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    VIVO Expeditions · 5 days / 4 nights

    Wildlife & Night Photography

    5 days in La Fortuna for photographers

    San José → La Fortuna / Arenal → San José

    Overview

    A photographer-paced stay in La Fortuna: a full privately guided wildlife-photography day, macro night sessions for frogs and vipers, sloths at eye level and a silent river float — timed for the best light.

    Wildlife photographersMacro shootersNature lovers

    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 1,940 pp

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

    B · Lodge & Tours

    From USD 1,759 pp

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

    C · Tours & Transfers

    From USD 1,567 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 — Wildlife photography day

    La Fortuna

    A privately guided photography day across two of La Fortuna's best sites (~6.5 hours), paced entirely for your camera.

    Tours: Wildlife Photography – Arenal (~6.5 h)

    Day 3 — Sloths & macro at night

    La Fortuna

    Bogarín Trail at first light for sloths and trogons. After dark, a Macro Night Photography session for red-eyed frogs and eyelash vipers.

    Tours: Bogarín Sloth & Birds Walk; Macro Night Photography

    Day 4 — River float & a second night

    La Fortuna

    Peñas Blancas Safari Float for sloths, monkeys and herons from the water, then Papa's Place Night Tour for a different set of night subjects.

    Tours: Peñas Blancas Safari Float; Papa's Place Night Tour

    Day 5 — Departure

    La Fortuna → San José

    Morning at leisure and private transfer to SJO airport.

    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

    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
    22,019 USD1,940 USD1,838 USD1,759 USD
    31,913 USD1,807 USD1,732 USD1,627 USD
    41,724 USD1,645 USD1,543 USD1,464 USD
    51,719 USD1,624 USD1,538 USD1,444 USD
    61,626 USD1,547 USD1,445 USD1,366 USD
    71,672 USD1,581 USD1,491 USD1,400 USD
    81,607 USD1,528 USD1,427 USD1,348 USD

    Hotel option: Comfort

    TravelersA HighA GreenB HighB Green
    22,223 USD2,087 USD2,042 USD1,906 USD
    32,184 USD2,003 USD2,003 USD1,822 USD
    41,927 USD1,792 USD1,747 USD1,611 USD
    51,963 USD1,801 USD1,783 USD1,620 USD
    61,829 USD1,693 USD1,648 USD1,513 USD
    71,904 USD1,749 USD1,723 USD1,568 USD
    81,811 USD1,675 USD1,630 USD1,494 USD

    Hotel option: Superior

    TravelersA HighA GreenB HighB Green
    22,562 USD2,256 USD2,381 USD2,076 USD
    32,636 USD2,229 USD2,455 USD2,048 USD
    42,266 USD1,961 USD2,086 USD1,781 USD
    52,370 USD2,004 USD2,189 USD1,823 USD
    62,168 USD1,863 USD1,987 USD1,682 USD
    72,292 USD1,943 USD2,111 USD1,762 USD
    82,150 USD1,845 USD1,969 USD1,664 USD

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

    TravelersPer personGroup total
    21,567 USD3,134 USD
    31,370 USD4,111 USD
    41,272 USD5,088 USD
    51,213 USD6,065 USD
    61,174 USD7,042 USD
    71,181 USD8,266 USD
    81,155 USD9,243 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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