Tropical Daydreams Costa Rica Vacation

Your vacation begins in La Fortuna at Arenal Springs Resort and Spa, where tropical gardens and thermal hot springs provide a welcoming place to settle in. The Arenal Volcano Nature and History Tour takes you into the surrounding rainforest with a naturalist guide who brings the landscape’s history and wildlife into focus. Day three adds a memorable choice: the Cano Negro Riverboat Safari, with opportunities to look for caimans, monkeys and birdlife, or whitewater rafting on the Rio Balsa’s class II and III rapids. Both choices include lunch, as described in the itinerary.

Three nights at Poco a Poco Hotel and Spa give you time to enjoy Monteverde beyond a single outing. Its heated swimming pool and comfortable mountain setting provide a relaxing base, while your free day leaves room to explore local shops and restaurants at your own pace. Your included adventure provides two ways to experience the canopy: hanging bridges for a closer look into the forest, or the Aventuras zipline outing for the thrill of travelling above it. The journey balances those active moments with time to enjoy this distinctive destination.

The final four nights bring you to La Vela Boutique Hotel, close to Espadilla Beach and Manuel Antonio National Park. Tropical gardens and a swimming pool set the scene for an easygoing finish. A guided national park hike introduces the rainforest and its wildlife, with opportunities to look for monkeys and sloths along the way. Two free beach days give you time to linger on the coast, explore nearby restaurants and shops, and enjoy the Pacific setting before your included journey back to San Jose International Airport.

• Who is this trip a good fit for? Travelers who want rainforest and canopy adventures with time to unwind by the Pacific. The starting sample pairs Arenal’s volcanic landscapes, Monteverde’s forest canopy and Manuel Antonio’s wildlife and beaches over eleven days and ten nights.
• Which adventures can I choose? The starting sample offers the Day 3 choice of Cano Negro Riverboat Safari or Rio Balsa class II–III rafting, and the Day 6 choice of Aventuras hanging bridges or Aventuras zipline in Monteverde.
• Can I change the hotels or pace? The sample starts with three nights at Arenal Springs Resort and Spa, three at Poco a Poco Hotel and Spa and four at La Vela Boutique Hotel. Compare the package’s hotel alternatives or ask your Pacific Trade Winds planner to adjust the nights, route and balance of outings and free time.
• What other activities can I request? Optional ideas include Lake Arenal kayaking and a rainforest chocolate tour in Arenal. Ask your planner how an activity fits your interests, ages and schedule; optional ideas are requests, with suitability and price confirmed before booking.
• Can I change transportation? Compare private airport transfers with shared regional travel, private transfers throughout or a rental car for the road route. Your planner confirms every connection, travel arrangements and the revised price for your dates; private transfers do not make the tours private.

This vacation has been priced recently for as low as $1,460 per person, double occupancy (example with October dates). In order to provide the lowest prices possible, we work with a combination of contract and dynamic rates. These rates fluctuate daily based on the season and available rooms and are often lower than our list rates, so inquire to find out if you can save on your travel dates!

• How long is the starting vacation? 11 days and 10 nights. The starting route visits La Fortuna and Arenal Volcano, Monteverde, Manuel Antonio; arrival, interregional travel and departure arrangements are shown in the day-by-day itinerary.
• Which hotels are included? The starting stays are Arenal Springs Resort and Spa; Poco a Poco Hotel and Spa; La Vela Boutique Hotel. Hotel comparisons are requests for different arrangements, and your planner confirms the room, meal plan, available rooms and revised quote.
• Which guided experiences are included? The selected starting outings are Arenal Volcano Natural History & Rainforest Hike; Cano Negro Riverboat in the Rainforest Wildlife Safari & Cultural Tasting; Hanging Bridges Guided Hike- Aventuras; Manuel Antonio National Park With a Naturalist Guide. Alternatives replace a selected activity when confirmed; they are not extra inclusions. Wildlife sightings and natural conditions vary.
• How can I change the pace? Keep the displayed day-by-day route or tell Pacific Trade Winds which destination deserves more time. Additional guided outings, nights and transportation changes require confirmation and an updated quote.
• What determines the final price? Travel dates, occupancy, room and meal plans, transportation and requested changes determine your personal quote. The displayed starting price is an example rather than a confirmed booking for every departure; review the page’s specific price basis and exclusions.