The “Where the Wild Things Are" Experience

Day 1: San Jose
Arrival at Juan Santamaria Airport in San Jose (SJO). Meet & Greet outside the airport terminal and  transfer to the hotel.
Overnight at Park Inn

Day 2: San Jose – Pacuare – Arenal
Breakfast, Lunch
It’s an early wake-up on your first morning in Costa Rica when you’ll embark together on the 2.5 hour drive through the green countryside to the Pacuare River. Once at the river, you’ll start the real adventure as you board rafts and start down the river for several hours of class II-IV rapids.

In the late afternoon, you’ll transfer to La Fortuna, home of the majestic Arenal Volcano. Aside from the volcano looming over the area, you’ll enjoy some of the most diverse activities, adventures, and experiences in the country.
Overnight at Arenal Manoa Resort & Hot Springs

Day 3: Arenal
Breakfast, Lunch
The highlight of today is the canyoning activity, where you’ll find yourself rappelling down waterfalls into a green river canyon. The adventure ends at midday when you’ll be treated with a delicious lunch.
The afternoon is yours to relax and enjoy the hotel’s facilities.
Overnight at Arenal Manoa Resort & Hot Springs

Day 4: Arenal
Breakfast, Dinner
Get ready to sail through the air for this morning tour. You’ll head over to the Sky Adventures Park where you’ll ride up the side of a mountain on open-air gondolas, enjoying views of the volcano to the side and the lake below. Once at the top, the real adventure begins. You’ll glide your way to the bottom on 2 miles / 3km of zip line cables.

In the afternoon, you’ll hike along the base of the Arenal Volcano to the 1968 lava flows. You’ll have yet another perspective of the volcano, the lake, and the surrounding mountains on this activity. After the hike, you’ll be ready for a relaxing soak in natural volcanic thermal springs and a hearty dinner.
Overnight at Arenal Manoa Resort & Hot Springs

Day 5: Arenal – Manuel Antonio
Breakfast
Today, you’ll take a private transfer from Arenal in the middle of the country to Manuel Antonio, located on the central Pacific coast. The ride itself will give you a great opportunity to appreciate some of the different geographies and climates of Costa Rica.

Spend the afternoon exploring the hotel’s facilities, which include complimentary access to the hotel’s butterfly atrium, crocodile lagoon, and amphibian jungle.
Overnight at Si Como No Resort & Wildlife Refuge

Day 6: Manuel Antonio
Breakfast
This morning, you’ll get a chance to visit the favorite Manuel Antonio National Park. This protected land forms around the Punta Cathedral, which often looks like a whale’s tale. Here, you’ll find three unique beaches and a wide variety of protected flora and fauna. There’s a trail to the highest point in the park, where you can see the ocean and rainforest from up high, before enjoying some time relaxing on the beach.

In the afternoon, you’ll be able to choose to go back to the national park, unwind at the hotel, or explore the surroundings on your own. (Note that the national park is closed on Mondays. This activity will be rescheduled to another day, if necessary.)
Overnight at Si Como No Resort & Wildlife Refuge

Day 7: Manuel Antonio
Breakfast
The whole day is free to spend on the beach, enjoy the hotel’s facilities, or join one of the tours in the area
Overnight at Si Como No Resort & Wildlife Refuge

Day 8: Departure transfer
Breakfast
You’ll depart on a transfer from Manuel Antonio to the Juan Santamaria Airport in San Jose (SJO).

For those with early morning flights, we’ll gladly extend or adjust your itinerary to return to San Jose the night before and book an extra night at a hotel closer to the airport.

• Meet & Greet and private arrival transfer from San Jose Airport (SJO)
• Accommodation as specified:

• • 1 night at Park Inn by Radisson San Jose
  • 3 nights at Arenal Manoa Resort & Hot Springs
  • 3 nights at Si Como No Resort & Wildlife Refuge
• Meals as specified
• Guided tours/activities:
  • Whitewater Rafting Pacuare River (1-day tour)
  • Pure Trek Canyoning
  • Sky Tram & Sky Trek
  • Arenal Volcano Hike & Hot Springs
  • Manuel Antonio National Park
• Transfer from Pacuare River to Arenal provided by Rafting company (approx. 3 hrs)
• Private transfer from Arenal to Manuel Antonio (approx. 4.5 hrs)
• Private transfer from Manuel Antonio to Juan Santamaria Airport in San Jose (SJO) (approx. 3 hrs)
• Current taxes
• Dedicated 24/7 in country support and emergency assistance
• Flexible change/cancellation policies
• Optional activities are not included

Important notes:

• Accommodations will be in the above-mentioned hotels or alternative properties of similar style and ambience, according to availability at the time of booking.
• Tours on the package may be adapted according to traveler preference.
• The itinerary can be adjusted based on the arrival and departure airports (San Jose/SJO or Guanacaste/LIR).

Pacuare River: A breathtaking river with class II, III, and IV rapids that flows through a breathtaking canyon with steep, jungle covered hills and occasional rocky cliffs. This area is almost inaccessible by vehicles, making this hidden gem a nearly untouched paradise.

Arenal Volcano: A plethora of adventure and relaxation activities, surrounded by lush rainforests, dotted with natural mineral hot springs. All under the mighty gaze of the conical Arenal Volcano and alongside the Arenal Lake.

Manuel Antonio: Pristine beaches, jungle-covered hills, and abundant wildlife. This popular destination boasts a fun-loving beach town, numerous surfing beaches, and a truly incredible national park.