10-Day Costa Rica Adventure & Beach
Volcano + cloud forest + Pacific beach — the classic three-stop Costa Rica loop, no rushing.
Trip length
Per person
The most-requested Costa Rica itinerary. Arenal for the volcano and hot springs, Monteverde for the cloud forest and ziplines, Manuel Antonio for the beach + jungle finish. We arrange private transfers between stops so no one drives.
Itinerary at a glance
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Day 1
Arrive San José
Welcome dinner at a boutique San José hotel.
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Day 2
Transfer to Arenal
Scenic 3-hr drive. Afternoon at the resort hot springs under the volcano.
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Day 3
Arenal adventure day
Hanging bridges, ziplines, evening hot springs. Sloth viewing along the way.
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Day 4
Arenal → Monteverde
Jeep-boat-jeep transfer across Lake Arenal. Cloud forest hike on arrival.
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Day 5
Monteverde canopy
Sky tram + zipline through the cloud forest. Hummingbird gallery, night walk.
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Day 6
Monteverde → Manuel Antonio
Long but beautiful transfer to the Pacific coast. Sunset on the beach.
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Day 7
Manuel Antonio NP
Guided park hike — sloths, monkeys, toucans. Beach afternoon.
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Day 8
Beach + adventure day
Surfing lesson, catamaran cruise, or spa.
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Day 9
Final beach day
Pool, beach, sunset cocktails.
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Day 10
Fly home
Transfer to San José or Liberia airport.
What's included
- 9 nights at hand-picked eco-lodges and beach resorts<br />
- Private transfers between all destinations<br />
- Guided Manuel Antonio National Park tour<br />
- Monteverde canopy ziplines + sky tram<br />
- Arenal hanging bridges + hot springs<br />
- Printed personalized itinerary booklet<br />
- 24/7 advisor support during your trip