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    Arenal & Manuel Antonio

    VIVO Expeditions · 7 days / 6 nights

    Arenal & Manuel Antonio

    The classic 7-day Costa Rica route

    San José → La Fortuna / Arenal → Manuel Antonio → San José

    Overview

    The most-booked one-week route: four nights of volcano, rainforest and hot springs in La Fortuna, then south to Manuel Antonio for wildlife and beach time.

    First-time visitorsCouples & familiesAdventure + beach

    Three ways to travel

    From prices per person · 2 travelers · USD · 13% tax included · Card fee absorbed by VIVO

    A · All-inclusive Turnkey

    From USD 2,370 pp

    Private transfers, transport to every activity, private guided tours, lodging, all meals

    B · Lodge & Tours

    From USD 2,098 pp

    Private transfers, transport to every activity, private guided tours, lodging (no meals except hotel breakfast)

    C · Tours & Transfers

    From USD 1,759 pp

    Private transfers, transport to every activity, private guided tours — client books own lodging

    Day by day

    Day 1 — Welcome to Costa Rica

    San José → La Fortuna

    Your private driver meets you at SJO airport for the scenic drive north to La Fortuna (about 3 hours), with a coffee stop along the way. Check in and enjoy your first evening under Arenal Volcano.

    Private transfer

    Day 2 — Volcano, waterfall & hot springs

    La Fortuna

    A guided combo of Místico Hanging Bridges and the Arenal 1968 lava trails, a swim at La Fortuna Waterfall and a sunset soak at Baldi Hot Springs.

    Tours: Místico Bridges + Arenal 1968 Combo; La Fortuna Waterfall (entrance, self-guided); Baldi Hot Springs day pass

    Day 3 — Wildlife & rainforest

    La Fortuna

    Bogarín Trail for sloths and toucans in the morning, then a guided night walk at Ecocentro Danaus.

    Tours: Bogarín Sloth & Birds Walk; Ecocentro Danaus Night Walk

    Day 4 — River safari & free afternoon

    La Fortuna

    A calm Peñas Blancas Safari Float, then a free afternoon in town for coffee and souvenirs.

    Tours: Peñas Blancas Safari Float

    Day 5 — To the Pacific

    La Fortuna → Manuel Antonio

    Private transfer south to Manuel Antonio (about 4 hours). Sunset on Playa Espadilla.

    Private transfer

    Day 6 — Manuel Antonio National Park

    Manuel Antonio

    A guided morning in the park: sloths, capuchins, coatis and white-sand coves. Free afternoon — add a catamaran sunset cruise if you like.

    Tours: Manuel Antonio National Park – guided walk

    Optional: Catamaran sunset cruise

    Day 7 — Departure

    Manuel Antonio → San José

    Private transfer to SJO airport (about 3 hours), timed to your flight.

    Private transfer

    Hotel options by region

    Rates = online reference rate per room / night, 2 adults, before 13% tax. Hotels shown are references — final property shown or similar, subject to availability.

    La Fortuna / Arenal — 4 nights

    Hotel Arenal Rabfer 1Hotel Arenal Rabfer 2Hotel Arenal Rabfer 3

    Value

    Hotel Arenal Rabfer or similar

    Well-rated 3★ hotel in La Fortuna town with outdoor pool, A/C rooms and volcano views — walk to restaurants and shops.

    High season (Dec–Apr): USD 120

    Green season (May–Nov): USD 85

    Breakfast included

    La Fortuna town: walkingArenal 1968 trail: 15 minMístico Bridges: 30 minBaldi Hot Springs: 8 minLa Fortuna Waterfall: 12 min
    Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort 1Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort 2Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort 3

    Comfort

    Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort or similar

    Hot springs resort at the foot of Arenal Volcano: natural thermal pools, water slides, spa, lagoons and trails.

    High season (Dec–Apr): USD 210

    Green season (May–Nov): USD 150

    Breakfast usually included

    La Fortuna town: 10 minArenal 1968 trail: 8 minMístico Bridges: 25 minBaldi Hot Springs: 3 minLa Fortuna Waterfall: 15 min
    Arenal Manoa Resort & Hot Springs 1Arenal Manoa Resort & Hot Springs 2Arenal Manoa Resort & Hot Springs 3

    Superior

    Arenal Manoa Resort & Hot Springs or similar

    4★ resort facing the volcano with private hot springs, volcano-view pool, river spa and tropical gardens.

    High season (Dec–Apr): USD 360

    Green season (May–Nov): USD 225

    Buffet breakfast included

    La Fortuna town: 12 minArenal 1968 trail: 7 minMístico Bridges: 25 minBaldi Hot Springs: 4 minLa Fortuna Waterfall: 18 min

    Manuel Antonio — 2 nights

    Hotel Villabosque Eco Boutique 1Hotel Villabosque Eco Boutique 2Hotel Villabosque Eco Boutique 3

    Value

    Hotel Villabosque Eco Boutique or similar

    Family-run eco-boutique hotel with rooftop jungle-view pool — a 5-minute walk to the park entrance and the beach.

    High season (Dec–Apr): USD 185

    Green season (May–Nov): USD 130

    Buffet breakfast included

    National Park entrance: 5 min walkPlaya Espadilla: 3 min walkQuepos marina: 15 min
    Hotel Costa Verde 1Hotel Costa Verde 2Hotel Costa Verde 3

    Comfort

    Hotel Costa Verde or similar

    Rainforest-bluff hotel with ocean-view pools, monkeys on the grounds and the famous converted-airplane suites.

    High season (Dec–Apr): USD 300

    Green season (May–Nov): USD 165

    Breakfast not included

    National Park entrance: 7 minPlaya Espadilla: 5 minQuepos marina: 12 min
    Sí Como No Resort & Wildlife Refuge 1Sí Como No Resort & Wildlife Refuge 2Sí Como No Resort & Wildlife Refuge 3

    Superior

    Sí Como No Resort & Wildlife Refuge or similar

    4★ eco-resort with ocean views, adults-only and family pools, spa, butterfly garden and private wildlife refuge.

    High season (Dec–Apr): USD 260

    Green season (May–Nov): USD 175

    Often included on direct rates

    National Park entrance: 10 minPlaya Espadilla: 8 minQuepos marina: 10 min

    Prices per person

    USD · 13% tax included · Card fee absorbed by VIVO. Shared double rooms; odd group sizes use one extra room.

    Hotel option: Value

    TravelersA HighA GreenB HighB Green
    22,511 USD2,370 USD2,240 USD2,098 USD
    32,404 USD2,216 USD2,133 USD1,945 USD
    42,111 USD1,970 USD1,840 USD1,698 USD
    52,127 USD1,958 USD1,856 USD1,686 USD
    61,978 USD1,836 USD1,706 USD1,565 USD
    72,041 USD1,880 USD1,770 USD1,608 USD
    81,940 USD1,798 USD1,668 USD1,527 USD

    Hotel option: Comfort

    TravelersA HighA GreenB HighB Green
    22,844 USD2,556 USD2,573 USD2,285 USD
    32,849 USD2,465 USD2,578 USD2,193 USD
    42,444 USD2,156 USD2,173 USD1,885 USD
    52,527 USD2,181 USD2,256 USD1,910 USD
    62,311 USD2,023 USD2,040 USD1,752 USD
    72,422 USD2,093 USD2,151 USD1,821 USD
    82,273 USD1,985 USD2,002 USD1,714 USD

    Hotel option: Superior

    TravelersA HighA GreenB HighB Green
    23,138 USD2,737 USD2,867 USD2,466 USD
    33,241 USD2,706 USD2,969 USD2,434 USD
    42,738 USD2,337 USD2,467 USD2,066 USD
    52,880 USD2,398 USD2,608 USD2,127 USD
    62,605 USD2,204 USD2,334 USD1,932 USD
    72,758 USD2,299 USD2,486 USD2,028 USD
    82,567 USD2,166 USD2,296 USD1,894 USD

    Style C · Tours & Transfers (client books lodging, same all year)

    TravelersPer personGroup total
    21,759 USD3,519 USD
    31,493 USD4,478 USD
    41,359 USD5,438 USD
    51,280 USD6,398 USD
    61,226 USD7,357 USD
    71,221 USD8,546 USD
    81,188 USD9,506 USD

    Included / notes

    • •Private transfers and private transport to every activity (all styles)
    • •Private naturalist-guided tours with entrance fees (all styles)
    • •13% tax included; card fee absorbed by VIVO
    • •Children 5–10 pay 70% of tour prices; 0–4 pay 20%
    • •Dedicated full-time guide & driver available on request
    • •Hotels shown are references — final property shown or similar, subject to availability
    • •Not included: flights, insurance, optional activities, tips, personal expenses

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