pacific coast.
It is quickly becoming more popular, so grab this chance to visit now, while landscapes are still exceptionally unspoiled...
7 Night Itinerary —
DAY 1 - San Jose
• Our representative will assist you and take you to your hotel in San José.
• Overnight in San José.
DAY 2 - San Jose / Arenal
• Breakfast and departure (shared tour) to Arenal Volcano. You will find in this area an amazing active volcano, a beautiful lake and a great diversity of wildlife. Arenal is most impressive at night, in the dark, burst of fire and red hot rocks are sometimes shoot hundreds of feet into the sky. Incandescent material cascades down the slopes, especially on the northwestern side.
• In the afternoon take an adventurous hiking tour around the Arenal Volcano and afterwards have a great relaxing time at the natural hot spring waters with buffet dinner included.
• Overnight in Arenal. (B, D)
DAY 3 - Arenal
• Breakfast and a full day of activities for you to enjoy.
• In the morning experience a horseback ride to La Fortuna Waterfalls. This is a good combination of a horseback ride and a hike. Well train horses will take you until the entrance of the waterfall through pastures, forest and tall hills. The views of the Valley of San Carlos forest that surround it are spectacular. At the end of the road we will leave the horses and we will walk a natural trail to the base of the waterfall, a special place to relax and swim. Lunch included
• In the afternoon walk thru the Hanging Bridges to safety appreciate the great diversity of wildlife that the zone has to offer.
• Rest of the day at leisure.
• Overnight in Arenal. (B, L)
DAY 4 - Arenal / Manuel Antonio
• Breakfast and departure (shared tour) to Manuel Antonio. Manuel Antonio is the most visited wildlife area of the country and it is the best area in the Central Pacific region. It has beautiful nature, biological diversity and amazing scenery. The main attraction are the white sandy beaches that slope into crystal clear waters, and fringed with tall forest that grows down to the high tide line.
• Rest of the day at leisure.
• Overnight in Manuel Antonio. (B)
DAY 5 - Manuel Antonio
• Breakfast and another beautiful day in paradise.
• In the morning experience the Manuel Antonio National Park Tour: Follow a professional guide through one of Costa Rica’s most famous National Parks. Spectacular natural beauty and peaceful atmosphere attract many visitors to Manuel Antonio annually, venture into exploring a different world, explore a park that gathers numerous species of tropical butterflies, birds, monkeys, snakes, orchids, etc. Learn about their life cycle, their special abilities and behaviors; enjoy the guided walk inside one of the world’s finest park. Come and enjoy all the wonders you may discover in this marvelous world that awaits you. In the afternoon take a ride on a covered boat through the complex and beautiful estuary system of Damas Island. The naturalist guide will describe a variety of biological relationships between many organisms in this delicate habitat, such as white faced monkeys, herons, snakes, crocodiles, iguanas, just to name a few!
• Rest of the day at leisure.
• Overnight in Manuel Antonio. (B)
DAY 6 - Manuel Antonio
• Breakfast and morning at leisure.
• In the afternoon discover our Manuel Antonio coastline the way Christopher Columbus traveled and climb aboard one of Costa Rica’s fastest sailing experience. After feasting your senses and enjoying the tranquility of sailing these pristine waters, the catamaran glides into a beautiful, protected bay so you can swim under the protected cover of our tropical jungle. Snorkel along the coral reefs near the gentle coastline, and let your bilingual guides and naturalists help you discover our fascinating underwater domain. You will witness one of our unforgettable Costa Rican sunsets in offshore tropical serenity as you sit back, relax and enjoy another close to a beautiful day in our tropical paradise. Dinner included.
• Overnight in Manuel Antonio. (B, D)
DAY 7 - Manuel Antonio / San Jose
• Breakfast and morning at leisure.
• In the afternoon departure (shared tour) to San José.
• Overnight in San José. (B)
DAY 8 - San Jose
• Breakfast and transfer to the International Airport to take your flight back home after an amazing vacation in Costa Rica. (B)
10 Night Itinerary —
DAY 1 - San Jose
• Our representative will assist you and take you to your hotel in San José.
• Overnight in San José.
DAY 2 - San Jose / Arenal
• Breakfast and departure (shared tour) to Arenal Volcano. You will find in this area an amazing active volcano, a beautiful lake and a great diversity of wildlife. Arenal is most impressive at night, in the dark, burst of fire and red hot rocks are sometimes shoot hundreds of feet into the sky. Incandescent material cascades down the slopes, especially on the northwestern side.
• In the afternoon take an adventurous hiking tour around the Arenal Volcano and afterwards have a great relaxing time at the natural hot spring waters with buffet dinner included.
• Overnight in Arenal. (B, D)
DAY 3 - Arenal
• Breakfast and enjoy the white water rafting of Rio Balsa. Experience the excitement and adrenalin of white water rafting with rapids graded 2/3. After meeting with your river guide at your hotel we will drive 30 minutes to the river where the fun begins! .Enjoy up to 2 exhilarating hours of white water action on this beautiful tropical river…, enjoy a swim, some fresh tropical fruits The River is a great option for families and beginners.
What to bring on the trip:
Easy dry clothes (shorts and t-shirt are best)
Bathing suit
Secure shoes (Sports Sandals and water shoes are best)
Sunscreen
Schedule: Tour departs daily at 10:30am and returns at 3:30pm
- Adventure sports require that you are in good physical condition to participate Lunch included.
• Overnight in Arenal. (B, L)
DAY 4 - Arenal
• Breakfast and in the morning experience a horseback ride to La Fortuna Waterfalls. This is a good combination of a horseback ride and a hike. Well train horses will take you until the entrance of the waterfall through pastures, forest and tall hills. The views of the Valley of San Carlos forest that surround it are spectacular. At the end of the road we will leave the horses and we will walk a natural trail to the base of the waterfall, a special place to relax and swim. Lunch included
• Rest of the day at leisure.
• Overnight in Arenal. (B, L)
DAY 5 - Arenal / Monteverde
• Breakfast and departure (shared tour) to Monteverde by car-boat-car, 1/2 hour by car from La Fortuna to the dam, then a beautiful 30 minutes cruise on the lake of Arenal, and finally a 1.5 hour scenic ride by 4x4 or mini bus (depending on road conditions) to Monteverde. It's a quick and nice 3 hour tour. The Monteverde Reserve is one of the most diverse and richest cloud forest in the new world and it has extensive trails which allow visitors to enjoy a rich diversity of flora and wildlife.
• Afternoon at leisure to visit the Monteverde town on your own.
• Overnight in Monteverde. (B)
DAY 6- Monteverde
• Breakfast, activities included during the day: our famous Combo Tour which is a combination of suspension bridges, cables and platforms built in the cloud forest, that offers an opportunity to explore the forest canopy in a safe and easy manner, then rest of the afternoon at leisure to visit on your own the art galleries, cheese & coffee factories and hummingbird garden among others. Lunch included.
• Overnight in Monteverde. (B, L)
DAY 7 - Monteverde / Manuel Antonio
• Breakfast and departure (shared tour) to Manuel Antonio. Manuel Antonio is the most visited wildlife area of the country and it is the best area in the Central Pacific region. It has beautiful nature, biological diversity and amazing scenery. The main attraction are the white sandy beaches that slope into crystal clear waters, and fringed with tall forest that grows down to the high tide line.
• Rest of the day at leisure.
• Overnight in Manuel Antonio. (B)
DAY 8 - Arenal / Manuel Antonio
• Breakfast and another beautiful day in paradise.
• In the morning experience the Manuel Antonio National Park Tour: Follow a professional guide through one of Costa Rica’s most famous National Parks. Spectacular natural beauty and peaceful atmosphere attract many visitors to Manuel Antonio annually, venture into exploring a different world, explore a park that gathers numerous species of tropical butterflies, birds, monkeys, snakes, orchids, etc. Learn about their life cycle, their special abilities and behaviors; enjoy the guided walk inside one of the world’s finest park. Come and enjoy all the wonders you may discover in this marvelous world that awaits you. In the afternoon take a ride on a covered boat through the complex and beautiful estuary system of Damas Island. The naturalist guide will describe a variety of biological relationships between many organisms in this delicate habitat, such as white faced monkeys, herons, snakes, crocodiles, iguanas, just to name a few!
• Rest of the day at leisure.
• Overnight in Manuel Antonio. (B)
DAY 9 - Manuel Antonio
• Breakfast and morning at leisure.
• In the afternoon discover our Manuel Antonio coastline the way Christopher Columbus traveled and climb aboard one of Costa Rica’s fastest sailing experience. After feasting your senses and enjoying the tranquility of sailing these pristine waters, the catamaran glides into a beautiful, protected bay so you can swim under the protected cover of our tropical jungle. Snorkel along the coral reefs near the gentle coastline, and let your bilingual guides and naturalists help you discover our fascinating underwater domain. You will witness one of our unforgettable Costa Rican sunsets in offshore tropical serenity as you sit back, relax and enjoy another close to a beautiful day in our tropical paradise. Dinner included.
• Overnight in Manuel Antonio. (B, D)
DAY 10 - Manuel Antonio / San Jose
• Breakfast and morning at leisure.
• In the afternoon departure (shared tour) to San José.
• Overnight in San José. (B)
DAY 11 - San Jose
• Breakfast and transfer to the International Airport to take your flight back home after an amazing vacation in Costa Rica. (B)
Your Hotels —
You will stay in the below hotels or similar. Meals as per itinerary.
San Jose
Hotel Park Inn: Standard room
Situated three blocks from Paseo Colón, the city's main avenue, and walking distance of downtown, the Park Inn hotel's location in San José is perfect for your first stop.
Sample local and international cuisine at RBG Bar & Grill, and enjoy a dip in the shimmering outdoor pool. After a long day exploring, this hotel's comfortable accommodations are just what you need to relax. In-room amenities like free wireless Internet access and 42-inch flat-screen televisions make it easy to unwind after your adventures in the city.
Hotel Mountain Paradise: Junior Suite
Enjoy a taste of paradise at this hotel which offers the perfect balance between nature,simplicity and indulgence. The amazing location is unforgettable - surrounded by lush greenery, every vista is dominated by the formidable Arenal Volcano rising proudly into the clouds. Each of the 46 rooms contains all modern conveniences such as a coffee maker, flat screen TV and a jacuzzi.
Other facilities include a spa, 2 restaurants and a pool bar.
Alternative hotels: Arenal Springs / Arenal Manoa;
Hotel Poco a Poco: Bromelias room
The name of the hotel means "little by little" as this si what the hotel started out with - just 5 rooms in a cosy, boutique hideaway in the mountains. This small luxury hotel has gradually expanded yet has retained its vision of comfort, style and uniqueness in an amazing natural setting. It now consists of total of 32 deluxe fully equipped rooms, a restaurant with the best fusion of native and foreign cuisine, a beautiful heated swimming pool, wet bar, and gardens full of native flowers, butterflies and hummingbirds.
Alternative hotels: Hotel Ficus
Hotel La Mansion Inn: Deluxe Ocean View Room
Situated on a mountainside overlooking the Pacific Ocean and Manuel Antonio National Park, The Inn is just minutes away from pristine beaches and Quepos harbor. The elegant Mediterranean inspired interiors display a wealth of original paintings by some of Costa Rica's top artists. An eco-friendly project, water at the Inn is heated by solar energy.
Every spacious room has sliding glass doors, which open to incredible views of the Pacific Ocean and surrounding jungle. The restaurant specializes in fresh seafood and steak. Dine in the restaurant or in the privacy of your own room or suite.
Alternative hotels: Shana Hotel / Costa Verde
Your Journey —
Flights: The flights included are with either a scheduled or no frills airline and are subject to live availability and prices can change. You can choose your preferred departure times during the booking process. Please select your flight options carefully as departure and arrival airports may differ.
Transfers: Private airport transfers are included plus shared shuttle transfers between locations.
San Jose airport to first hotel = 30 mins / 10 miles
