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Welcome to Costa Rica!
San JoséArrival in San José and rest from travel.
🏨 AC Marriott Belén (booked by client)
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Arenal, Monteverde & Tamarindo: 10-Day Volcano, Cloud Forest & Beach
A classic ten-day Costa Rica grand tour moving from the Central Valley and Poás Volcano into the Arenal rainforest, across the lake to Monteverde's cloud forest, and finishing with
10 days / 9 nights
Guided itinerary
Custom quote
Tours + transport
San José/Central ValleyLa Fortuna/ArenalMonteverdeTamarindo
About this itinerary
A classic ten-day Costa Rica grand tour moving from the Central Valley and Poás Volcano into the Arenal rainforest, across the lake to Monteverde's cloud forest, and finishing with beach days in Tamarindo. Packed with wildlife, adventure and cultural experiences, capped by relaxation on the Pacific coast.
Package highlights
- Poás Volcano visit and Costa Rican cooking class
- Sloth Quest Hike combined with Class II & III rafting
- Caño Negro wetland boat expedition
- Arenal Volcano National Park hike
- Scenic Arenal Lake crossing (van-boat-van) to Monteverde
- Monteverde Hanging Bridges cloud-forest hike
- Coffee farm experience
- Beach days in Tamarindo
Day-by-day itinerary
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Central Valley & Traditions
La Fortuna/ArenalPrivate transfer San José to Poás to La Fortuna, with a Poás Volcano visit and an evening Costa Rican cooking class.
🏨 Volcano Lodge🍽️ Dinner
Private transfer
Poás Volcano visit
Costa Rica Cooking Class
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Wildlife & Adventure!
La Fortuna/ArenalSloth Quest Hike combined with Class II & III whitewater rafting.
🏨 Volcano Lodge🍽️ Breakfast, Lunch
Sloth Quest Hike
Rafting Class II & III
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Caño Negro Wetland
La Fortuna/ArenalFull-day Caño Negro wetland boat expedition for wildlife viewing.
🏨 Volcano Lodge🍽️ Breakfast, Lunch
Caño Negro Wetland Boat Expedition
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Rainforest to Cloud Forest
MonteverdeArenal Volcano National Park hike, then the Arenal Lake crossing transfer to Monteverde.
🏨 Cala Lodge🍽️ Breakfast
Arenal Volcano National Park Hike
Lake Crossing Transfer to Monteverde
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Hike the Clouds!
MonteverdeMorning Hanging Bridges hike in the cloud forest; free afternoon.
🏨 Cala Lodge🍽️ Breakfast
Hanging Bridges Hike
Free afternoon
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To the Beach
TamarindoCoffee farm experience, then private transfer from Monteverde to Tamarindo Beach.
🏨 Capitán Suizo🍽️ Breakfast
Coffee Farm Experience
Private transfer to Tamarindo
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Beach Time
TamarindoFull day of beach and relaxation.
🏨 Capitán Suizo🍽️ Breakfast
Beach time
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Relax Tamarindo!
TamarindoAnother full beach day.
🏨 Capitán Suizo🍽️ Breakfast
Beach time
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Pura Vida!
TamarindoPrivate transfer from Tamarindo to Liberia Airport for departure.
🍽️ Breakfast
Private transfer to Liberia Airport
What's included
- Private transportation between destinations
- Shared activities and shared lake-crossing transfer
- Hotels with breakfast (except client-booked San José hotel)
- Some meals depending on activities
- Guides, equipment, water and park fees on tours
Not included
- International flights
- First-night San José hotel (client booked AC Marriott Belén on own)
- Meals not specified
- Tips
- Travel insurance
Based in La Fortuna since 2016
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Your adventure
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10 days / 9 nights · fully guided · transfers included
- Poás Volcano visit and Costa Rican cooking class
- Sloth Quest Hike combined with Class II & III rafting
- Caño Negro wetland boat expedition
- Arenal Volcano National Park hike
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