Volcano scenery, warm rainforest, hanging bridges, whitewater and a deep menu of nature and adventure choices.

7-day customizable adventure
Pure Life Adventure
Pair three nights beneath Arenal Volcano with three nights above the Pacific at Manuel Antonio. Choose rainforest canopy adventure, take on the Río Sarapiquí and finish with two open beach-and-wildlife days from Shana by the Beach.
Plan Pure Life Adventure around your dates and interests.
Explore the starting route, stays, and experiences, then share the ideas that fit your vacation with a Pacific Trade Winds specialist.
- Price
- from $950 pp*
- Route
- Arenal → Manuel Antonio
- Duration
- 7 days / 6 nights
- Planning
- Customizable sample itinerary
*Starting price varies with travel dates, party size, availability, and the choices you make.
Make this trip mineThe sample route
Why La Fortuna and Manuel Antonio work together
Arenal begins the week with volcano views, warm rainforest and two activity days. Manuel Antonio then changes the rhythm to ocean horizons, wildlife-rich forest and time to choose the beach, the national park or another coastal adventure. Three nights in each region keep the route simple while giving both places room to shine.
Pacific beaches and wildlife-rich rainforest with two open days to relax or add a coastal experience.
Stays along the route
Starting stays for Pure Life Adventure
Keep the starting stays or compare the available alternatives. Your planner will confirm the final room basis, availability, inclusions, and price.
Included
Arenal Springs Resort and Spa
The starting Arenal stay for three nights, with tropical grounds and easy access to the volcano region.
Included
Shana By The Beach
The starting Manuel Antonio stay for three nights, set above the Pacific near the region’s beaches and rainforest.
Experiences along the way
Included tours in the Pure Life Adventure itinerary
These are the starting experiences included in the sample itinerary. Compare available ideas for each tour in Customize.
Day 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.
Day 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 Shana By The Beach
- Private airport transfers + shared regional transfer
- Optimized logistics and detailed itinerary planned with you by an expert Costa Rica Travel Planner
- Professional support before, during, and after your trip
- 24/7 Travel assistance while in Costa Rica (forget your passport or favorite shirt at a hotel? flight plan change? lose a contact lens while swimming? – WE’RE LOCATED IN COSTA RICA AND ARE HERE FOR YOU!)
- 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 Pure Life 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.
Editable trip sequence
Arrival and departure stay in place while you explore a different order for the destination stops.
- 1SJO Airport
- 2ArenalDays 1–3
- 3Manuel AntonioDays 4–6
- 4SJO Airport
7-day Costa Rica itinerary
What happens each day on Pure Life Adventure?
Follow the starting itinerary day by day, then use Customize to explore stays, experiences, transportation, and pace.
Current route: Arenal → Manuel Antonio
Day 1: Arrive and transfer to Arenal
Meet your private driver at SJO Airport and travel into Costa Rica’s northern lowlands. Settle in for three nights at Arenal Springs Resort and Spa, with the volcano and rainforest setting the scene for the week.
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 wide views through the canopy. This included activity can be exchanged for another Arenal experience, including the Athica zipline.
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. Prefer a gentler pace? Exchange the rafting for the Caño Negro riverboat safari or another Arenal option.
Day 4: Travel to Manuel Antonio
Leave Arenal by shared regional transfer and cross the country toward the central Pacific. Check in at Shana by the Beach for three nights above the coast, with beaches, rainforest and Manuel Antonio National Park close at hand.
Day 5: Choose your own Pacific day
Keep the day open for the beach, pool and a relaxed meal, or ask your planner to add a guided national-park visit, a mangrove outing or another Manuel Antonio experience.
Day 6: Enjoy another day by the coast
Take a second unhurried day for swimming, wildlife watching and a Pacific sunset. The open schedule also leaves room for a coastal cruise, rafting, kayaking or another confirmed activity.
Day 7: Return to SJO Airport
Your private driver collects you in Manuel Antonio for the trip to SJO Airport, with departure timed around your confirmed flight.
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Compare stays, activities and transportation
Start with Shana by the Beach, 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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Arenal energy, Manuel Antonio ease
In La Fortuna, Arenal Springs Resort and Spa places you close to the region’s rainforest and volcanic scenery. The starting plan walks the suspended paths of Arenal Místico Hanging Bridges, then moves to the Río Sarapiquí for Class II and III whitewater. Each included activity can be exchanged for one of ten visible alternatives, including the Athica zipline, the Caño Negro riverboat safari, canyoning, wildlife walks and cultural experiences.
After the shared transfer to the central Pacific, Shana by the Beach becomes your starting stay for three nights in Manuel Antonio. The next two days remain open for beach time, the national park, cafés and sunsets, or a planner can add another experience. La Vela Boutique Hotel is the Save option, while Arenas del Mar Beach and Nature Resort offers an Upgrade comparison. Hotels, tours and transportation can all be adjusted to fit the travelers and dates.
What should you know before planning this Arenal and Manuel Antonio trip?
- The route balances action and downtime: two included Arenal activity days lead into two open days by the Pacific.
- The starting stays are Arenal Springs and Shana by the Beach: each region also shows a lower-cost Save option and an Upgrade comparison.
- Río Sarapiquí is the rafting river: the starting rafting choice uses Class II and III rapids, with the Caño Negro riverboat safari available for a gentler day.
- The mixed transportation plan combines private and shared service: airport arrival and departure are private, while the Arenal-to-Manuel Antonio transfer is shared; all-private and rental-car comparisons are available.
- Party size can change the best transportation value: shared service is often less expensive for fewer than four travelers, the difference can narrow around four, and private service may cost less for larger parties.
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