Land at the Juan Santamaría International Airport and soak in the air of the Costa Rican capital city. Our shuttle bus will pick you up straight from the airport and take you to one of our eco-friendly hotels for check-in. Enjoy some city sightseeing and relaxation and make sure to join us for dinner.
DAY 2 Poás Volcano, Tárcoles & Agujas Beach - B, L
Scenic drive
Poás Volcano National Park tour
Crocodile watching
Beach activities
Enjoy the scenic drive from the populated San José into the rainforest countryside of San Pedro de Poás. This scenic tour will end at the Poás Volcano National Park. Our professional guide will lead you through the park with stops at the volcanic lagoon, the self-proclaimed world’s largest geyser in action, and the surrounding preserve. After the National Park walkabout, you will be transported to Tárcoles for crocodile watching. Make sure to take lots of pictures! Later in the afternoon, you will be taken to Agujas Beach near the Carara National Park. This beach is great for swimming, relaxing, and sea gazing. Make sure to soak up some beautiful Costa Rica sunshine while you’re at it!
DAY 3 Carara National Park & Punta Leona Beach - B, D
Hiking
Beach activities
Local nightlife
On the third day, the group will go hiking though the Carara National Park. This is one of the most important National Parks because it is situated between the humid South and the dry North Pacific. After a good hike, enjoy swimming on the wonderful Punta Leona Beach, one of the finest beaches in Costa Rica. Take a walk along the pristine white sand, while looking out into the deep blue waters of the Pacific. When the sun sets, experience local night life in the surrounding area.
DAY 4 Arenal Volcano National Park & La Fortuna Waterfall - B, D
Hiking
Horseback riding
Lava watching
Start off the day with a scenic drive to the Arenal Volcano National Park, a 12,000 hectare area nestled between the mountain ranges of Guanacaste and Tilaran. There are many options once you arrive. You may choose between hiking or horseback riding to La Fortuna Waterfall or just explore the wonderfully diverse surrounding. At night, the group will experience Costa Rica’s most popular natural wonder, a highlight of any true first Costa Rican vacation. Volcanic smoke and ash are a daily visual above the conical landmark with frequent eruptions of molten rock. We will venture down either of the two main hiking trails that wind through the park, with closer views of the surrounding landscape and unobstructed sights of flowing lava. For the night, you will stay at La Catarata Lodge, which was a former community service project.
DAY 5 San José - B
Touring San Jose
Shuttle bus to the airport
Spend the last day exploring the urban secrets of this beautiful country while you reflect on all your new memories. Ask the tour guide to show you the famous landmarks of this tropical city. Enjoy a final glass of sangria at a local café, just don't get carried away in the bliss and miss your flight. You will be dropped off at Santamaría International Airport and depart Costa Rica. See you back next year!
Whether you're vacationing in a rush or only wish to have a portion of your trip scheduled, this trip package is for you! For 5 days you'll experience a side of Costa Rica that just begins to whet the appetite: surf, sun, and the ever-humbling volcanoes.
Highlights
Price: Was $899, Now Only $799*
Duration: 5 days/4 nights
Group Requirement: Minimum** 8 participants
Lodging: Included
Meals: Two meals/day, except only dinner on Day 1 and only breakfast on Day 8
Transportation: Bus, bus driver, and tour guide included
Featured Activities:
Poás Volcano National Park tour
Punta Leona Beach
Arenal Volcano tour
Horseback riding
Night life, shopping, and cultural immersion
*Price does not include the following: Airfare, Costa Rican departure tax, some meals and gratuity. Offer may not be combined with any other discount. **This trip can only take place with a minimum of 8 participants. If your group is smaller, feel free to reserve the trip and we will try and combine your group with other interested parties. Otherwise, please fill out a Custom Trip form, which has no minimum group size.