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La FortunaManuel Antonio

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.

7 days / 6 nights2 destinationsPrivate planning

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.

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The 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.

Arenal Volcano rising beyond green rainforest
Days 1–3 · 3 nights

La Fortuna

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

Your selected stayArenal: Arenal Springs Resort and Spa
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Manuel Antonio beach framed by tropical forest
Days 4–6 · 3 nights

Manuel Antonio

Pacific beaches and wildlife-rich rainforest with two open days to relax or add a coastal experience.

Your selected stayManuel Antonio: Shana By The Beach
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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.

Tropical gardens and pool at Arenal Springs Resort and SpaArenal

Included

Arenal Springs Resort and Spa

The starting Arenal stay for three nights, with tropical grounds and easy access to the volcano region.

Pool and tropical hillside setting at Shana by the BeachManuel Antonio

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.

Arenal hanging bridges guided hikeAvailable from La Fortuna

Day 2: Walk through the rainforest canopy

Starting experience

Arenal Mistico Hanging Bridges Guided Hike Through the Canopy & Rainforest

An elevated rainforest walk that suits travelers who want scenery and wildlife without whitewater.

Río Sarapiquí whitewater raftingAvailable from La Fortuna

Day 3: Raft the Río Sarapiquí

Starting experience

Whitewater 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.

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Editable trip sequence

Arrival and departure stay in place while you explore a different order for the destination stops.

  1. 1SJO Airport
  2. 2ArenalDays 1–3
  3. 3Manuel AntonioDays 4–6
  4. 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

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Plan Your Trip

Share your dates, priorities and the parts of this sample itinerary you would like to adjust.

Customize this vacation

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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La Fortuna

Compare these stays and choose the one that feels best for your trip.

Los Lagos Hotel Resort and Spa in the Arenal region
Tropical gardens and pool at Arenal Springs Resort and Spa
Private terrace surrounded by rainforest at Nayara Gardens
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Manuel Antonio

Compare these stays and choose the one that feels best for your trip.

Pool and tropical garden at La Vela Boutique Hotel
Pool and tropical hillside setting at Shana by the Beach
Arenas del Mar beside the forested Pacific coast
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Arenal energy, Manuel Antonio ease

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