❮Forest Lodges - Arenal Volcano - Monteverde - Guanacaste Beaches
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Forest Lodges - Arenal Volcano - Monteverde - Guanacaste Beaches
This sample price: for arrival on 1/1/1900, departure from . Choose your own departure city and dates.
This is a suggested independent itinerary that you customize. Please select the best flights, hotels, trains, activities, transportation and number of nights in each destination to fit your needs.
Costa Rica's most popular destinations. From San Jose City Airport, travel to your forest lodge in the charming highlands of Costa Rica's Central Valley (known for its volcanoes, culture, handicrafts, and coffee); in The Central Valley North Area (where the Irazu Volcano and its National Park is one of the most famous in the country and the main attraction in the area). Continue to Arenal Volcano (youngest and one of the most active stratovolcano in Costa Rica, near Lake Arena); and after that visit Monteverde (one of Costa Rica's biggest attractions and famous Cloud Forest Reserve, perfect for anyone looking for an educational nature experience, adventure in the jungle or birdwatching) and Guanacaste Beaches (in northwestern Costa Rica bordering the Pacific, is known as a tropical paradise with a pristine shoreline, beautiful mountain ranges and a number of volcanoes). This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
This 9 night sample itinerary includes:
- Flight into San Jose City and out of Liberia-Guanacaste
- Transfer from Airport in San Jose City to Hotel in Central Valley
- Hotel for 2 nights at a Forest Lodge in Central Valley
- Transfer from Forest Lodge in Central Valley to Hotel in Arenal Volcano
- Hotel for 2 nights in Arenal Volcano
- Transfer from Hotel in Arenal Volcano to Arenal Lake Dam followed by a Boat Ride and a Shuttle to Hotel in Monteverde
- Hotel for 2 nights in Monteverde Cloud Forest
- Transfer from Hotel in Monteverde to Hotel in Guanacaste Beaches
- Hotel for 3 nights in Guanacaste Beaches
- Transfer from Hotel in Guanacaste Beaches to Liberia-Guanacaste Airport
Flexible Itinerary
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Central Valley - North
Day 1Arrive to Central Valley - North
_San Jose Airport to Hotel in Central Valley North
Overnight in Central Valley - North 7 hotels offeredDay 2Overnight in Central Valley - North 7 hotels offeredDay 3_San Jose Airport to Hotel in Central Valley North
Departing from Central Valley - North
Transportation to next city by: _Hotel in Central Valley North to Hotel in Arenal. -
Arenal Volcano
Day 3Day 4Day 5Departing from Arenal Volcano
Transportation to next city by: Arenal to Monteverde (Boat and Private Car). -
Monteverde Cloud Forest
Day 5Arrive to Monteverde Cloud Forest
Overnight in Monteverde Cloud Forest 17 hotels offered
Optional 50 Things to doDay 6Day 7Departing from Monteverde Cloud Forest
Transportation to next city by: _Hotel in Monteverde to Hotel in Guanacaste Beaches. -
Guanacaste Beaches (Liberia)
Day 7Arrive to Guanacaste Beaches (Liberia)
Overnight in Guanacaste Beaches (Liberia) 30 hotels offered
Optional 118 Things to doDay 8Day 9Day 10Departing from Guanacaste Beaches (Liberia)

Costa Rica
Costa Rica is a country of blazing volcanoes, dense rainforests, and glistening beaches. The staggering array of landscapes, unique microclimates, and wide range of elevations have produced one of earth's richest plant and wildlife habitats, and made Costa Rica an epicenter of eco-tourism, as well as the most popular and alluring destination in Central America. Perfect for nature enthusiasts, surfers, sun worshipers, and adventure seekers of all types, Costa Rica's slogan "Pura Vida" (pure life) says is all.
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Central Valley - North
Visit the Central Valley North area where you can find seclusion, romance, and nature can be found in the breathtaking Cloud Forest of Costa Rica. This region is the heart and soul of Costa Rica overflowing with lush green landscapes that go on for miles. There is so much to experience here including a fascinating culture, arts, nature encounters, romantic getaways and pristine surroundings with the perfect climate. Maximize your experience in enchanting forest lodges, go hiking through the trails of the beautiful Los Angeles Biological Reserve and the Villablanca Cloud Forest, enjoy birdwatching, take a canopy tour and soak in the surreal scenic surroundings.
Recommended Stay: At least 3 nights
Must See's:
Poas Volcano, Sarchi Artisan Town, La Paz Waterfall Gardens, Irazu Volcano, Orosi Valley, Lankester Gardens, and so much more! -
Arenal Volcano
Arenal Volcano is located in north-western Costa Rica, around 55 miles of San José, in the province of Alajuela and it's a must-do while in Costa Rica. It is one of the most active volcanoes in the country and in the world. Arenal`s perfectly symmetrical shape makes it a sightseer`s dream with abundance of outdoor activities.
Recommended Stay: At least 2 nights
Must See's: Lake Arenal, Arenal Natura Ecological Park, Hanging Bridges, Hot Springs, Lava Trail, Danta River and Waterfall, Chocolate Farm. -
Monteverde Cloud Forest
Monteverde Cloud Forest is one of the most extraordinary and important nature reserves in the world. With thousands of species of animals, birds, and plants, including over 300 types of orchids alone, this fantasy land for nature lovers covers more than 26,000 acres that support a massive diversity of plant and animal life and an inexhaustible variety of outdoor activities.
Recommended Stay: At least 2 nights
Must See's: Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, Selvatura Park, Curi Cancha Wildlife Refuge, Butterfly Gardens, Orchid Garden. -
Guanacaste Beaches (Liberia)
Guanacaste is located along Costa Rica`s northwestern Pacific coastline and it boasts over 100 miles of exquisite beaches. It is a land of privileged landscapes, sunny weather, a variety of ecosystems and home to a significant portion of the environmental and cultural heritage of Costa Rica.
Recommended Stay: At least 4 nights
Must See's: Coco Beach, Samara Beach, Papagayo Peninsula, Palo Verde National Park, Tempisque River, Rincon de la Vieja National Park, Tamarindo Beach.

Recommended Stay: At least 3 nights
Must See's:
Poas Volcano, Sarchi Artisan Town, La Paz Waterfall Gardens, Irazu Volcano, Orosi Valley, Lankester Gardens, and so much more!


Recommended Stay: At least 2 nights
Must See's: Lake Arenal, Arenal Natura Ecological Park, Hanging Bridges, Hot Springs, Lava Trail, Danta River and Waterfall, Chocolate Farm.













Recommended Stay: At least 2 nights
Must See's: Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, Selvatura Park, Curi Cancha Wildlife Refuge, Butterfly Gardens, Orchid Garden.






Recommended Stay: At least 4 nights
Must See's: Coco Beach, Samara Beach, Papagayo Peninsula, Palo Verde National Park, Tempisque River, Rincon de la Vieja National Park, Tamarindo Beach.




