8-Day Costa Rica Itinerary: Nature, Adventure & Relaxation

• Arrive at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) in San José.
• Depending on your arrival time, consider a quick tour of San José's highlights like the National Museum or Gold Museum if you have time and energy.
• Transfer to La Fortuna (approx. 3-hour drive). Consider a private transfer or shared shuttle for convenience.
• Check into your hotel in La Fortuna and enjoy dinner with views of the Arenal Volcano.

Be prepared for a full 10-12 hours of activity.

Morning (6:00 AM - 12:00 PM): Arenal Volcano Hike (El Silencio) & La Fortuna Waterfall

• 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Hike the El Silencio trails. These trails wind through the rainforest and lava fields, offering unique views of the volcano and its surrounding environment.
• 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Head to La Fortuna Waterfall. Enjoy a refreshing swim in the pool. 
• Afternoon (12:00 PM - 6:00 PM): Hanging Bridges & Lunch
  Evening (6:00 PM onwards): Hot Springs & Dinner 
• 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (or later): Relax and rejuvenate in the hot springs (Tabacon, Ecotermales, Baldi, etc.).
• 9:00 PM onwards: Dinner in La Fortuna.

• Morning: Guided wildlife safari (boat trip, hike).
• Afternoon: White-water rafting on the Balsa or Peñas Blancas River.
• Evening: Relaxation and dinner in La Fortuna.

• Morning: Participate in a chocolate tour.  These tours often involve learning about the cacao plant, the chocolate-making process, and, of course, tasting delicious chocolate!  Several options are available in the La Fortuna area.
• Afternoon: Go canyoneering (rappelling down waterfalls).  This is an exciting and adventurous activity.  Choose a reputable tour operator.
• Evening: Relaxation and dinner in La Fortuna.

• Morning: Enjoy a leisurely breakfast in La Fortuna.
• Transfer: Transfer to Monteverde.  This often involves a combination of ground transportation and a boat ride across Lake Arenal, offering beautiful views.
• Check-in: Check into your hotel in Monteverde.
• Exploration: Explore the town of Santa Elena.
• Optional: Guided night walk in the cloud forest to see nocturnal wildlife.

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• Morning: Enjoy a final breakfast in Monteverde.
• Transfer: Transfer back to San José.  This is a 3-4 hour drive.
• Check-in: Check into your hotel near the airport in San José.
• Dinner: Enjoy a farewell dinner in San José.

• Arrive at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) in San José.
• Depending on your arrival time, consider a quick tour of San José's highlights like the National Museum or Gold Museum if you have time and energy.
• Transfer to La Fortuna (approx. 3-hour drive). Consider a private transfer or shared shuttle for convenience.
• Check into your hotel in La Fortuna and enjoy dinner with views of the Arenal Volcano.

• Arrive at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) in San José.
• Depending on your arrival time, consider a quick tour of San José's highlights like the National Museum or Gold Museum if you have time and energy.
• Transfer to La Fortuna (approx. 3-hour drive). Consider a private transfer or shared shuttle for convenience.
• Check into your hotel in La Fortuna and enjoy dinner with views of the Arenal Volcano.

Be prepared for a full 10-12 hours of activity.

Morning (6:00 AM - 12:00 PM): Arenal Volcano Hike (El Silencio) & La Fortuna Waterfall

• 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Hike the El Silencio trails. These trails wind through the rainforest and lava fields, offering unique views of the volcano and its surrounding environment.
• 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Head to La Fortuna Waterfall. Enjoy a refreshing swim in the pool. 
• Afternoon (12:00 PM - 6:00 PM): Hanging Bridges & Lunch
  Evening (6:00 PM onwards): Hot Springs & Dinner 
• 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (or later): Relax and rejuvenate in the hot springs (Tabacon, Ecotermales, Baldi, etc.).
• 9:00 PM onwards: Dinner in La Fortuna.

• Morning: Guided wildlife safari (boat trip, hike).
• Afternoon: White-water rafting on the Balsa or Peñas Blancas River.
• Evening: Relaxation and dinner in La Fortuna.

• Morning: Participate in a chocolate tour.  These tours often involve learning about the cacao plant, the chocolate-making process, and, of course, tasting delicious chocolate!  Several options are available in the La Fortuna area.
• Afternoon: Go canyoneering (rappelling down waterfalls).  This is an exciting and adventurous activity.  Choose a reputable tour operator.
• Evening: Relaxation and dinner in La Fortuna.

• Morning: Enjoy a leisurely breakfast in La Fortuna.
• Transfer: Transfer to Monteverde.  This often involves a combination of ground transportation and a boat ride across Lake Arenal, offering beautiful views.
• Check-in: Check into your hotel in Monteverde.
• Exploration: Explore the town of Santa Elena.
• Optional: Guided night walk in the cloud forest to see nocturnal wildlife.

Experience the beauty and adventure of Australia and New Zealand. Explore the stunning scenery, unique wildlife and vibrant cities of these two amazing countries. Book your trip now and have the adventure of a lifetime.

• Morning: Enjoy a final breakfast in Monteverde.
• Transfer: Transfer back to San José.  This is a 3-4 hour drive.
• Check-in: Check into your hotel near the airport in San José.
• Dinner: Enjoy a farewell dinner in San José.

• Arrive at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) in San José.
• Depending on your arrival time, consider a quick tour of San José's highlights like the National Museum or Gold Museum if you have time and energy.
• Transfer to La Fortuna (approx. 3-hour drive). Consider a private transfer or shared shuttle for convenience.
• Check into your hotel in La Fortuna and enjoy dinner with views of the Arenal Volcano.

• Arrive at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) in San José.
• Depending on your arrival time, consider a quick tour of San José's highlights like the National Museum or Gold Museum if you have time and energy.
• Transfer to La Fortuna (approx. 3-hour drive). Consider a private transfer or shared shuttle for convenience.
• Check into your hotel in La Fortuna and enjoy dinner with views of the Arenal Volcano.

Be prepared for a full 10-12 hours of activity.

Morning (6:00 AM - 12:00 PM): Arenal Volcano Hike (El Silencio) & La Fortuna Waterfall

• 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Hike the El Silencio trails. These trails wind through the rainforest and lava fields, offering unique views of the volcano and its surrounding environment.
• 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Head to La Fortuna Waterfall. Enjoy a refreshing swim in the pool. 
• Afternoon (12:00 PM - 6:00 PM): Hanging Bridges & Lunch
  Evening (6:00 PM onwards): Hot Springs & Dinner 
• 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (or later): Relax and rejuvenate in the hot springs (Tabacon, Ecotermales, Baldi, etc.).
• 9:00 PM onwards: Dinner in La Fortuna.

• Morning: Guided wildlife safari (boat trip, hike).
• Afternoon: White-water rafting on the Balsa or Peñas Blancas River.
• Evening: Relaxation and dinner in La Fortuna.

• Morning: Participate in a chocolate tour.  These tours often involve learning about the cacao plant, the chocolate-making process, and, of course, tasting delicious chocolate!  Several options are available in the La Fortuna area.
• Afternoon: Go canyoneering (rappelling down waterfalls).  This is an exciting and adventurous activity.  Choose a reputable tour operator.
• Evening: Relaxation and dinner in La Fortuna.

• Morning: Enjoy a leisurely breakfast in La Fortuna.
• Transfer: Transfer to Monteverde.  This often involves a combination of ground transportation and a boat ride across Lake Arenal, offering beautiful views.
• Check-in: Check into your hotel in Monteverde.
• Exploration: Explore the town of Santa Elena.
• Optional: Guided night walk in the cloud forest to see nocturnal wildlife.

Experience the beauty and adventure of Australia and New Zealand. Explore the stunning scenery, unique wildlife and vibrant cities of these two amazing countries. Book your trip now and have the adventure of a lifetime.

• Morning: Enjoy a final breakfast in Monteverde.
• Transfer: Transfer back to San José.  This is a 3-4 hour drive.
• Check-in: Check into your hotel near the airport in San José.
• Dinner: Enjoy a farewell dinner in San José.

• Arrive at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) in San José.
• Depending on your arrival time, consider a quick tour of San José's highlights like the National Museum or Gold Museum if you have time and energy.
• Transfer to La Fortuna (approx. 3-hour drive). Consider a private transfer or shared shuttle for convenience.
• Check into your hotel in La Fortuna and enjoy dinner with views of the Arenal Volcano.

• Arrive at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) in San José.
• Depending on your arrival time, consider a quick tour of San José's highlights like the National Museum or Gold Museum if you have time and energy.
• Transfer to La Fortuna (approx. 3-hour drive). Consider a private transfer or shared shuttle for convenience.
• Check into your hotel in La Fortuna and enjoy dinner with views of the Arenal Volcano.

Be prepared for a full 10-12 hours of activity.

Morning (6:00 AM - 12:00 PM): Arenal Volcano Hike (El Silencio) & La Fortuna Waterfall

• 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Hike the El Silencio trails. These trails wind through the rainforest and lava fields, offering unique views of the volcano and its surrounding environment.
• 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Head to La Fortuna Waterfall. Enjoy a refreshing swim in the pool. 
• Afternoon (12:00 PM - 6:00 PM): Hanging Bridges & Lunch
  Evening (6:00 PM onwards): Hot Springs & Dinner 
• 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (or later): Relax and rejuvenate in the hot springs (Tabacon, Ecotermales, Baldi, etc.).
• 9:00 PM onwards: Dinner in La Fortuna.

• Morning: Guided wildlife safari (boat trip, hike).
• Afternoon: White-water rafting on the Balsa or Peñas Blancas River.
• Evening: Relaxation and dinner in La Fortuna.

• Morning: Participate in a chocolate tour.  These tours often involve learning about the cacao plant, the chocolate-making process, and, of course, tasting delicious chocolate!  Several options are available in the La Fortuna area.
• Afternoon: Go canyoneering (rappelling down waterfalls).  This is an exciting and adventurous activity.  Choose a reputable tour operator.
• Evening: Relaxation and dinner in La Fortuna.

• Morning: Enjoy a leisurely breakfast in La Fortuna.
• Transfer: Transfer to Monteverde.  This often involves a combination of ground transportation and a boat ride across Lake Arenal, offering beautiful views.
• Check-in: Check into your hotel in Monteverde.
• Exploration: Explore the town of Santa Elena.
• Optional: Guided night walk in the cloud forest to see nocturnal wildlife.

Experience the beauty and adventure of Australia and New Zealand. Explore the stunning scenery, unique wildlife and vibrant cities of these two amazing countries. Book your trip now and have the adventure of a lifetime.

• Morning: Enjoy a final breakfast in Monteverde.
• Transfer: Transfer back to San José.  This is a 3-4 hour drive.
• Check-in: Check into your hotel near the airport in San José.
• Dinner: Enjoy a farewell dinner in San José.

• Arrive at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) in San José.
• Depending on your arrival time, consider a quick tour of San José's highlights like the National Museum or Gold Museum if you have time and energy.
• Transfer to La Fortuna (approx. 3-hour drive). Consider a private transfer or shared shuttle for convenience.
• Check into your hotel in La Fortuna and enjoy dinner with views of the Arenal Volcano.