Costa Rica | 8 days | Interactive itinerary
8 Days in Costa Rica: Arenal Rainforest to the Guanacaste Coast
Three nights near Arenal Volcano with hot springs, sloths and ziplines, then four all-inclusive beach nights on the Pacific.
6 stops on the map2 basesIdeal for: Families
Get the printable itineraryFly into San José, head north to the rainforest around Arenal Volcano, then cross to the Pacific coast for easy beach days before flying home from Liberia. Private transfers the whole way, with a fun stop built into each long drive.
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To Zarcero: Private transfer, 3+ hour drive
Private transfer north to La Fortuna, with a stop at the Zarcero topiary gardens on the way.
To La Fortuna and Arenal: Private transfer
Same transfer, continuing to La Fortuna.
To Ponderosa Adventure Park: Private transfer, Full travel day
Leave around 10 AM and reach the coast in the afternoon, with about 4 hours at Ponderosa Adventure Park on the way.
To Guanacaste Coast: Private transfer
Same transfer, continuing to the resort.
To Liberia (LIR): Private transfer, About 50 minutes
Private transfer from the resort to the airport in Liberia.
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