Included on Day 1
Manuel Antonio
Today our local driver will meet you in your hotel in San Jose to transfer you to your Hotel in Manuel Antonio.
Costa Rica Highlight Tours
Self Guided Tours
Overview
Local GuidesTour guide
9 DaysComplete Costa Rica route
Minimum 1 Maximum 12 paxMinimum and maximum group size
Costa RicaCities and destinations
Physical rate: 3/5Activity level
Included route transportationTransportation
All Year Around.Departures
Route Map
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Itinerary
Costa Rica Highlight Tours brings together beaches, volcano scenery, cloud forest and relaxed local towns in one organized journey. Expand each day below to see the route and daily experience.
Day 1San JoseManuel Antonio
Day 1: San Jose to Manuel Antonio
Today our local driver will meet you in your hotel in San Jose to transfer you to your Hotel in Manuel Antonio.
Day 1Route: Manuel AntonioAccommodation details included
Day 2Costa RicaFree day in Manuel Antonio Beach
Day 2: Free day in Manuel Antonio Beach
Get a leisure time and relaxing in Manuel Antonio Pacific Beach where by your own you can do a Snorkel or soak you up in the sea.
Day 2Route: Free day in Manuel Antonio Beach
Day 3Manuel Antonio BeachArenal La Fortuna
Day 3: Manuel Antonio Beach to Arenal La Fortuna
Today our representative will meet you at your hotel or hostel to transfer you in La Fortuna for 4 hours.
Day 3Route: Arenal La FortunaAccommodation details included
Day 4Costa RicaLa Fortuna Arenal Volcano
Day 4: La Fortuna Arenal Volcano
Our representative will be met you on the reception of your hotel in La Fortuna to transfer you to the observatory lodge to see the Arenal Volcano Eruption and later you will back to technical point where you will have enough time to immerse as well and the nice and healthy natural warm spring pools located at nice river growing from Arenal Volcano
Day 4Route: La Fortuna Arenal VolcanoAccommodation details included
Day 5La Fortuna VillageMonteverde
Day 5: La Fortuna Village - Monteverde
Today at 2 pm our local partner will be met you at the hotel reception to transfer you in Monteverde for 3 hours
Day 5Route: MonteverdeAccommodation details included
Day 6Costa RicaMonteverde (Canopy Tour) zipline
Day 6: Monteverde (Canopy Tour) zipline
Our representative will be met you on the reception of your hotel and transfer you to the point where you will have amazing extreme Canopy experience, considered the best one in Central America.
Day 6Route: Monteverde (Canopy Tour) ziplineAccommodation details included
Day 7MonteverdeTamarindo
Day 7: Monteverde to Tamarindo
Today our representative will meet you at hotel reception to take you for 4 hours to Tamarindo beach Guanacaste.
Day 7Route: TamarindoAccommodation details included
Day 8Costa RicaTamarindo relax at the leisure pacific nice sand beach
Day 8: Tamarindo relax at the leisure pacific nice sand beach
Today you will get a free time to enjoy the Water activities of Tamarindo beach, sook yourself up into Tamarindo great sea waves
Day 8Route: Tamarindo relax at the leisure pacific nice sand beach
Day 9Tamarindo beachSan Jose
Day 9: Tamarindo beach to San Jose
Today at 8 am our driver will pick you up at Tamarindo hotel to transfer you for 4 hours to San Jose Hotel or Airport for your flight home
Day 9Route: San JoseAccommodation details included
What's included
Accommodation
- Monteverde: Hotel La Puesta del Sol
- La La Fortuna Arenal: Hotel La Arenal Rossi/li> San Jose: Hotel Cocoon
- Manuel Antonio: Hotel La Colina, or Similar.
- Pick up/Drop off: Hostel to Hostel
- Accommodation: 8 nights hotels
Tours & Activities
- Tamarindo: Backpackers Oveja Negra
- Guide: Activities mentioned by itinerary
- Local Guides
- Marvelus Travel local support
Guide
- Guide: Activities mentioned by itinerary
- Local Guides
Transport
- Transportation: Shared Vans for 15 passengers
- Included route transportation
What's Excluded
TipsNot included
Travel InsuranceNot included
MealsNot included
Entrance FeesNot included
The real moments included in Costa Rica Highlight Tours
Included on Day 2
Free day in Manuel Antonio Beach
Get a leisure time and relaxing in Manuel Antonio Pacific Beach where by your own you can do a Snorkel or soak you up in the sea.
Included on Day 3
Arenal La Fortuna
Today our representative will meet you at your hotel or hostel to transfer you in La Fortuna for 4 hours.
Included on Day 4
La Fortuna Arenal Volcano
Our representative will be met you on the reception of your hotel in La Fortuna to transfer you to the observatory lodge to see the Arenal Volcano Eruption and later you will back to technical point where you will have enough time to immerse as well and the nice and healthy natural warm spring pools located at nice river growing from Arenal Volcano
Included on Day 5
Monteverde
Today at 2 pm our local partner will be met you at the hotel reception to transfer you in Monteverde for 3 hours
Included on Day 6
Monteverde (Canopy Tour) zipline
Our representative will be met you on the reception of your hotel and transfer you to the point where you will have amazing extreme Canopy experience, considered the best one in Central America.
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DepartureAll Year Around.
Duration9 Days
USD 900.00
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Costa Rica Highlight Tours Trip Notes
Trip pace
- Costa Rica Highlight Tours is a 9-day route focused on San Jose, Monteverde, La Fortuna, Arenal, Manuel Antonio, Tamarindo.
- This route is compact, so pickup times, activity windows and day bags matter more than on a slow-paced itinerary.
- The trip combines volcano areas around Arenal, La Fortuna with cloud forest activities around Monteverde canopy and zipline activity days.
What to bring
- Pack comfortable walking shoes, light rain jacket, warm layer, swimwear, plus sandals, reef-safe sunscreen, water bottle, phone charger, personal medication.
- Use a small day bag for Arenal, La Fortuna and Monteverde activity days.
- Keep passport, cards, cash, medication and chargers with you during travel days.
Tour notes
- Arenal, La Fortuna activities may adjust for rain, trail conditions, park guidance or visibility.
- Monteverde canopy and zipline activities depend on weather and operator safety checks.
- Manuel Antonio, Tamarindo are weather-sensitive; surf, boat, ferry or beach plans should stay flexible.
- Extra nights, room preferences or private services should be requested before booking so this route can be arranged cleanly.
Booking info
- Confirm passenger names, WhatsApp number, pickup hotel and room arrangement for Costa Rica Highlight Tours before payment.
- Optional activities, meals, tips, entrances and personal expenses are separate unless clearly listed as included.
- Entrance fees, operator rules, specialist guides and activity timing should be reviewed for Arenal, La Fortuna, Monteverde canopy and zipline activity days.
Pickup point
- This tour starts from Manuel Antonio and finishes at San Jose, following the route shown in the itinerary.
- Hotel pickup or meeting details are reconfirmed locally because access, traffic and supplier timing can vary by area.
- Arrive ready a few minutes before pickup with your day bag, water and travel documents.
Booking note: Confirm pickup and arrival details before payment so Costa Rica Highlight Tours can run smoothly from day one.
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