Days 1–3 · 3 nights
La Fortuna
Volcano scenery, rainforest canopy, warm pools and two days of nature or adventure from a three-night base.
Your selected stayArenal: Arenal Springs Resort and Spa
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La FortunaPlaya Conchal
7-day customizable adventure
Paradise Discovered Inclusive Adventure
Begin beneath Arenal Volcano with rainforest canopy adventure, river choices and the warm pools at Arenal Springs. Then trade the highlands for three all-inclusive nights beside Playa Conchal, where Pacific beach time and easy resort days bring the week to a relaxed finish.
7 days / 6 nights2 destinationsPrivate planning
Plan Paradise Discovered Inclusive Adventure around your dates and interests.
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- Price
- from $1,222 pp*
- Route
- Arenal → Central Guanacaste
- Duration
- 7 days / 6 nights
- Planning
- Customizable sample itinerary
*Starting price varies with travel dates, party size, availability, and the choices you make.
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The sample route
Why La Fortuna and Playa Conchal work together
Three nights near Arenal Volcano open the trip with tropical gardens, hot springs and two days of nature or adventure. A shared transfer then carries you west to Playa Conchal for three nights at the Westin, where meals, drinks, resort amenities and the shell-sand shore create a slower second half.
Days 4–6 · 3 nights
Playa Conchal
Three all-inclusive nights beside Playa Conchal, with two open days for the beach, pools and resort life.
Your selected stayCentral Guanacaste: Westin Playa Conchal Resort and Spa
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Starting stays for Paradise Discovered Inclusive Adventure
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ArenalIncluded
Arenal Springs Resort and Spa
The three-night starting stay near Arenal Volcano, with tropical gardens, warm pools and easy access to the region’s adventures.
Central GuanacasteIncluded
Westin Playa Conchal Resort and Spa
The three-night all-inclusive starting stay beside Playa Conchal, with pools, tropical grounds, restaurants and select resort activities.
Experiences along the way
Included tours in the Paradise Discovered Inclusive Adventure itinerary
These are the starting experiences included in the sample itinerary. Compare available ideas for each tour in Customize.
Available from La FortunaDay 2: Walk through the rainforest canopy
Starting experienceArenal Mistico Hanging Bridges Guided Hike Through the Canopy & Rainforest
An elevated rainforest walk that suits travelers who want scenery and wildlife without whitewater.
Available from La FortunaDay 3: Raft the Río Sarapiquí
Starting experienceWhitewater Rafting Rio Sarapiqui Class II and III
A lively Class II and III rafting day for travelers who want whitewater and tropical river scenery.
Starting package
What is included in this itinerary?
These are the stays, experiences and transportation included in the starting package.
- 3 nights at Arenal Springs Resort and Spa
- Arenal Mistico Hanging Bridges Guided Hike Through the Canopy & Rainforest
- Whitewater Rafting Rio Sarapiqui Class II and III
- 3 nights at Westin Playa Conchal Resort and Spa
- Private airport transfers + shared regional transfer
- Optimized logistics and detailed itinerary planned with you by an expert Costa Rica Travel Planner
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- The best guides for day tours and professional drivers on transfers
- Easy booking with only a $100 deposit and flexible payment plans
Route at a glance
How Paradise Discovered Inclusive Adventure moves through Costa Rica
See how the sample route connects each destination. Reorder the destination stops to explore another sequence; your planner will confirm the transportation and timing it requires.
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Editable trip sequence
Arrival and departure stay in place while you explore a different order for the destination stops.
- 1LIR Airport
- 2ArenalDays 1–3
- 3Central GuanacasteDays 4–6
- 4LIR Airport
7-day Costa Rica itinerary
What happens each day on Paradise Discovered Inclusive Adventure?
Follow the starting itinerary day by day, then use Customize to explore stays, experiences, transportation, and pace.
Current route: Arenal → Central Guanacaste
Day 1: Arrive at LIR and continue to Arenal
Meet your private driver at LIR Airport and travel inland toward Arenal Volcano. Settle into Arenal Springs Resort and Spa for three nights, with tropical gardens, volcano views and warm pools welcoming you to the northern lowlands.
Day 2: Walk through the rainforest canopy
Explore Arenal Místico Hanging Bridges with a guide, moving from forest floor to suspended bridges while looking for wildlife and views through the canopy. Prefer more speed? Exchange the walk for the Athica zipline or another Arenal experience.
Day 3: Raft the Río Sarapiquí
Run the Río Sarapiquí’s Class II and III rapids for an active day on the water, with calmer stretches between the whitewater. For a gentler pace, exchange rafting for the Caño Negro riverboat safari or another Arenal option.
Day 4: Travel from Arenal to Playa Conchal
Leave the volcanic highlands by shared regional transfer and travel west to Guanacaste. Check in at Westin Playa Conchal Resort and Spa for three all-inclusive nights beside one of the region’s most distinctive beaches.
Day 5: Settle into a full Pacific beach day
Keep the day open for Playa Conchal, the pools and tropical resort grounds. The all-inclusive stay makes it easy to move between the beach, a relaxed meal and time beside the water.
Day 6: Enjoy another unhurried day at Conchal
Take a second open day for the shell-sand shore, select resort activities and a final Pacific sunset. A planner can also help add a confirmed coastal outing if you want more adventure.
Day 7: Return to LIR Airport
Your private driver collects you at Playa Conchal for the trip to LIR Airport, with departure timed around your confirmed flight.
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Compare stays, activities and transportation
Start with Arenal Springs, Westin Playa Conchal, hanging bridges, Río Sarapiquí rafting and the mixed private-and-shared transportation plan, then compare every visible option. A planner confirms availability, timing, inclusions and the exact price.
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Two Costa Rica moods in one easy week
Arenal Springs Resort and Spa is the starting base for the first three nights. Walk the suspended paths of Arenal Místico Hanging Bridges, then take on the Río Sarapiquí’s Class II and III rapids. Each activity can be exchanged independently for one of ten visible Arenal alternatives, including the Athica zipline, the Caño Negro riverboat safari, canyoning, wildlife walks and cultural experiences.
At Playa Conchal, Westin Playa Conchal Resort and Spa becomes the starting stay for three all-inclusive nights with two open days for the beach, pools and resort activities. Margaritaville Beach Resort is the more affordable Save option, with an all-inclusive plan on neighboring Playa Flamingo in the same coastal zone, while W Costa Rica – Reserva Conchal is the Upgrade comparison. Hotels, activities and transportation can all be adjusted around the travelers, dates and preferred pace.
What should you know before planning Paradise Discovered?
- The route begins at LIR Airport: it travels first to Arenal, continues to Playa Conchal and returns to LIR on the final day.
- The starting stays are Arenal Springs and Westin Playa Conchal: each destination also shows a lower-cost Save option and an Upgrade comparison.
- Both Arenal activity slots are flexible: start with hanging bridges and Río Sarapiquí rafting, or compare ten visible alternatives for each day.
- The Westin portion is all-inclusive: the starting plan includes the resort’s applicable meals, drinks and amenities for the selected room and dates.
- The mixed transportation plan combines private and shared service: the airport legs are private and the Arenal-to-Conchal transfer is shared; all-private and rental-car comparisons are available.
Arenal adventure followed by an all-inclusive Conchal pause
The first three nights at Arenal Springs focus on guided Místico hanging bridges and Río Sarapiquí Class II–III rafting. Those outings provide different views of the rainforest, one on foot in the canopy and one on moving water. The second three-night stay at Westin Playa Conchal leaves two full days open for the beach and confirmed all-inclusive resort arrangements. It is a week with an active opening and an unhurried Pacific finish; your planner can compare a gentler wildlife outing if rafting does not suit the group.
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