Day 1?San Jos?

Arrive at any time.

There are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting.

Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting

1h 18:00

The adventure begins tonight. Feel free to explore, but make sure you’re back in time to meet the group. After introductions, your CEO will review the details of your tour.

Day 2?San Jos?/La Fortuna

Drive to Sarapiqu? to visit the Mi Cafecito Community Coffee Plantation. Learn about the impact this project has had on the community and sample some of the products they sell. Continue on to the Arenal region with a free afternoon to enjoy some of the many adventure activities such as whitewater rafting or a horseback ride to a waterfall. Later, soak in local hot springs.

La Fortuna is an excellent base for adventure. Opt to hike the area?s nature trails, swim in chilly La Fortuna waterfall or go canyoneering.

Private Van

San Jos? ? La Fortuna4h150km

Stretch out, unwind, and check your messages aboard our private, wi-fi-equipped ride.

Mi Cafecito Coffee Cooperative Tour

Sarapiqu? Morning

Find out where your cup of java comes from. Visit the Mi Cafecito coffee cooperative in San Miguel de Sarapiqui, see shade-grown coffee plants, learn about everything from harvesting, to husking, drying, and roasting the beans before enjoying the best part ? a fresh cup! Enjoy a typical lunch of plantains, beans, and freshly caught tilapia fish.

Hot Springs

Arenal Volcano

Relax in the shadow of the Arenal Volcano immersed in therapeutic waters heated by the earth?s magma and infused with healing minerals and salts. Rejuvenate your muscles, detox your cells, and stimulate all your senses in nature?s thermal spa. Breathe in the pure rainforest air and marvel at the mystic surroundings of these outdoor pools of paradise.

Accommodation

Hotel Monte Real (or similar)

Meals included: Lunch

Day 3?La Fortuna

Free day in La Fortuna. Experience the outdoor adventures, amazing wildlife and natural wonders in this area.

Spend the day getting your adrenaline pumping, viewing local wildlife, marvelling at the Arenal Volcano and getting to know more about Costa Rica in La Fortuna. There are enough activities here to keep you busy all day long.

Free Time

La Fortunan Full Day

Experience the outdoor adventures, amazing wildlife and natural wonders in this area.

Accommodation

Hotel Monte Real (or similar)

Day 4?La Fortuna/Monteverde

Head into the cloud forest with a free afternoon to explore.

Travel across Lake Arenal into the mountains and on to Monteverde Cloud Forest.

Arrive to spend time enjoying this nature-lover’s paradise.

Shared van

La Fortuna ? Laguna de Arenal30m

Climb aboard and make friends with your seatmate en route to the next stop.

Boat

Laguna de Arenal45m

Climb aboard and get your float on.

Shared van

Laguna de Arenal ? Monteverde 2h

Climb aboard and make friends with your seatmate en route to the next stop.

Free Time

Monteverde Evening

Opt for a night hike in the area.

Accommodation

Hotel Los Cipreses (or similar)

Day 5?Monteverde

Enjoy a guided tour of Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve. Opt to fly above the trees on a canopy zipline tour, go horseback riding in the hills or drive ATVs off-road.

Santa Elena Cloud Forest Guided Tour

Monteverde2h-3hMorning

Pull on your poncho and boots. It?s time to head into the cloud-covered forest, past over-sized ferns and exotic orchids. Harness your inner Tarzan and Jane as you imagine swinging from the giant vines. Trudge along 12km (7 mi) of trails, watch for wildlife, and trek to the top of the observation tower. Be sure to stop and listen too. Hear the haunting call of the bellbird and perhaps catch sight of the brilliant green and red resplendent quetzal. Feel good about protecting the forest and sustaining the quality of local schools through payment of your park fees.

Free Time

Monteverde Afternoon

Spend free time in Monteverde exploring the cloud forest or visiting nearby attractions.

Accommodation

Hotel Los Cipreses (or similar)

Day 6?Monteverde/Quepos

Travel to Quepos, just outside Manuel Antonio National Park. Opt to visit the park or relax on the beach in this fun surf town. Enjoy a night out and learn how to salsa.

Travel to the Pacific Coast. Enjoy Quepos or opt to visit Manuel Antonio National Park. The park offers excellent hiking, spectacular views, and abundant wildlife viewing. The park boasts beautiful white-sand beaches and the warm turquoise water. Opt to swim, fish, kayak, boogie board, surf or take a sailing trip.

Private Van

Monteverde ? Quepos 5h220km

Stretch out, unwind, and check your messages aboard our private, wi-fi-equipped ride.

Free Time

Quepos Afternoon

Enjoy free time to play in the waves, explore Manuel Antonio National Park, or dance the night away.

Accommodation

Hotel California (or similar)

Day 7?Quepos

Enjoy a free day to visit Manuel Antonio National Park, sail, snorkel or surf in the Pacific. Opt to kayak through mangroves or relax on the beach.

Free Time

Quepos Full Day

Spend a free day of exploring Quepos, or head to Manuel Antonio to enjoy a full-day of wildlife spotting or kayaking.

Accommodation

Hotel California (or similar)

Day 8?Quepos/San Jos?

Opt to chill at the beach in the morning before the journey back to the capital.

Free Time

QueposMorning

Enjoy the day.

Private Van

Quepos ? San Jos?4h190km

Stretch out, unwind, and check your messages aboard our private, wi-fi-equipped ride.

Accommodation

Hotel El Sesteo (or similar)

Day 9?San Jos?

Depart at any time.

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1) This trip is suitable for Families travelling with teenagers. Any trip in this style has been based on one of our Classic trips that is popular with families with older children, and has been designated specifically for those families. As a result the minimum age for children to travel on these trips with their parents is 12 years old.

2) Family adventures are designed for groups travelling with children. Your group must have a child in order to book a Family tour, and anyone under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult. The itinerary has been designed with the needs of the whole family in mind.