Included on Day 1
Arrival
Today our local partner will meet you with your name at San Jose International airport to take to your hotel in San Jose downtown.
Costa Rica & Panama Ways
Self Guided Tours
Overview
Local GuidesTour guide
16 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 & Panama Ways connects San Jose, Monteverde, La Fortuna, Puerto Viejo, Bocas del Toro, Boquete and Panama City with organized local transport and support. Expand the itinerary below to review each travel day.
Day 1San JoseArrival
Day 1: San Jose - Arrival
Today our local partner will meet you with your name at San Jose International airport to take to your hotel in San Jose downtown.
Day 1Route: ArrivalAccommodation details included
Day 2San JoseManuel Antonio
Day 2: San Jose - Manuel Antonio
Today at 8 am our local driver will meet you at your hostel and take to Manuel Antonio Beach for 3 hours riding
Day 2Route: Manuel Antonio
Day 3Costa RicaManuel Antonio Free relaxing sunny day
Day 3: Manuel Antonio Free relaxing sunny day
Today you will enjoy the Manuel Antonio beach and also you can go at you own pace into National Park of Manuel Antonio to enjoy the Wildlife through the jungle.
Day 3Route: Manuel Antonio Free relaxing sunny day
Day 4Manuel AntonioMonteverde highlands
Day 4: Manuel Antonio - Monteverde highlands
Today around 9 am our local driver will meet you at your hostel to take to Monteverde Mountains to experience the real rainforest of Costa Rica
Day 4Route: Monteverde highlands
Day 5MonteverdeZipline Canopy Experience
Day 5: Monteverde - Zipline Canopy Experience
By your own you will be explored the awesome and the best beach in the pacific of Nicaragua, where you will enjoy it swimming or surfing.
Day 5Route: Zipline Canopy Experience
Day 6MonteverdeArenal La Fortuna
Day 6: Monteverde - Arenal La Fortuna
Today at 2 pm our local partner will meet you at our hostel and take to La Fortuna for 3 hours, you will travel by shared and boat.
Day 6Route: Arenal La Fortuna
Day 7La FortunaArenal Experience
Day 7: La Fortuna to Arenal Experience
Today at 3 pm our local partner will meet at the hotel in La Fortuna and take Volcano base, where will take a basic tour walking 2 hours, there you will see the great panoramic end by the Warm natural rivers.
Day 7Route: Arenal ExperienceAccommodation details included
Day 8Costa RicaFree day in Arenal La Fortuna
Day 8: Free day in Arenal La Fortuna
Today enjoy your free day in La Fortuna, get a great relaxing.
Day 8Route: Free day in Arenal La Fortuna
Day 9La Fortuna ArenalSan Jose city
Day 9: La Fortuna Arenal to San Jose city
Around 9 am, our driver will meet at hostel and take to San Jose for 3 hours.
Day 9Route: San Jose city
Day 10San Jose cityPuerto Viejo
Day 10: San Jose city to Puerto Viejo
Today at 9 am our driver will meet at your hostel and take to Puerto Viejo for 4 hours
Day 10Route: Puerto Viejo
Day 11Puerto ViejoBocas del Toro
Day 11: Puerto Viejo to Bocas del Toro
Today you will travel from Puerto Viejo to Bocas del Toro, by the safe shared van, along the way also you will have stop for Customs, finally you will take a boat from Almirante to Bocas del Toro.
Day 11Route: Bocas del Toro
Day 12Costa RicaBocas del Toro Free day
Day 12: Bocas del Toro Free day
Today you will see the Bocas del Toro island at your own
Day 12Route: Bocas del Toro Free day
Day 13Bocas del ToroBoquete
Day 13: Bocas del Toro to Boquete
Today at 9 am you will take a boat to Almirante and shared van to Boquete for 4 hours.
Day 13Route: Boquete
Day 14Costa RicaBoquete at your own pace
Day 14: Boquete at your own pace
Today you will explore the real boquete area, climb any volcano or do any coffe tour.
Day 14Route: Boquete at your own pace
Day 15BoquetePanama city
Day 15: Boquete to Panama city
Today at 8 am our local partner will take from Boquete city to David for a first class public bus to Panama city
Day 15Route: Panama city
Day 16Panama cityFree day
Day 16: Panama city - Free day
See / visit Panama city at your own happy pace, Your trip End in Panama city.
Day 16Route: Free day
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
- Accommodation: 15 nights hotels
Tours & Activities
- Tamarindo: Backpackers Oveja Negra
- Local experience: Guided tour with local included activities
- Local Guides
- Marvelus Travel local support
Guide
- Local experience: Guided tour with local included activities
- Local Guides
Transport
- Transportation: Shared vans and first class public bus
- Included route transportation
What's Excluded
Travel InsuranceNot included
MealsNot included
SouvenirsNot included
Borders FeesNot included
International flightsNot included
Personal expensesNot included
The real moments included in Costa Rica & Panama Ways
Included on Day 2
Manuel Antonio
Today at 8 am our local driver will meet you at your hostel and take to Manuel Antonio Beach for 3 hours riding
Included on Day 3
Manuel Antonio Free relaxing sunny day
Today you will enjoy the Manuel Antonio beach and also you can go at you own pace into National Park of Manuel Antonio to enjoy the Wildlife through the jungle.
Included on Day 4
Monteverde highlands
Today around 9 am our local driver will meet you at your hostel to take to Monteverde Mountains to experience the real rainforest of Costa Rica
Included on Day 5
Zipline Canopy Experience
By your own you will be explored the awesome and the best beach in the pacific of Nicaragua, where you will enjoy it swimming or surfing.
Included on Day 6
Arenal La Fortuna
Today at 2 pm our local partner will meet you at our hostel and take to La Fortuna for 3 hours, you will travel by shared and boat.
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DepartureAll Year Around.
Duration16 Days
USD 1200.00
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Costa Rica & Panama Ways Trip Notes
Trip pace
- Costa Rica & Panama Ways is a 16-day route focused on San Jose, Monteverde, La Fortuna, Arenal, Manuel Antonio, Puerto Viejo, Bocas del Toro, Boquete.
- Expect several regional transfers; the timing between San Jose, Monteverde, La Fortuna works best with light luggage and flexible evenings.
- This itinerary connects Costa Rica with Panama and Bocas del Toro, so border documents, ferry or long-distance transport can affect timing.
What to bring
- Pack comfortable walking shoes, light rain jacket, warm layer, insect repellent, plus quick-dry clothes, dry bag or plastic pouch, swimwear, sandals, reef-safe sunscreen.
- 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.
- Bocas del Toro sections depend on water levels, boat timing, rain and local guide schedules.
- Manuel Antonio, Puerto Viejo, Bocas del Toro are weather-sensitive; surf, boat, ferry or beach plans should stay flexible.
Booking info
- Confirm passenger names, WhatsApp number, pickup hotel and room arrangement for Costa Rica & Panama Ways before payment.
- Check passport validity and entry requirements for Panama and the Bocas del Toro border segment.
- Entrance fees, operator rules, specialist guides and activity timing should be reviewed for Arenal, La Fortuna, Monteverde canopy and zipline activity days.
- Share arrival details early so the Marvelus team can align the first transfer and local confirmations.
Pickup point
- This tour starts from Arrival and finishes at Free day, following the route shown in the itinerary.
- For border, ferry or international travel days, keep documents accessible and expect the exact departure time to be reconfirmed locally.
- 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 & Panama Ways can run smoothly from day one.
Reviews
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