A fascinating tour to explore and admire the diverse landscapes of this pocket-sized country covered with lush rainforests, majestic volcanoes and rivers of thermal waters. We'll also enjoy the wealth of activities found in this breathtaking nation and end the trip on its fabulous Pacific Ocean beaches.
San José, Arenal, Monteverde and Manuel Antonio
Costa Rica, 10 Days · Tour including beach holiday
Join us on this fascinating tour of Costa Rica, enjoying activities in its parks and unwinding on its beaches
Departure date:Departures from June 2026 till November 2026
Departures from:Dublin, Knock, Galway, Shannon, Donegal, Cork, Kerry County
Travel details
City of origin - San José
Day 1: Departure with destination San José. Transfer to hotel.
San José - Arenal Volcano
Day 2: Breakfast and departure to the Arenal Volcano with a stop en route to the artisan village of Sarchí, to continue on to the town of La Fortuna where we will have lunch (included) at the restaurant opposite the volcano.In the afternoon, we will visit the Tabacón Thermal Resort, including dinner. After dinner, we will head back to our hotel in Arenal. Overnight stay.
BreakfastLunchDinner
Arenal Volcano - Caño Negro Refuge and Rio Frio
Day 3: Breakfast at the hotel and departure to Los Chiles, a rustic town near the border with Nicaragua; from here, we board the boat to sail the Rio Frio river an explore the Caño Negro wildlife refuge, considered one of the top bird-watching spots, which doubles as habitat for a varied fauna, including sloths, different types of monkeys, and alligators, as well as the variety of typical flora of the wetlands. After the visit, return to the hotel. Overnight stay.
Breakfast
Arenal - Monteverde
Day 4: Breakfast and departure by road to Monteverde. The route runs along Lake Arenal and starts off by climbing a steep road that glides between the hills and valleys of the Tilarán mountain range. Arrival at the hotel. Afternoon at leisure to have a look around the area. Overnight stay.
Breakfast
Monteverde
Day 5: Breakfast at the hotel. The area is an ideal place for lovers of hiking and adventure sports. One of two activities proposed for Selvatura Park is included in today's itinerary. The first option is to leisurely stroll across the hanging bridges that span the forest streams to admire the canopy of the cloud forest and the lush vegetation. You'll also get to enjoy the view over the butterfly garden with this choice. The other option is to zipline across the canopy of this forest on a network of cables. This once-in-a-lifetime experience is one of the safest and most fascinating ways to see Costa Rica from a truly unique perspective. Rest of the day at leisure.O vernight stay at hotel.
Breakfast
Monteverde - Manuel Antonio
Day 6: Breakfast at the hotel. At the prearranged time, transfer to the next destination. Arrival. Overnight stay.
Breakfast
Manuel Antonio
Days 7-8: Free day. Overnight stay.
Manuel Antonio - City of origin
Day 9: At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport. Flight to City of origin destination. Night on board.
City of origin
Day 10: Arrival. End of the trip and our services.
Your trip includes
Return flight.
Accommodation in selected hotels or similar category.
Transfers as per itinerary.
Visits in a guided tour that are detailed in the program and not considered as optional.
Spanish and English-speaking local guides.
Diet: 5 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner.
Stay in selected hotel in Manuel Antonio.
Selected meal plan in Manuel Antonio.
Transfer from the hotel in Manuel Antonio to the airport.
Your trip doesn't include
Departure taxes in Costa Rica.
Any other service not previously mentioned as included.
Insolvency protection.
Destinations Visited
Monteverde
Manuel Antonio
Expected Hotels (or similar)
In this section you will find a selection of hotels according to the category specified in the itinerary.
Hotel Presidente
Avenida Central, Calle 7, San José
Important remarks
- Please check with your international vaccination centre about the recommended healthcare measures in Costa Rica.
- If the return flights call at any points within the United States, consult the documentation necessary to make such a stopover.
- Generally in Costa Rica the accommodation in the triple rooms have two double beds or one double and one single bed and the quadruple accommodation has two double beds.
- A travel insurance with the following coverages is required: $50,000 in medical expenses and $2,000 in quarantine costs.
- Check-in time at the hotel on the day of arrival depends on each establishment, but in no case will it be before 3:00 p.m., unless otherwise indicated.
- Under exceptional circumstances, in very busy periods or during special events, the itinerary may be modified at any point. However, the number of nights and destinations will remain the same.
- Transfers from one area to another are collective with fixed hours.
- The Manuel Antonio National Park is closed on Tuesdays.
- The order of the itinerary may be altered for logistical reasons, without prior notice, but no scheduled trips will be cancelled (except in the case that adverse weather conditions prevent its realisation).
- A credit card is considered a guarantee, so sometimes you will need one for check-in at hotels.
- Prices are calculated based on admission fees to the sights as of the date of publication. If there is an increase in these prices, you will be promptly informed.
- If you are a person with reduced mobility, please contact us to confirm the suitability of the trip.
- Consult the necessary documentation to enter the destinations visited and for transit in the countries where air stopovers are made.