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Costa Rica Volcano Tour

CR03: 7 Days San Jose - La Fortuna - Arenal Volcano - Manuel Antonio - San Jose

Tour Type: Private Tour, flexible and customized
Guide & Driver: English-speaking guide, experienced driver & air-conditioned car
Hotel: 4 to 5-star well selected hotels, also be open to your own choice

Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival in San Jose, Airport pick-up
Depending on your flight's arrival time, the driver will pick you up at Juan Santamaría International Airport and lead you to the hotel. The rest time of the day will be left for your own plan. You can wander around in the downtown area or explore Museo Nacional, Metropolitan Church, Teatro Nacional and other scenic spots on your own.

Accommodation: Holiday Inn San Jose Aurola (4 stars)

Day 2: Transfer to La Fortuna, Stop for a Coffee tour & Poas Volcano
In the morning, our driver guide will meet you at the hotel lobby. Then our Costa Rica volcano tours will begin. The first stop is La Fortuna where the Arenal Volcano is in. It is 147 kilometers (91 miles) away and we will get there in 3 hours. Along the way, you will visit the Poas Volcano, the Doka Coffee Plantation and La Paz Waterfall Gardens with driver guide. When take the Doka Coffee tour, you will know how to pick, clean, bake and grind the coffee bean. Finally the driver guide will transfer you to La Fortuna and check in the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Tabacon Thermal Resort & Spa (5 stars)

Day 3: Full Day tour including Hanging Bridge, Arenal Volcano & Tabacon Hot Spring
Today is the highlight of the whole trip. We will guide you to explore Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridge Park to travel through the valleys and forests. There are various kinds of birds, orchids and even sloths or howler monkeys. After lunch, we will go sightseeing Arenal Volcano, Arenal Lake and La Fortuna Waterfall in Arenal Volcano National Park. Even several kilometers away, tourists can see the volcanic cloud and hear the booming roar when the volcano is in eruption. A comfortable bathing in Tabacon Hot spring will leave you a deep impression in the evening.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Tabacon Thermal Resort & Spa (5 stars)

Day 4: Drive from La Fortuna to Manuel Antonio, with Shared Crocodile Boat Tour
After Arenal Volcano tour, the driver will drive 4.5 hours to Manuel Antonio which is 230 kilometer (143 miles) away and meanwhile appreciate the wonderful scenery along the way. Besides, an excursion of Crocodile Shared Boat Tour Adventure Connection at Tarcoles River will be arranged for you to watch the performance of crocodiles on the way.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Si Como No Resort & Wildlife Refuge (4 stars)

Day 5: Half day tour at Manuel Antonio National Park & Free time on the beach
We will spend the whole morning hiking in Manuel Antonio National Park located on the Pacific coast. It is the smallest but one of the most visited national parks in Costa Rica with abundant wildlife. We will see several types of monkeys, birds and the primitive beach. It is also likely to meet three-toed sloth, scarlet macaw, Resplendent Quetzal and other unique animals. After lunch, you can enjoy a leisure afternoon as you like, like sun bathing on the beach.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Si Como No Resort & Wildlife Refuge (4 stars)

Day 6: Transfer from Manuel Antonio back to San Jose
The morning is still your own free time. In the afternoon, we will set out to the hotel in San Jose with driver. The journey is 160 kilometers (100 miles) and takes us about 3 hours.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hampton Inn and Suites San Jose (4 stars)

Day 7: Departure from San Jose
At the appointed time, the hotel free shuttles will take you to Juan Santamaría International Airport for the departure flight. Wish you have spent an unforgettable Arenal Volcano tour with us. Bon Voyage!

Meals: Breakfast

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This trip can be tailored to match your dates and interests!
Tour Prices

Christmas & 2025 Special: 12% off - Book before Dec 31, 2024

2-3 travelers4-5 travelers
USD3769 USD3316USD3319 USD2920
  • Prices are per person based on double occupancy.
  • The prices in red reflect 12% discount.
  • If you are a group of 6 people or more, we will offer a more favorable price by your group size.
What's Included
  • Accommodation with daily breakfast at selected hotels.
  • All meal arrangements are served as the itinerary specifies.
  • English speaking local guides for the tours mentioned.
  • Entrances fees for scenic spots as per the itinerary.
  • Shared Crocodile Boat Tour.
  • Transfers in private AC vehicle with driver as per itinerary.
What's Excluded
  • International flight into and out of Costa Rica.
  • Meals other than those mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Personal expenses (insurance, tips, drinks, etc).
  • Costa Rica visa fee.
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