Arenal Volcano rising above a green tropical forest

Costa Rica / Small groups

From cloud forest to coastline

Three nature-rich bases, guided wildlife moments and a Pacific finish.

+ Arenal Volcano, San Carlos, Costa RicaDESTINATION INSPIRATION

11 days suggestedBalanced paceCosta Rica guide

THE JOURNEY, AT YOUR PACE

A little plan.
A lot of possibility.

Use this outline to tell us what excites you. Stay longer in a favourite place, change the pace, or build in something you have always wanted to do.

01
Days 1–4
Arenal days
Arrive and travel to La Fortuna. Choose guided nature experiences and time around the volcano landscape, with space to slow down between outings.
02
Days 5–7
Into the cloud forest
Move to Monteverde and explore with a naturalist. Keep the transfer day clear and choose optional activities for your confidence level.
03
Days 8–11
The Pacific chapter
Travel towards Manuel Antonio, balancing a planned park visit with time near the coast. Confirm the final airport transfer before choosing your last night.

A NOTE FOR THE ROAD

Leave a little room.

Travel days can be longer than map distances suggest. Choose a small number of bases and confirm activity access, park bookings and transfer times before finalising.

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This itinerary is inspiration, not a live tour listing. Images show destination scenery and may feature places outside this suggested route.

TRIP IDEAS / MADE TO MAKE YOUR OWN