This 8-day Costa Rican vacation takes you to San Jose, Arenal Volcano, and Manuel Antonio National Park. It features first-class accommodations and small group tours.
Your journey connects you to San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica, where you’ll have the rest of the day at leisure to explore the city. Head outside the city and make for Arenal Volcano. But first stop at La Paz Waterfall Gardens, where you’ll spend a few hours alongside waterfalls and hiking rainforest trails. You can also visit the hummingbird gallery, reptile house, and butterfly garden to see large numbers of endemic species in a controlled environment. Once you reach Arenal, you’ll explore the 250ha reserve surrounding the picturesque volcano. Join a naturalist guide and follow the 3km route along canopy bridges through the rainforest, enjoying a bird’s eye view of the activity high in the trees. Another day, float down the Penas Blancas River on a motorless boat for a river safari and experience the jungle come alive with monkeys, sloths, iguanas, crocodiles, and all manner of tropical birds thriving on the banks and in the waters.
Continue to Manuel Antonio National Park on the coast and enjoy an introductory hike through the park trails upon arrival. You’ll have two full days at leisure in Manuel Antonio to enjoy the idyllic beaches of the Pacific Coast. Experience barefoot luxury at your eco-friendly resort and access to long sandy beaches. Spend your time snorkelling through the waters, paddle boarding along the coast, and lounging on the beaches. You can also hike the trails of the national park to spot two-toed sloths in trees and hummingbirds buzzing around flowers.
At the end of your stay, you’ll connect back to San Jose for onward travels.
7 nights from $3,610 per person
Featured Destinations
Manuel Antonio National Park
Manuel Antonio National Park was established in 1972 by Costa Rica to preserve the biodiversity of one of the most beautiful areas in the world. Its stunning beauty and diverse wildlife is unequaled. Walk through rainforests to expansive, sandy beaches - then take a dive to coral reefs under the sea. The forest is home for sloths, iguanas, the rare adorable squirrel monkeys and millions of colorful little crabs. The trail around Punta Catedral affords some spectacular views. The southern facing beach, Playa Manuel Antonio, is a picturesque half mile long, white sand crescent with deep green foliage on one side and a private, secluded cove on the other. Standing with your feet dug into the sand watching waves crash against rocks on either side of the lagoon, it is easy to believe you are a thousand miles from anywhere.
Arenal
Arenal, in Costa Rica, is the site of one of the most active volcanoes in the world.
On almost a daily basis, red-hot rocks crash down its steep slopes and volcanic grumbles produce huge ash columns above the crater.
In addition to the volcano, the area features exciting attractions such as, rafting, hot springs, pristine beaches, and rainforest expeditions.
San Jose (C.R.)
The sophisticated capital of Costa Rica, San Jose, has been endowed with a vibrant street life as well as a refined cultural life. You'll see contemporary structures of glass and steel, as well as colonial, Victorian, and classical architecture, exotic birds, giant butterflies, and picturesque scenery. Costa Rica offers some of the world's most thrilling sights to those who seek a new adventure.
Vacation Details
Valid Date Ranges
02/05/2025 -
12/31/2025
from
$3,610 per person
* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.
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Vacation Rating
Deluxe
Fine dining, on-site bars or lounges and room service with extended hours are characteristic of deluxe establishments. Guest services usually include valet parking, concierge services, baggage assistance and laundry services. Other on-site facilities often include shops and boutiques, full service spas, full fitness facilities with pools and tennis courts. Business amenities may include available up-to-date technology and support staffs available for services. Attention to detail is apparent in the guestrooms which typically have stylish furnishings, quality bedding and bath products and often provide an evening turn down service.
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