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Costa Rica Pura Vida
Volcanoes, rainforest, and the good life
8 days 2–14 people 🟡 moderate
From $1,699 / person
Overview
About This Experience
Pura vida — pure life — isn't just a phrase in Costa Rica, it's a philosophy. This eight-day adventure moves between the country's most electrifying landscapes: the steaming Arenal Volcano and its thermal springs, the white-water rivers of the central highlands, and the lush coastal rainforest of Manuel Antonio where sloths and scarlet macaws share the canopy above your beachside lodge. Family-ready but genuinely thrilling.
Highlights
What Makes This Special
🌋
Arenal Volcano Hike
Guided hike through hardened 1968 lava fields to a viewpoint with the active volcano's flank filling the horizon.
🎿
Canopy Zip-Line
17 platforms and 14 cables through primary cloud forest canopy — the longest zip-line in Central America.
🚣
White Water Rafting
Class III–IV rapids on the Pacuare River, one of National Geographic's top 10 river journeys in the world.
🦥
Wildlife Night Walk
Expert naturalist guide leads a torchlit night walk — sloths, poison dart frogs, kinkajous, and sleeping toucans.
♨️
Volcanic Hot Springs
Soak in the natural thermal pools at the foot of Arenal volcano as the sun sets behind the cone.
🐊
Tárcoles River Crocs
Boat tour on the Tárcoles for up-close American crocodile sightings — some reaching 4+ meters.
Day by Day
Your Itinerary
1
Days 1–2
San José Arrival & La Fortuna
- — Airport welcome in San José and private transfer to La Fortuna (3 hours)
- — Afternoon: Arenal volcano hike on lava field trail
- — Evening: Volcanic hot spring soak at sunset
- — Day 2: Hanging bridges walk through primary rainforest with naturalist
2
Day 3
Canopy & White Water
- — Morning: 17-line canopy zip-line through cloud forest
- — Afternoon: Rafting on Class III Balsa River (family-friendly) or Class IV Pacuare (adventure option)
- — Evening: La Fortuna waterfall canyon swim (optional)
3
Days 4–5
Monteverde Cloud Forest
- — Transfer to Monteverde via Arenal lake ferry and jeep
- — Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve guided walk
- — Spot resplendent quetzal, three-wattled bellbird, and 400 bird species
- — Day 5: Coffee plantation tour and chocolate-making workshop
4
Days 6–7
Manuel Antonio Coast
- — Transfer to Manuel Antonio Pacific coast
- — Manuel Antonio National Park: three-toed sloths, howler monkeys, capuchins
- — Beach day at Park Beach 3 — one of Costa Rica's finest
- — Day 7: Tárcoles river crocodile boat tour
- — Sunset kayaking in the mangroves
5
Day 8
Departure
- — Leisurely breakfast and check-out
- — Transfer to San José Airport (3 hours)
- — Optional: Carara National Park brief stop for scarlet macaw sightings on the way
Activities
What You'll Do
Arenal volcano hardened lava field hike
17-line cloud forest canopy zip-line
White water rafting on Balsa or Pacuare River
Volcanic hot spring thermal pools
Monteverde Cloud Forest guided walk
Manuel Antonio National Park wildlife tour
Tárcoles River crocodile boat tour
Wildlife night walk with naturalist guide
Hanging bridges rainforest walk
Coffee plantation and chocolate workshop
Package Details
What's Included
✓ Included
- 7 nights eco-lodge accommodation (mix of jungle and beachside lodges)
- Daily breakfast and 4 dinners
- All guided activities listed above
- Private transport between all destinations
- National park entrance fees
- Naturalist guide throughout
- Airport transfers (arrival + departure)
✕ Not Included
- International flights to San José
- Travel insurance
- Optional Pacuare River overnight rafting extension
- Personal expenses and extra meals
- Tips for guides and drivers
Plan Ahead
Practical Information
Duration
8 days
Group Size
2–14 people
Difficulty
moderate
Region
Arenal & Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
Best Months to Travel
Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr
Costa Rica Pura Vida
From $1,699
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