Arenal + Manuel Antonio
7-Day Costa Rica Itinerary: Arenal + Manuel Antonio
The most-booked one-week Costa Rica route. You land in San José, spend three volcano-and-rainforest days in La Fortuna, transfer south to Manuel Antonio for beach + wildlife, and fly out. VIVO Expeditions handles every transfer, guided tour and logistical detail — you only pack.
Day-by-day
Day 1
San José → La Fortuna
Arrival & transfer to Arenal
Private transfer SJO → La Fortuna (~3 h, door-to-door).Airport pickup at SJO
Meet & greet with your VIVO driver.
Sunset arrival in La Fortuna
Check-in and rest — the volcano is your welcome.
Day 2
La Fortuna
Volcano, waterfall & hot springs
Day 3
La Fortuna
Wildlife & rainforest
Day 4
La Fortuna
Adventure or slow morning
Safari Float on Peñas Blancas River
Calm-water float with wildlife spotting — great for families.
See tour detailsFree afternoon in La Fortuna town
Coffee, souvenirs and dinner at a local soda.
Day 5
La Fortuna → Manuel Antonio
Transfer & beach afternoon
Private transfer La Fortuna → Manuel Antonio (~4 h).Arrival & beach walk
Sunset at Playa Espadilla.
Day 6
Manuel Antonio
Manuel Antonio National Park
Guided Manuel Antonio National Park tour
Sloths, monkeys, coatis — plus beach time inside the park.
Free afternoon
Optional catamaran sunset or spa.
Day 7
Manuel Antonio → SJO
Return transfer & departure
Private transfer Manuel Antonio → SJO airport (~3 h).Airport drop-off
VIVO handles timing so you arrive stress-free.
Ready to make this trip yours?
Tell us your dates and group size. We'll come back with a full private quote — transfers, guided tours, hotel-tier recommendations and a WhatsApp thread that stays open through your entire trip.