Included on Day 1
La Fortuna
Today at 2pm our local partner will meet you at your hostel and transfer you in Arenal La Fortuna Hostel
San Jose San Salvador Antigua
Bus Pass
Overview
Local GuidesTour guide
17 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
This journey starts in San Jose and travels north through Nicaragua and El Salvador toward Antigua, using organized local transport and route support. Expand the itinerary below for the daily plan.
Day 1San JoseLa Fortuna
Day 1: San Jose to La Fortuna
Today at 2pm our local partner will meet you at your hostel and transfer you in Arenal La Fortuna Hostel
Day 1Route: La Fortuna
Day 2Costa RicaArenal Volcano Trek
Day 2: Arenal Volcano Trek
Today at 3 pm our local partner will meet you at your hostel and take to Warm sprin publica river where you will soak you up, yourself to enjoy the warme experience and later back to la Fortuna Hostel
Day 2Route: Arenal Volcano Trek
Day 3La FortunaMonteverde
Day 3: La Fortuna to Monteverde
Today at 2 pm our partner will pick you up at your hostel and transfer you Monteverde for 3 hours
Day 3Route: Monteverde
Day 4Costa RicaCanopy Tour in Monteverde
Day 4: Canopy Tour in Monteverde
Today at 10 am our local partner will meet you at your hostel and take to National Park for great zipline experience and back to your hostel
Day 4Route: Canopy Tour in Monteverde
Day 5MonteverdeLiberia
Day 5: Monteverde to Liberia
Today at 8 am our local shuttle bus will pick you up at your hostel and take you to Liberia centre, where you will make a conexion bus from there to Peñas blancas bus to go in San Juan del Sur beach Nicaragua.
Day 5Route: Liberia
Day 6LiberiaRivas to Ometepe (by your own)
Day 6: Liberia to Rivas to Ometepe (by your own)
Once you are in Liberia you will walk a litle bit to go take a public bus to Peñas Blancas and one of Local partner will meet you at border and take you to San Juan del Sur beach
Day 6Route: Rivas to Ometepe (by your own)
Day 7Costa RicaFree day in Ometepe
Day 7: Free day in Ometepe
Today at any time you will able to enjoy the Ometepe island at your own, you will be able to climb the Madero or Concepcion Volcano
Day 7Route: Free day in Ometepe
Day 8OmetepeRivas (at your own pace) to San Juan del Sur
Day 8: Ometepe to Rivas (at your own pace) to San Juan del Sur
Today you will take a public boat to go Rivas where our local partner will meet you take you in San Juan del Sur
Day 8Route: Rivas (at your own pace) to San Juan del Sur
Day 9Costa RicaFree day in San Juan del Sur
Day 9: Free day in San Juan del Sur
Today you will have free day in San Juan del Sur, where you will be able to swin or take surfing experience, just relaxing on the beach with a great national bear
Day 9Route: Free day in San Juan del Sur
Day 10San Juan del SurGranada
Day 10: San Juan del Sur to Granada
Today our shared van service will meet you at your hostel to be transferred in Granada for 3 hours, will be drop off at your hostel
Day 10Route: Granada
Day 11Costa RicaIsletas Tour in Granada
Day 11: Isletas Tour in Granada
Today our local partner in granada will meet you at your hostel and will give a local guide an boat with another traveller to explore Islands located at the bottom of Volcano Mombacho, over the Lake Managua and later back to Granada centre
Day 11Route: Isletas Tour in Granada
Day 12GranadaManagua
Day 12: Granada to Managua
Today at 11:00 am our local partner will meet you at hostel to transfer you in Managua bus station for your bus to San Salvador
Day 12Route: Managua
Day 13ManaguaSan Salvador
Day 13: Managua to San Salvador
Today at 5 am you will take a first class public bus to San Salvador for 10 hours
Day 13Route: San Salvador
Day 14San SalvadorAntigua
Day 14: San Salvador to Antigua
Today at 6:00 am you will take a first class public bus from San Salvador bus station to Guatemala city bus station
Day 14Route: Antigua
Day 15Costa RicaPacaya Volcano Trek
Day 15: Pacaya Volcano Trek
Today at 2 pm our local partner will meet you at your hostel and take for a hour to San Vicente village as base of Pacaya volcano base, walking up for 2 hours to the Volcano top where you will see the lava and steamin come up from the crater of the volcano, later you will back to the bottom and to your hostel in Antigua.
Day 15Route: Pacaya Volcano Trek
Day 16Costa RicaFree day in Antigua
Day 16: Free day in Antigua
Today at great time you will explore the Antigua centre, visit the impressive ruins and museums or just relax at any nice bar for great free day.
Day 16Route: Free day in Antigua
Day 17AntiguaGuatemala city
Day 17: Antigua to Guatemala city
Today at 9 am our local partner will meet you at your hostel and transfer you to Guatemala city hostel or Airport, this legs for the trip will be by shared safe van
Day 17Route: Guatemala city
What's included
Bus pass transport
- Transportation: Bus / Van Shuttle
- Shared van for 15 passengers
- First Class public bus
- Boat
Bus pass details
- Countries: (4) Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica
- Main stops: 10
- Start / End: San Jose / Antigua
- Group size: Minimum 1 Maximum 14 pax
Route support
- Route support before and during travel
What's Excluded
Entrance fee at Pacaya Trek (7usd)Not included
Entrance fee at Warm spring in Arenal Walking (25usd)Not included
Hotels & HostelNot included
Accommodations Added: check Trip detailsNot included
The real moments included in San Jose San Salvador Antigua
Included on Day 2
Arenal Volcano Trek
Today at 3 pm our local partner will meet you at your hostel and take to Warm sprin publica river where you will soak you up, yourself to enjoy the warme experience and later back to la Fortuna Hostel
Included on Day 3
Monteverde
Today at 2 pm our partner will pick you up at your hostel and transfer you Monteverde for 3 hours
Included on Day 4
Canopy Tour in Monteverde
Today at 10 am our local partner will meet you at your hostel and take to National Park for great zipline experience and back to your hostel
Included on Day 5
Liberia
Today at 8 am our local shuttle bus will pick you up at your hostel and take you to Liberia centre, where you will make a conexion bus from there to Peñas blancas bus to go in San Juan del Sur beach Nicaragua.
Included on Day 6
Rivas to Ometepe (by your own)
Once you are in Liberia you will walk a litle bit to go take a public bus to Peñas Blancas and one of Local partner will meet you at border and take you to San Juan del Sur beach
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DepartureAll Year Around.
Duration17 Days
USD 600.00
San Jose San Salvador Antigua
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San Jose San Salvador Antigua Trip Notes
Trip pace
- San Jose San Salvador Antigua is a 17-day route focused on San Jose, Monteverde, La Fortuna, Arenal, Granada, San Juan del Sur, Ometepe, Antigua.
- 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 Guatemala, San Salvador, 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, Pacaya, Monteverde, Canopy.
- Keep passport, cards, cash, medication and chargers with you during travel days.
Tour notes
- Arenal, La Fortuna, Pacaya activities may adjust for rain, trail conditions, park guidance or visibility.
- Monteverde, Canopy canopy or zipline activities depend on weather and operator safety checks.
- Isletas depend on water levels, boat timing, rain and local guide schedules.
- San Juan del Sur 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 San Jose San Salvador Antigua before payment.
- Check passport validity and entry requirements for Guatemala, San Salvador.
- Entrance fees, operator rules, specialist guides and activity timing should be reviewed for Arenal, La Fortuna, Pacaya, Monteverde, Canopy.
- Share arrival details early so the Marvelus team can align the first transfer and local confirmations.
Pickup point
- This tour starts from La Fortuna and finishes at Guatemala city, 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 San Jose San Salvador Antigua can run smoothly from day one.
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