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Save 15%Epic Central America: Seven Countries & the Softest Sand Ever
Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, Belize, Honduras, Costa Rica, El Salvador · 45 days · Easy
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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.
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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.
Day 8Departure dayDepartureDepart at any time.
Depart at any time.
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“Hotel at Arenal was excellent.”
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