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Welcome to Costa Rica
San JoséShared shuttle transfer from the airport to the Holiday Inn Express (5 min); free time (City Mall, Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center).
🏨 Holiday Inn Express San José
Shared airport transfer
Local Costa Rica operator · book direct
Costa Rica Family Grand Tour: Poás, Arenal, Monteverde & Manuel Antonio (9 Days)
A nine-day family grand tour (2 adults + 2 kids) covering Poás Volcano, the Arenal rainforest, Monteverde cloud forest and the beaches of Manuel Antonio. Balances wildlife, adventu
9 days / 8 nights
Guided itinerary
Custom quote
Tours + transport
San José/Central ValleyLa Fortuna/ArenalMonteverdeManuel Antonio
About this itinerary
A nine-day family grand tour (2 adults + 2 kids) covering Poás Volcano, the Arenal rainforest, Monteverde cloud forest and the beaches of Manuel Antonio. Balances wildlife, adventure and downtime with kid-friendly pacing and beach relaxation to close the trip.
Package highlights
- Poás Volcano and Fortuna Waterfall visits
- Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge expedition
- Hot springs with dinner
- Arenal Volcano hike
- Ziplining and cloud-forest Hanging Bridges in Monteverde
- Manuel Antonio National Park and beach days
Day-by-day itinerary
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To the Rainforest via Poás
La Fortuna/ArenalPrivate transport from San José to La Fortuna with a Poás Volcano visit and a Fortuna Waterfall visit en route.
🏨 Los Lagos Hotel🍽️ Breakfast
Poás Volcano Visit
Fortuna Waterfall Visit
Private transfer to La Fortuna
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Wildlife & Hot Springs
La Fortuna/ArenalCaño Negro Wildlife Refuge expedition (lunch), then an evening hot-springs experience with dinner.
🏨 Los Lagos Hotel🍽️ Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge Expedition
Hot Springs
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Volcano & Cloud Forest Transfer
MonteverdeMorning Arenal Volcano hike, then the shared Arenal Lake crossing to Monteverde.
🏨 Cala Lodge🍽️ Breakfast
Arenal Volcano Hike
Shared Lake Crossing to Monteverde
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Cloud Forest Adventure
MonteverdeMorning Zipline tour; afternoon Cloud Forest Hanging Bridges hike.
🏨 Cala Lodge🍽️ Breakfast
Zipline Tour
Cloud Forest Hanging Bridges Hike
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To Manuel Antonio
Manuel AntonioPrivate transfer from Monteverde to Manuel Antonio with a lunch stop at Playa Hermosa.
🏨 Costa Verde🍽️ Breakfast
Private transfer to Manuel Antonio
Playa Hermosa stop
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Manuel Antonio National Park
Manuel AntonioManuel Antonio National Park visit (self-guided / on your own).
🏨 Costa Verde
Manuel Antonio National Park (self-guided)
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Beach Day
Manuel AntonioRelax day at the beach or hotel facilities.
🏨 Costa Verde
Beach day
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Pura Vida!
Manuel Antonio / San JoséOvernight private transfer from Manuel Antonio to San José Airport for departure.
Private transfer to San José Airport
What's included
- Shared arrival transfer
- Private inter-destination transportation
- Shared lake crossing
- Hotels with breakfast
- Some meals depending on activities
- Guides, equipment and park fees on select tours
Not included
- International flights
- Guided visit inside Manuel Antonio NP (self-guided)
- Most meals in Manuel Antonio
- Tips
- Travel insurance
Based in La Fortuna since 2016
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Skip the online-marketplace markup. Book this itinerary directly with the local team that runs it — same guides, same vehicles, a flexible plan you can shape to your dates, and a real person in Costa Rica to help before and during your trip.
Your adventure
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9 days / 8 nights · fully guided · transfers included
- Poás Volcano and Fortuna Waterfall visits
- Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge expedition
- Hot springs with dinner
- Arenal Volcano hike
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