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    Three Icons in 7 Days

    VIVO Expeditions · 7 days / 6 nights

    Three Icons in 7 Days

    Arenal · Monteverde · Manuel Antonio

    San José → La Fortuna → Monteverde → Manuel Antonio → San José

    Overview

    A high-energy week through all three icons — volcano heat, cloud-forest chill and Pacific warmth — made possible by private door-to-door transfers.

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    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 2,181 pp

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

    B · Lodge & Tours

    From USD 1,910 pp

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

    C · Tours & Transfers

    From USD 1,565 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 & hot springs

    La Fortuna

    Místico Hanging Bridges + Arenal 1968 combo, 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 — Around Lake Arenal

    La Fortuna → Monteverde

    Private transfer around Lake Arenal with viewpoint stops (about 3.5 hours). Afternoon at leisure in Santa Elena.

    Private transfer

    Day 4 — Cloud forest day

    Monteverde

    Selvatura Hanging Bridges with a guided cloud-forest walk in quetzal country. In the evening, a guided night walk to meet tarantulas, sleeping birds and olingos.

    Tours: Selvatura Hanging Bridges + guided cloud-forest walk; Monteverde Night Walk

    Day 5 — Down to the Pacific

    Monteverde → Manuel Antonio

    Private transfer to Manuel Antonio (about 4.5 hours). Sunset at Playa Espadilla.

    Private transfer

    Day 6 — National Park

    Manuel Antonio

    Guided walk in Manuel Antonio National Park: sloths, capuchins and hidden beaches. Optional catamaran sunset cruise.

    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).

    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 — 2 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

    Monteverde — 2 nights

    Hotel Montaña Monteverde 1Hotel Montaña Monteverde 2Hotel Montaña Monteverde 3

    Value

    Hotel Montaña Monteverde or similar

    Friendly 3★ mountain hotel near Santa Elena with gardens, sunset views, restaurant and bar.

    High season (Dec–Apr): USD 125

    Green season (May–Nov): USD 90

    Breakfast usually included

    Santa Elena town: 5 minCuri-Cancha Reserve: 10 minMonteverde Reserve: 15 minSelvatura Park: 15 min
    Hotel & Spa Poco a Poco 1Hotel & Spa Poco a Poco 2Hotel & Spa Poco a Poco 3

    Comfort

    Hotel & Spa Poco a Poco or similar

    4★ garden hotel with heated pool, jacuzzi & wet bar, full spa and gym — steps from Santa Elena.

    High season (Dec–Apr): USD 280

    Green season (May–Nov): USD 205

    Breakfast included

    Santa Elena town: 4 minCuri-Cancha Reserve: 7 minMonteverde Reserve: 12 minSelvatura Park: 15 min
    Hotel Belmar 1Hotel Belmar 2Hotel Belmar 3

    Superior

    Hotel Belmar or similar

    4★ boutique mountain hotel with Gulf of Nicoya views, spa, farm-to-table restaurant and private balconies.

    High season (Dec–Apr): USD 400

    Green season (May–Nov): USD 290

    Breakfast not included

    Santa Elena town: 8 minCuri-Cancha Reserve: 4 minMonteverde Reserve: 10 minSelvatura Park: 20 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
    22,323 USD2,181 USD2,051 USD1,910 USD
    32,237 USD2,049 USD1,966 USD1,778 USD
    41,952 USD1,810 USD1,681 USD1,539 USD
    51,975 USD1,805 USD1,704 USD1,534 USD
    61,828 USD1,687 USD1,557 USD1,416 USD
    71,906 USD1,745 USD1,635 USD1,474 USD
    81,805 USD1,664 USD1,534 USD1,392 USD

    Hotel option: Comfort

    TravelersA HighA GreenB HighB Green
    22,729 USD2,424 USD2,458 USD2,153 USD
    32,780 USD2,373 USD2,509 USD2,102 USD
    42,359 USD2,053 USD2,087 USD1,782 USD
    52,463 USD2,097 USD2,192 USD1,826 USD
    62,235 USD1,930 USD1,964 USD1,659 USD
    72,371 USD2,022 USD2,100 USD1,751 USD
    82,212 USD1,907 USD1,940 USD1,635 USD

    Hotel option: Superior

    TravelersA HighA GreenB HighB Green
    22,989 USD2,616 USD2,718 USD2,345 USD
    33,126 USD2,629 USD2,855 USD2,358 USD
    42,618 USD2,246 USD2,347 USD1,974 USD
    52,775 USD2,327 USD2,504 USD2,056 USD
    62,495 USD2,122 USD2,224 USD1,851 USD
    72,668 USD2,242 USD2,397 USD1,971 USD
    82,472 USD2,099 USD2,200 USD1,827 USD

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

    TravelersPer personGroup total
    21,565 USD3,131 USD
    31,318 USD3,955 USD
    41,195 USD4,779 USD
    51,120 USD5,602 USD
    61,071 USD6,426 USD
    71,080 USD7,558 USD
    81,048 USD8,382 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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