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TrekkingTRIP OVERVIEW
Get ready for a journey across Costa Rica that’s packed with beauty, nature, and new experiences. off the beaten path and into the heart of the wild—from misty mountains to the stillness of hidden beaches. It’s the kind of trip that makes you breathe deeper, feel more, and see the world with fresh eyes. You’ll move at your own rhythm, with just enough adventure to feel the rush and enough quiet to let it all sink in. With a perfect mix of thrill and downtime, this is a unique experience for those who want to feel the real Costa Rica.
ITINERARY
START YOUR ADVENTURE
Welcome to Costa Rica! Begin your adventure with a scenic journey from Guanacaste Airport to your hotel in La Fortuna—144 km (89 miles), about 2 hours and 45 minutes by road. Nestled at 350 feet above sea level, La Fortuna is the gateway to the majestic Arenal Volcano. This iconic, cone-shaped peak rises from the San Carlos Plains, offering stunning views and rich adventure.Discover natural hot springs, lush rainforests, rivers, and canopy and cultural tours. Arenal’s beauty and charm make it a favorite escape, with easy access to Monteverde and Guanacaste’s countryside.
SERVICES INCLUDED
- ✈️ Flights: Not included
- 🏨 Accommodation: Eco Arenal or Similar.
Get up close with one of Costa Rica’s most adorable creatures: the sloth. You’ll enjoy an experience through the lush Arenal Volcano region to see these calm creatures. This private experience is perfect for wildlife lovers seeking scenic landscapes. A sharp-eyed, bilingual expert will guide you.
While the main attraction is the sloths, you’ll enjoy sights of different animals on your journey. Keep an eye out for monkeys, toucans, iguanas, and even colorful poison dart frogs.
This tour is a laid-back yet unforgettable way to encounter the magic of Costa Rica’s wildlife.
SERVICES INCLUDED
- 🏨 Accommodation: Eco Arenal or Similar.
- 🍽️ Meals included: Breakfast
Enjoy a free morning to relax at your hotel or explore the area at your own pace. In the afternoon, you can join a guided hike along the historic Arenal 1968 Trail. There you’ll walk through lush forest and across ancient lava flows from the eruption that reshaped the region. Learn about the volcano’s past and see how nature has slowly reclaimed the land. The hike lasts about 2.5 hours and offers stunning views of Arenal. End the day with a soothing soak in natural hot springs, surrounded by the peaceful sounds of the rainforest.
SERVICES INCLUDED
- 🏨 Accommodation: Eco Arenal or Similar.
- 🍽️ Meals included: Breakfast & Lunch
Travel from Arenal to Monteverde with a scenic boat ride across Arenal Lake. This manmade lake serves a sustainable purpose: hydroelectric power.
Then, enjoy incredible views of the Arenal Volcano and lush mountains along the way. After the 30-minute crossing, a land transfer will take you into the misty Monteverde highlands. Located at 3,000 feet in the Tilarán Mountains, Monteverde is known for its community-led conservation. Explore cloud forests, hanging bridges, and nature reserves teeming with wildlife. Monteverde offers both peace and adventure in one unforgettable destination.
SERVICES INCLUDED
- 🏨 Accommodation: Montaña Monteverde Hotel or Similar.
- 🍽️ Meals included: Breakfast
When the sun goes down, a whole new world wakes up in the Monteverde Cloud Forest. Many animals, like frogs, bats, and insects, are more active at night. This guided night walk takes you through the forest with a local expert who will help you spot these amazing creatures. With a flashlight, you’ll explore the trails and learn about the animals that come out after dark. It’s a fun and exciting way to see the forest in a different light and experience the sounds and sights of Costa Rica’s nighttime wildlife.
SERVICES INCLUDED
- 🏨 Accommodation: Montaña Monteverde Hotel or Similar.
- 🍽️ Meals included: Breakfast
Take the day to unwind, enjoy the hotel amenities, or head out on an optional adventure of your choice.
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SERVICES INCLUDED
- 🏨 Accommodation: Montaña Monteverde Hotel or Similar.
- 🍽️ Meals included: Breakfast
The drive from Monteverde to Playa Carrillo is about 230 km (143 miles) and takes around 4.5 hours.
Playa Carrillo is a peaceful beach on the Nicoya Peninsula, with a 2-kilometer stretch of white sand and calm, blue waters. Surrounded by mountains in the distance, it’s a perfect spot for swimming and snorkeling. While it’s not as developed as other beaches, Carrillo has a quiet charm and offers fun activities and tours. It’s a great place to relax and enjoy the beauty of Costa Rica’s Pacific coast.
SERVICES INCLUDED
- 🏨 Accommodation: Nammbu Hotel or Similar.
- 🍽️ Meals included: Breakfast
Come see the beauty of two rivers joining together at Nosara, where mountain streams meet a tidal estuary. This colorful spot, located in the Ostional Wildlife Refuge, is full of birds and wildlife. There, your guide will share interesting facts about the mangrove forest as you explore the area.
SERVICES INCLUDED
- 🏨 Accommodation: Nammbu Hotel or Similar.
- 🍽️ Meals included: Breakfast
Take the day to unwind, enjoy the hotel amenities, or head out on an optional adventure of your choice.
SERVICES INCLUDED
- 🏨 Accommodation: Nammbu Hotel or Similar.
- 🍽️ Meals included: Breakfast
On your last day with us, you’ll enjoy a smooth and comfortable transfer from Samara or Carrillo to Guanacaste Airport, with a relaxing journey to wrap up your trip. And as always, “buen viaje”.
Inclusions
What’s Included?
- Private transfer from Guanacaste Airport to Fortuna Hotel
- 3 nights at Eco Arenal Hotel – Standard Room, breakfast included
- Private Sloth Tour with guide
- Shared Arenal Volcano 1968 Trail Hike & Ecotermales hot springs
- Shared Lake Crossing from Arenal to Monteverde
- 3 nights at Montaña Monteverde Hotel – Superior Room, breakfast included
- Shared Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve tour & night walk
- Transfer from Monteverde to Carrillo
- 3 nights at Nammbu Hotel – Deluxe Room, breakfast included
- Shared Mangrove Kayak Tour
Transfer from Samara/Carrillo to Guanacaste Airport
What’s Not Included?
- International flights
- Alcoholic beverages (unless specified)
- Meals not detailed in the program
- Personal expenses of any kind
- Transportation not specified in the program
- Gratuities and telephone calls
- Tips for porters, maids, local tour guides, boatmen, guide, and driver
- Any services not specified in the program
Get ready for a journey across Costa Rica that’s packed with beauty, nature, and new experiences. off the beaten path and into the heart of the wild—from misty mountains to the stillness of hidden beaches. It’s the kind of trip that makes you breathe deeper, feel more, and see the world with fresh eyes. You’ll move at your own rhythm, with just enough adventure to feel the rush and enough quiet to let it all sink in. With a perfect mix of thrill and downtime, this is a unique experience for those who want to feel the real Costa Rica.
Wildlife Snorkeling Kayaking TrekkingSTART YOUR ADVENTURE
Welcome to Costa Rica! Begin your adventure with a scenic journey from Guanacaste Airport to your hotel in La Fortuna—144 km (89 miles), about 2 hours and 45 minutes by road. Nestled at 350 feet above sea level, La Fortuna is the gateway to the majestic Arenal Volcano. This iconic, cone-shaped peak rises from the San Carlos Plains, offering stunning views and rich adventure.Discover natural hot springs, lush rainforests, rivers, and canopy and cultural tours. Arenal’s beauty and charm make it a favorite escape, with easy access to Monteverde and Guanacaste’s countryside.
SERVICES INCLUDED
- ✈️ Flights: Not included
- 🏨 Accommodation: Eco Arenal or Similar.
Get up close with one of Costa Rica’s most adorable creatures: the sloth. You’ll enjoy an experience through the lush Arenal Volcano region to see these calm creatures. This private experience is perfect for wildlife lovers seeking scenic landscapes. A sharp-eyed, bilingual expert will guide you.
While the main attraction is the sloths, you’ll enjoy sights of different animals on your journey. Keep an eye out for monkeys, toucans, iguanas, and even colorful poison dart frogs.
This tour is a laid-back yet unforgettable way to encounter the magic of Costa Rica’s wildlife.
SERVICES INCLUDED
- 🏨 Accommodation: Eco Arenal or Similar.
- 🍽️ Meals included: Breakfast
Enjoy a free morning to relax at your hotel or explore the area at your own pace. In the afternoon, you can join a guided hike along the historic Arenal 1968 Trail. There you’ll walk through lush forest and across ancient lava flows from the eruption that reshaped the region. Learn about the volcano’s past and see how nature has slowly reclaimed the land. The hike lasts about 2.5 hours and offers stunning views of Arenal. End the day with a soothing soak in natural hot springs, surrounded by the peaceful sounds of the rainforest.
SERVICES INCLUDED
- 🏨 Accommodation: Eco Arenal or Similar.
- 🍽️ Meals included: Breakfast & Lunch
Travel from Arenal to Monteverde with a scenic boat ride across Arenal Lake. This manmade lake serves a sustainable purpose: hydroelectric power.
Then, enjoy incredible views of the Arenal Volcano and lush mountains along the way. After the 30-minute crossing, a land transfer will take you into the misty Monteverde highlands. Located at 3,000 feet in the Tilarán Mountains, Monteverde is known for its community-led conservation. Explore cloud forests, hanging bridges, and nature reserves teeming with wildlife. Monteverde offers both peace and adventure in one unforgettable destination.
SERVICES INCLUDED
- 🏨 Accommodation: Montaña Monteverde Hotel or Similar.
- 🍽️ Meals included: Breakfast
When the sun goes down, a whole new world wakes up in the Monteverde Cloud Forest. Many animals, like frogs, bats, and insects, are more active at night. This guided night walk takes you through the forest with a local expert who will help you spot these amazing creatures. With a flashlight, you’ll explore the trails and learn about the animals that come out after dark. It’s a fun and exciting way to see the forest in a different light and experience the sounds and sights of Costa Rica’s nighttime wildlife.
SERVICES INCLUDED
- 🏨 Accommodation: Montaña Monteverde Hotel or Similar.
- 🍽️ Meals included: Breakfast
Take the day to unwind, enjoy the hotel amenities, or head out on an optional adventure of your choice.
SERVICES INCLUDED
- 🏨 Accommodation: Montaña Monteverde Hotel or Similar.
- 🍽️ Meals included: Breakfast
The drive from Monteverde to Playa Carrillo is about 230 km (143 miles) and takes around 4.5 hours.
Playa Carrillo is a peaceful beach on the Nicoya Peninsula, with a 2-kilometer stretch of white sand and calm, blue waters. Surrounded by mountains in the distance, it’s a perfect spot for swimming and snorkeling. While it’s not as developed as other beaches, Carrillo has a quiet charm and offers fun activities and tours. It’s a great place to relax and enjoy the beauty of Costa Rica’s Pacific coast.
SERVICES INCLUDED
- 🏨 Accommodation: Nammbu Hotel or Similar.
- 🍽️ Meals included: Breakfast
Come see the beauty of two rivers joining together at Nosara, where mountain streams meet a tidal estuary. This colorful spot, located in the Ostional Wildlife Refuge, is full of birds and wildlife. There, your guide will share interesting facts about the mangrove forest as you explore the area.
SERVICES INCLUDED
- 🏨 Accommodation: Nammbu Hotel or Similar.
- 🍽️ Meals included: Breakfast
Take the day to unwind, enjoy the hotel amenities, or head out on an optional adventure of your choice.
SERVICES INCLUDED
- 🏨 Accommodation: Nammbu Hotel or Similar.
- 🍽️ Meals included: Breakfast
On your last day with us, you’ll enjoy a smooth and comfortable transfer from Samara or Carrillo to Guanacaste Airport, with a relaxing journey to wrap up your trip. And as always, “buen viaje”.
What’s Included?
- Private transfer from Guanacaste Airport to Fortuna Hotel
- 3 nights at Eco Arenal Hotel – Standard Room, breakfast included
- Private Sloth Tour with guide
- Shared Arenal Volcano 1968 Trail Hike & Ecotermales hot springs
- Shared Lake Crossing from Arenal to Monteverde
- 3 nights at Montaña Monteverde Hotel – Superior Room, breakfast included
- Shared Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve tour & night walk
- Transfer from Monteverde to Carrillo
- 3 nights at Nammbu Hotel – Deluxe Room, breakfast included
- Shared Mangrove Kayak Tour
Transfer from Samara/Carrillo to Guanacaste Airport
What’s Not Included?
- International flights
- Alcoholic beverages (unless specified)
- Meals not detailed in the program
- Personal expenses of any kind
- Transportation not specified in the program
- Gratuities and telephone calls
- Tips for porters, maids, local tour guides, boatmen, guide, and driver
- Any services not specified in the program
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