Discover the highlights of magnificent Costa Rica through this private guided tour that gives first time visitors an opportunity to take in Costa Rica’s wild and adventurous side, while also enjoying the relaxed pace of life that Costa Rica has to offer. During your trip, you will experience National Parks, Nature Preserves, active Volcanoes, jungle hikes, beaches and so much more. Whether you are listening to the rumble of the Volcano Arenal, flying through the treetops on a Zip Line Adventure in Monteverde or soaking in the rays of the Pacific while amidst the beauty of the Manuel Antonio Nature Preserve…your adventure will be unforgettable. Pura Vida!

Pick up in San Jose and transfer to your hotel in Arenal with a private vehicle and driver. Time/Distance: Approximately 3 hours - Approximately 94 miles/150 kms) You will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to the rainforest close to the Arenal Volcano. Enjoy a leisurely hike for 1.5 hours through the rainforest while your private guide offers the history of the Arenal Volcano. This park is located at the base of the Arenal Volcano and is filled with wildlife including monkeys, toucans, coati and a large variety of bird species. Conclude the tour at the Springs Resort - soak in the hot mineral baths and enjoy! After a soothing soak in the hot springs, enjoy a lovely dinner at The Springs Resort, prepared in a colonial style rustic kitchen. Enjoy the local cuisine - a true authentic experience. Return to your hotel in the evening after a delicious dinner (included in the tour cost). Enjoy dinner (included in tour price).

Located in Arenal, Costa Rica, with a glowing and clear view of the Arenal Volcano, the Royal Corin Resort & Loto Spa sits surrounded by pools and bathed in relaxation. The 54 room property uses the latest architectural touches in its design; with windows showcasing the region’s mightiness and the Arenal’s blazing orange highlights. Considerate and sincere hospitality lead the way for the two restaurants, which satisfy all palates via Costa Rican concoctions and international fusions. The swimming pool and spa at the hotel will hit the spot, but so will the never ending spree of adventure and activity in the area, such as cave trips, horseback rides, and floats.

Arenal contains an active Volcano, and also the only dwarf cloudforest in Costa Rica. The crater of the volcano is 1.5km (1-mile) wide and contains a hot-water lake which changes color from turquoise to green to grey. It is also a whitewater rafting center with routes on the Rio Toro and Rio Sarapiqui.

You will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to the tour start point. Experience the excitement and adrenaline of white water rafting on this half day adventure on the Balsa San Carlos River 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! You guides explain the safety procedures and safety equipment before embarking down the river. Enjoy up to 2 exhilarating hours of white water action on this beautiful tropical river. Return to your hotel after the tour. Recommended to take with you: easy dry clothes, bathing suit, secure shoes (sport sandals or water shoes are great). Must be 7 years old or older to participate in this tour. Morning Departure, Duration 5 Hours (approximately). Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). Overnight at Royal Corin Hotel & Spa.

Pick up from your hotel in Arenal and transfer to Lake Arenal (25 mins). Board a motor boat and cross the lake while observing scenic views of the Arenal Volcano (45 mins). Private car transfer to your hotel in Monteverde (approx 2.75 hours). Time/Distance Approximately 3.5 hours (112km/70mi). Enjoy lunch at leisure (not included in tour price). Enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace, or relax at your hotel. Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price).

Hotel el Establo offers the best views of Monteverde, Costa Rica, with its location next to the Monteverde Reserve and the Monteverde Cloud Forest. The 155 rooms are clean and offer wall to wall carpeting, as well as private bathrooms. The hotel is a large property, with lots of space to roam. Take advantage of some dining in private at either of the hotel's two restaurants, which serve traditional dishes in both a la carte and buffet. Besides paying a visit to the spa for some relaxation, get to know the community with organized cultural visits.

Straddling the Continental Divide at 1440 meters (4662 ft), the Santa Elena and Monteverde Cloud Forest area offers one of the most interesting place to visit in Costa Rica. In the rain forest are more than 100 species of mammals including 5 species of cats, over 400 species of birds including 30 kinds of hummingbirds, tens of thousands of insect species (over 5000 species of moths) and 2,500 species of plants (420 kinds of orchids). The area is acclaimed as one of the most outstanding wildlife refuges in the New World Tropics.

Enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace, or relax at your hotel. Enjoy lunch at leisure (not included in tour price). You will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to the tour start point. Here you will traverse through cables and zip lines through the Cloud Forest. The Canopy Tour consists of various cables and platforms and takes approximately 2.5 or 3 hours. Visitors will be zipped through each of the cables while attached to a top safety harness and using the best climbing gear available. It is an adventurous tour that elevates adrenaline to the maximum while keeping the safety level as the main goal. Morning/Afternoon Departures; Duration 3 Hours (approximately) Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). Overnight at El Establo.

Pick up from your hotel in Monteverde and transfer to your hotel in Manuel Antonio. Time/Distance: Approximately 4.5 hours - 141 miles/225 kms Enjoy lunch at leisure (not included in tour price). Enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace, or relax at your hotel. Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price).

Seated on a magical hilltop in Manuel Antonio is the Hotel Si Como No, where the stunning coastline nudges shoulders with the deep shades of the rainforest. The 58 rooms offer wondrous views of these surroundings, and are complemented by all the amenities and care of home. There is no TV but there is a DVD theatre for all to use. Dining open air, with all sorts of exotic creatures passing by, allows for experiences that are truly down to earth. Others dine outside the resort, to check out the area. Hotel Si Como No holds ecotourism very close, and has a private wildlife refuge onsite, as well as a lot of wandering animals to befriend. Also make sure to try kayaking and diving nearby, both very popular activities with visitors.

Well-kept and well-guarded, Manuel Antonio National Park features five kinds of forest, some with characteristic rainforest vegetation. Orchids and ferns, jaguars, ocelots and the Baird tapir may be seen here. There are trails through the park and many lookouts. Horseback riding and whitewater activities also available.

You wil be picked up from your hotel and transferred to the tour start point. Your adventure aboard a catamaran begins as you sail down the scenic coast, past the beautiful beaches and islands of Manuel Antonio National Park. As the boat glides quietly under sail, you are likely to see dolphins which frequently swim in the boat's wake. Occasional whales and sea turtles are a special thrill, and the abundance of ever present sea birds is enjoyed on this cruise. Snorkel with the many colorful fish in Bisanz Bay, the cruise will stop in a scenic jungle bay where you can swim or snorkel in the calm, refreshing water. All of your snorkel gear is provided - just bring a towel and your bathing suit with you. Snacks and juice will be served onboard.
Morning Departure May 1- Nov 30 | Afternoon Departure Dec 1- Apr 30 Duration: 3 Hours (approximately) Enjoy lunch (included in tour price). Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). Overnight at Hotel Si Como No.

Private transfer from Manuel Antonio to San Jose. (car/driver) Time/Distance: Approximately 3.5 hours - Approximately 120 miles/192 kms

Depart from International Airport. End of itinerary.

San José was founded in 1737 and is a pleasant mixture of traditional and modern Spanish architecture. Places of interest include the Teatro Nacional, the Legislative Assembly building, and the Parque Central, east of which is the Cathedral. The National Museum and the Museum of Gold are also worth a visit.