Arenal Volcano & Manuel Antonio Nat’l Park

Overview

8 Days

Welcome to Costa Rica; Central America’s oasis awaits you. Your journey will begin in the Volcán Arenal region, a gorgeous area with awe-striking panoramic views of the active Arenal volcano. Hike in Monteverde Cloud Forest and discover natural wonders of striking waterfalls, beautiful flora, and wildlife on this historic wildlife preserve. In Manuel Antonio, dip your toes in crystal clear waters, exploring coastlines from your wildest dreams. Adventure to rural volcanos, rain forests and beaches, while indulging in the loving, carefree essence of Costa Rica.

Highlights

A Guided Hike in Los Teñíderos of Rio Celeste
Monteverde Biological Reserve with bilingual guide
A Guided Hike through Cloud Forest Reserve
Ocean King Catamaran adventure in Manuel Antonio
Photography sessions in Monteverde & Manuel Antonio
All transportation throughout
Optional tours, add-ons available

5 Minutes to Luxury Travel!

Lugos Travel is the first luxury travel agency of its kind to offer personalized itineraries and quotes within 24 hours or less while still giving you the freedom to customize every aspect of your trip.

By clicking the button below, you are requesting a no-obligation proposal that includes all of the details for an unforgettable itinerary as well as additional experiences you can add to your trip. All while being able to adjust the cost in real-time to fit your budget.

Tour Description

This adventure guides you on hikes through Rio Celeste and Monteverde Cloud Forest in search of waterfalls, volcanic wonder and hot springs. Snorkel the warm waters of the Pacific on a Catamaran, ready to party in Manuel Antonio. Discover this diverse world, savor the moment and feel the thrill. Truly, a scenic tour of a lifetime.

Tour Includes:

All Accommodations, minimum 4* level
Breakfast each morning, plus select meals where noted
All transportation, as described, inclusive of gratuity
All tours, as described
All entrance fees where noted (add’l fees may apply to options)
Registration with US State Department
24 Hr. concierge service for the duration of the trip

NOT INCLUDED: Flights, Travel Insurance (Strongly Recommended), Personal Expenditures, Optional Upgrades, Anything not mentioned

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Departure & Arrival

A private driver will pick you up from your home and take you to the airport
Flight to Juan Santamaria Airport, Costa Rica (Priced separately, suggested Friday departure)
Upon arrival in San Jose, a private driver will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel
Check-in, relax & enjoy the afternoon at your leisure
@ 7:30 p.m, Enjoy a welcome dinner at Las Terrazas Restaurant located in Nayara Gardens Resort.
Overnight at hotel

Included: Private Airport Transfers, Dinner, Room & Taxes

Day 2: Rio Celeste

Enjoy Breakfast, included daily
At 9:00 AM. Meet your private driver to begin your tour of Rio Celeste with a local bilingual guide
Embark on the 2-hour drive from La Fortuna to Tenorio Volcano National Park, where you will hike for 7kms through the tropical rain forest
Arrive first at Los Teñíderos of Rio Celeste, where two streams of crystalline water meet and form a heavenly blue color, a natural phenomenon unique to Costa Rica
Along the “light blue river,” discover hot springs, bends of heavenly tranquility and a waterfall of singular beauty, all surrounded by tropical flora and fauna
Continue the hike through the jungle to find the volcano’s furnace vents that expel gases at extremely high temperatures
On your descent, trek to the spectacular Rio Celeste Waterfall on the way to a delicious Costa Rican lunch
Private transfer back to hotel
Afternoon at leisure
Overnight at hotel

Included: Breakfast, Transportation, Guide, Water, Lunch, Room & Taxes

Day 3: Day at Leisure

After breakfast, enjoy the day at your leisure.
Overnight at hotel

Optional enhancements:

Savor Package:
- Cooking Class – Learn how to prepare popular Latin ad Costa Rican Dishes and enjoy the dish in a private cabana.
- Mixology Class – Learn the Nayara coctail making process including a tasting and a wood fired pizza lunch
- Romantic Dinner – Enjoy a romantic 4-course menu by a private chef w/ wine
Excite Package:
- Private Horseback Riding to La Fortuna – Waterfall Enjoy a 4-hour tour while experiencing the Costa Rican Countryside
- Private Pure Trek Waterfall Rappel Tour – Enjoy a full day adventure surrounded by the pulsing, wild, jungle.
- White Water Rafting w/ IV Tour – Enjoy an adventure on the river
Explore Package:
- Private Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge Tour – Embark on a 3-hour boat tour on the Frio River and finish with a nice lunch once docked
Pamper Package:
- Volcanic Mud – Revitalize the body and achieve calmness with a massage that involves volcanic-mineral rich mud
- Chocolate – Immerse your body in one of nature’s more scrumptious treats

Included: Breakfast, Room & Taxes

Day 4: Arenal to Manuel Antonio

After breakfast, meet your private driver in the hotel lobby to be transferred to your next hotel in Manuel Antonio
Check in, relax, and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure
Overnight at hotel

Included: Breakfast. Transportation, Room & Taxes

Day 5: Deluxe Tour of Manuel Antonio Park

After breakfast, your driver will pick you up for your Deluxe Tour of Manuel Antonio National Park
Upon arrival you will start a soft hike with a naturalist guide through the exotic, bio-diverse tropical rain forest of this protected area
During the 2 ½ hour nature walk you might be able to watch sloths, birds, iguanas, Agoutis, Coatimundis, different monkey species and others
After the hike you will be able to enjoy the ocean for a few minutes
A delicious lunch is included
Transfer back to your hotel
Overnight at hotel

Included: Breakfast, Transportation, Entrance Fee, Lunch, Guide, Room & Taxes

Day 6: Day at Leisure

After Breakfast, enjoy the rest of the day, at your leisure
Please make an appointment for your PCR Test at the hotel’s desk
Overnight at hotel

Optional enhancements:

Savor Package:
- Oceanside Dinner for 2 – Enjoy 5-course dinner w/ wine
Excite Package:
- Private Savegre River White Water Rafting Tour – Enjoy an adventurous, family-friendly, full-day trip on the
  Savegre River
Explore Package:
- Private Quepos Cultural History and Social City Tour – Experience culture at its finest in a full-day learning tour
Pamper Package:
- Stone Massage Therapy – Indulge in stone therapy, bringing a calmness and release to tight muscles

Included: Breakfast. Room & Taxes

Day 7: Day at Leisure

After breakfast, spend the day at your leisure
@ 7:00 PM. You will be picked up from the hotel lobby and transferred to Puerto Escondido Restaurant
Enjoy dinner before being transferred back to your hotel
Overnight at hotel

Optional enhancements:

Excite Package:
- Private Savegre River White Water Rafting Tour – Enjoy an adventurous, family-friendly, full-day trip on the
  Savegre River
Explore Package:
- Private Zip Line and Canopy Tour – Leap from the treetops and witness the wonder and awe of the jungle
  canopy in this thrilling adventure
Pamper Package:
- Customized Therapeutic Massage – Indulge in a 90-minute relaxing or deep tissue massage

Included: Breakfast, Transportation, Dinner, Room & Taxes

Day 8: Departure

After breakfast, you will be privately transferred to Juan Santamaria Airport in time for your flight
After your arrival, private transfer to your home

Included: Breakfast & Private Transfers

Arenal Volcano & Manuel Antonio Nat’l Park