Action-packed travel to Costa Rica on schedule! An action-packed tour of some of Costa Rica's must-see travel highlights, with amazing wildlife, intense volcanic landscapes and superb Pacific beaches. If you are a traveler with limited time and have a desire to explore Costa Rica's lush interior, this is the tour for you.

  • Trip style: Immerse yourself in local culture and experience the destination. This style of tour includes wildlife viewing and outdoor activities.
  • Service level: Standard.
  • Travel highlights: San Jose, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Tortuguero, Rara Avis, Arenal Volcano, Monteverde Cloud Forest, Manuel Antonio National Park.

Travel Itinerary for Action-packed Tour

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  • Arrive San Jose. Arrive in San Jose at any time.
  • Day 2-3 La Fortuna / Arenal. La Fortuna, at the foot of Arenal Volcano, is an excellent base to start exploring this exciting and activity-packed area. Take an unforgettable hike around the base of the still-active Arenal Volcano, accompanied by the sounds of monkeys in the trees above and the distant rumbling of the volcano. Other optional travel activities include a day of white water rafting, horseback riding, a boat tour of the Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge or a relaxing soak in lush cascading hot springs.
  • Day 4-5 Monteverde. Take a morning boat ride to Tortuguero, with spectacular wildlife viewing en route. The beaches here are a seasonal nesting grounds of the enormous Green and Leatherback sea turtles.
  • Day 6-7 Quepos / Manuel Antonio National Park Enjoy your stay in Quepos, Costa Rica's well known beach town. Its neighboor, Manuel Antonio National Park, is only a few minutes away and famous for its white sand beaches and exuberant wildlife. The tropical vegetation, abrupt headlands and well-maintained trail system offer superb hiking and wildlife viewing, while the warm turquoise water is ideal for swimming, sea kayaking, boogie boarding, and surfing.
  • Day 8 San Jose. Return to San Jose for some last–minute shopping and a final night on the town.
  • Day 9 Depart San Jose.

Trip summary/CRQ

  • Price: US$800 (approx)
  • StartFinish: ex San Jose
  • What's Included: Horseback riding trip around Monteverde cloud forest (weather permitting), Guided visit to Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve
  • Group Size Notes: Max 15, Avg 10
  • Group Leader: Tour leader throughout.
  • Meals Included: No meals included.
  • Transport: Public bus, Van, Boat.
  • Accommodation: Hotels (8 nts).
  • Meal Budget: Allow USD300 for meals not included. For additional expenses, see Trip Details.
  • My Own Room: Please note that if you have booked the "My Own Room" option for this tour, you will receive your own single room for all night stops.

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Arenal view

The Arenal Volcano area is scenic and charming. It is more spring-like and I can understand why so many ex-pats have chosen this area to retire.

Arenal has a lovely lake and around the lake there are homes, services, and in some places ranches.

You'll note the windmills throughout the area.

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Manuel Antonio National Park is Costa Rica's smallest national park but one of its most spectacular parks. Visitor will find everything from jungle, wildlife to incredible beaches.

Manuel Antonio is near a town called Quepos, a charming former fishing village.