The "Where the Wild Things Are" Vacation Experience

This experience is for the adventurers, the dreamers, and the adrenaline junkies. Explore Costa Rica, from volcanoes to white water rapids, surfing beaches to tropical jungles. Travel from one side of the country to the other, reveling in every splash of the water, wind against your face, and break of the wave.

San Jose – Pacuare River – Arenal Volcano – Manuel Antonio

8 days / 7 nights
From $1,826* per person

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
Today 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. 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
Today 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, giving you another perspective of the volcano, the lake, and the surrounding mountains. 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 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 your 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. 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 go back to the national park, unwind at the hotel, or explore the surroundings on your own.
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 many 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).

Accommodations:

• 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

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

Transfers and transportation:

• Private arrival transfer from San Jose Airport (SJO)
• Transfer from Pacuare River to Arenal provided by the 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)

Meals as specified

Dedicated 24/7 in-country support and emergency assistance

Optional activities are not included

• *Price is based on a minimum of 2 people occupancy
• Local taxes are included in prices
• 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 Liberia/LIR).
• You will receive a 100% accurate price when you inquire with us and share your travel dates.