Volcanic Majesty and Beach Bliss

Welcome! Please be prepared to meet in the lobby at 5:30pm to depart for your welcome dinner. The dinner reservation time will be finalized closer to your trip date. If you plan on arriving today, we recommend flying into Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO).

Wake up rested and ready for your first full day in Costa Rica! After filling up on breakfast, you’ll head out of the city and into the rainforest toward La Fortuna. On the way, you’ll make a stop where you’ll have the opportunity to grab lunch before continuing to La Fortuna. When you arrive, your first experience will be at the iconic La Fortuna Waterfall. Here you’ll walk down and enjoy the fantastic views and swim in the refreshing water. After the waterfall visit, you’ll check into your hotel to freshen up, and then you’ll have the evening to relax and enjoy dinner on your own. Be sure to wear your bathing suit to the La Fortuna waterfall and bring a towel, sunscreen, a hat, a water bottle, and comfortable walking shoes.

• La Fortuna Waterfall Visit

  In the afternoon you will take a short half hour private transfer to the entrance of the La Fortuna Waterfall. You will need to walk down to get to the La Fortuna Waterfall but don’t be intimidated by the waterfall’s 530-step descent! The rainforest views and wildlife are all worth it. If the weather allows, you’ll even be able to take a dip in the crystal clear waters. After you take in the impressive views and dry off, you’ll take your time walking back up the steps to the entrance before heading back to the hotel. There is a bathroom at the main entrance to change out of your wet clothes if needed.

  13:00· 120 min· Arenal
• Transfer · San Jose → Arenal

  Take a private transfer from San Jose to Arenal. At about half way you will make a stop to grab lunch on your own. Stops for bathrooms will be made along the way as needed.

  private · 210 min

This morning you’ll have the option to sleep in, have a relaxing breakfast and explore the La Fortuna area more on your own or, for the adventurous, sign up for a morning of zip-lining. You will have the opportunity to get lunch in town on your own before rejoining the group and heading to the Arenal Volcano for your afternoon hike. After your hike you’ll return to your hotel where you’ll have the evening at your leisure. For the day’s activities be sure to bring bug spray, sunscreen, a hat, hiking shoes/boots, and a water bottle.

• Hike at Arenal Volcano

  Break out your boots! It’s time to cross hardened lava flows, take in the panoramic views, and discover the plant and animal life thriving in this National Park. There are 2 trails, beginner and intermediate, and your Guide will choose which is best suited to each group on each particular day. Trail 1 (beginner) – Distance: 1.8 mile / Elevation: 312 feet / Duration: 1-2 hours | Trail 2 (intermediate) – Distance: 3.1 miles / Elevation: 312 feet / Duration: 2-3 hours

  14:00· 120 min· Arenal

After breakfast today you’ll leave the rainforest behind and head to the beach. Much of the day will be spent on this long transfer. You will typically stop about 2 hours into the transfer in Tilaran for an opportunity to get lunch. Then you will continue your transfer to Tamarindo. Expect to arrive in the late afternoon or evening.

• Transfer · Arenal → Tamarindo

  Take a private transfer to Tamarindo. A stop about 2 hours in will be made, typically in Tilaran, where you will have the opportunity to grab lunch on your own. Other stops for bathrooms/snacks will be made along the way as needed.

  private · 300 min

Enjoy breakfast with the sea breeze then you’ll have the entire day to yourself! If you want to embrace the ocean head on, sign up for the optional surf lesson!

Fill up on breakfast, then enjoy your last day in Tamarindo. You’ll have the morning free to rest, explore, or shop for any souvenirs. It is recommended you grab a light lunch around noon, as the lunch provided on the Sunset Sailing and Snorkeling Tour will be in the late afternoon. You’ll transfer to the catamaran via a smaller boat in the early afternoon and then board the catamaran for your tour. Finally in the evening you’ll transfer back to shore via the smaller boat and walk back to your hotel. Today you’ll want to wear your bathing suit and bring sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, a water bottle, and a towel.

• Sunset Sailing and Snorkeling Tour

  Bid farewell to this beautiful beach on a public sunset sailing tour! You will be picked up on the beach in a smaller boat (that fits around 25 people) and then transferred 10 minutes to the catamaran. As you sail, you’ll pass white-sand beaches and tropical jungles. Then, snorkel the warm waters and take a closer look at the amazing marine life! Keep an eye out for dolphins, sea turtles, flying fish, or even a whale! After snorkeling you’ll enjoy your late lunch and watch the sun slowly set. It is recommended to eat a light lunch on your own before this activity. Finally you’ll depart the catamaran on the smaller transfer boat and head back to the beach where you’ll walk less than 5 minutes to return to your hotel. Your tour includes life jackets, snorkeling equipment, lunch, and unlimited soft drinks, beer, and cocktails.

  13:30· 240 min· Tamarindo

All good things must come to an end, but only until your next adventure! Enjoy a final breakfast and then make your way to the airport or your next accommodation. If departing directly from the hotel, we recommend flying out of Daniel Oduber International Airport (LIR).